Trade futures with $200K: NinjaTrader’s bold prop launch

NinjaTrader Group, a leading provider of futures trading software and brokerage services, has introduced two new proprietary trading programmes: NinjaTrader Prop and Tradovate Prop. The launches, announced on 30 September 2025, aim to offer traders access to funded accounts without risking personal capital, leveraging the group's advanced platforms for futures and options trading.

NinjaTrader Prop is designed for traders using the NinjaTrader desktop platform, while Tradovate Prop targets users of the Tradovate web-based interface. Both programmes provide evaluation challenges where participants can demonstrate skills to qualify for funded accounts up to US$200,000. Successful traders retain up to 90 per cent of profits, with no upfront fees for evaluations.

The initiatives build on NinjaTrader Group's ecosystem, which includes low-latency execution and comprehensive charting tools. This move comes amid growing demand for prop trading in the futures market, where retail and institutional traders seek capital-efficient ways to scale operations.

“Our modern, cloud-based platform makes it easier than ever for traders to access funded accounts and focus on what they do best—trading,” said Martin Franchi, CEO of NinjaTrader. “Traders who want to scale without risking their own capital should consider trading with our prop programmes.”

The programmes feature structured evaluation phases, including profit targets and drawdown limits, to ensure disciplined trading. NinjaTrader Group emphasises education and risk management, integrating resources from its existing brokerage services. As prop trading gains traction globally, these launches position NinjaTrader Group to capture a larger share of the burgeoning sector.

“The addition of prop trading options enhances NinjaTrader's appeal to aspiring professionals”, observed a Chicago-based trading analyst. Both platforms support multi-asset futures, including commodities and indices, aligning with market volatility trends.