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To open a Slay Markets account, complete the online individual account application, upload a photo ID and a separate address verification document, and submit. The application takes about 10 minutes, and the Slay Markets New Accounts team reviews it within 1 to 2 business days. Slay Markets offers two account types: the Individual Cash Account and the Joint Account, both available to US residents 18 and older and to eligible international clients.
Slay Markets is operated by Tradeify Brokerage LLC d/b/a Slay Markets, an NFA-registered Introducing Broker (NFA ID: 0575972). Your account is carried and cleared by NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC, so you trade on the same NinjaTrader infrastructure used by hundreds of thousands of futures traders.
Who can open a Slay Markets account
A Slay Markets account is available to US residents who are 18 years of age or older and to eligible international clients. You must be 18 or older to open an account; there is no exception for minors. Applicants outside the United States are accepted if their country is not on the restricted jurisdictions list — email support@slaymarkets.com to confirm your country's eligibility before applying. For full details on non-US eligibility and required forms, see International Applicants.
What account types Slay Markets offers
Slay Markets offers two account types: the Individual Cash Account and the Joint Account. Entity accounts (LLC, Trust, Corporation) and IRA accounts are not available at this time.
Eligibility also depends on your country of residence and citizenship. Slay Markets cannot accept applications from residents or citizens of certain countries — see Which countries can't open a Slay account? for the full list.
Individual Cash Account — a personal futures trading account in your own name. Available to US residents 18 and older and eligible international clients.
Joint Account — a futures trading account held by two individuals. Both account holders can access, deposit to, withdraw from, and trade the account, and both are equally responsible for its obligations. To open one, contact support@slaymarkets.com.
If you need an entity or IRA account, contact support@slaymarkets.com to ask about current availability.
What you need to open a Slay Markets account
Before you start the Slay Markets application, have these items ready. You need two separate documents for verification: a government-issued photo ID and an address verification document dated within the last 90 days.
A government-issued photo ID (passport or driver's license).
A separate address verification document — utility bill, bank statement, or residential lease dated within the last 90 days.
Your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
Your employment status and approximate annual income.
Your trading experience and investment objectives.
For a complete breakdown of acceptable documents, see What Documents Do I Need to Open an Account?
How to apply for a Slay Markets account
Apply for a Slay Markets Individual Cash Account online in about 10 minutes by completing these steps.
Go to account.ninjatrader.com/welcome?org=Tradeify.
Click Open an Account and select Individual Account.
Enter your personal information: full legal name, date of birth, address, phone number, and email.
Provide your SSN or ITIN and complete the financial background section.
Answer the trading experience and suitability questions.
Review and acknowledge the required agreements and disclosures — including the NTC Risk Disclosure at ninjatrader.com/risk-disclosure-clearing/.
Upload your photo ID and address verification document (JPG, PNG, or PDF — max 10 MB each).
Submit your application.
How long does Slay Markets account review take
The Slay Markets New Accounts team reviews your account application within 1 to 2 business days after you submit it. You can check your application status anytime in your Account Dashboard. If your Slay Markets application has been in review for more than 3 business days without an update, contact support@slaymarkets.com. For more detail on review times, see Account Approval Timelines.
What Slay Markets account application statuses mean
Your Slay Markets account application moves through one of five statuses, shown in your Account Dashboard: Pending, In Review, Additional Information Required, Approved, or Declined. The Slay Markets New Accounts team reviews applications within 1 to 2 business days — for what each status means and what to do next, see Account Approval Timelines.
How to fund and start trading after your Slay Markets account is approved
After your Slay Markets account is approved, log in to your Account Dashboard, link your bank account, make your first deposit, and download or open a NinjaTrader platform to start trading. Each step is covered below with a link to its full guide.
Log in to your Account Dashboard.
Link your bank account, then make your first deposit — see Linking a Bank Account and How to Deposit Funds.
Download NinjaTrader Desktop or access NinjaTrader Web — see Supported Platforms Overview.
How Tradeify traders route a payout into a Slay Markets account
Slay Markets is part of the Tradeify ecosystem, and Tradeify traders who earn payouts can route those funds directly into their Slay Markets brokerage account to trade their own capital in a live, regulated account. To do this, first open and get approved for your Slay Markets Individual Cash Account, then contact support@slaymarkets.com for the direct payout-to-brokerage instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Is Slay Markets connected to Tradeify?
A: Yes. Slay Markets is operated by Tradeify Brokerage LLC d/b/a Slay Markets, which is part of the Tradeify ecosystem. Tradeify traders who earn payouts can route those funds directly into their Slay Markets brokerage account and begin trading their own capital in a live, regulated account.
Q: Who clears my trades?
A: Your trades execute through NinjaTrader and are cleared by NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC (NFA ID: 0309379), the FCM. Tradeify Brokerage LLC d/b/a Slay Markets is the Introducing Broker — you open your account through Slay Markets, but the underlying execution and fund custody is with NTC.
Q: How long does it take to open a Slay Markets account?
A: The online application takes about 10 minutes to complete, and the Slay Markets New Accounts team reviews it within 1 to 2 business days. If your application has been in review for more than 3 business days without an update, contact support@slaymarkets.com.
Q: Can I open an account if I am under 18?
A: No. You must be 18 or older to open a Slay Markets account.
Q: Can I open an account from outside the United States?
A: Yes. Slay Markets accepts applications from eligible international clients whose country is not on the restricted jurisdictions list. Email support@slaymarkets.com to confirm your country's eligibility before applying. For full details, see International Applicants.
Q: Can I open a joint, entity, or IRA account?
A: Joint accounts are available — a Joint Account is held by two individuals who both have full access to it. Entity accounts (LLC, Trust, Corporation) and IRA accounts are not available at this time. To open a joint account, or to ask about entity and IRA availability, contact support@slaymarkets.com to ask about current availability.
Slay Markets account opening summary
Opening a Slay Markets individual account takes about 10 minutes online. Your account is introduced by Slay Markets (NFA ID: 0575972) and cleared by NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC. Application review takes 1 to 2 business days. Slay Markets offers the Individual Cash Account and the Joint Account; entity and IRA accounts are not available at this time.
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Tradeify Brokerage LLC d/b/a Slay Markets is an introducing broker registered with the CFTC and guaranteed by NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC d/b/a NinjaTrader ("NTC"), and is an NFA Member (NFA ID: 0575972). Tradeify Brokerage LLC d/b/a Slay Markets does not accept or hold customer funds. All customer accounts are carried and maintained by NTC. NTC is a CFTC-registered FCM and NFA Member (NFA ID: 0309379).