NinjaTrader,a provider of futures trading technology, announced today (Tuesday) the limitedbeta release of NinjaTrader Arena, a simulated trading challenge series,alongside a redesigned mobile application for iOS and Android devices.The maingoal? To encourage more traders to try their hand at the futures markets, whichare no longer reserved only for professionals.NinjaTrader Presents NewMobile AppThe companyreleased an updated mobile application featuring a redesigned interface andexpanded functionality for futures traders. The mobile platform includes over40 indicators that users can customize and apply directly to mobile charts.Accordingto the NinjaTrader, the application provides trade submission capabilities,position management tools, and market monitoring features. The mobile offeringaims to serve both newcomers to futures trading and experienced marketparticipants.Just because it's small doesn't mean it isn't mighty!Custom built for the modern futures trader, the all-new NinjaTrader mobile app comes packed with all of the tools and features you need to approach the markets with confidence.Learn more here: https://t.co/9S1nbJkGmi pic.twitter.com/7pMd4dWpNQ— NinjaTrader (@NinjaTrader) February 24, 2025This is yetanother tool designed to encourage a new generation of traders to explore thefutures market. Itfollows the launch of NinjaTrader Pulse at the end of last year—a newsentiment indicator that provides real-time insights into positioning data.These tools are emerging at a time when the average age of the platform’s usershas dropped from 48 to 38 years.Arena Trading CompetitionMoreover,the company presented a new challenged-based offering. The Arena competitionwill allow participants to engage in simulated futures trading scenariosagainst other users for cash prizes without financial risk. Currently limitedto select users during the beta phase, the company plans to make the featureavailable to all account holders at no cost in the near future."Inthe Arena, futures traders can now put their skills on display in a risk-freesim environment for the chance to win cash and bragging rights—all while beingpart of our vibrant, growing community of more than 1.9 million users,"said Martin Franchi, CEO of NinjaTrader."We provide educational tools and simulated trading environments, wrappedin education and white glove service, enabling professionals and those who arefutures-curious an opportunity to explore this growing asset class.”Soundsalmost like an offer from today's prop firms? Maybe. NinjaTraderis increasingly being chosen by proprietary trading firms, so theplatform's creator might be looking to capitalize on this trend.Thesedevelopments follow what the company describes as a year of user base growth in2024. NinjaTrader, established in 2003, offers trading software along withbrokerage services including commission structures and technical support.In themeantime, the company hiredJennifer Marszalek as Chief People Officer to use her experience in team-building.This article was written by Damian Chmiel at www.financemagnates.com.