Trading-Plan
Übersicht
Trading-Plattformen sind die Software, die Sie verwenden, um Märkte zu analysieren und Trades auszuführen. Ihre Plattformwahl beeinflusst Ihre Trading-Erfahrung erheblich und hängt von Ihrem Trading-Stil, Erfahrungsniveau und Feature-Anforderungen ab.
Wie Sie eine Trading-Plattform wählen
Trader wählen Plattformen typischerweise basierend auf:
- Bisherige Erfahrung: Vertrautheit mit einer bestimmten Plattform
- Trading-Plan Scalping, Swing-Trading, algorithmisches Trading
- Erforderliche Funktionen: Order-Flow-Analyse, Charting-Fähigkeiten, Automatisierung
- Budgetbeschränkungen: Kostenlose Plattformen vs. Premium-Abonnements
Beachten Sie jedoch, dass viele Prop-Firmen kein automatisiertes, algorithmisches Trading erlauben. Wenn Sie daran interessiert sind, wird dies Ihre Prop-Firma-Wahl beeinflussen, nicht nur Ihre Plattformwahl.
Große Allzweck-Plattformen
Branchenführende Plattformen, die umfassende Funktionen für Futures-Trading mit breiter Nutzerbasis und umfangreichem Support bieten.
NinjaTrader — https://ninjatrader.com
What it is: Industry-leading platform offering customizable desktop, web, and mobile trading with powerful analysis tools and automated trading capabilities. Recently acquired by Kraken in May 2025 but continues to operate as a standalone platform.
Strengths:
- Free version available with simulations, charting, and backtesting
- Highly customizable with thousands of third-party add-ons
- 100+ trading products with advanced charting features
Limitations:
- Windows-only desktop platform (no native Mac support)
- Futures-only unless connecting external broker account
- Not beginner-friendly despite simulation features
Best suited for: Experienced futures traders needing extensive customization and automation capabilities who are comfortable with Windows-based software.
TradingView — https://tradingview.com
What it is: Cloud-based charting platform with social features supporting 100,000+ indicators across stocks, ETFs, crypto, futures, and forex. All customizations sync seamlessly across devices.
Strengths:
- Cross-platform sync across all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Strong community with idea-sharing and social features
- User-friendly and intuitive interface
- Multi-asset support (futures, stocks, crypto, forex)
- Bar Replay function for strategy testing
- Integrates with 170+ brokers including Interactive Brokers and Tradovate
Limitations:
- Essential features locked behind paid plans ($14.95-$59.95/month)
- Steep learning curve for advanced features
- Proprietary Pine Script ties you to the platform
- Pricing increasingly tailored toward professional traders
Pricing: Free (Basic), $14.95/month (Essential), $29.95/month (Plus), $59.95/month (Premium). Annual plans offer 16% discount.
Best suited for: Multi-asset traders wanting cloud-based charting with social features and cross-device synchronization.
Sierra Chart — https://sierrachart.com
What it is: Lightweight, professional-grade platform with advanced order flow analysis and 300+ technical studies. Known for exceptional stability and performance even during high volatility.
Strengths:
- Excellent pricing: $36-$56/month depending on features
- Incredibly stable and fast even during crazy volatility
- Advanced order flow tools including footprint charts and Numbers Bars
- Highly customizable platform
- Very lightweight with minimal system requirements
Limitations:
- Steep learning curve - overwhelming for beginners initially
- Dated interface compared to modern platforms
- Windows-only (requires Parallels/Bootcamp for Mac users)
- No live support unless provided by your broker
Pricing: $36-$56/month plus data feeds.
Best suited for: Professional traders prioritizing performance and order flow analysis who value stability over modern aesthetics.
Order-Flow- & Footprint-Spezialisten
Fortgeschrittene Plattformen, spezialisiert auf Order-Flow-Visualisierung, Markttiefe-Analyse und Tracking institutioneller Aktivitäten. Diese Plattformen helfen Tradern zu sehen, was innerhalb der Preisbalken passiert und große Akteure zu identifizieren.
Jigsaw Trading — https://jigsawtrading.com
What it is: Premium order flow platform specializing in Depth of Market (DOM) visualization and market microstructure analysis. Essential for active and professional traders focused on order book dynamics.
Strengths:
- Best-in-class education for order flow trading
- Exceptional Auction Vista and DOM tools showing market depth
- Top-tier customer support (industry-leading)
- Realistic trade simulator for risk-free strategy testing
- Identifies iceberg orders and large volume entry/exit points
- Compatible with IQFeed, CQG, Rithmic, Tradovate, and Gain
Limitations:
- Expensive: $579-$1,979 plus $50/month data (or $500/year)
- Steep learning curve - no ready-to-use trade signals
- Not beginner-friendly; requires order book knowledge
- Tools guide position construction rather than providing signals
Pricing: Independent ($579), Professional ($879), Institutional ($1,979) plus $50/month data.
