Thank you for the feedback, and we hear you. At Optimus Futures, we hold ourselves to a high standard across every part of the client experience, and we'd like to understand exactly what fell short so we can make it right. We hope your trading and platform execution are going well in the meantime — please reach out to our trade desk directly, and we'll work through the rest with you personally.
Best,
Optimus Futures Team
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Thank you for the five stars and the thoughtful feedback! At Optimus Futures, accurate P&L visibility matters to us too — commission data at the platform level is managed at the clearing level by the FCM, which means it requires a specific integration between your broker, CQG, and the clearing infrastructure rather than a simple platform setting. That said, we're actively working on a journal integration that will include full commission tracking to give you a cleaner picture of your net P&L. Stay tuned — we think you'll like what's coming.
Best,
Optimus Futures Team
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We're sorry to hear this and completely understand the frustration — platform reliability is critical when you're trading. At Optimus Futures, we manage the brokerage connection to TradingView via CQG infrastructure, which the vast majority of our traders experience as stable and consistent. Issues like lag and session dropouts often point to local network or configuration issues, and we'd like to work with you directly to diagnose and resolve them. Please reach out to our trade desk, and we'll get to the bottom of it right away.
Best,
Optimus Futures Team
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Thank you for the warm welcome — we're thrilled to have you! At Optimus Futures, our TradingView integration runs on CQG infrastructure, engineered to make the onboarding experience as smooth as possible from day one. Responsive support is something our trade desk takes seriously, and it's great to hear that's already making a difference. We're looking forward to a long and successful trading journey together.
Best,
Optimus Futures Team
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Thank you for choosing Optimus Futures for your first live account and for utilizing our TradingView order flow depth-of-market integration. As your dedicated futures broker, we are thrilled that our team was able to provide the fast response and reliable tech support needed to immediately resolve your login issue with a real person on the phone. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service, ensuring you have the ultimate environment for successful futures trading
Best,
Optimus Futures Team
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Thank you for the fantastic review! As your dedicated futures broker, Optimus Futures is thrilled to hear that you experienced our fast response firsthand. We are committed to delivering excellent customer service and good tech support to ensure you have the premier environment for your futures trading.
Best,
Optimus Futures Team
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Thank you for the fantastic review! As your dedicated futures broker, Optimus Futures is thrilled to hear that our fast response times and excellent customer service have made a positive impact on your experience. We know that seamless execution speed is critical for online futures trading, which is exactly why we prioritize rock-solid technology, such as our direct TradingView integration. Our desk is always right here to provide the good tech support and reliable infrastructure you need to confidently chart and trade the markets every single day.
Best,
Optimus Futures
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Thank you for the fantastic review! Jake and our entire team are thrilled to deliver the fast response and excellent customer service you deserve after 30 years in the markets. As your dedicated futures broker, Optimus Futures is proud to offer the robust order routing and seamless TradingView integration you need for top-tier online futures trading. We are honored that you opened your account with us, and our desk is always right here to provide the good tech support you rely on.
Best,
Optimus Futures Team
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Thank you for the feedback and for highlighting the seamless TradingView integration you experience when trading futures online. As your dedicated futures broker, Optimus Futures values radical transparency; while our clearing FCM partners directly manage the ACH and wire processing, we are actively advocating on your behalf for more flexible funding options. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and our desk remains committed to providing the fast response, good tech support, and excellent customer service you rely on.
Best,
Optimus Futures Team
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Thank you for the 5-star review and the fantastic feedback! As your dedicated futures broker, Optimus Futures is absolutely thrilled to hear that you love our TradingView integration for your futures trading. We intentionally rely on a proven, industry-leading API to ensure this connection is as robust and seamless as possible for our traders.
While some of our backend portals might feel a little traditional, that is entirely by design. We prioritize rock-solid stability and reliable infrastructure over flashy updates that could ever compromise your connection to the exchanges. Whenever you need assistance optimizing your setup, our desk is always right here to provide the fast response, good tech support, and excellent customer service you rely on.
Best,
Optimus Futures Team
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Thank you for your feedback. At Optimus Futures, we do not compromise our onboarding standards simply to be the fastest. We did not build our reputation as a trusted futures broker by rushing the approval process, and we firmly believe our clients shouldn't rush their entry into futures trading either. While other firms may operate on different timelines, our clearing partners require thorough verification, which specifically includes validating your documentation at the exact time of your initial funding. We prioritize diligence over speed, and this methodical approach is applied throughout our entire relationship with you to ensure your account is structured correctly from day one. Now that your account is fully established, our team is ready to provide the fast response, good tech support, and excellent customer service that our dedicated traders rely on.
Best,
Optimus Futures Team
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About Optimus Futures
Optimus prides itself by providing the necessary guidance and technical support on TradingView, having published numerous guides and videos on all the features the platform has to offer.
Trade Micro E-Mini Futures at Optimus for a seamless operation between your TradingView charts, order execution and concierge-like brokerage support. Risk Disclaimer
Tools and features
Frequently asked questions
- CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission)
- NFA (National Futures Association)
Note that different brokers have different terms, and Optimus Futures has its own account opening time — 1 day.
Brokers usually require deposits to manage risk, cover trading costs, and comply with regulations. Deposits act as collateral for leveraged trades, ensuring brokers don’t face losses if a trade goes against a trader. They also help cover fees, prevent fraud, and ensure serious trading activity.
Level 2 is a subscription-based service that offers real-time access to the exchange’s order book. It gives traders and investors a detailed view of market depth and momentum, helping them make more informed and strategic trading decisions.
Brokers impose inactivity fees to cover maintenance costs, comply with regulations, and encourage active trading. These fees help offset expenses for managing inactive accounts and prevent account abandonment.
- Limit orders
- Stop orders
- Trailing stop
- Market orders
- Stop limit orders
- Market order. It's a basic type designed to buy or sell an asset immediately at the next price available
- Limit order. Specifies the maximum (for buying) or minimum (for selling) price at which a trader is willing to execute a trade. It's only executed if the price reaches the preset level. There are buy and sell limit orders - they're set to buy/sell an asset at or below/above a certain price
- Stop order. Triggered when an asset moves above or below a certain price level, always executed in the direction that the price is moving. There are stop-loss orders (automatically closes a position at a certain level if the market moves against you) and (initiates a trade when the price breaks a certain level)
- Find the right asset using our screeners and heatmaps. Explore the stock market with the Stock Screener, track cryptocurrencies on the Crypto Coins Heatmap, and more tools to find in the main menu
- Analyze price movements on our Supercharts. Utilize multiple drawing tools, built-in indicators, and advanced features to gain deeper market insights
- Stay on top of market changes with the Economic Calendar and the latest news, helping you quickly adapt to shifting conditions
- Test your strategy in a risk-free environment with a Paper Trading account to see how it performs before committing real capital
- Choose a broker and start your trading journey with confidence once you have a clear strategy in place
It's always worth preparing for trades before actually executing them. On TradingView, you can do this with our Paper Trading functionality.
- Increased risk of losses, including exceeding initial investment
- Interest costs on borrowed funds
- Potential for margin calls requiring additional deposits
Make sure to analyze an asset thoroughly and test your strategy on a Paper Trading account to ensure you're ready to navigate these risks.
Understanding commission structures is essential for traders, as fees can impact overall profitability. Choosing a broker with competitive rates and transparent pricing ensures cost-effective trading.