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Support and Resistance Trading: The Complete Guide for Futures Traders (2025)

December 3, 2025

Optimus Futures

This article on Support and Resistance Trading is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Support and resistance...

Trade Desk

NOTICE: Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule – Thursday, Nov 27, 2025

November 24, 2025

Optimus Futures

Attention Traders, Optimus Futures would like to wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving! For...

Trading Tips and Strategies

VIX Futures Guide: Trading, Hedging & Understanding the VIX Premium

November 18, 2025

Optimus Futures

This article on VIX Futures is the opinion of Optimus Futures, a futures brokerage serving retail traders...

Trading Tips and Strategies

Learn to Trade Futures: Free Comprehensive Education Center

November 5, 2025

Optimus Futures

Master futures trading from contract basics to advanced strategies—completely free. Estimated reading...

Trading Tips and Strategies

The Harsh Truth About Day Trading Psychology: How to Break Bad Habits and Start Over

October 22, 2025

Optimus Futures

This article on Day Trading Psychology is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Introduction Most traders...

Trading Tips and Strategies

Micro vs E-mini Futures: Complete Comparison Guide for 2025

October 22, 2025

Optimus Futures

Deep dive into contract size, margin, liquidity, cost, risks, and real-world use cases—choose the futures...

Trade Desk

NOTICE: 2025 Labor Day Holiday Trading Schedule

August 27, 2025

Optimus Futures

Attention Traders, Please refer to the table below for a complete list of trading hours for the upcoming...

Trading Tips and Strategies

What Are Spot-Quoted Futures and How Do They Work?

August 11, 2025

Optimus Futures

This article on the Spot Quoted Futures is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Spot-Quoted Futures (SQFs)...

Trading Tips and Strategies

Navigating Sideways Markets: Advanced Strategies for Futures Traders

July 9, 2025

Optimus Futures

This article on Trading Sideways Markets is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Unlocking Opportunities...

Trade Desk

NOTICE: Independence Day Holiday Trading Schedule | July 3rd – July 7th, 2025

June 26, 2025

Optimus Futures

Attention Traders, Please refer to the table below for a complete list of trading hours for the upcoming...

Trading Tips and Strategies

Top 5 AI Prompts for Smarter, More Structured Futures Day Trading

June 11, 2025

Optimus Futures

This article on AI Prompts for Day Trading is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Futures day trading is...

Trade Desk

NOTICE: 2025 Juneteenth Holiday Notice & Trading Hours - 6/19/25

June 5, 2025

Optimus Futures

Attention traders, Please refer to the table below for a complete list of trading hours for the upcoming...

Trading Tips and Strategies

How to Switch from Prop Trading to Live Trading in Futures

May 23, 2025

Optimus Futures

This article on Prop Trading vs Live Trading is the opinion of Optimus Futures. The journey from prop...

Trade Desk

NOTICE: Memorial Day Holiday Trading Schedule – 5/26/25

May 20, 2025

Optimus Futures

Attention traders, Please refer to the table below for a complete list of trading hours for the upcoming...

How to Save & Share Your Chart as an Image in TradingView #tradingview #charting #charts

Trading Tips and Strategies

Customizing Your Mobile Trading Experience: A Complete Guide to Futures Trading On The Go

May 14, 2025

Optimus Futures

This article on Trading On The Go is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Mobile trading has finally grown...

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Trading Tips and Strategies

Monitoring Your Charts Anywhere: How Mobile Trading Apps Empower Futures Traders

May 14, 2025

Optimus Futures

This article on Mobile Trading Apps is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Ever missed a perfect trading...

Change and Save Timeframes Fast in TradingView Mobile #tradingview #daytrading #mobiletrading

Trading Tips and Strategies

Multi-Device Trading: Creating a Seamless Experience Across Desktop, Web, and Mobile

May 14, 2025

Optimus Futures

This article on Multi-Device Trading is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Being tethered to a single...

Trade Desk

NOTICE: Good Friday & Easter Holiday Schedule – April 18th, 2025

April 16, 2025

Optimus Futures

Attention Traders, For your advanced planning, please refer to the following table for the upcoming...

Trade Desk

NOTICE: Presidents Day Holiday Trading Hours | Feb 17, 2025

February 10, 2025

Optimus Futures

Attention traders, Please refer to the table below for the President’s Day Holiday Trading Schedule...

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Footprint Charts | A Futures Trader’s Guide to Volume Analysis

January 20, 2025

Optimus Futures

This article on Footprint Charts is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Understanding what drives price...

Trade Desk

NOTICE: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Schedule: January 17 – January 20, 2025

January 17, 2025

Optimus Futures

Attention Traders, Please refer to the following table for the Martin Luther King Day Holiday Schedule...

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Futures Trading Videos

Why I made the switch to futures

Stop Chasing Price: Market Order vs Limit Order in Futures

Stop Guessing: Drawing Key Levels in Futures Trading (Step-by-Step)

See Inside the Candle: How to Read Footprint Charts (Quantower Tutorial)

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How to Use Volume Profile and Related Markets to Stay on the Right Side of the Trade

Balanced vs. Imbalanced Volume Profiles Explained #futurestrading #daytrading

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Optimus Guides

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Golden Rules for Futures Traders

How to potentially improve your trading and get the results you really want.

An Introduction to Managed Futures

The asset class that could potentially add the missing element in your portfolio.

The Ultimate Guide to Automated Trading Systems

Automated systems are “cold” and rules-based. There is no “maybe it will” or ” I think it should.”

Opportunity and Risks

An educational guide to Trading Futures and options on Futures.

How to Start Trading Futures | A Beginners Guide

Our Comprehensive Guide to Futures Trading provides everything you need to know about the futures market.

25 Options Strategies

Find 25 proven strategies to use in trading options on futures.

Optimus Podcast

Why You Must Choose and Trade Your Own Trading Style - Ep 125

February 20, 2024

OPTIMUS FUTURES

In this Podcast episode, we explore how different trading styles cater to diverse trader profiles […]

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