1) 📊 Download NinjaTrader Desktop
Download NinjaTrader 8, the futures-trading platform used with supported futures brokers and many prop-trading firms. Begin in a simulated trading environment to explore the platform and practise without risking real money.
2) 👤 Get Started with ATS 100% FREE
Create your free ATS Universal Account in seconds using your preferred social account or a verified email address and password. No card or payment information is required.
Follow your self-assisted Trader Launch Pad to access AFT Freemium and any available full-feature trial. AFT Freemium provides indicators and analysis on Daily, Weekly and longer-timeframe charts. Intraday workspaces, automated trade management and hybrid algo trading require an eligible full-feature trial or the appropriate paid AFT plan.
Accept the starting terms, verify your email in Stage A, complete Stage B prerequisites and benefits, and request or skip the optional trial in Stage C. In Finish, select Finish Trader Launch Pad, then Close Setup & Open Trader Launch Pad. Your permanent Launch Pad provides account links and eligible Downloads. Follow the illustrated Quick Start guide.
Once signed in, use your personal Launchpad to access:
- Unlimited Algo Futures Trader Freemium access
- Higher-timeframe Freemium indicators and analysis
- Eligible full-feature ATS trials
- AlphaWebTrader and AlphaTraderNews
- Free Market IQ analysis and inbox services
- Eligible trading-group resources and trader benefits
- Available licenses and subscriptions
- Personalized pricing and promotions
- Your account settings and ATS services
Start Your ATS Trading Journey
Algo Futures Trader can be used as a standalone futures-trading application or as part of the complete ATS Hybrid Algo Trading Suite.
Begin with AFT Freemium for higher-timeframe analysis. When eligible and ready to explore intraday and hybrid features, request an available full-feature trial from your personal Trader Launch Pad or compare the paid AFT plans.
ATS provides professional trading systems, progressive turnkey workspaces, market intelligence, AI Copilot assistance, education and support. You remain in control of entries, exits, automation and risk through a hybrid trader-and-machine approach.
The paid AFT Essentials, Premium and Ultimate plans provide progressively more powerful trade-management, Hybrid Algo and automated-trading capabilities for traders seeking the greatest possible trading edge.