AvaFutures Review 2026 – Futures Trading Done Right

Analyst Insight: The Strategic Shift to Exchange-Traded Futures

AvaFutures represents AvaTrade's strategic response to increasing regulatory pressure on CFD products globally. In jurisdictions like Spain, where the CNMV restricts CFD advertising to retail clients, exchange-traded futures provide a compliant alternative for traders seeking leveraged market exposure.

Why This Matters for Traders

Unlike CFDs where your broker is the counterparty, futures trade on regulated exchanges (CME, CBOT, COMEX, NYMEX) with central clearing. This means:

• Price transparency: Prices are determined by open market auction, not broker algorithms
• No conflict of interest: The exchange matches buyers and sellers, your broker just facilitates
• Regulatory clarity: Futures are well-established, heavily regulated products
• Standardized contracts: You know exactly what you're trading

The TradingView Advantage

AvaFutures' native TradingView integration is a significant differentiator. While many futures brokers offer basic execution, being able to trade directly from TradingView's world-class charting platform appeals to technical analysts who don't want to switch between analysis and execution platforms.

Analyst Verdict: AvaFutures fills an important gap for AvaTrade's existing client base and attracts new traders who want exchange-traded products without the complexity of traditional futures brokers. The 100 free trades offer and $100 minimum deposit make it accessible for testing.

The Full Product Range

AvaFutures provides access to CME Group exchanges, which includes CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange), CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade), COMEX (Commodity Exchange), and NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange). Here's what that means in practice:

Most Traded Products

• E-mini S&P 500 (ES): The world's most liquid futures contract, ideal for index exposure
• E-mini NASDAQ-100 (NQ): Tech-heavy index, higher volatility
• Micro E-mini S&P 500 (MES): 1/10th the size of ES, perfect for smaller accounts
• Crude Oil (CL): Most traded energy contract
• Gold (GC): Primary precious metals contract
• Euro FX (6E): EUR/USD currency futures

Why Micro Contracts Matter

Micro E-mini contracts are a game-changer for retail traders. At 1/10th the size of standard E-minis:

• Micro E-mini S&P 500: ~$5 per point vs $50 for standard
• Micro E-mini NASDAQ: ~$2 per point vs $20 for standard
• Micro Gold: ~$1 per tick vs $10 for standard

This means you can trade futures with a fraction of the margin requirement and risk exposure, making proper position sizing possible even with smaller accounts.

Analyst Note: Focus on liquid contracts (ES, NQ, CL, GC, 6E) for the tightest spreads and best fills. Exotic contracts may have wider spreads and lower liquidity.

Who Should Use AvaFutures?

AvaFutures occupies a specific niche: traders who want futures without the complexity of traditional futures brokers, and who value TradingView integration. It's not trying to compete with NinjaTrader on commissions or Interactive Brokers on product range – it's offering simplicity and accessibility.

The Bottom Line

AvaFutures earns 4.0/5 for delivering on its core promise. The TradingView integration is excellent, the 100 free trades provide real value, and the AvaTrade backing offers credibility. The main limitations are the lack of options on futures and the fact that you're working with an introducing broker rather than the FCM directly.

Final Recommendation: If you're an AvaTrade user curious about futures, a Spanish/EU trader facing CFD restrictions, or a TradingView enthusiast wanting to trade futures directly from your charts, AvaFutures is worth trying. The $100 minimum and 100 free trades make the barrier to entry almost zero.