Plus500 US

Market categories

Equity indices

S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Dow Jones, Russell 2000 and Nikkei futures

Energy

WTI crude oil, Brent crude, natural gas, heating oil and gasoline

Metals

Gold, Micro Gold, silver, Micro Silver, copper and platinum

Cryptocurrency

Micro Bitcoin, Micro Ether, Micro Solana, Micro XRP and selected additional crypto-related contracts

Currencies

Euro FX, British pound, Japanese yen, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Swiss franc and selected emerging-market currencies

Agriculture

Corn, wheat, soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil and selected other agricultural products

Livestock

Feeder cattle, live cattle and lean hog futures

Interest rates

US Treasury notes, Treasury bonds, Micro Treasury futures and selected yield contracts

Single-stock futures

Selected contracts linked to companies including Apple, Nvidia, Intel, Tesla and others

Prediction markets

Event-based contracts on financial-market events, economic indicators, elections and political events, sports and other categories of public interest

Product support

• Micro contractsYes
• Stocks & ETFsNo
• Spot forexNo
• Spot cryptoNo

Highlights

• Broad equity-index futures selection
• E-mini, Micro and selected E-nano contracts
• Energy futures, including crude oil and natural gas
• Precious metals and industrial metals
• Agricultural and livestock futures
• Currency futures across major and selected emerging-market currencies
• Interest-rate and Treasury futures
• Cryptocurrency-related futures
• Selected single-stock futures
• Event-based prediction markets
• No conventional cash-stock or ETF investing through the US futures service
• No standard spot forex or spot cryptocurrency brokerage
• Futures contracts do not confer direct ownership of the underlying stocks or cryptocurrencies
• Product selection is narrower than that of a comprehensive multi-asset broker

Trading conditions

Score

8.6

Minimum Deposit Usd

10

Minimum Deposit Note

The advertised minimum deposit starts at $10, which does not mean that $10 is enough to trade every futures contract, because the funds needed depend on the contract's margin requirement and the trader's need for excess capital.

Day Trading Margins

Contract

E-nano S&P 500

Symbol

NES

Margin Usd

20

Contract

E-nano Nasdaq-100

Symbol

NNQ

Margin Usd

35

Contract

Micro E-mini S&P 500

Symbol

MES

Margin Usd

50

Contract

E-mini S&P 500

Symbol

ES

Margin Usd

500

Contract

Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100

Symbol

MNQ

Margin Usd

100

Contract

E-mini Nasdaq-100

Symbol

NQ

Margin Usd

1000

Contract

Micro Bitcoin

Symbol

MBT

Margin Usd

80

Contract

Micro WTI Crude Oil

Symbol

MCL

Margin Usd

80

Contract

Micro Gold

Symbol

MGC

Margin Usd

125

Contract

Micro EUR/USD

Symbol

M6E

Margin Usd

50

Margin Note

These are published intraday examples that illustrate the range of requirements, vary by contract and can change, and the broker also advertises intraday margins from $15 on selected E-nano equity-index contracts and $30 on selected Micro E-mini futures under its broader margin schedule. Traders who plan to hold a position overnight, or who do not plan to close it at least 15 minutes before the session close, must have initial or overnight margin posted 30 minutes before the close, and the applicable closing time depends on the contract and its exchange session.

Day Trading Margin Availability

During exchange market hours, until 15 minutes before the relevant market closes, with initial or overnight margin typically applying at other times

Forced Liquidation

Yes

Summary

Plus500 US combines a $10 advertised minimum deposit with relatively low intraday margins on selected contracts, including $50 on Micro E-mini S&P 500, $100 on Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 and $80 on Micro Bitcoin, and extended futures sessions that generally begin on Sunday at 6:00 PM Eastern Time and close on Friday between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Intraday margin is not the amount needed to hold a position overnight, which can be materially higher, and positions can be liquidated automatically when equity falls below the requirement or when contracts approach expiration without being offset or rolled. Auto-liquidation carries a $10-per-contract fee, physical delivery is not supported, stop orders do not guarantee execution at the selected price and low margin increases leverage without reducing market risk.

