A Practical Guide to Day Trading Futures: Risks, Strategies, and Tools
New to day trading futures? Explore key strategies, risk controls, and tools that separate profitable traders from the rest in fast-moving markets.
¹ All MFFU accounts operate in a simulated environment. Evaluation fees are non-refundable. See our Terms for full program details. All trades are executed on a demo basis and do not involve real capital. Customers who meet the required performance criteria may, at our sole discretion, receive an invitation to access live capital trading through one of our affiliated companies, by invitation only and subject to additional eligibility requirements and terms.
² Payouts are based on simulated account profits and are subject to rules compliance, trading day requirements, and firm review. See program Terms for full eligibility conditions.
Disclaimer: MyFundedFutures provides the information on this website for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment, trading, tax, legal, or financial advice, and does not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation to sell any financial product or derivative instrument. MyFundedFutures is not a broker-dealer, investment adviser, introducing broker, futures commission merchant (FCM), or money manager. You should consult your own advisors before engaging in any transaction.
Trading futures involves a substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for every person. The use of leverage amplifies exposure and can lead to significant losses. You should only participate using an understanding of these risks, and nothing in our programs should be relied upon in deciding whether to trade your own capital.
Permitted Instruments: Participants may trade, within the simulated environment only, standardized futures contracts listed on regulated U.S. exchanges, including those operated by CME Group (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX). Equities, equity options, cryptocurrencies, contracts for difference (CFDs), and over-the-counter (OTC) products are prohibited.
Simulated Performance: All MyFundedFutures evaluation and funded programs are conducted entirely in a simulated, non-executing environment. Participants are advised that hypothetical or simulated performance has inherent limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent real trading and may under- or over-compensate for factors such as slippage, liquidity, margin impact, and the psychological demands of live trading. Simulated results are often prepared with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any participant will or is likely to achieve profits or results comparable to those shown in any marketing, testimonials, or on-platform performance.
Program Performance¹: The data below is provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a guarantee, prediction, or representation of any future results. During the applicable measurement period:
All results occurred solely within a simulated environment and are not indicative of future results.
Testimonials: Testimonials reflect the personal experiences of the individuals involved and are not necessarily typical or indicative of what any other participant may expect. They are not a guarantee of future results, payout eligibility, or trading success. No compensation has been provided in connection with the testimonials presented herein.
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MyFunded Perpetuals is offered by Funding Perpetuals Holdings, Inc., a company separate from MyFunded Futures, LLC. MyFunded Futures' track record and performance history do not apply to MyFunded Perpetuals or its products.
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