Trade on the platform I trade on
After nearly a decade of cycling through charting software, I keep coming back to NinjaTrader. It's where my algorithmic journey began and it's the platform my tools are built and battle-tested on.
800K+
Traders on NinjaTrader
#1
Rated futures platform
2004
Trusted since
Why I choose NinjaTrader
Over years of exploring countless charting platforms, the platform where I truly mastered strategy automation and development was NinjaTrader. Being built on .NET Framework, it was considered an underdog in the charting software market. People laughed at the idea of using .NET over the 'tried and true' C++ for a desktop application. That really stood out to me as a sign of innovation and a willingness to try new things. That coincidentally provided a rare and valuable challenge for me to overcome and an opportunity to level up my skills and knowledge in development as well. Today, it has become my go-to platform for strategy development, testing, and execution. I have spent countless hours in Ninjatrader Desktop, diving deep into their documentation, to continually discover new ways to leverage the platform's depth. While .NET has been a challenging endeavor, NinjaTrader has truly become the tool that forever hones my edge as a trader. As a samurai's sword is the extension of their body, NinjaTrader has become the extension of mine- providing a clean and durable blade to cut through the markets. Many platforms have come close, but this one has been the most consistent and reliable out of the box.
The #1 rated futures platform
NinjaTrader is a leading trading platform trusted by over 800,000 traders for futures, forex, and stocks. Download free and start analyzing markets, backtesting strategies, and trading in simulation today.
Free to download
Advanced charting, backtesting, and simulated trading with no upfront cost.
Open ecosystem
1,000+ third-party apps and add-ons, including every indicator I sell.
Pro-grade tools
Advanced order types, ATM strategies, and market depth data built in.
Market data built for NinjaTrader
Kinetick delivers unfiltered, low-latency real-time and historical data engineered specifically for NinjaTrader. Start with free end-of-day data and upgrade to real-time when you're ready to go live.
Low-latency feeds
Unfiltered real-time data sourced directly from the exchanges.
Free end-of-day data
Historical stocks and futures EOD included at zero cost — ideal for backtesting.
Native integration
One-click connection inside NinjaTrader — no configuration overhead.
The complete stack
Three layers that work seamlessly together: NinjaTrader, Kinetick, and Crak Indicators. Get NinjaTrader for free and level up your trading journey!
