Vertical Trader

Single-click order entry is here, along with real-time market depth views at every price level for fast, precise trading.

Vertical Trader, now available on CME Direct, allows you to view the full market depth in a ladder format, enter orders with a single click, place market orders as well as manage multiple bids/offers for any given contract.

Vertical Trader manages everything for you, from seeing your current net positions to viewing the daily ranges and high/low points of the day.

Streamline your trading strategies

Simplify your trading with the Vertical Trader interface, designed for enhanced efficiency and a user-friendly experience.


See how many contracts or shares are available at each price level.


Simply click to add a new bid/offer at the current price level.


Displays available buy orders (bids) and sell orders (asks) at various price levels.


Allows you to drag and drop orders up and down the order book.


Allows the user to first select a price before sending the order to the market.


Seamless trading with Vertical Trader and TrendSpider

Vertical Trader and TrendSpider charts work in a cohesive way to provide real-time data and facilitate efficient order execution. 

TrendSpider charts show historical prices via candlesticks, rain drops, line charts and more. They offer key technical analysis data like moving averages, price patterns and historical highs/lows.

Harness the power of Vertical Trader and TrendSpider Charts for enhanced market insights

Real-time market data sync

Price updates on Vertical Trader are reflected on the chart, providing immediate feedback on price movements.

Market depth analysis

Vertical Trader offers insight into buy/sell orders at different levels, which can inform chart-based strategies. 

Visualization 

TrendSpider charts help traders visualize their positions, stop-losses and take-profit points, while Vertical Trader allows quick order adjustments.

Contact a Vertical Trader expert

Connect with a member of our Vertical Trader team for more information.

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