Highlights

Minimum deposit starts at $10Intraday margin advertised from $15 on selected E-nano equity-index contractsLow intraday margins on selected Micro futuresAccess to many futures markets for extended hoursMarket, limit, stop, trailing-stop and take-profit ordersMargin alerts and account monitoringIntraday and overnight requirements differPositions can be automatically liquidated if margin requirements are not metAuto-liquidation can trigger a $10-per-contract feeStop orders do not guarantee execution at the selected priceFutures contracts expire and may require active rollover managementPhysical delivery is not supported through the standard retail futures serviceLow margin increases leverage and does not reduce market risk

Customer support

Score

8.2

Channels

Online supportEmailOnline help center

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Educational Support Resources

Online help centerSupport articles on account verification, funding, withdrawals, margin, orders and contract expiration

Public Feedback

Positive

Easy onboarding, a user-friendly platform, low fees and some praise for withdrawals and helpful support

Negative

Limited research tools, withdrawal friction or delays and dissatisfaction with the narrow US product lineup, described as anecdotal rather than representative

Summary

Plus500 US advertises support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through online channels and email, backed by an online help center covering account verification, funding, withdrawals, margin requirements, order handling and expiration. Public feedback highlights easy onboarding, a user-friendly platform and low fees, while some customers raise concerns about withdrawal friction or delays and limited research tools. These reports are anecdotal, so traders should understand the documented procedures and keep their own records of transactions and account communications.

Highlights

Advertised 24/7 customer supportOnline help center and email supportDocumentation for account verification and fundingSupport articles covering margin, orders and contract expirationPositive public feedback concerning onboarding and helpful supportSome reported concerns about withdrawal delays or frictionLimited native technical-analysis tools may require customers to use external resourcesCustomer feedback is anecdotal and may not reflect every user's experienceTraders should understand emergency account and position-management procedures

Account opening

Score

9.2

Minimum Deposit Usd

10

Minimum Deposit Note

The advertised minimum deposit starts at $10, although the capital needed to trade a particular futures contract depends on its margin requirement and the trader's risk-management needs.

Fully Digital

Yes

Application Review Time

Can generally be completed within about one day, with actual approval times varying by verification requirements

Verification Required

Yes

Possible Delays

Identity verification and supporting documentationFurther verification if information is missingTrading privileges are subject to review and approval, and not all applicants qualify

Simulated Trading Available

Yes

Additional Steps Before Trading

Provide personal informationComplete identity verificationReceive approval for live futures tradingFund the account by debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank transferMaintain sufficient margin for the intended positions

Eligibility Note

Available to eligible US customers only.

Accessibility

High

Summary

Plus500 US offers a fully digital account-opening process with an advertised minimum deposit of $10, and customers submit their details and supporting documents online without visiting an office. Identity verification and eligibility checks are required, trading privileges are subject to approval and not all applicants qualify, and approval times vary although accounts can generally be opened within about one day. Funding is by debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank transfer, credit and prepaid cards are not accepted, and the US futures service is separate from the group's international CFD and share-dealing platforms.

Highlights

Fully digital account-opening processAdvertised minimum deposit of $10Multiple supported funding methodsOnline identity verificationNo standard deposit feeAccount opening can often be completed within approximately one dayActual approval and processing times varyNot all applicants qualifyThe minimum deposit does not determine the capital required for each futures contractUS futures service is separate from the group's other international products

Funding timing

Withdrawal arrival

Withdrawal requests are normally processed within one to three business days, although bank or payment-provider processing can add time, and deposits may take up to three business days to settle.

Things to manage separately

• Optional TradingView connection and subscription
• Method-specific funding requirements

Highlights

• Intuitive browser-based platform
• User-friendly mobile application
• Straightforward search and order-entry workflows
• TradingView integration for more advanced charting
• Free demo trading
• Low minimum deposit
• Two-step login and biometric authentication on supported mobile setups
• Multiple deposit methods
• No standard platform or data fees
• Limited native tools for advanced futures traders
• No dedicated native professional desktop terminal
• Subsequent monthly withdrawals incur a processing fee
• Funding settlement and verification may delay access to withdrawn cash