Explore the power of professional futures trading with CQG Desktop

Start your FREE 14-day trial of CQG Desktop, one of the industry’s top futures trading platforms. Whether you're new to trading or testing new strategies, our paper trading demo account gives you real-time market access without risking capital.

What’s Included in Your Free Trial:

  • Live Futures Market Data: Practice with real-time quotes from major futures exchanges
  • CQG Desktop Access: Professional tools for charting, analytics, and order entry
  • Simulated Trading Environment: Trade in a safe paper trading account
  • No Account Required: Get started instantly – no commitment

Why Choose CQG Desktop for Futures Trading?

CQG is trusted by professional traders worldwide for its speed, reliability, and advanced features. With CQG Desktop, you get:

  • Advanced charting and technical indicators
  • Fast and intuitive order entry
  • Web-based platform – no downloads required
  • Secure and stable trading environment

Whether you’re learning how to trade futures or evaluating CQG for your firm, GigaTrade offers you a risk-free trial of the full CQG Desktop experience.

Who should sign up?

  • New traders looking to explore futures trading without real risk
  • Experienced traders testing new markets or strategies
  • Firms evaluating CQG as a trading solution for their team

Ready to Start Your Free Futures Trading Trial Account?

Fill out the form to request your free 2-week CQG Desktop Futures Trading account.

  

Start your CQG Trial Today!

                                       
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Instructions on how to download and activate your demo account will be sent to the email address that you provided above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a futures paper trading account?

A paper trading account allows you to simulate futures trades in real market conditions using virtual funds – ideal for practice or strategy testing.

Is CQG free?

GigaTrade offers a free trial of the CQG Desktop platform. After the trial, you can choose to open a funded account to continue using CQG Desktop at no charge including FREE CME Market Data (Level 1).

Do I need a brokerage account to get started?

No. This trial is a simulation only, and you do not need to fund a live account to use it.