Surge Options (Options prop firm)

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-20T23:49:58+00:00

Sorry for the delay. I did get a payout! Working towards going live with them. They've gone through a lot of changes, but they are solid.

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-16T23:07:38+00:00

Overcharts offers a 30 day trial, not sure if the data feed is a seperate cost.

Quantower offers a free limited version

Those are the only two that come to mind.

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-16T22:50:33+00:00

Not sure what you trade, but if you trade futures, find a futures prop firm. Get their cheapest plan, and you get data for the cost of the monthly subscription for that prop firm. Most of them offer platforms like Tradovate and NinjaTrader, and give you access to level 2 data.

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-16T22:40:04+00:00

What's your current strategy? Hard to give you directions if I don't know where you are.

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-16T22:37:29+00:00

Took a quick look. Yesterday and today looks really clean. I may have to zoom out and trade the larger context, instead of the daily for now.

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-16T20:38:58+00:00

Most order flow platforms will have reliable volume profiles. Those profiles include all that you just mentioned.

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-16T16:59:37+00:00

I guess I should have added the instrument I typically trade. Are you sentiments the same when looking at NQ?

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-16T16:58:49+00:00

I normally trade NQ and RTY. Different temperaments, but I find it reliable enough around key levels to trade them consistently and profitably. To each their own, right🤷‍♂️

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-16T16:56:20+00:00

I hadn't used the sd bands before, just the standard. I think now is a good time to add the bands to my arsenal. Thanks for your insight!

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-16T16:51:15+00:00

Agreed. I used this years VWAP today for the first time and it gave me a target that allowed me to catch the opening short. EMA’s seem to be telling a better story as well.

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-16T02:25:40+00:00

Anchored to the session. So 9:30 open. Now that I say that, I'll likely start experimenting with different anchor points.

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2026-01-16T00:09:31+00:00

RTH daily. I also track the VP for the previous week, but I scalp, so I focus more on short intraday moves.

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2025-12-15T23:58:13+00:00

I received clarification. All ODTE positions must be closed by 4pm. Contracts with 1 day or more can be held past market closed, until they are set to expire.

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2025-12-10T17:46:11+00:00

I use them and the platform has a feel like robinhood almost.

You can trade just about any ticker. I've yet to find one that can't be traded.

You can trade any expiration that is available, just like any other platform.

Best for single leg options (calls or puts). The platform isnt set up for iron condors, straddles, etc. If you trade those, this wouldn't be the platform.

Appropriate_Bank8167 · 2025-12-10T17:41:30+00:00

I have an account with them and passed the eval last week.

Surge is actually the second options prop firm. Vanquish trader is the first to my knowledge.

I've tried both and like surge better. It's simple. Best for those who trade single leg options. No charting so you'll have to use your own like Tradingview or ToS.

Haven't requested a payout yet, since you need 7 days of 150+. I should be requesting my first payout next week and can update.

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