Get Started Day Trading Futures with Turnkey Workspaces
Get started 100% free day trading futures with AFT and NinjaTrader using a selection of ready-to-use turnkey workspaces. Learn risk-free on the sim with no time limits! Simply install, connect, and trade!
FREE Turnkey Day Trading Futures workspaces – Emini Micro Indices
How good are you at day trading futures?
Find out 100% free with NinjaTrader and Algo Futures Trader using a choice of turnkey workspaces ready to use for sim trading preloaded with US EMini micro Indices Futures for session breakout, trend trading, trend scalping – use manual or hybrid & fully automated trading systems day trading and swing trading supported.
AFT8 Get Started Videos & Day Trading Videos
Visit our AFT8 Video Guides for quick tips to help you get up and running with NinjaTrader and AlgoFuturesTrader.
Free Trading Group Daily
For training, education, and support forums, attend the Free Day Trading Group.
For subscribers who attend the private group, see how AFT is used in hybrid automated mode for day trading the US Emini Micro Indices Futures at the NYSE session open – Mon to Fri, from 9:15 AM EST to 11:30 AM EST.
Turbo Charge Your Day Trading with AFT + AlphaWebTrader
Take your trading to the next level by combining the AlphaWebTrader system alongside AFT for confirmation of high-probability trade setup conditions. AWT is next-level trading technology with lag-free technicals and signals that do not slow down your PC or trade platform.
Get Started Day Trading Futures with AFT & NinjaTrader
Start with the free NinjaTrader desktop platform and a free ATS Discovery Meeting, then enter the assisted Fast Track Zero to Hero pathway with 30-day access to the ATS Hybrid Algo Trading ecosystem. Learn and practise using simulation, demo, replay, and test accounts before progressing toward prop-firm evaluations, funded accounts, or live futures trading.
Fast Track combines assisted installation, setup, onboarding, orientation, turnkey workspaces, AFT hybrid trading systems, AWT, AI Copilot, trading groups, and the structured Zero-to-Hero Stages 1–5 pathway.
Plug and Trade Turnkey Futures Trading Systems
Install, connect, and begin practising with ready-to-use ATS settings and workspaces for Session Open Breakout, trend reversal, pullback continuation, momentum, and hybrid automated futures trading. Start NinjaTrader, connect to a supported futures data feed, open an ATS workspace, and practise trading Micro and E-mini futures using trader-controlled automated entry, trade management, risk management, and exit tools.
1. Download the NinjaTrader Desktop Trading Platform
NinjaTrader provides advanced charting, market analysis, strategy development, backtesting, replay, and simulated trading. Download the platform and connect to a supported demo or live futures data service.
2. Book Your Free ATS Discovery Meeting
Meet with a real ATS futures trader to discuss your experience, trading goals, preferred instruments, account plans, technology requirements, and the most suitable route into ATS. The meeting includes an introduction to AFT, AWT, the ATS Hybrid Trading Methodology, AI Copilot, trading groups, Fast Track, and complete Trade Mastery packages.
3. Start Fast Track Zero to Hero with 30-Day ATS Access
Fast Track is the assisted route into ATS. Receive installation and setup assistance, platform orientation, turnkey workspaces, structured Zero-to-Hero Stages 1–5 training, and 30-day access to the ATS Hybrid Algo Trading ecosystem. Learn the complete process on simulation before working toward consistent execution, prop-firm payouts, funded trading, or live-account results.
Traders seeking extended one-to-one guidance can continue with a complete Trade Mastery package, including VIP Mastery sessions, trade reviews, planning, statistics, journaling, risk control, and ongoing guidance focused on achieving payouts and earning a return on their trading-system investment.
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Learn to trade successfully at your own pace with no time limits, use self-assisted support tools, visit the trading group, for group chat & support forum, or contact the support help desk.
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