Observe contracts and margin
Use a virtual portfolio to explore directional positions, contract quantities, tick movement, balances, and margin mechanics.
Explore simulationAutomated futures trading software
Build a futures trading bot in contracts and ticks.
Define directional futures strategies with contract selection, session rules, tick-native exits, margin-aware sizing inputs, and expiration controls that match how futures markets operate.
- Contract selection
- Tick-native exits
- Session and expiry controls
Contract-aware rules
PRODUCTUser-selected futures productMES
BUY WHENPrice breaks your opening rangeSESSION
SIZEFixed contract quantity2 CONTRACTS
EXITTick stop plus pre-close flatten12 TICKS
EXPIRY POLICYROLL-AWARE
Futures tools by experience
Explore the contract—or automate its lifecycle.
Futures-specific mechanics remain visible whether you start in simulation, a visual builder, or Python.
Configure session automation
Combine your entry condition with contract sizing, tick stops and targets, session timing, and expiration rules.
Explore no-code botsCode contract-aware logic
Develop custom Python signals while using supported futures selectors, position controls, and order planning.
Explore PythonFutures bot patterns
Keep market timing and contract timing together.
These illustrative examples show futures-native configurations; they are not trade recommendations.
Intraday session logic
Break the configured range, then flatten on time.
PRODUCTYour selected futures product
ENTRYBreak above or below your session range
RISKYour stop and target in ticks
TIMEYour session-close flatten rule
Directional trend logic
Pair your indicator signal with contract controls.
CONTRACTYour active-contract selection rule
DIRECTIONBUY or SELL from your signal
SIZEYour fixed contracts or supported sizing model
EXITYour tick, volatility, or time-based policy
Scheduled futures entry
Run a user-defined contract entry on a cadence.
PRODUCTSYour selected futures instruments
SCHEDULEYour daily, weekly, or monthly timing
CONTRACTYour forward-contract offset
GUARDAvoid your expiration and notice-date window
Futures-native controls
Model the instrument—not a stock proxy.
Product and contract
Separate the futures product from the eligible listed contract selected for execution.
Tick-based risk
Express supported protective distances using ticks where that is the native unit.
Session behavior
Configure entry windows, time exits, and session-close handling around your strategy.
Expiry-aware selection
Use supported offset and expiry safeguards to avoid blindly targeting an expiring contract.
Leverage and lifecycle matter
Automation does not reduce futures risk.
Futures use margin and can produce rapid losses, including losses beyond an initial deposit. Contract selection, expiration, liquidity, and provider behavior require continued review.
Current scope requires
- An eligible futures-enabled account and provider
- A supported outright futures product and contract
- Sufficient margin and user-defined exposure controls
- Review of first notice, last trade, roll, and expiration
Futures trading bot questions
Keep contract mechanics visible in the automation.
What is a futures trading bot?
A futures trading bot repeatedly evaluates user-defined rules for supported futures products and contracts. The configuration can include direction, contract quantity, session timing, tick-based exits, and expiration controls.
How does a futures bot handle contract expiration?
Supported selectors can use contract offsets and expiry safeguards, but you remain responsible for reviewing first-notice, last-trade, roll, liquidity, and provider behavior.
Can I set stops and targets in ticks?
Yes. Futures-specific workflows can express supported protective distances and targets in ticks alongside session windows, time exits, and contract sizing.
Does futures automation reduce margin risk?
No. Futures are leveraged, losses can exceed an initial deposit, and automated rules do not guarantee fills, prices, uptime, or outcomes. Eligible account and provider support is required for live use.
Contracts, ticks, and your logic
Build a futures bot with the lifecycle in view.
Configure the product, direction, size, session, risk units, and expiration controls you intend.
Futures are leveraged products and involve substantial risk of loss.