Chicago based retail futures trading firm NinjaTrader, now a unit of Kraken parent Payward Inc, is getting into the ever-expanding Prediction Markets business.
The company has announced the launch of NinjaTrader Connect, an end-to-end infrastructure platform that enables fintechs, brokerages, and trading platforms to offer regulated futures and prediction markets. NinjaTrader Connect provides broad market access along with integrated onboarding, funding, risk controls, and a complete retail trading experience through a single API.
The move comes as NinjaTrader has been expanding out from its traditional futures market background. NinjaTrader recently also launched the NinjaTrader Prop platform, for brokers looking to add prop trading.
As retail participation in these markets grows globally, brokerages are looking to expand their regulated derivatives offerings. NinjaTrader Connect represents the evolution of the FCM — transforming it from a clearing relationship into a scalable brokerage infrastructure partner. By unifying the core systems required to operate in listed derivatives markets, NinjaTrader Connect enables firms to build, launch, and scale with greater efficiency and institutional-grade support.
Martin Franchi, CEO of NinjaTrader Group said,
“We’ve spent more than 20 years building, operating, and scaling a retail futures brokerage in highly regulated markets. NinjaTrader Connect takes the infrastructure behind that success and makes it available to other brokerages. Instead of starting from scratch, partners can build on a foundation that has already been battle-tested at scale.”
NinjaTrader Connect includes a fully customizable, white-labeled trading platform, instant funding options and access to leading exchanges. A complete back-office framework spanning clearing, surveillance, margining, and pre-trade checks enables firms to operate efficiently and confidently in regulated markets, whether they are established brokerages or new entrants.
Max Shanbrom, Executive Vice President & General Manager at NinjaTrader Connect said,
“The role of the FCM is evolving. Market access alone is no longer enough. Modern brokerages need infrastructure that supports onboarding, funding, risk management, and a seamless trading experience that meets end-clients wherever they are in their trading journey. NinjaTrader Connect is designed to be that partner, providing the foundation brokerages need to launch, differentiate, and scale in regulated futures and prediction markets.”
About NinjaTrader Group
NinjaTrader Group is a global leader in retail futures and trading technology. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been empowering a community of over 2 million traders with cutting-edge technology, ultra-low commissions, and world-class support. Our modern, cloud-based platform, available on desktop, web, and mobile, gives traders the freedom to seize market opportunities anytime, anywhere. NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC provides direct access to the futures markets, while NT Technologies delivers new tools, seamless NinjaTrader platform integration, and institutional-grade technology to support both individual prop traders and prop trading firms. For institutions, NinjaTrader Connect delivers a comprehensive suite of B2B solutions, providing advanced technology and financial infrastructure for technology providers.