Best suited for: Serious order flow traders willing to invest in education and premium tools to analyze market microstructure.
Bookmap — https://bookmap.com
What it is: Revolutionary order flow visualization platform with real-time heatmap showing liquidity placement, movement, and cancellation over time. Refreshes 40 times per second for instantaneous market insights.
Strengths:
- 40 updates per second for real-time market activity visualization
- Historical liquidity tracking (unique feature not found in standard DOMs)
- Iceberg detector reveals hidden institutional orders
- Record & replay functionality for trade review
- Chart trading for ultra-fast order execution
- Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Excellent educational resources including daily live webinars
Limitations:
- Learning curve requires time and practice
- Desktop-only (no mobile version)
- Complex for beginners new to order flow
Pricing: Digital (Free, crypto only with 24-hour delayed equity/futures), Global ($39-$49/month, real-time with market replay), Global Plus ($79-$99/month, full access with volume tracking).
Best suited for: Day traders analyzing institutional order flow and liquidity dynamics who need visual market depth representation.
ATAS — https://atas.net
What it is: Advanced order flow platform featuring 400+ footprint chart configurations and comprehensive volume analysis tools. Offers detailed trading activity visualization at each price level.
Strengths:
- 400 types of footprint charts (industry-leading variety)
- Smart DOM and Smart Tape features
- 300+ indicators, 25+ broker/exchange connections
- Detailed volume, delta, and bid-ask analysis
- Extensive tutorials, webinars, and community forums
- Customizable interface with modular design
Limitations:
- Overwhelming for novice traders due to advanced features
- Windows version stability issues (freezing reported)
- Requires separate connection to quote providers
- Paid subscription required for full features
- Resource-intensive for detailed order flow analysis
Best suited for: Advanced traders focused on granular footprint and volume analysis who need extensive chart configuration options.
VolFix — https://volfix.net
What it is: Comprehensive volume and order flow analysis platform with cluster charts showing candle internals and over 18 years of historical data.
Strengths:
- 18+ years of historical data (Tick, Trade, Bid/Ask volume, Block Trades)
- Cluster charts revealing inside of candlestick patterns
- One-click DOM trading for rapid execution
- 100+ broker connections (CQG, Rithmic, CTS T4, Open E Cry, Exante FIX)
- Customizable charts and indicators
Limitations:
- Limited detailed user reviews available
- Smaller community compared to competitors
Best suited for: Volume traders needing extensive historical data access for backtesting and analysis.
Volumetrica
What it is: Professional order flow platform with two main products: VolSys® (full platform) and VolBook® (DOM heatmap tool). Features automatic tick grouping for intelligent visualization.
Strengths:
- Advanced footprint/order flow analyzer (Footprint®)
- Automatic tick grouping for smart visualization of volume profiles
- Multi-data source connections simultaneously
- Confluence identifier combining profiles and Fibonacci retracements
- Advanced Time & Sales filtering to see actual market orders
- OCO strategies and chart trading capabilities
Limitations:
- Pricing not widely published
- Steeper learning curve for advanced features
Best suited for: Professional order flow traders seeking comprehensive volume analysis with advanced profile tools.
Broker-integrierte Plattformen
Professionelle Plattformen von großen Brokern, die institutionelle Funktionen mit direktem Marktzugang bieten. Diese Plattformen sind eng in ihre jeweiligen Broker-Ökosysteme integriert.
Interactive Brokers TWS (Trader Workstation) — https://interactivebrokers.com
What it is: Flagship institutional platform offering global market access to 160+ markets in 27 currencies with sophisticated trading tools and API integration capabilities.
Strengths:
- Global diversification across 150+ markets
- API integration for automation and custom solutions
- Paper trading with $1M demo equity
- Based on TradingView with 155 technical analysis studies
Limitations:
- Overwhelming for beginners - steep learning curve
- Outdated, clunky user interface design
- Charts are weak point compared to rest of platform
- Resource-intensive requiring robust internet connection
Best suited for: Active international traders needing multi-asset access across global markets who prioritize advanced features over user-friendly interface.
ThinkorSwim
What it is: Full-featured platform from Charles Schwab (acquired TD Ameritrade 2020) for stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options. Lauded as top choice for desktop platforms for over a decade.
