New Tradeable Instruments Added Across Prop Firms in 2026: The Full List
Dr. Algo
Prop Deal Intelligence Hub
Prop firms are rapidly expanding their instrument lists in 2026, adding crypto futures, commodities, indices, and individual equities to attract traders across all asset classes.
New Tradeable Instruments Added Across Prop Firms in 2026: The Full List
The instrument expansion trend that began in 2024 has accelerated into 2026, with major prop firms adding new asset classes, individual securities, and market-specific instruments at a pace not seen since the industry's early years. The competitive logic is straightforward: broader instrument availability attracts more specialist traders, differentiates platforms, and expands the total addressable market. Here at Ask Propfirm, we document every major instrument addition as it happens.
Q1 2026 Instrument Additions: Firm-by-Firm
FTMO
New additions in Q1 2026 at FTMO (official site):
- NVDA (Nvidia CFD): Highest-requested equity addition by FTMO traders
- TSLA (Tesla CFD): Added alongside NVDA as part of the "AI & Tech" equity expansion
- SOL/USD: Solana added to crypto list
- Natural Gas (XNGUSD): Energy commodity expansion
- Singapore Dollar (USD/SGD): Asia-Pacific currency pair
FTMO's instrument list now exceeds 200 tradeable instruments across forex, crypto, equities, commodities, and indices.
FundedNext
New additions alongside the dedicated Crypto Futures launch:
- SOL/USDT perpetual: Part of Phase 1 crypto program
- AVAX/USDT perpetual: Part of Phase 2 (announced)
- LINK/USDT perpetual: Part of Phase 2 (announced)
- Palladium (XPD/USD): Precious metals expansion
- FTSE 100 (UK100): Index addition for UK trader base
- CAC 40 (FR40): European indices expansion
E8 Markets
Following the cTrader integration, E8 expanded its available instrument list:
- Individual EU equities: DAX-listed stocks (SAP, ASML, Volkswagen) as CFDs
- US Tech CFDs: AAPL, MSFT, AMZN, META, GOOGL
- BUND (German 10Y): Fixed income futures CFD
- Hang Seng Index (HK50): Asia-Pacific index exposure
Apex Trader Funding
Apex Trader Funding's expansion focuses on CME-listed instruments:
- Micro Bitcoin Futures (MBT): The most-requested addition from Apex's trader community
- Micro Ether Futures (MET): Companion crypto micro contract
- Micro Gold Futures (MGC): Added to existing full Gold (GC) offering
- Lean Hogs (HE) and Live Cattle (LE): Agricultural futures for commodities traders
Topstep
- Micro Platinum Futures (MPL): New precious metals micro contract
- 10-Year Treasury Note (ZN): Fixed income addition
- Micro WTI (MCL): Micro crude oil for smaller account traders
Comprehensive 2026 Instrument Availability Matrix
| Asset Class | FTMO | FundedNext | E8 Markets | Apex | Topstep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Forex Pairs | 28 | 25 | 24 | N/A | N/A |
| Minor/Exotic Forex | 35+ | 30+ | 25+ | N/A | N/A |
| Major Indices | 15 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 5 |
| Commodities | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 12 |
| Crypto (spot/perp) | 8 | 15+ | 6 | 4 (micro CME) | 2 (CME) |
| US Equities (CFD) | 12 | N/A | 12 | N/A | N/A |
| EU Equities (CFD) | 8 | N/A | 10 | N/A | N/A |
| Fixed Income | N/A | N/A | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Agricultural Futures | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6 | 3 |
| Total Instruments | 200+ | 120+ | 110+ | 65+ | 45+ |
The Most Significant Additions: Analysis
Micro Bitcoin and Ether Futures at Apex
The addition of CME-regulated Micro Bitcoin (MBT) and Micro Ether (MET) futures at Apex is strategically significant. These contracts are:
- Exchange-regulated (CME) — not OTC like crypto perpetuals
- Priced in USD, settled in cash — no crypto wallet required
- 1/10th the size of the standard Bitcoin futures contract
- Available in Apex's standard evaluation accounts
For traders who want crypto exposure with exchange-regulated infrastructure, Apex's micro crypto futures are now the most technically rigorous option in the market.
EU Equities at E8 Markets
The addition of DAX-listed equity CFDs at E8 Markets opens a segment that has been largely underserved in the prop trading space. European equity traders — particularly those familiar with German blue-chip stocks — have had limited funded trading options. E8's expansion directly addresses this demand.
Palladium at FundedNext
Palladium (XPD/USD) is a niche but significant addition. Palladium's supply-demand dynamics are driven by automotive catalytic converter demand (particularly in Russia-Ukraine supply chain tensions) — a fundamentally different driver than gold or silver. Traders with a fundamental edge in industrial metals now have a funded trading vehicle.
Instrument Expansion Risk: Liquidity and Spread Concerns
Not all new instruments are equal in quality. Traders should scrutinize:
- Spread quality: New instruments often launch with wider spreads than established pairs. The initial EUR/USD spread at a firm is a reliable reference, but a new exotic pair may carry spreads 10–20x wider.
- Liquidity depth: Thinly traded instruments can create difficulty exiting positions at target levels, particularly during evaluation periods.
- Rule applicability: Confirm whether new instruments are subject to the same drawdown rules, or if special restrictions apply.
Dr. Algo's Assessment
The instrument expansion race is a net positive for traders, creating more opportunities to apply specific expertise to funded accounts. The most strategically significant additions are the CME micro crypto futures at Apex (regulated crypto access) and US/EU equity CFDs at FTMO and E8 Markets (opening the largest global equity markets to funded traders).
The risk: instrument quantity is not equivalent to instrument quality. Traders should prioritize familiar, liquid instruments from the expanded lists rather than experimenting with unfamiliar markets during evaluation periods.
Explore full instrument lists for each firm at our Instrument Comparison Tool. Browse all futures prop firms offering CME micro crypto contracts, or visit our forex prop firm directory for equity CFD options.