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.
| 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 |
Developed by Devexperts, a financial software company with over two decades in the industry, DXtrade is a white-label trading platform licensed by brokers and prop firms worldwide. Traders don’t buy it directly; they encounter it through whatever firm runs it. FTMO runs it. BrightFunded runs it. For Traders built their futures product on it. Eightcap uses it. So if you’ve traded a challenge somewhere and noticed the interface felt a cut above what you’re used to, there’s a reasonable chance you were already on DXtrade without knowing it.
Here’s the thing: DXtrade isn’t one product. It’s a family of three. DXtrade CFD handles FX, CFDs, crypto, and spread bets. DXtrade Crypto is for spot and margin crypto exchanges. DXtrade XT covers stocks, options, futures, mutual funds, and bonds. For futures prop traders specifically, XT is the one that matters, and that’s where this review focuses.
The Futures Prop Stack
DXtrade XT is purpose-built for evaluation programs. The platform supports two distinct account types under a single user profile: futures accounts and equity/options accounts. A prop firm can run mixed-instrument challenges without stitching together separate systems. Both sim mode and live execution sit inside the same environment.
The paper trading setup is a full-fledged simulator, not a stripped-down approximation. Firms use it to run challenge accounts, and from the trader’s side, the experience mirrors a live account closely enough to be a meaningful test. Real-time monitoring of drawdown adherence runs continuously, and the platform can take automated action when traders breach the rules.
On the drawdown configuration side, prop firms running DXtrade XT have 3 calculation modes available: real-time trailing (the limit follows your highest account value in real time, moving up as you profit), daily trailing (recalculated at EOD based on that day’s closing balance), and static (a fixed floor that doesn’t move). Each maps to a different challenge design philosophy, and firms can configure them at the account tier level. The EOD trailing was refined in a 2025 update to support daily drawdown validation separately from intraday, which is useful for firms running Expert or Advanced account tiers where daily drawdown is a distinct rule from the overall max.
Auto-liquidation runs at session end for any open positions that violate end-of-day hold rules. Custom trading day schedules are supported, and starting with a recent release, firms can set separate schedules for futures accounts vs. equity and options accounts. That matters if a firm runs both types under the same platform.
Position limit controls go granular. Maximum contract size is configurable per instrument, adjustable in bulk via CSV. The Flatten All button at the account level closes all positions and cancels all working orders in one click, and it’s smart enough to handle multi-leg options strategies by routing the appropriate multi-leg close order rather than legging out blindly.
One-click trading is supported system-wide with a user-controlled toggle in the header. Firms can disable the toggle entirely during platform configuration. When enabled, it skips confirmation dialogs for order placement, replacement, and cancellation, with one exception: instruments with delayed quotes still trigger a confirmation.
Market Data and Execution
This is where DXtrade’s in-house infrastructure becomes a real differentiator. Market data is handled by dxFeed, a Devexperts subsidiary that delivers financial data to institutional and retail clients. Futures data comes directly from CME, ICE, and Cboe. For Traders’ futures launch specifically mentioned Level 1 and Level 2 US and EU futures data being provided through this integration.
Level II data in the platform means the Market Depth widget shows the full order depth from connected exchanges, not just top of book. Traders can filter visible depth levels (top of book, regional best bid/ask, or full order depth), and their own pending orders and open positions are highlighted within the Market Depth display. Volume-aware execution is available, meaning orders can be filled partially based on available volumes and Level 2 data. That’s how a real futures DOM should work.
For prop firms that want to offer L1 and L2 selectively, the platform supports per-user subscription management, so firms can gate Level 2 access to specific account tiers or charge for it separately.
Execution partners on the clearing and execution side include Apex Clearing, CQG, DriveWealth, Vision Financial Markets, and Trafix. CQG integration handles non-trading events specifically, which means the platform can identify and process contract rollovers and expiry flags correctly rather than just routing raw order flow.
SPAN margining is fully supported for futures and futures options. When SPAN is enabled, margin is calculated at the Combined Commodity level per CME definitions, and pre-trade margin validation runs against the SPAN algorithm before orders go out. Individual per-position margining is still available for futures-only platforms that don’t run options.
What Traders Actually See
DXtrade XT is web-only. There’s no desktop download, confirmed explicitly in the platform FAQ. The web trader is modular and widget-based: drag and drop layout arrangement, resizable panels, multi-tab workspace. A touch-optimized mobile web version keeps core trading accessible without requiring the app.
The charting library ships with 80+ indicators out of the box and supports multiple chart types, drawing tools, and multi-timeframe analysis. TradingView integration is available alongside native charts. When a trader switches between the two, their selected environment carries across the workspace rather than resetting. Firms can offer one or both depending on their licensing setup.
