Get Started Day Trading Futures with Turnkey Workspaces
Start with a free ATS Universal Account and AFT Freemium higher-timeframe indicators for Daily, Weekly and longer charts. To practise intraday trading with turnkey workspaces, hybrid tools and automated trade management, request an eligible full-feature trial or select an appropriate paid AFT plan. Follow the Trader Launch Pad Quick Start guide through email verification, Stage B and optional Stage C. Select Finish Trader Launch Pad, then Close Setup & Open Trader Launch Pad before opening your account Downloads.
Turnkey Day Trading Futures Workspaces – E-mini and Micro Indices
How good are you at day trading futures?
Explore session breakout and trend trading workspaces for supported E-mini and Micro futures. Intraday workspaces, automated trade management and hybrid or automated entry require an eligible full-feature trial or the appropriate paid AFT plan. Start with a free ATS Universal Account, complete the Trader Launch Pad through Finish, then open your eligible downloads. Follow the Quick Start guide.

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.
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🚀 Get Started Trading the Easy Way
Get started 100% FREE with NinjaTrader Desktop, an ATS Universal Account and unlimited access to ATS Freemium applications and trader resources. Follow the self-assisted ATS Launchpad to create and configure your account, access AFT Freemium and request an available full-feature trial. No payment card is required to get started.1) 📊 Download and Set Up NinjaTrader Desktop
Download NinjaTrader Desktop for futures charting, real-time market data and simulated trading. Use NinjaTrader with AFT for manual discretionary, Hybrid Algo or fully automated trading across supported demo, simulation, prop-firm evaluation, funded and live-trading accounts.2) 🚀 Get Started 100% FREE
Create your free ATS Universal Account and follow the self-assisted Trader Launchpad to unlock unlimited ATS Freemium access, Market IQ, eligible trading-group resources, trader benefits, and available full-feature trials.- Unlimited Freemium Access: Use eligible ATS Freemium applications without a time limit
- AFT Freemium: Professional indicators, bar tools, and discretionary trading on demo, sim, prop, and live accounts
- Self-Assisted Launchpad: Follow the guided steps to set up your account, applications, and available services
- Full-Feature Trial: Eligible traders can request an available trial directly from their ATS Account 'Trader Launchpad'
- No Payment Card Required: Create your account and begin with Freemium access at no cost
Training & Help Resources
Learn and progress at your own pace using the self-assisted Trader Launchpad, structured Zero-to-Hero education, AI-assisted help, knowledge-base articles, video guides, technical support and ATS trading groups.