Strengths:
- Top-tier charting and scanners (decade-long industry leader)
- Robust educational resources
- OCO (One Cancels Other) orders supported
- ThinkScript custom coding capabilities
- Full paper trading mode for practice
Limitations:
- Complex for beginners despite educational resources
- Platform slower and less stable since Schwab acquisition
- $25,000 minimum for pattern day trading
Pricing: $0 stocks/ETFs, $0.65 per options contract, $2.25 per futures contract.
Best suited for: Multi-asset traders prioritizing advanced analysis tools and educational resources.
Tradovate — https://tradovate.com
What it is: Modern cloud-based futures platform accessible via browser, desktop, or mobile with no monthly platform fees. CFTC and NFA regulated, founded in 2015.
Strengths:
- 100% cloud-based - trade from any device with web browser
- No account minimum required
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Integrates with TradingView, Jigsaw, NinjaTrader, and CQG
- Market replay for strategy testing
Limitations:
- Futures-only (limited asset classes)
- Limited automation compared to NinjaTrader
- Customer support: US business hours only
- Poor Trustpilot rating (2.1/5 from 1,848 reviews)
Pricing: $99/month with $0.19/trade OR $199-$349/month commission-free.
Best suited for: Mobile and cloud-focused futures traders seeking device flexibility and browser-based convenience.
Institutionelle/Fortgeschrittene Plattformen
Professionelle Plattformen für ernsthafte Trader, die fortgeschrittene Funktionen wie automatisiertes Trading, komplexe Analysen oder institutionelle Tools benötigen.
MultiCharts — https://multicharts.com
What it is: Professional automated trading platform with PowerLanguage (EasyLanguage-inspired) for strategy development. Award-winning platform for charting, backtesting, and automated trading.
Strengths:
- 270 prebuilt customizable studies for technical analysis
- Robust backtesting with walk-forward testing
- Synchronous & asynchronous auto-trading modes
- 24-hour expert customer support
- 30-day free trial with no obligations
- 19 chart types, up to 20 sub-charts per chart
Limitations:
- Expensive: $66-$1,497/month after trial period
- Windows-only (no mobile app)
- Some reviewers rate TradeStation desktop platform ahead of MultiCharts
Pricing: $66-$1,497/month after 30-day trial.
Best suited for: Automated strategy developers and algorithmic traders needing robust backtesting and optimization capabilities.
MotiveWave — https://motivewave.com
What it is: Complete trading suite specializing in Elliott Wave, Fibonacci, and Gartley analysis with 275+ built-in studies. Integrates with 30+ brokers and data providers.
Strengths:
- Automated Elliott Wave plotting (unique feature)
- Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- 30+ broker and data feed integrations
- Highly customizable tab-style workspaces
- Elliott Wave rule enforcement for educational accuracy
- Level II data and full trading capabilities
Limitations:
- Steep learning curve for beginners
- Complex forward testing with difficult result interpretation
- No written user guide (outdated documentation)
- Higher cost for professional tiers
Best suited for: Advanced traders using Elliott Wave and Fibonacci analysis who need cross-platform support.
Quantower — https://quantower.com
What it is: Free/low-cost modular platform with advanced order flow, volume analysis, and multi-broker support connecting to 60+ brokers and data providers.
Strengths:
- Free for AMP customers with CQG connection
- Multi-broker flexibility (connect to multiple brokers simultaneously)
- Strong volume and order flow analysis capabilities
- DOM, Time & Sales, Volume Profile, and Footprint charts
- 200+ indicators with C# API for custom scripting
- One-click trading through Chart and DOM Trader panels
Limitations:
- Windows-only (no native Mac support)
- Setup complexity when configuring multiple brokers
- Most features require paid subscription
Pricing: Free (limited features) or $70/month for premium license. Free for AMP customers.
Best suited for: Volume traders wanting multi-broker flexibility at low cost with strong order flow analysis tools.
Spezialisierte/Nischen-Plattformen
Plattformen für spezifische Märkte, Trading-Stile oder mit einzigartigen Funktionen. Diese Plattformen haben möglicherweise kleinere Nutzerbasen, zeichnen sich aber in ihren spezialisierten Bereichen aus.
Website: https://metatrader4.com
Focus: Industry-standard forex platform with extensive EA/indicator library.
Best for: Forex traders prioritizing simplicity and EA availability.
Note: Limited to forex and CFDs; no native futures/stocks support. Slower than MT5.
Website: https://metatrader5.com
Focus: Multi-asset successor to MT4 with native futures support and faster execution (64-bit, multi-threaded).
Best for: Multi-asset traders needing futures support with modern performance.
Note: More complex than MT4; smaller EA library but superior futures handling with automatic rollovers.
