DXtrade isn’t one platform. It’s two, and which one your prop firm uses matters a lot. DXtrade CFD handles forex, CFDs, crypto, and spread bets. DXtrade XT handles futures, stocks, and options. Same brand, same company behind it, but different products built for different markets. Most prop traders encounter one or the other without realising there’s a distinction, and that confusion is worth clearing up before anything else.
| Comparison | DXtrade CFD | DXtrade XT |
|---|---|---|
| Asset classes | Forex, CFDs, crypto, spread bets | Futures (CME), stocks, options, bonds |
| Prop firm use | Forex/CFD challenges | Futures challenges |
| Market data | Broker-supplied | dxFeed (Devexperts’ own data arm) |
| TradingView charts | Yes, native integration | No |
| Desktop app | No, web and mobile only | No, web and mobile only |
| Market replay | No | No |
| Trailing stop | No (basic SL/TP only) | Yes |
| Custom indicators | Limited | 70+ studies out of the box |
| Notable prop firm clients | FTMO, BrightFunded, Eightcap | FTMO, FPFX Tech |
What DXtrade Actually Is
DXtrade is a product of Devexperts, a software company that has been building trading infrastructure since 2002. They’re not a broker, not a prop firm , but purely a technology vendor. Over 20 million traders use Devexperts technology daily across 100+ implemented projects. The company has 800+ engineers and sales teams across Germany, the UK, Singapore, Cyprus, and the US.
The prop trading angle is relatively recent. Devexperts announced futures support for prop firms in August 2024, with the DXtrade XT prop trading configuration going live in September 2024. Before that, DXtrade was primarily a CFD and forex platform. So if you’re on the futures side and your firm just switched to DXtrade XT, you’re on a platform that’s been serving prop futures traders for less than two years. That’s not necessarily a problem, but it’s worth knowing.
FTMO is listed as a featured client on both platforms. FTMO uses DXtrade alongside cTrader, meaning some of the most scrutinised traders in the industry are running challenges on this infrastructure. Finance Magnates named DXtrade Best Funded Trading Provider (B2B) at their 2025 London Summit.
DXtrade CFD: The Forex and CFD Side
For forex and CFD prop traders, the standout feature is the native TradingView integration. DXtrade CFD can act as the backend for brokers and prop firms using TradingView as the frontend, meaning traders access TradingView’s charting environment directly, with orders routing through DXtrade’s execution engine. For traders already living in TradingView, that’s a meaningful setup. You get the charts you know with the prop firm’s risk infrastructure behind them.
Beyond that, the platform includes a performance dashboard covering risk/reward ratios, win rates, return percentages, and maximum drawdown. There’s a built-in trading journal where traders can tag and add notes to individual positions, useful during a challenge when reviewing what went wrong on losing days. Watchlists are customisable, and the paper trading environment handles challenge accounts cleanly with real-time monitoring of rule adherence.
Risk management on the CFD side covers maximum drawdown with auto-liquidation when breached, profit targets that close positions when accounts hit a preset percentage gain, and real-time performance monitoring per trader. That’s solid for prop firm infrastructure.
Now for the honest part. DXtrade CFD only supports regular stop loss and take profit orders. No trailing stops, no breakeven automation, no multiple take profit levels. Their own FAQ confirms this directly. For traders used to those features on other platforms, it’s a real step down. There’s also no desktop application, but web and mobile only. No market replay either, so testing ideas on historical movements isn’t something you can do natively. And while they say most MT4/5 indicators are covered, custom indicators aren’t available in the same way MetaTrader users are used to.
Algo trading is limited. A client-side API exists, but traditional EAs don’t run on DXtrade. Scripting capability is described as something they’re looking to include. For traders who rely on automated strategies during challenges, check with your specific firm about what’s actually permitted and possible before committing.
DXtrade XT: The Futures Side
DXtrade XT covers CME single futures. That’s the scope currently. No ICE, no other exchanges beyond what’s been specifically confirmed. Market data comes from dxFeed, which is Devexperts’ own data division, covering Level 1 and Level 2 US and EU futures feeds.
There’s one onboarding step worth knowing about. At your first login to DXtrade XT, you’re directed to a DXfeed dialog to complete a compliance check. DXfeed reports to the exchange, runs the check, and once you’re through, you’re redirected back to the platform with your CME subscription activated. You only do this once. The same login carries across each challenge ticket you take. Some traders report this step catches them off guard if their prop firm hasn’t flagged it upfront. Honestly, I’m not entirely sure how smoothly every firm handles this communication, so worth asking your firm about the process before your first login.
Execution in the simulator uses Level 2 quotes with respective volumes to fill orders. Limit orders only fill when the full quantity can be matched against available L2 liquidity at a price equal to or better than the requested limit. That’s a more realistic simulation than simple top-of-book fills, which matters when you’re evaluating whether your strategy translates to real market conditions.