Order types in DXtrade XT include stop market, stop limit, and trailing stop. Position sizing can be adjusted based on market volatility and a trader’s risk tolerance, which is meaningful for firms that want traders defining risk per trade in volatility-adjusted terms rather than fixed contract counts.
The trading journal is one of the more polished features on the platform. It’s not a checkbox add-on. Traders can tag entries by reason, filter by tag across accounts, add free-form notes, and review history at the position level. Prop firms have pointed to retention improvements after switching to DXtrade, and the journal is usually part of that story.
Performance dashboard metrics include intraday performance, win rates, risk/reward ratios, maximum drawdown, and winning vs. losing trade hold times. Traders see their challenge metrics in real time, which cuts down on the “am I still in the challenge?” uncertainty that clogs up prop firm support queues.
The Option Chain widget covers available strikes and expirations with single through multi-leg spread entry. The Risk Profile tool is a what-if analysis feature that lets traders estimate P/L on theoretical positions before sending orders, simulating changes to price and volatility across time. Strategy presets include straddles, butterfly spreads, and other standard structures.
No market replay. The FAQ is explicit: there’s no functionality for replaying past market movements or simulating against historical data. If replay is part of your training workflow, plan accordingly.
Branded mobile apps run on iOS and Android. They’re not shared across firms; each prop firm gets their own apps with dedicated app store pages under their brand. Mobile features include quick order entry, position monitoring, dashboard, trading journal, and charting with 70+ studies. The platform uses a proprietary connectivity protocol that switches between mobile networks to maintain data delivery without disruption.
The CFD Side
For prop firms running FX and CFD challenges, DXtrade CFD covers that terrain: FX pairs, crypto CFDs, indices, commodities, and spread bets. Prop risk controls include maximum drawdown, profit targets, and auto-liquidation, all operating on the same logic as the futures side. TradingView is available as the charting layer, and the paper trading environment works the same way as on XT: full sim with real-time rule monitoring.
The instrument coverage for DXtrade CFD spans FX (24/7), spot and margin crypto (24/7), CFDs on stocks, commodities, currencies, and indices with configurable trading hours, and spread bets. Spread bets in particular cover shares, forex, commodities, indices, options, futures, rates, ETFs, and crypto, and are tax-free in the UK.
Prop Firm Integrations
The ecosystem around DXtrade is broad. On the prop-specific side, integration partners include FPFX Tech, NoBosso, YourPropFirm, Axcera, PropGuru, EAERA, Kenmore Design, and Monitor-line, most of which provide CRM, challenge infrastructure, or evaluation management tooling that plugs into the DXtrade backend.
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.
Turnkey integration is available with payment providers, KYC/AML services, email automation, and CRM connectivity. The open API supports client-side automation, and firms that choose to enable API access for their traders can do so on a per-platform basis.
Copy trading support runs through Pelican. Risk management integrations include Gold-i Visual Edge, Centroid Risk, and iSAM Securities’ Radar tool. Liquidity options for CFD firms span PrimeXM, OneZero, FXCM, Gold-i, Brokeree, Centroid, Advanced Markets, LMAX, and others.
The prop firms confirmed as DXtrade clients on the official site: FTMO, For Traders, BrightFunded, FPFX Tech, AvaTrade, Eightcap, Audacity Capital, Alchemy Markets, Tradeify (crypto perpetuals), and Deriv.
Pricing and Licensing
No public pricing. DXtrade XT runs under two licensing models: DXtrade SaaS (2-week launch timeline, 24/7 maintenance and support, branded web and mobile apps) and DXtrade Enterprise (custom development, unlimited scaling, any business model). Both require contacting Devexperts directly. This is standard for white-label B2B trading infrastructure; the cost depends on asset classes, user volumes, integrations, and hosting requirements. The demo request on the site is designed for brokers and prop firms to trial the software, not individual traders.
So, who’s this actually for? If you’re a prop trader, the answer is: whoever your prop firm chooses. You don’t pick DXtrade; a firm picks it and you encounter it through them. But knowing what the platform can do helps you evaluate whether the firm running it has set things up thoughtfully. A DXtrade-powered challenge with EOD trailing drawdown, L2 data, and a real performance dashboard is a fundamentally different environment than one where the sim is thin and risk controls live in someone’s spreadsheet.
If you’re on the firm side looking at platform options, DXtrade XT is the most complete futures-native evaluation platform currently available as an out-of-the-box configuration. The real differentiator isn’t any single feature; it’s that the whole futures prop stack, data, risk controls, sim environment, mobile apps, and challenge management, ships as one thing rather than 6 things bolted together. Whether that’s worth what Devexperts charges depends on your volume and margin structure. The technology case, though, is solid.
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.