Website: https://ctrader.com
Focus: Modern ECN-focused platform for forex/CFDs with C# algorithmic trading (cBots).
Best for: Forex/CFD traders wanting modern ECN platform with direct market access.
Note: Limited futures support; primarily designed for forex and CFDs.
Website: https://agenarader.com
Focus: German-originated multi-asset platform with 120+ indicators and AgenaScript automation. Free with some European brokers (CapTrader, FX Flat).
Best for: European traders or those with sponsored broker access.
Pricing: €890 base version; high CME data fees ($85/month professional).
Website: https://esignal.com
Focus: Premium charting platform owned by ICE (NYSE parent) with institutional-grade data quality and 100+ indicators.
Best for: Professional traders prioritizing data quality over cost.
Pricing: Classic ($67/month, 15-min delayed), Signature ($228/month, real-time).
Note: Windows-only; expensive with outdated documentation.
Website: https://investorrt.com
Focus: Complete charting and execution platform with advanced volume analytics and RTL scripting.
Best for: Sophisticated traders needing advanced real-time analytics.
Pricing: Starting at $125/month.
Website: https://wealthcharts.com
Focus: Modern next-generation platform with advanced DOM, broker integrations (Apex, tastytrade, AMP), and built-in trade copier.
Best for: Prop traders and multi-account managers.
Features: Drag-and-drop order adjustment, mobile trading, live platform support sessions.
Website: https://optimusfutures.com
Focus: Optimus Futures' flagship platform built on Quantower engine, offering free order flow tools to funded clients.
Best for: Optimus Futures clients needing free order flow tools.
Features: DOM Surface, Footprint charts, Heatmap, Volume profiles, VWAP, 3D liquidity visualization.
Website: https://edgeclear.com/edgeprox/
Focus: EdgeClear's proprietary platform with advanced order flow, footprint charts, and ultra-low latency execution.
Best for: EdgeClear clients focused on auction market theory.
Features: Market Profile TPO, Volume Profile, simulation/replay modes, Rithmic/CQG/IQFeed support.
Website: https://trade.finamarksys.com/
Focus: 100% browser-based futures/forex platform requiring no downloads, with cloud storage and widget-based layouts.
Best for: Beginners wanting simple, accessible browser-based platform.
Features: Widget-based customization, cloud-synced layouts, trade futures and forex in same tab.
Website: https://richtechsolutions.com
Note: Research indicates this is actually Rithmic's R | Trader platform.
Focus: Rithmic's ultra-low latency platform with real-time risk management and Excel integration (Pro version).
Best for: Professional traders prioritizing speed and Excel integration.
Features: Trailing stops, brackets, OCOs, options on futures support, 100 studies streaming to Excel (Pro).
Website: https://fxifyfutures.com
Focus: Next-generation browser-based platform used by FXIFY and other prop firms with advanced risk management.
Best for: Prop firm traders wanting modern cloud-based platform.
Features: Cross-platform (browser/mobile/tablet), built-in TradingView charts, unfiltered 50ms real-time data, integrates with Bookmap/ATAS/Jigsaw/Quantower, auto-liquidation and risk controls.
Focus: Institutional-class platform with 'light speed' execution and Level 2 data across 20+ global exchanges.
Best for: Speed-focused traders needing institutional execution.
Features: Multiple order entry methods (Matrix, Market Depth, Trade Pads), color-coded Time & Sales with filters.
Plattform-Auswahlführer
Wählen Sie Ihre Plattform basierend auf Ihrem Trading-Stil und Ihren Anforderungen:
Für Anfänger
- TradingView
- Tradovate
- Finamark Systems
- MetaTrader 4
Für Order-Flow-Trader
- Jigsaw Trading
- Bookmap
- ATAS
- Sierra Chart
- VolFix
- Volumetrica
Für automatisiertes Trading
- NinjaTrader
- MultiCharts
- MotiveWave
- MetaTrader 5
Prüfen Sie jedoch, ob Ihre Prop-Firma dies erlaubt.
Für budgetbewusste Trader
- NinjaTrader (kostenlose Version)
- Quantower (kostenlos mit AMP)
- TradingView (Basis-Plan)
- OptimusFLOW (kostenlos für Optimus)
Für Multi-Asset-Trading
- TradingView
- Interactive Brokers TWS
- ThinkorSwim
- MetaTrader 5
Für Cloud/Mobiles Trading
- Tradovate
- TradingView
- X-Project
- Finamark Systems
Für Professionelle/Institutionelle
- NinjaTrader
- Sierra Chart
- MultiCharts
- eSignal
- Interactive Brokers TWS
Für Elliott-Wellen-Analyse
- MotiveWave