FAQ

At The Trading Pit, we provide Level 1 (Top of Book) Chicago-based exchange market data to all users free of charge when they purchase any Futures Challenge. This data includes key insights into U.S. equity, interest rates, agriculture, energy, and metals.

Once you’ve purchased a challenge, you’ll gain access to the Market Data tab in your Client Area, where you can upgrade your market data to suit your trading needs.

Available Market Data Packages

You can choose from the following optional add-ons:

1. Level 1 – All U.S. Futures Exchanges
   Top of Book data covering assets like Gold, Oil, S&P 500, Corn, Dow Jones, and Soybeans.
   Price: $12/month

2. Level 2 – Chicago Futures Exchange
   Market Depth view with real-time bid/ask liquidity on Chicago-based instruments.
   Includes: Data for contracts like E-mini S&P 500, E-mini Nasdaq, Eurodollar.
   Price: $16/month

3. Level 2 – All U.S. Futures Exchanges
   Comprehensive Market Depth across all major U.S. Futures exchanges.
   Includes: A broader range of contracts, including Gold, Crude Oil, Agricultural Products, Dow Jones and Equity Index Futures.
   Price: $41/month

4. European Derivatives Exchange:
   Access to instruments like FDAX (DAX Index), Euro Stoxx 50, Bund Futures, and other popular European futures contracts.
   Price: €25/month

Important Notes

• You only need to purchase Market Data once per user account—not per trading account. Once activated, it applies across all your Futures Challenges for the entire calendar month.

• Market data expires at the end of each month in accordance with exchange fee structures and regulations. You can renew it anytime via your Client Area.