This AMP Futures Review 2026 gives active futures traders a structured view of AMP Futures across regulation, commission structure, trading environment, platform diversity, execution metrics, and broker safety. AMP Futures is a US-based discount futures broker regulated by CFTC and NFA, offering some of the lowest per-contract commissions in the industry alongside support for 50+ trading platforms.
A quick snapshot of AMP Futures as a trading venue and its CFTC/NFA regulatory standing.
Registered Futures Commission Merchant under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The primary US federal regulator for commodity and futures markets.
National Futures Association, mandatory SRO membership for all US futures brokers. Provides additional layer of industry self-regulation and trader dispute resolution.
Industry-leading low commissions for futures trading. Rates are per side plus exchange fees.
AMP Futures offers one of the lowest commission structures in US futures brokerage. Rates shown are per side on Standard account. Exchange fees are additional and set by the exchange.
| Futures Contract | Exchange | AMP Commission / Side | Exchange Fee / Side | Tick Size | Tick Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📈 ES – E-Mini S&P 500 | CME | $0.49 | $1.18 | 0.25 pts | $12.50 |
| 💻 NQ – E-Mini NASDAQ | CME | $0.49 | $1.18 | 0.25 pts | $5.00 |
| 🛢️ CL – Crude Oil | NYMEX | $0.49 | $1.50 | $0.01 | $10.00 |
| 🟡 GC – Gold | COMEX | $0.49 | $1.50 | $0.10 | $10.00 |
| 📊 MES – Micro S&P 500 | CME | $0.19 | $0.35 | 0.25 pts | $1.25 |
| 📊 MNQ – Micro NASDAQ | CME | $0.19 | $0.35 | 0.25 pts | $0.50 |
| 🌽 ZC – Corn | CBOT | $0.49 | $1.10 | $0.0025 | $12.50 |
| 📉 ZB – 30-Yr T-Bond | CBOT | $0.49 | $1.10 | 1/32 pt | $31.25 |
| 💶 6E – Euro FX | CME | $0.49 | $1.18 | $0.00005 | $6.25 |
| 🔵 NG – Natural Gas | NYMEX | $0.49 | $1.50 | $0.001 | $10.00 |
AMP's $0.49/side E-Mini and $0.19/side micro rates are the lowest among US-regulated futures FCMs.
50+ supported platforms, the broadest platform access of any US futures broker.
Best for high-frequency futures traders, scalpers, and algorithmic traders who prioritize cost above all else.
Traffic, countries, acquisition channels and competitor signals for AMP Futures.
AMP Futures offers IB and platform partnerships suited to educators and trading communities.
Earn per-trade commission sharing from referred clients. Well-suited for trading educators and community leaders.
Partnerships available for third-party platform developers who want to integrate AMP's Rithmic/CQG infrastructure.
Special rates and white-label options for registered trading educators who recommend AMP to their students.
AMP supports CTAs and pooled fund operators under NFA compliance framework with multi-account management tools.
Professional charting with ultra-fast CQG/Rithmic data feed, the top choice among serious discretionary and algo traders at AMP.
Popular strategy development and automated trading platform with a rich ecosystem of third-party add-ons and indicators.
EasyLanguage-compatible professional platform with powerful backtesting and portfolio simulation capabilities.
Cloud-based charting platform with Pine Script strategy builder, accessible from any browser with AMP brokerage routing.
Order flow and footprint chart platform for DOM traders and volume profile analysts, fully integrated with AMP's infrastructure.
Liquidity visualization and order flow analysis platform offering real-time DOM heatmap data for professional traders.
Institutional-grade platform with direct exchange connectivity and deep order management capabilities.
Rithmic-connected platforms including MotiveWave, Jigsaw Trading, TradeNavigator, Investor/RT, and many others.
AMP Futures is the benchmark for low-cost US futures brokerage. Its $0.49/side E-Mini and $0.19/side micro rates are unmatched by any other CFTC-regulated FCM, and its 50+ platform support is the widest in the industry. Best suited for high-frequency futures traders and algorithmic strategies where commission costs directly impact profitability, AMP's lean infrastructure model delivers maximum cost efficiency at the expense of premium support services.
AMP Futures charges $0.19/side for micro futures, $0.49/side for E-Mini contracts, and $1.29/side for full-size futures. These rates are per side (each order entry or exit), making round-turn costs $0.38, $0.98, and $2.58 respectively, before exchange fees.
AMP Futures requires only $100 to open a micro futures account. Standard accounts for E-Mini futures require $500. These are among the lowest minimums available from a CFTC-regulated FCM.
AMP Futures supports 50+ trading platforms via CQG and Rithmic data infrastructure. This includes Sierra Chart, NinjaTrader, MultiCharts, ATAS, Bookmap, TradingView, MotiveWave, Jigsaw Trading, and many more.
AMP Futures has lower commissions ($0.49 vs $0.75/side for E-Minis) and more platforms (50+ vs 20+). Optimus Futures offers better customer support and educational resources. For pure cost efficiency, AMP wins, for service quality, Optimus is better.
Yes. AMP Futures offers reduced intraday margin rates on most futures contracts, often significantly lower than overnight margin requirements. Check their current intraday margin schedule on the AMP Futures website.
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