Built for futures prop evaluationsBest VPS for Tradovate Futures Trading
Trade CME futures through Tradovate on a dedicated Windows VPS that never sleeps, never updates mid-session, and keeps your platform one stable hop from US markets.
Starting from $16.67/month
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Ready in under 60 seconds
- MT4 & MT5 pre-installed
Why Futures Traders Run Tradovate on a VPS
Tradovate is cloud-based, so your account and settings follow you anywhere. The weak link is the machine running the platform. In futures, where a single E-mini tick is real money, a frozen PC or a dropped home connection during a fast open can turn a managed position into an unmanaged one.
A MarginVPS server gives the Tradovate desktop app dedicated CPU and RAM, a data-center connection with no Wi-Fi in the path, and a New York location on the US backbone to Chicago. Your charts, DOM, and any automation keep running whether your own computer is on or not.
What can end a futures evaluation, and what a VPS changes
Most technology-related prop firm failures aren't bad trades. They're positions left unmanaged because the trader's own machine went away.
| Risk | Trading from a home PC | Trading from a MarginVPS server |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Update restart | Can reboot overnight or mid-session | Updates run only when you choose |
| Wi-Fi or ISP outage | Platform disconnects, stops can't be adjusted | Wired data-center network with redundant uplinks |
| Power cut | Everything goes dark | Redundant power and generators |
| Laptop sleep or lid closed | Platform pauses | The server never sleeps |
| Checking a trade away from your desk | Phone app only | Your full desktop workspace over Remote Desktop |
The path your order takes
Futures latency is about the route to CME's matching engines in the Chicago area. New York sits on the main US backbone to it.
- Your VPS, New York
1.You place the order
From the DOM, a chart, or an automated strategy running on the VPS.
- Tradovate
2.Risk checks run
Tradovate's cloud checks your account and prop firm limits.
- CME Globex, Chicago area
3.Order is matched
The exchange matches it against the order book.
- Back to your VPS
4.Fill confirmed
Your DOM and positions update on a connection that never drops.
Built for How You Trade Futures
Prop Firm Evaluation Traders
Keep a funded or evaluation account on a machine with no surprise reboots near your daily loss limits.
Scalpers on the DOM
Trade the ladder on a smooth, dedicated machine instead of a laptop fighting background apps.
API & Automation Users
Run scripts against Tradovate's API around the clock with a fixed IP and full admin access.
Multi-Account Traders
Manage several accounts or copy trades across them from one always-on workstation.
Pricing
Simple pricing for every trading setup
Every plan runs on dedicated resources with your trading platform pre-installed and 24/7 support included. Upgrade any time, no long-term contract.
Basic VPS
Best for 1 to 2 trading accounts
$200 billed yearly
Launch Now- CPU
- 2 CPU Cores
- RAM
- 2 GB DDR5
- Storage
- 60 GB NVMe
Standard VPS
Best for 3 to 6 trading accounts
$320 billed yearly
Launch Now- CPU
- 2 CPU Cores
- RAM
- 4 GB DDR5
- Storage
- 70 GB NVMe
Professional VPS
Best for 7 to 8 trading accounts
$480 billed yearly
Launch Now- CPU
- 4 CPU Cores
- RAM
- 8 GB DDR5
- Storage
- 100 GB NVMe
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Every plan includes
Pre-installed platforms
Compatible with any broker or trading platform
- Locations
- LD4, NY4, FR2, TY3, SG1, HK1, DUB1
- Latency
- ~1ms or less to most brokers
- OS
- Windows Server (Licensed)
- IP Address
- 1 Dedicated IP Address
- Uptime
- 99.99% Uptime SLA
- Ready in under 60 seconds
- Free location changes
- Free Windows reinstalls
- 1-click file upload
- Works with any broker
- Works with any trading platform
- Dedicated IP address
- Automated daily backups
- Firewall & DDoS protection
- MT4 & MT5 pre-installed
- 99.99% uptime SLA
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- 24/7/365 technical support
- 1-click platform installer
- Network tuned for trade execution
- Proactive uptime monitoring
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Frequently asked questions
Does Tradovate need a VPS if it's cloud-based?
Your account data lives in the cloud, but the platform still runs on a device. A VPS gives that device a stable data-center connection and dedicated resources, so disconnects and freezes on your home PC can't affect open positions or automation.
Which location is best for Tradovate?
New York. CME's futures matching engines are in the Chicago area, and our New York location sits on the US backbone with a short, stable route there. It's the best choice for most Tradovate traders.
Can I use a Tradovate VPS for prop firm accounts?
Yes, many futures prop firms use Tradovate. Check your firm's rules on VPS use first; most allow it, and a VPS helps you avoid rule breaches caused by your own computer going offline.
Can I run Tradovate and NinjaTrader on the same VPS?
Yes. You get full administrator access, so you can install Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and other platforms side by side. Standard or Professional plans are best when running several at once.
How do I access my Tradovate VPS?
Connect with Remote Desktop from Windows or macOS, or with a Remote Desktop app on iOS and Android. Your session keeps running after you disconnect.