NinjaTrader launches in Europe as retail futures ‘become a global expectation’
NinjaTrader has launched its futures trading platform in Europe, starting with the Netherlands and Germany.Summary
U.S. retail futures trading platform NinjaTrader has expanded into Europe, initially launching services in the Netherlands and Germany through Payward Europe Digital Solutions Limited, a MiFID-regulated entity. The firm plans further expansion into France and Italy later this year. This move aligns with a growing trend where European regulators and market participants favor exchange-traded products over less-regulated OTC derivatives like CFDs. NinjaTrader's platform offers European retail traders access to charting, order-flow tools, and a simulated trading sandbox to help them transition into listed futures markets. This expansion follows NinjaTrader's acquisition by crypto exchange Kraken in 2025, which aims to deepen Kraken's presence in regulated derivatives markets.
(Source：The Block)