NinjaTrader, a provider of futures trading technology, announced today (Tuesday) the limited beta release of NinjaTrader Arena, a simulated trading challenge series, alongside a redesigned mobile application for iOS and Android devices.

The main goal? To encourage more traders to try their hand at the futures markets, which are no longer reserved only for professionals.

NinjaTrader Presents New Mobile App

The company released an updated mobile application featuring a redesigned interface and expanded functionality for futures traders. The mobile platform includes over 40 indicators that users can customize and apply directly to mobile charts.

According to NinjaTrader, the application provides trade submission capabilities, position management tools, and market monitoring features. The mobile offering aims to serve both newcomers to futures trading and experienced market participants.

This is yet another tool designed to encourage a new generation of traders to explore the futures market. It follows the launch of NinjaTrader Pulse at the end of last year—a new sentiment indicator that provides real-time insights into positioning data. These tools are emerging at a time when the average age of the platform’s users has dropped from 48 to 38 years.

Arena Trading Competition

Moreover, the company presented a new challenged-based offering. The Arena competition will allow participants to engage in simulated futures trading scenarios against other users for cash prizes without financial risk. Currently limited to select users during the beta phase, the company plans to make the feature available to all account holders at no cost in the near future.

“In the Arena, futures traders can now put their skills on display in a risk-free sim environment for the chance to win cash and bragging rights—all while being part of our vibrant, growing community of more than 1.9 million users,” said Martin Franchi, CEO of NinjaTrader. “We provide educational tools and simulated trading environments, wrapped in education and white glove service, enabling professionals and those who are futures-curious an opportunity to explore this growing asset class.”

Sounds almost like an offer from today's prop firms? Maybe. NinjaTrader is increasingly being chosen by proprietary trading firms, so the platform's creator might be looking to capitalize on this trend.

These developments follow what the company describes as a year of user base growth in 2024. NinjaTrader, established in 2003, offers trading software along with brokerage services including commission structures and technical support.

In the meantime, the company hired Jennifer Marszalek as Chief People Officer to use her experience in team-building.