EdgeClear is a discount futures brokerage founded in 2019 by Morad Askar (known online as FuturesTrader71) in Chicago, IL. Registered with the CFTC and a member of the NFA, EdgeClear is listed on the CME Group's Find a Broker directory and provides access to major global exchanges including CME, Eurex, ICE, CBOE, HKEX, ASX, JPX, and SGX. The brokerage specializes exclusively in futures and options on futures — including crypto futures such as Micro Bitcoin and Micro Ether — with no stock, spot forex, or CFD offering.
Every EdgeClear account includes a dedicated personal broker, a key differentiator from larger discount brokers that rely on generic help desks. The firm also provides two proprietary tools: EdgeProX, a purpose-built futures trading platform for active traders, and EdgeWatch, a complimentary trade performance analytics tool available to all account holders at no extra cost. Beyond their own platforms, EdgeClear supports TradingView, CQG (Integrated Client, QTrader, Desktop), Rithmic (R|Trader Pro), MotiveWave, and Trading Technologies (TT), giving traders broad platform flexibility without sacrificing personalized broker support.
EdgeClear's commission structure is built around low per-contract pricing, particularly for micro futures. Micro equity index commissions start at $0.20/contract (plus exchange and regulatory fees), placing it among the most competitive options for retail futures traders. Rithmic data and API access is available at $20/month with an additional $0.10/contract charge, enabling algorithmic and automated trading strategies. Volume-based discounts are available for high-volume traders upon direct request.
The brokerage offers server-side risk management tools including trailing stops, bracket orders, OCOs, conditional order release, and account-level risk liquidation rules configured directly with your dedicated broker. While EdgeClear is a focused, specialized firm rather than a full-service multi-asset broker, its combination of ultra-low micro commissions, personal broker service, and professional-grade risk controls makes it a compelling choice for active and algorithmic futures traders.