Futures Simulator
Futures trading simulator for NQ & MNQ
A free browser-based futures trading simulator built for the Nasdaq 100. Replay 1-minute NQ and MNQ data bar-by-bar, place simulated trades with realistic contract specs, and drill ICT setups without risking capital.
A futures trading simulator replays historical futures market data so traders can practice buying and selling contracts as if the market were live. NQ Replay is a free simulator for the CME E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) and Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 (MNQ) contracts, with 1-minute bars, realistic margin and tick value math, and automatic ICT overlays — all in the browser.
What makes it a real futures simulator
Real contract specs
NQ at $20/point and MNQ at $2/point, 0.25 tick size. Simulated P&L uses the same math as the live CME contracts.
10+ years of 1-min data
Replay any NQ/MNQ session from the last decade on Pro. Free plan covers the last 6 months of sessions.
ICT overlays auto-drawn
Killzones, Fair Value Gaps, Opening Range Gap, PDH/PDL liquidity, and order blocks are projected for you.
Bar-by-bar control
Play, pause, step forward, rewind, or speed up. Freeze the exact candle where your entry would trigger.
Multiple take-profits
Set limit, stop, and market entries with up to several TP targets and a single stop — just like a live platform.
Journal every trade
Every simulated fill is logged with entry, exit, R multiple, and tags so you can review what actually worked.
NQ Replay vs other futures simulators
| Feature | NQ Replay | Generic simulators |
|---|---|---|
| Markets covered | NQ & MNQ futures | Often stocks/FX |
| Historical depth | 10+ years, 1-minute | 1–3 years typical |
| ICT overlays | Yes | Manual or none |
| Real contract P&L | Yes | Sometimes approximate |
| Browser-based | Yes | Often desktop install |
| Free plan | Free with 20 trades/day | Trial or paid only |
| Funded challenge mode | Yes | No |
Generic simulators are great for stocks or forex. For Nasdaq futures specifically, a dedicated NQ/MNQ simulator removes the data-feed and overlay setup work.
Who this simulator is built for
NQ / MNQ scalpers
Rehearse opening-drive moves, stop runs, and continuation breaks on real 1-minute bars.
ICT students
Practice Killzones, Fair Value Gaps, liquidity sweeps, and breaker blocks with overlays drawn for you.
Prop-firm prep
Run the built-in $50K Challenge to rehearse profit target and drawdown rules before paying for an evaluation.
Frequently asked questions
What is a futures trading simulator?
A futures trading simulator replays historical futures data so you can place simulated buy and sell orders without risking real capital. It lets you rehearse setups, test strategies, and build discipline on real market price action.
Which futures contracts does NQ Replay simulate?
NQ Replay focuses on the CME E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) and Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 (MNQ) futures contracts. Every session uses 1-minute OHLCV data from 01:00 to 16:00 ET, with more than ten years of history available on Pro.
Is this a free futures trading simulator?
Yes. The free plan includes the full simulator, ICT overlays, simulated trades, the journal, and the $50K challenge — limited to the last 6 months of NQ/MNQ sessions and 20 simulated trades per UTC day. Pro from $5/month unlocks the full 10+ year archive and removes the daily trade limit.
Does it simulate realistic futures margin and P&L?
Yes. NQ pays $20 per point per contract and MNQ pays $2 per point per contract, with a 0.25 tick size. Simulated trades reflect those exact contract specs, so the P&L you see in replay is the same math you'd face live.
Can I practice ICT setups on the simulator?
Absolutely. NQ Replay is built for ICT practice. Killzones, Fair Value Gaps, Opening Range Gap, PDH/PDL liquidity lines, and order blocks are drawn automatically on every replay.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. NQ Replay runs entirely in the browser on desktop, iPad, and mobile. There is no software download, no data-feed subscription, and no NinjaTrader or MetaTrader dependency.
Start simulating Nasdaq futures
Free plan, no card required. Load a random NQ session and step through it bar-by-bar in under 30 seconds.