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Trading Instruments Available at TopOneFutures

Written by Paul

Published on

January 7, 2026

Choosing a prop firm isn’t just about rules and payouts — it’s about what you’re actually allowed to trade. Your edge, risk model, and psychology all depend on the instruments available.
TopOneFutures keeps this simple and professional: CME-listed futures only, no CFDs, no synthetic products, no distractions.

In this guide, you’ll find the full, up-to-date list of trading instruments available at TopOneFutures, broken down by asset class — plus practical context on why each category matters, which contracts traders actually use, and how instrument choice ties directly into drawdown control and payout consistency.

Quick heads-up: This article is based on my real experience with TopOneFutures and the info available when I published/updated this. Things change in prop trading — rules, payouts, promos, all of it.

For the absolute latest, check TopOneFutures website or their help center.

Trading Instruments at Top One Futures — Big Picture

TopOneFutures gives traders access to a broad but disciplined futures universe:

Equity index futures (standard + micros)
Energy futures
Metals futures
Agricultural commodities
Currency (FX) futures
Select crypto futures (micro-sized)

All instruments are exchange-traded futures, primarily from CME Group exchanges.
That matters because it means:

centralized liquidity
transparent pricing
standardized contract specs
no broker-side price manipulation

You are trading real futures contracts, even though the account itself is simulated.

Why Instrument Selection Matters in a Prop Firm

Most traders focus on rules and ignore instruments. That’s a mistake.

Instrument choice directly impacts:

average daily range (ADR)
volatility spikes
drawdown pressure
position sizing flexibility
psychological load per trade

For example:

An /NQ trader experiences very different stress than a /MES trader.
Crude oil behaves nothing like gold.
Agricultural contracts move on completely different catalysts than indices.

TopOneFutures’ instrument list allows you to match the product to your trading personality, not force a strategy onto the wrong market.

Agricultural Commodity Futures

Agricultural futures are slower, more fundamental-driven, and often ignored by index-focused traders — which can be an advantage.

Symbol	Instrument	What It Represents
/ZM	Soybean Meal	Animal feed input, driven by ag supply chains
/ZS	Soybeans	Global agricultural staple with seasonal cycles
/ZW	Wheat	Heavily influenced by weather and geopolitics

Who these fit best:

traders comfortable with slower tempo
swing-style intraday traders
fundamentals-aware traders

These markets can be calmer — but contract sizing is larger, so risk management must be tight.

Stock Index Futures (Core Trading Products)

Index futures are where most TopOneFutures traders operate. Liquidity, structure, and predictability make them ideal for prop trading.

Standard & Micro Index Futures

Symbol	Index	Notes
/ES	S&P 500	Most liquid futures contract globally
/NQ	NASDAQ-100	Higher volatility, tech-heavy moves
/MES	Micro S&P 500	Lower margin, ideal for scaling
/MNQ	Micro NASDAQ-100	Volatile but position-size friendly
/RTY	Russell 2000	Small-cap index, sharp rotations
/M2K	Micro Russell 2000	Lower risk exposure to small caps
/YM	Dow Jones	Slower, more methodical index
/MYM	Micro Dow	Cleaner structure, lower exposure
/NKD	Nikkei 225	Asian session index exposure

Why micros matter at TopOneFutures:
Micros allow:

smoother scaling
tighter drawdown control
consistent daily PnL
easier rule compliance

For most traders, micros are the sustainable path, especially during evaluations.

Energy Futures

Energy markets introduce macro-driven volatility and event risk. These contracts move fast — and punish sloppy risk management.

Symbol	Instrument	Characteristics
/CL	Crude Oil	Extremely liquid, news-sensitive
/MCL	Micro Crude Oil	More controllable sizing
/QM	E-Mini Crude	Alternative to /CL
/NG	Natural Gas	Highly volatile, weather-driven
/QG	E-Mini Natural Gas	Reduced contract exposure

Reality check:
Energy futures can wipe an evaluation quickly if you’re not experienced. They reward discipline — not aggression.

Metals Futures

Metals sit at the intersection of macro, inflation, and risk sentiment.

Symbol	Metal	Use Case
/GC	Gold	Safe-haven, macro-driven
/MGC	Micro Gold	Lower margin alternative
/SI	Silver	Volatile metal with strong momentum phases
/SIL	Micro Silver	Controlled exposure to silver
/PL	Platinum	Thin liquidity, niche market
/HG	Copper	Industrial demand indicator

Currency (FX) Futures

FX futures provide regulated exposure to currency pairs, without the risks of spot FX brokers.

Symbol	Pair	Notes
/6E	EUR/USD	Most liquid FX futures pair
/M6E	Micro EUR/USD	Lower risk exposure
/6B	GBP/USD	Volatile around UK data
/6J	JPY/USD	Safe-haven flows
/6A	AUD/USD	Commodity-linked currency
/M6A	Micro AUD/USD	Smaller position sizing
/6C	CAD/USD	Oil-correlated currency
/6S	CHF/USD	Low volatility, defensive

Crypto Futures (Limited, Controlled Exposure)

TopOneFutures currently allows micro-sized Bitcoin futures only.

Symbol	Instrument	Purpose
/MBT	Micro Bitcoin Futures	Reduced-size crypto exposure

This avoids the extreme volatility of full-size crypto contracts while still allowing participation.

Final Perspective: Instrument Choice Is a Strategy Decision

TopOneFutures doesn’t limit you to one market — but that doesn’t mean you should trade everything.

The most consistent traders:

specialize in 1–2 instruments
understand their volatility profile
size conservatively
build repeatable execution

The tools are there. The responsibility is yours.

Choosing the right instrument is often more important than choosing the right prop firm — and TopOneFutures gives you enough breadth to make that choice intelligently.