NinjaTrader has launched its retail futures trading platform in the United Kingdom. This launch marks the latest phase of the company's 2026 European expansion, following earlier rollouts in Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and the Netherlands.London's trading industry is coming home!The provider offers UK retail traders direct market access to global futures markets, including US equity index, energy, metals, and foreign exchange products on the CME and EUREX. The platform features proprietary charting tools, algorithmic trading capabilities, and a native TradingView integration.“We've consistently heard the same thing from active traders in the UK: they want direct access to underlying markets, transparent pricing and execution, and a modern platform built exclusively for futures,” said Chris Tripp, General Manager of Retail at NinjaTrader Group.Futures Are Gaining TractionCFD brokers across Europe are increasingly eager to add futures and options to their platforms. According to a 2025 survey by Acuity for CME Group, four out of five firms not currently offering listed products are either planning or actively considering the move.This shift is driven by the ongoing regulatory squeeze on CFDs, the growing sophistication of European retail traders, and rising competition from US retail brokers specialising in futures and options.Similarly, traditional CFD prop firms are expanding into futures – NinjaTrader itself expanded into the prop trading space in 2025 – with prop trading giant FTMO recently introducing its own futures program. This article was written by Adonis Adoni at www.financemagnates.com.