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FX Replay alternative built for NQ & Gold futures traders
FX Replay is a capable multi-market tool with a free plan and futures data on paid tiers. If your edge is specifically on the Nasdaq or Gold, NQ Replay is the same idea — bar-by-bar market replay with simulated trades — purpose-built for NQ, MNQ and GC futures, with ICT Killzones, Fair Value Gaps and PDH/PDL liquidity lines drawn automatically. See gold futures replay for GC details.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | NQ Replay | FX Replay |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | NQ, MNQ (+ GC, MGC on Pro) | Forex; futures/CME & stocks on paid tiers |
| Historical depth | NQ 10+ years (1-min); GC 2026 | Varies by plan — see FX Replay pricing |
| ICT Killzones overlay | Yes | Drawing tools (check FX Replay) |
| Fair Value Gap auto-detect | Yes | Drawing tools (check FX Replay) |
| PDH / PDL liquidity lines | Yes | Drawing tools (check FX Replay) |
| Simulated buy / sell at bar | Yes | Yes |
| Funded-challenge mode ($50K) | Yes | See FX Replay |
| Runs in browser, no install | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | Free plan (last 6 months, NQ/MNQ) | Free Beginner plan (limited) |
Comparison reflects publicly documented FX Replay features as of mid-2026. Both tools are excellent — the right choice depends on which market you trade.
Who NQ Replay is for
NQ scalpers
Rehearse opening-drive setups on Nasdaq futures with realistic 1-minute bars and instant flatten.
ICT students
Practice spotting Killzones, FVGs and liquidity sweeps the moment they form — automatic overlays remove the guesswork.
Prop-firm prep
Run the built-in $50K Challenge to build the discipline of hitting a profit target without breaching a drawdown floor.
Data & methodology
All NQ and MNQ examples use Databento GLBX.MDP3 1-minute OHLCV candles for continuous front-month E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures, aggregated to higher timeframes (5m, 15m, 1h, 4h, 1D, 1W) so every bar agrees across timeframes. Sessions cover the full CME Globex day, 18:00–17:00 ET. ICT overlays are drawn algorithmically from the same price data used in the replay trainer.
Frequently asked
Is NQ Replay free?
There is a free plan with no credit card: the replay trainer, ICT overlays, simulated trading and the $50K evaluation challenge, limited to the last 6 months of sessions and 20 orders per day (each buy or sell counts as one). Pro from $12.99/month opens the full 10+ year archive and removes the trade limit.
What's the difference between FX Replay and NQ Replay?
FX Replay is a multi-market replay platform: it started in forex and, per its pricing page, offers a free Beginner plan and futures/CME and stock data on paid tiers. NQ Replay is narrower and purpose-built for CME futures — Nasdaq (NQ, MNQ) and Gold (GC) — with 1-minute candles, ICT Killzones, Fair Value Gaps, PDH/PDL liquidity lines and a $50K prop-firm style evaluation.
Does NQ Replay support forex pairs?
No. NQ Replay covers CME futures only — NQ and MNQ, plus GC and MGC Gold on Pro. If you trade EURUSD, GBPUSD or other FX pairs, FX Replay is the better fit. If you mainly trade Nasdaq futures, NQ Replay is built around that market.
Can I practice prop-firm challenges?
Yes. The built-in $50K Challenge mirrors common evaluation rules — grow a $50,000 account to $53,000 without breaching a $48,000 floor. Every attempt is logged in your journal.
What market data do you use?
Databento GLBX.MDP3 ohlcv-1m feed covering continuous front-month NQ, MNQ, GC and MGC futures across the full CME Globex session (18:00–17:00 ET). NQ goes back to June 2010 and MNQ to June 2021; gold covers GC from January 2, 2026 and MGC from February 24, 2026, both through August 24, 2026.
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Ready to replay the Nasdaq?
Free plan, in your browser, no card required to start. Load a random session and step through it bar-by-bar.
Sources (checked October 2026): FX Replay plans and data tiers from fxreplay.com/pricing. Competitor features change — confirm on their site before choosing.