NQ & MNQ
NQ futures simulator built for one market
A futures simulator that only does Nasdaq. Practice the E-mini (NQ) and Micro E-mini (MNQ) with correct tick values, real session windows and 1-minute data — no generic stock sandbox, no data feed to configure.
An NQ futures simulator replays Nasdaq-100 futures data so you can trade it without risking capital. NQ Replay prices every simulated fill with the real contract specs — $20 per point on NQ, $2 per point on MNQ, 0.25 tick — across 1-minute sessions from 01:00 to 16:00 ET, with ICT overlays drawn for you.
Why a single-market simulator is different
NQ and MNQ side by side
Switch contract size without changing anything else, so you can rehearse on micros and scale to the E-mini later.
Correct tick math
$5 per tick on NQ, $0.50 on MNQ. Sizing errors show up in your P&L exactly as they would live.
Real session structure
01:00–16:00 ET sessions with London, New York AM and PM Killzones shaded automatically.
Nasdaq-specific overlays
Opening Range Gap, previous day high and low, Fair Value Gaps and order blocks projected on every replay.
Decade-deep archive
Databento GLBX.MDP3 continuous front-month data on Pro — enough history to test a setup across many regimes.
Challenge mode
Run a $50,000 evaluation with a $53,000 target and a $48,000 floor to test your plan under funded-account rules.
NQ vs MNQ at a glance
| Feature | NQ Replay | MNQ (Micro) |
|---|---|---|
| Contract | E-mini Nasdaq-100 | Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 |
| Value per index point | $20 | $2 |
| Tick size | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Value per tick | $5.00 | $0.50 |
| 100-point move, 1 contract | $2,000 | $200 |
| Simulated in NQ Replay | Yes | Yes |
Same chart, same setups, one tenth the risk. Micros are the sensible place to rehearse position sizing.
Who this simulator suits
New Nasdaq traders
Learn how fast NQ moves and what a 50-point stop actually costs before funding an account.
Micro-to-mini traders
Prove consistency on MNQ, then repeat the same plan at E-mini size in replay.
ICT intraday traders
Drill the 09:30 open, Judas swings and Silver Bullet windows on the market they were described on.
Frequently asked questions
What is an NQ futures simulator?
It is a simulator dedicated to the CME E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) and Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 (MNQ) contracts. Instead of generic stock or forex practice, every fill is priced with the actual contract specs so your simulated P&L matches what the Nasdaq futures market would have paid.
What are the NQ and MNQ contract specs?
NQ moves $20 per index point per contract and MNQ moves $2 per point — one tenth the size. Both trade in 0.25 tick increments, which is $5 per tick on NQ and $0.50 per tick on MNQ.
Should a beginner practise on MNQ or NQ?
MNQ. The micro contract is one tenth the notional size, so a sizing mistake costs a tenth as much while the chart, sessions and setups are identical. Many traders rehearse on MNQ and only scale to NQ once their risk per trade is consistent.
Which session hours does the simulator cover?
Each replayed session runs from 01:00 to 16:00 ET on 1-minute bars, which covers the London session, the 09:30 New York cash open and the afternoon. ICT Killzone windows are shaded on the chart automatically.
Does it simulate margin?
The simulator models position value and P&L from real point and tick values, and the $50K challenge mode enforces an account balance with a hard drawdown floor. It does not replicate a specific broker's intraday margin schedule, which varies by broker.
Is it free and does it need an install?
It is free to start with no card and runs entirely in the browser on desktop, iPad and phone. The free plan covers the last 6 months of NQ/MNQ sessions and 20 simulated trades per UTC day; Pro from $5/month unlocks 10+ years of history and unlimited trades.
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Free plan, no card, no install. Load a random NQ or MNQ session and place your first simulated order.