Futures basics
Forex vs futureswhat actually changes
Both can be traded on a simulated funded account. The differences are how each market is structured, how you size a position and which rules apply.
How the markets differ
| Forex | Futures | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it trades | Over the counter | On an exchange, such as CME |
| Price unit | Pips | Ticks and points |
| Position size | Lots, adjustable in small steps | Whole contracts |
| Expiry | None on spot pairs | Contracts expire and roll |
| Hours | Around the clock on weekdays | About 23 hours a day, Sunday to Friday |
Futures symbols carry an expiry, which is what the month codes describe. See the full futures market hours.
How Get Funded Now's accounts differ
| Forex challenges | Futures accounts | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily loss limit | Yes, varies by programme | None |
| Maximum drawdown | Varies by programme | 3% trailing |
| Virtual profit share | Up to 90% | 100% |
| Payouts | Every 14 days | Weekly |
Read the full futures rules or compare the forex challenges. Both are simulated accounts.
Sizing: from lots to contracts
On forex you adjust lots to fit your stop. On futures you pick a contract, and each one has a fixed dollar value per tick. If a full-size contract is too large, use a micro: micro vs mini futures compares them. Forex traders often start with 6E, the euro future.
Questions
Is forex or futures better for a funded account?
It depends on how you trade. Futures suit traders who want exchange-traded contracts with fixed tick values. Forex suits traders who focus on currency pairs and prefer flexible lot sizes.
How hard is it for forex traders to move to futures?
The chart skills carry over. The main changes are sizing in contracts rather than lots, learning each contract's tick value, and managing a trailing drawdown.
Are currency futures the same as forex?
They follow the same exchange rates, but currency futures trade on an exchange with fixed contract sizes and expiry dates. EUR/USD spot and the 6E future are close relatives, not the same instrument.
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