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ATS Restarts All Self-Assisted Free Trials Following the New Launchpad and Onboarding Relaunch

August 20, 2026 by AFT

Algo Trading Systems has restarted its Self-Assisted Free Trial pathway following a major reboot and restructuring of the ATS Universal Account, Launchpad, onboarding systems and trader journey.

Eligible traders can once again create a free ATS Universal Account, complete the required onboarding stages and request an available full-feature ATS trial through their personal Launchpad.

Why ATS Temporarily Paused Self-Assisted Trials

ATS temporarily suspended new Self-Assisted Free Trials while we reviewed and rebuilt the systems surrounding account access, onboarding, product licensing, education, support and trial activation.

The pause gave ATS an opportunity to address weaknesses in the previous journey. Some traders obtained software access without completing the necessary setup, orientation, education or risk-control stages. Others did not discover the wider ATS ecosystem or understand how its products, workspaces, market intelligence and trading groups were intended to work together.

Rather than simply reopening the previous process, ATS has rebooted, reimagined and restructured the experience for the future.

The New Technology-Led ATS Journey

Trading and financial technology are becoming more dependent on automation, AI, cloud services, integrated applications and real-time information. ATS is reaching ahead to meet this transformation and help future-proof the trader journey with modern technology, structured onboarding and an expanding set of connected services.

The relaunched pathway is intended to be faster, easier, more efficient and better value. It is also less dependent on scheduled human agents, discovery meetings and human-led onboarding programs.

The new experience is built around:

  • A free ATS Universal Account
  • Email verification and secure account access
  • A personal ATS Launchpad
  • Structured self-assisted onboarding
  • ATS Freemium access for eligible account holders
  • Free Market IQ services
  • A full-feature ATS trial pathway
  • Zero to Hero education
  • The ATS AI Help Agent and knowledge base
  • ATS trading and support groups
  • VIP Mastery Trade Group Copilot

Freemium Access and the Full-Feature Trial

ATS Freemium and the full-feature trial are separate access levels.

The free ATS Universal Account can unlock eligible Freemium-level access to ATS applications, services, Market IQ and trading-group benefits.

The Self-Assisted Full-Feature Trial provides eligible traders with temporary trial access to the applicable ATS Ultimate products and benefits presented through the Launchpad. These may include Algo Futures Trader, Alpha Web Trader, Algo Signal Trader, Zero to Hero, Trade Mastery and eligible VIP Trade Group access.

The Launchpad displays the stages, requirements and benefits applicable to the individual account.

No Discovery Meeting Is Required

The current ATS pathway is self-assisted. New traders are not required to attend an ATS Discovery Meeting or purchase a human-led Fast Track or assisted Mastery program before requesting an available trial.

Instead, traders progress through the structured Launchpad using the supplied instructions, AI assistance, help resources, product documentation, technical support channels and ATS groups.

This allows traders to begin in their own time while giving them a clearer route through account verification, setup, onboarding, trial activation and Zero to Hero education.

How to Get Started

  1. Create a free ATS Universal Account using a supported social account or an email address and password.
  2. Verify your email address using the link in the ATS welcome email.
  3. Open your personal ATS Launchpad.
  4. Complete the required self-assisted onboarding stages.
  5. Request and confirm the available full-feature trial through the Launchpad.
  6. Follow the Zero to Hero pathway and use the available ATS applications, groups and AI-assisted resources.

No card or payment information is required to create the free ATS Universal Account.

Create Your Free ATS Universal Account

Market Intelligence from the Start

ATS Universal Account holders can also access eligible Market IQ services. Market IQ brings together market-radar analysis, financial news, cross-market intelligence and higher-timeframe technical analysis to help traders prepare before the trading session.

Learn More About ATS Market IQ

Built for the Future of Trading

ATS is continuing to evolve its products, services, AI capabilities, onboarding systems and trader resources. Our aim is to deliver a connected hybrid trading ecosystem that combines trader judgment with algorithms, automation, structured risk management and AI-assisted market intelligence.

The restored Self-Assisted Free Trial gives eligible traders an opportunity to experience this ecosystem through the newly structured ATS journey.

Explore the ATS Hybrid Trading Ecosystem

This announcement supersedes the earlier notice that all ATS Self-Assisted Free Trials had been discontinued.

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