STEP 1. Setting Up TradingView Account and Market Data Package

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Create a TradingView account and add the CME futures market data package. The Essential plan is $14/month billed annually or $16.95/month billed monthly, with a 30-day free trial. CME Group futures data (e-mini included) is $7/month on top. Annual billing is cheaper if you plan to keep the account.

Access TradingView 0:13

  • Open the TradingView site from the provided link.

Start the Registration Process 0:30

  • Click ‘Get Started for Free’ at the top right.

Choose the Essential Package 0:43

  • Select the Essential Package: $14/month billed annually (17% off) or $16.95/month billed monthly (16% off).
  • Take the 30-day free trial if you want to test it first.

Create Your Account 1:20

  • Sign up with your email and password.
  • Complete the CAPTCHA.
  • Enter payment details to finish.

Sign In to TradingView 1:44

  • Click the person icon in the top right corner.
  • Select ‘Sign In’ and enter your credentials.

Access Market Data Package for Futures 2:02

  • Make sure you are signed in first.
  • Go to ‘Products’ and scroll down to ‘Market Data’.

Subscribe to CME Group Futures Data 2:16

  • Scroll to ‘Futures’ and select ‘CME Group, e-mini included’.
  • Click ‘Learn More’ to see the subscription options.

Complete Subscription Process 2:39

  • Choose annual or monthly billing for the $7/month subscription.
  • Select the CME Group option and click ‘Next’ to go to checkout.

Confirm Subscription 3:18

  • Complete the purchase to activate real-time CME data on futures charts.

Verify Data Availability 3:39

  • Open any futures chart (for example NQ) and check that real-time data is showing.