GETTING STARTED
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Follow these simple steps to get started, with support from our team throughout the process.
Create your account in less than 10 minutes
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The Optimus customer success team will be right beside you throughout your signup process and beyond.
Community
Learn and interact with like-minded traders on our dedicated futures trading community and get up to speed on how other traders are finding success with Optimus.
Help Center
The optimus Help Center provides documentation and video tutorials to help you learn how to use the platform to your advantage.
We’re invested in the success of every customer trading with us. When you join Optimus Futures, our team members act like your personal consultants.
Pay as little as $0.25 / side on Micros no matter how much you trade and as low as $50 day trading margins for Micro E-Mini S&P and $500 for E-Mini S&P 500.
No Monthly Software Fees Or Add-ons. EVER. Experience the power of trading futures on our cutting-edge platform, built for seamless technical analysis and fast order execution.
Our dedicated support team of brokers, developers and technical support specialists combine for years of futures trading experience to help you execute your trades with speed and precision.
Trade the futures markets with less capital and enjoy the same capital efficiency, flexibility and diversification potential as standard futures.
Explore articles, self-help guides, videos, podcasts and community topics. All created in-house to make you a more informed self-directed trader.
Get direct market access to every U.S futures exchange, plus Eurex, ICE and Coinbase Derivatives. Experience a low latency trading infrastructure that delivers fast execution and data that delivers all the ticks from the exchanges.
Optimus futures is truly great. From the speed of opening an account, to the fact that my funds were received on the same day, and Jake from the customer service was really amazing when I had troubles, his answer was always quick helpful and friendly.
Harel
By far best broker I've ever had for future trading. Never had any issues, best customer support, super fast response and Jake is outstanding. All in all a true 5 star broker.
Dirk V
Best experience with a broker so far! From the initiation of my application to open a trading account with Optimus Futures, I've been both amazed and delighted by the care they take of their prospective customers.
Mehdi F
FAQ
The minimum amount required to open an account with Optimus Futures is $500 to trade Micros and $2,000 to trade E-minis or standard contracts.
Commissions start at $0.25/side on Micros and $0.75/side on E-minis, with volume discounts available for active traders.
Free access to Optimus Flow (professional order flow platform), Optimus Web and Optimus Mobile. No monthly platform fees ever - saving you $50-200/month vs. competitors.
Industry-leading low margins: $50 for Micro E-mini S&P, $500 for standard E-mini S&P. Trade with less capital while maintaining the same market exposure.
You can open the following account types: Individual, Joint, IRA, Superannuation, Corporate, LLC, Partnership and Trust.
Yes. Practice with our free simulated trading environment using real market data. Available on all platforms including Optimus Flow and TradingView integration.
Most accounts approved within 24-48 hours. Wire transfers posted same day, ACH within 3 business days.
Yes. Optimus Futures is a Member of the NFA and registered with the CFTC. [Click here to verify our registration →]
Yes - In order to comply with CFTC 1.25 (which is a Federal regulation), our FCM's (clearing firms) must ensure proper segregation of customer funds.
Yes – As long as there are no open positions, clients are free to withdraw 100% of your funds at any time.
Yes - We accept all Non-Solicited Self-Directed Canadian futures traders when you open an Optimus Futures account with select FCM's.