NinjaTrader Names Ex-CME Futures Trader SVP in Education Drive

The retail futures trading platform NinjaTrader has appointed futures trading expert Anthony Crudele as Senior Vice President of NinjaTrader Live. With this move, the company, which serves over 1.8 million users, aims to expand its existing educational offerings.

Futures Trading Platform NinjaTrader Taps Industry Veteran Anthony Crudele

Crudele, a 29-year industry veteran and former CME floor trader, will spearhead the company's flagship livestream program, which provides real-time trading insights and platform guidance to traders of all experience levels.

“The futures market is thriving, making now an ideal time to join a team passionately dedicated to empowering traders eager to delve into this dynamic asset class,” said Anthony Crudele, Senior Vice President of NinjaTrader Live.

With this move, NinjaTrader wants to strengthen its position in the retail futures trading space. The company's CEO Martin Franchi emphasized the alignment between Crudele's expertise and NinjaTrader's mission to democratize futures trading education.

“His expertise will strengthen NinjaTrader’s educational offerings while equipping traders with the trading knowledge not easily accessible elsewhere,” said Martin Franchi, CEO at NinjaTrader. “As the futures space continues to grow, we are focused on prioritizing user experience and reinforcing our position as a leader in the retail investing landscape through interactive content with some of the best in the business.”

Crudele brings substantial digital content experience, having pioneered the futures trading podcast space with his Futures Radio Show in 2014. His content will be available across NinjaTrader's digital platforms, including its account dashboard, website, and YouTube channel.

Wave of Executive Hires

In addition to Crudele, NinjaTrader recently appointed Tobin McDaniel as its new President, marking a continuation of the executive hiring wave that began several months ago. McDaniel, bringing 15 years of experience in retail trading and investing, most recently led SoFi Invest and held senior roles at Charles Schwab, where he spent over a decade advancing services for self-directed investors.

Earlier this year, the company welcomed four additional executives to support its growth objectives. Ryan Pitylak, Executive Vice President of Growth, focuses on enhancing trader education and partnerships, building on his experience with ZenBusiness. Aditya Nishandar joined as Chief Technology Officer, leveraging experience from Goldman Sachs and Carta Liquidity to drive technology advancements.

John O'Neil, General Manager of Evaluation Services, is set to improve offerings for retail proprietary traders, drawing on his background at FXCM. Michael Krafft, the new Vice President of Product, is tasked with developing user-centric applications, backed by his work at TrueML, Alight Solutions, and American Express.

Meanwhile, NinjaTrader’s affiliate, NinjaTrader Clearing , LLC (NTC), recently received a $983,425 fine from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for failing to supervise employee handling of accounts associated with a fraudulent scheme.