* A $0.25 technology fee per transaction, set by CQG, applies to all accounts.

Low, Transparent Futures Pricing for Active Traders

Micro Futures

25¢/per side

No Clearing Fee
FREE CQG Desktop
FREE Market Data (Level 1)

+ Exchange + NFA Fees + 25¢ CQG/lot fee

Options on Futures

50¢/per side

No Clearing Fee
FREE CQG Desktop
FREE Market Data (Level 1)

+ Exchange + NFA Fees + 25¢ CQG/lot fee

Futures

$1.00/per side

No Clearing Fee
FREE CQG Desktop
FREE Market Data (Level 1)

+ Exchange + NFA Fees + 25¢ CQG/lot fee

The GigaTrade difference starts with no clearing fee.

Our transparent, competitive pricing means you’ll never see a hidden clearing fee—unlike with other brokers. The rate you see includes the full commission and any pass-through fees at cost. No surprises.

Minimum initial deposit of $5,000 required. Accounts for US residents only at this time.

Why CQG Desktop?

CQG Desktop is a web-based futures trading platform designed for fast, intuitive execution with rich analytics and charting features. Whether you're day trading or hedging, it provides the tools you need:

  • Advanced charting with custom indicators
  • Secure, cloud-based access – no installation required
  • Seamless trading experience across desktop and tablet
  • Real-time streaming quotes and depth-of-market views
  • Lightning-fast order entry and management

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CQG Desktop and how does it help me trade futures?

CQG Desktop is a high-performance, browser-based trading platform tailored for professional and retail futures traders. It provides robust charting, fast execution, and real-time market data — all accessible from anywhere with internet access. Designed with usability and speed in mind, CQG Desktop enables efficient futures trading through a modern interface and reliable infrastructure.

What are the features of CQG Desktop?

Order Types

  • Market
  • Limits
  • Stops
  • Stop/Limits
  • OCOs
  • Brackets
  • Icebergs
  • Trailing Limits
  • Trailing Stops

Order Durations

  • Day
  • GTC
  • GTD
  • GTT
  • FAK
  • FOK
  • Iceberg Day
  • Iceberg GTC

Trading Features

  • Modify
  • Sweeps
  • Limit orders above market
  • Cancel
  • Cancel All
  • Go Flat
  • Add a stop loss on a fill
  • Bracket a fill order
  • Position Matching
  • Hedge Type
  • Execution within firm

Languages

  • English
  • Chinese
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Turkish
  • Vietnamese

Charts

  • Candlesticks
  • Hollow Candles
  • Bars
  • Line
  • Area
  • Heikin-Ashi
  • Volume comparison widget

Intervals

  • 1 min
  • 5 min
  • 10 min
  • 15 min
  • 30 min
  • 60 min
  • Custom intraday intervals
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Monthly

Studies

  • Average Directional Movement Index - ADX (10)
  • Adaptive Moving Average - AMA (10, 2, 30)
  • Average True Range - ATR (Sim, 10)
  • Bollinger Bands - BBands (20, Simple, 2)
  • Bollinger Bands %B
  • Directional Movement Index - DMI (10)
  • DMI with ADX
  • Fast Stochastics - FStoch (10)
  • Hull Moving Average - Hull MA
  • Ichimoku cloud - Imoku
  • Keltner channel (Kelt)
  • Moving Average - MA (Simple, 21)
  • MACD (12,26,9)
  • MACD with Histogram - MACDwMH (12,26,9)
  • Moving Average Cross - MAx (Simple, 21, 50, 200)
  • Momentum (Mom) (10)
  • Order Display
  • Parabolic - Para
  • Pivot Points - PvtPts
  • Relative Strength Index - RSI (9)
  • Slow Stochastics - SStoch (10,Smo,3)
  • Stochastic momentum - SMom
  • Volume - Vol (Con)
  • Volume and Open Interest - Vol OI (Con)
  • VWAP (0, D, Con)
  • Williams Percent Range - Williams %R
  • Custom parameters

Drawing Tools

  • Horizontal and vertical cursors
  • Trend line
  • Trend Channel and Ray
  • Text
  • Fibonacci retracement
  • Andrews pitchfork
  • Rectangle
  • Triangle
What exchanges and products can I access through CQG Desktop?

CQG offers access to all major futures exchanges, including CME Group (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX), ICE, EUREX, and more. You can trade a wide range of products including agricultural commodities, energies, metals, equity indexes, interest rates, and forex futures.

Can I get a free trial of CQG Desktop without opening a live account?

Yes! You can explore CQG Desktop with a 14-day free trial using a demo account — no live trading account required. This trial gives you full access to the platform’s charting tools, order entry features, and market simulation via paper trading. It’s a risk-free way to experience the platform before committing.

👉 Start Your Free Trial Here

Do your offer other CQG platforms?

Yes. We offer access to other CQG platforms including:

  • CQG Integrated Client
  • CQG Spreader
  • CQG QTrader
  • CQG One
  • CQG Mobile
  • CQG APIs

Please contact support to request access. Additional subscription and data fees may apply.

Can I get CME Level 2 Market Data?

Yes--we're pleased to offer CME Level 2 Market Data for various exchanges. View our pricing page for latest pricing or place your request using our support center.

Other Futures Trading Platforms

GigaTrade gives you access to leading trading platforms like Trading Technologies, Plus500 (formerly CTS), Rithmic, and more. We also support BYOTP (bring your own trading platform). Let us know which platform you use, and we’ll connect you to all the benefits of trading with GigaTrade.

Interested in exploring other platforms?

Request a demo account and we’ll set you up with a free trial.