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Complete Futures Trading Course

32 lessons across 8 modules. From understanding what futures contracts are to trading ES, NQ, crude oil, and gold. Includes margin mechanics, order flow, and futures prop firm strategies.

8Modules
32Lessons
0Cost
01

What Are Futures?

Futures contracts explained simply. How they differ from spot trading, why they exist, and how retail traders can access them.

Futures Contracts 101 Futures vs Spot Contract Specifications Why Trade Futures?
Beginner 4 Lessons
02

Margin & Leverage

Initial margin, maintenance margin, margin calls. How leverage works in futures and why it amplifies both gains and losses.

Initial Margin Maintenance Margin Margin Calls Leverage Math
Core Concept 4 Lessons
03

Major Futures Contracts

ES (S&P 500), NQ (Nasdaq), crude oil, gold, and more. Contract sizes, tick values, and which contracts suit your account size.

ES & NQ (Index Futures) Crude Oil (CL) Gold (GC) & Silver Choosing Your Contract
Important 4 Lessons
04

Reading Futures Charts

Volume profile, market profile, order flow, and delta. The tools futures traders use that forex and crypto traders often ignore.

Volume Profile Market Profile Order Flow Basics Delta Analysis
Core Concept 4 Lessons
05

Futures Trading Strategies

Trend following, mean reversion, breakout trading, and scalping. Which strategy works best for different market conditions.

Trend Following Mean Reversion Breakout Trading Futures Scalping
Core Concept 4 Lessons
06

Futures Risk Management

Daily loss limits, position sizing for futures, scaling in and out, and managing overnight risk. Futures require strict risk discipline.

Daily Loss Limits Position Sizing Scaling In & Out Overnight Risk
Core Concept 4 Lessons
07

Advanced Futures Concepts

Spread trading, calendar spreads, intermarket analysis, and contango/backwardation. The professional futures trader's toolkit.

Spread Trading Calendar Spreads Intermarket Analysis Contango & Backwardation
Advanced 4 Lessons
08

Futures Prop Firm Trading

TopStep, Apex, and other futures prop firms. Evaluation rules, drawdown types, payout structures, and how to build a funded futures career.

Futures Prop Firms Challenge Strategies EOD vs Trailing Drawdown Building Your Career
Advanced 4 Lessons

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