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Date/Time: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:55:27 +0000
Post From: Clarification on CME Real-Time Data Requirements and Broker Eligibility
| [2026-01-30 13:18:00] |
| User802817 - Posts: 1 |
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Hello Sierra Chart Support, I would like to clarify the exact requirements for accessing real-time CME Group data (CME/CBOT/NYMEX/COMEX) at the non-professional reduced exchange fees using the Denali Data Feed. Specifically: Do I need to have a funded live futures trading account connected in Sierra Chart with a supported trading service to qualify for the reduced CME exchange fees? If so, can this requirement be satisfied by opening and funding a futures account through Optimus Futures, using a supported backend such as CQG or Rithmic, and connecting that account to Sierra Chart (even if I trade primarily in simulation)? Once this requirement is met, can Sierra Chart then be switched back to SC Data / Denali while still retaining access to the reduced-cost real-time CME data? I want to ensure I proceed correctly before activating any exchanges. Thank you for your clarification. Best regards, Jeff |