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Based on my review, NinjaTrader is primarily focused on futures trading rather than spot forex and does not appear to directly offer major forex pairs for trading. Instead, the broker provides access to over 100 futures contracts, including indices, cryptocurrencies, metals, and energy products. The main leverage-related information that stands out for me is the day trading margin, which is as low as $50 for certain contracts. This structure allows traders to control positions at a fraction of the contract value, which in practice is a form of leverage specific to futures products. However, NinjaTrader does not advertise classic leverage ratios (like 1:30 or 1:100) as seen with standard retail forex brokers. When I compare futures margin requirements to leveraged forex accounts elsewhere, I find the futures approach to risk and margin quite different—primarily set by the exchange and less flexible than typical OTC forex brokers. Margins for popular futures at NinjaTrader can be as low as $500, but this varies by contract size and volatility. It’s clear to me that, regardless of the low barrier to entry, futures involve significant risk. The absence of direct leverage listings for forex pairs compels me to emphasize that, at NinjaTrader, leverage and margin requirements are inherently tied to the futures market structure itself and may not suit everyone, especially those accustomed to higher-leverage forex trading models. Given the regulatory concerns flagged around NinjaTrader and its classification as a suspicious clone, I personally remain cautious and would advise anyone to prioritize platforms with clear, robust regulation and full transparency on margin and leverage details for every asset class.