Tradovate — A cloud-based futures trading platform and broker, commonly offered as the default platform on prop firm accounts.
How Tradovate works in prop trading
Tradovate runs in the browser and on mobile with no desktop installation, which is why many prop firms offer it as the included default. Charts, the DOM, and order management are all cloud-hosted, so the account behaves identically across devices and there is nothing to configure beyond logging in.
The trade-off is depth of tooling. Traders who rely on custom indicators, footprint charts, or automated strategies generally connect a desktop platform through the firm's Rithmic or CQG gateway instead. For discretionary traders who want to open a browser and trade the ladder, it is usually the fastest route to being operational on a new prop account.
Key points
- Browser and mobile based with no installation, and identical across devices.
- Frequently included at no extra cost where desktop platforms carry a licence fee.
- Less extensible than desktop platforms for custom indicators and automation.
- Often the fastest way to start trading a newly activated prop account.
Also known as
- Tradovate platform
- Tradovate Trader
Frequently asked questions
Which prop firms support Tradovate?
A large share of futures prop firms offer it, often as the included default platform. Our platform pages list the firms supporting each platform so you can filter by the one you already use.
Is Tradovate good for prop firm trading?
For discretionary trading from a ladder or chart, yes — it is quick to start and works anywhere. Traders needing custom indicators, footprint tooling, or automation usually prefer a desktop platform connected through Rithmic or CQG.
Put this into practice
Tradovate is described here as a plain-language educational definition. Firms, platforms, and account programs may apply different conditions or calculations. Verify the current official terms before using this definition to make an account decision.