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Practice Futures Trading Like a Pro: All-in-One Paper Trading Solution
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Customizing Your Mobile Trading Experience: A Complete Guide to Futures Trading On The Go
This article on Trading On The Go is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Mobile trading has finally grown...
Monitoring Your Charts Anywhere: How Mobile Trading Apps Empower Futures Traders
This article on Mobile Trading Apps is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Ever missed a perfect trading...
Multi-Device Trading: Creating a Seamless Experience Across Desktop, Web, and Mobile
This article on Multi-Device Trading is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Being tethered to a single trading...
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NOTICE: Good Friday & Easter Holiday Schedule – April 18th, 2025
Attention Traders, For your advanced planning, please refer to the following table for the upcoming Good...
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NOTICE: Presidents Day Holiday Trading Hours | Feb 17, 2025 
Attention traders, Please refer to the table below for the President’s Day Holiday Trading Schedule on...
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Footprint Charts | A Futures Trader’s Guide to Volume Analysis 
This article on Footprint Charts is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Understanding what drives price changes...
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NOTICE: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Schedule: January 17 – January 20, 2025 
Attention Traders, Please refer to the following table for the Martin Luther King Day Holiday Schedule...
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Unleash the Power of Anchored VWAP for Laser-Focused Market Analysis
The article on Anchored VWAP is the opinion of Optimus Futures, LLC. The Anchored VWAP provides a more...
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Breakout Trading: Identifying and Trading Price Breakouts in Futures Market
The article on Breakout Trading is the opinion of Optimus Futures, LLC. Breakout trading involves capitalizing...
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Special Notice: National Day of Mourning | President Jimmy Carter | January 9th 2025 | Exchange Hours 
Attention Traders, In observance of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, below...
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NOTICE: 2024 Christmas & 2025 New Years Holiday Trading Schedule
Attention Traders, Please refer to the following table for the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year Holiday...
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NOTICE: Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule – Thursday, Nov 28, 2024
Attention Traders, Optimus Futures would like to wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving! For...
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TradingView Desktop App Vs Web for Trading Futures
The article on TradingView Desktop Vs Web is the opinion of Optimus Futures, LLC. Let’s face it:...
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Measure Market Direction & Volatility with The TradingView Median Indicator
The article on TradingView Median Indicator is the opinion of Optimus Futures, LLC. Have you ever watched...
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TradingView Tick Charts: Enhanced Market Insight for Active Trading and Volatility Analysis
The article on TradingView Tick Charts is the opinion of Optimus Futures, LLC. Time-based charts are...
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Stock Options vs Futures: Key Differences for Day Traders
The following article on Stock Options vs Futures is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Futures don’t lose...
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Index Futures Trading Vs. Index ETFs: Which is Better for Day Traders
The following article on Index Futures Trading is the opinion of Optimus Futures. If you’re looking to...
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Futures vs Stocks: A Comprehensive Guide for Short-Term Traders
The following article on Futures vs Stocks is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Futures offer high leverage*y,...
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Futures vs. Crypto Trading: Why Futures Hold the Upper Hand
The following article on Futures vs Crypto is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Crypto trading may offer...
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Forex vs Futures: Which Should You Trade?
The following article on Forex vs Futures is the opinion of Optimus Futures. Futures may offer more transparency...
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CFDs vs Futures: Which Offers Less Risk for Traders?
The following article on CFDs vs Futures is the opinion of Optimus Futures. When it comes to trading...
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NOTICE: 2024 Labor Day Holiday Trading Schedule
Attention Traders, Please refer to the table below for a complete list of trading hours for the upcoming...
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Getting Started with TradingView Mobile: A Comprehensive Guide
The article on TradingView Mobile is the opinion of Optimus Futures, LLC. TradingView Mobile is a powerful...
How to Place Trades on TradingView Mobile
Mastering Trades with TradingView Mobile: A Step-by-Step Guide
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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.

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