NinjaTrader vs ThinkMarkets
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for NinjaTrader and ThinkMarkets.
NinjaTraderTrust 8.3/10
CFTC-NFA
US-based futures and forex broker with the institutional-grade NinjaTrader 8 platform and NinjaScript algorithmic framework. Long the platform of choice for US futures day traders and now part of Kraken.
ThinkMarketsTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FSCA
AU/UK broker since 2010. ThinkTrader proprietary platform plus MT4/MT5. Strong global presence with offices in 8 countries.
Quick verdict
- Trust: ThinkMarkets has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: ThinkMarkets is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | NinjaTrader | ThinkMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Regulators | CFTC-NFA | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, FSCA, JFSA, FSA-Japan |
| Headquarters | United States | — |
| Founded | 2003 | — |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Max leverage | 1:50 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.50 pips | 0.10 pips |
| Commission per lot | $5 | $7 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, ACH, Credit/Debit Card | — |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, ACH | — |
| Withdrawal speed | 48h | — |
| Base currencies | USD | — |
NinjaTrader is best for
Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers
ThinkMarkets is best for
Multi-platform traders
No-deposit-required starters
AU residents