Order types include stop market, stop limit, and trailing stop. The trailing stop availability here is worth noting given it’s absent on the CFD side. Auto-liquidation triggers at session end if positions are left open, with configurable trading schedules per firm. Prop firms can also push notifications to traders warning them that session close is approaching, though they can disable this if they prefer.
The XT platform can serve thousands of concurrent traders out of the box, and Devexperts can spin up multiple instances if volume demands it without traders noticing any degradation. For a futures prop firm running large evaluation cohorts, that scalability claim is relevant.
Mobile apps on XT include quick order entry, position monitoring, a trading journal, and charting with 70+ studies. Each firm gets their own branded iOS and Android apps, not shared infrastructure with other brokers, which matters because one firm’s app store issues won’t affect yours.
What’s Actually Missing
No desktop application on either platform. DXtrade is web and mobile only. For traders who prefer the stability and configurability of a native desktop client, that’s a genuine limitation. NinjaTrader and cTrader both offer full desktop applications. DXtrade doesn’t, and there’s no indication that’s changing.
No market replay on either version. You can’t go back and practice on historical tick data within the platform itself. For traders who use replay as part of their preparation routine, you’ll need a separate tool for that.
The CFD trailing stop gap is frustrating. It’s available on XT but not on the CFD side. No clear reason why, and their FAQ doesn’t explain it. If you trade forex or CFDs and trailing stops are part of your risk management, you’re either working around it or using a manual approach.
Algo trading is genuinely limited compared to NinjaTrader or cTrader. No EAs in the MetaTrader sense, no C# or Python strategy development environment. The API exists but it’s not the same as a full automation framework.
Prop Firms Using DXtrade
FTMO is the biggest name confirmed on DXtrade, using it alongside cTrader for forex and CFD challenges. BrightFunded is listed as a featured client specifically for prop trading. FPFX Tech, which provides infrastructure to multiple prop firms, is also confirmed on DXtrade XT for futures. Eightcap and Deriv round out the featured broker list on the CFD side.
The platform is available through forex prop firms that have licensed it, and increasingly through firms offering futures challenges as the XT platform matures. Worth checking the best prop firms page for the current list of which firms are actively offering DXtrade as a platform option, since the ecosystem is still growing on the futures side.
Bottom Line: DXtrade is a capable platform that does a reasonable job on both the forex/CFD and futures sides of prop trading. The TradingView integration on the CFD side is a genuine selling point for traders already comfortable in that environment. The futures side is functional but relatively new, and the DXfeed onboarding adds a step that some firms communicate better than others. The limitations are real: no desktop app, no market replay, no trailing stops on CFD, no serious automation framework. If your prop firm offers DXtrade and you don’t need those features, it’ll do the job. If you do need them, it’s worth asking your firm about alternatives before paying for a challenge.
FAQ
What’s the difference between DXtrade CFD and DXtrade XT?
Two separate products. DXtrade CFD is for forex, CFDs, crypto, and spread bets. DXtrade XT covers futures, stocks, and options, including CME futures for prop trading challenges. If your prop firm offers both, which version you get depends on the instruments you’re trading. Most forex prop firms use the CFD version. Futures prop firms use XT.
Is there a DXtrade desktop application?
No. DXtrade is web and mobile only on both versions. If you need a desktop client, platforms like NinjaTrader or cTrader offer that. DXtrade’s own FAQ confirms no desktop app exists and there’s no indication one is coming.
Does DXtrade support automated trading and EAs?
Sort of. A client-side API is available, and Devexperts has said scripting capability is something they’re working toward. But traditional EAs in the MetaTrader sense don’t run on DXtrade. If automated strategies are a core part of how you trade, check with your specific firm about what’s permitted before starting a prop firm challenge.
What futures can I trade on DXtrade XT?
CME single futures, with market data provided by dxFeed. That covers the main US futures contracts. On your first login you’ll go through a DXfeed compliance check that activates your CME data subscription, it only happens once. Some firms explain this better than others upfront, so worth asking your firm about the process if you’re new to the platform.
Does DXtrade have trailing stops?
On DXtrade XT for futures, yes. On DXtrade CFD for forex and CFDs, no. The CFD version only supports standard stop loss and take profit orders. Their own FAQ confirms this. It’s one of the more surprising gaps given how commonly trailing stops are used in prop firm challenges for managing winners.
Which prop firms use DXtrade?
FTMO and BrightFunded are confirmed on the platform’s own featured brokers page. FPFX Tech, which powers infrastructure for multiple firms, is listed for the futures side. The ecosystem is still growing, particularly on the XT futures side. Check individual firm reviews for FTMO and BrightFunded for current platform availability and challenge conditions.