What’s the difference between Non-Professional and Professional status? #
When signing the Rithmic Market Data Agreement, you must choose to classify yourself as either a Non-Professional or a Professional user.
- Non-Professional:
Note: Non-Professional L1 (top-of-book) data fee is included with your PropShopTrader purchase.
You qualify as a Non-Professional if:- You are trading for personal use
- You do not hold a financial license (e.g., Series 7, Series 56)
- You are not employed by a financial institution, hedge fund, or brokerage
- You are not using market data for business or institutional purposes
- Professional:
Professional data access requires a fee of $150/month per exchange. This fee is charged per calendar month, is non-prorated, and is non-refundable once selected.
You are considered a Professional if:- You hold a valid financial license
- You are employed by a financial or trading firm
- You use market data on behalf of a company, business, or institution
Will PropShopTrader or Rithmic assign my status? #
No. You must select your status yourself when signing the Rithmic agreement. PropShopTrader and Rithmic do not auto-assign Professional or Non-Professional status.
However, if you have registered as a Professional with Rithmic at another firm but choose Non-Professional here, Rithmic may contact you to resolve a potential misclassification.
Tip: Only select “Professional” if you meet the official criteria. When in doubt, contact Rithmic support before submitting.
What happens if I select “Professional” during Rithmic setup? #
If you declare yourself a Professional, or Rithmic flags you as such based on the info you submitted:
- You are required to pay the $150/month fee to maintain access to your trading account and market data feed.
- Your account will be put on hold — no new purchases or trading activity will be allowed until the fee is paid.
- If payment is not completed within 5 days, your Rithmic account will be closed, and you will forfeit any funds paid for your Warrior or Gladiator account as per policies.
- If payment is made on time, your account will remain active without disruption.
If you believe this classification is incorrect, please contact Rithmic Support directly to request a correction.
How do I subscribe to Level 2 (L2) Market Depth data? #
Some trading platforms — such as Bookmap, Tickblaze, and other platforms — require Level 2 (L2) market depth data to access features like the DOM (Depth of Market) window and order book analytics.
You can subscribe to L2 data at any time from our shop page:
🔗 Rithmic Add-on Data Page – Purchase L2 Data
- For Non-Professional users: L2 data is optional and can be purchased if you require access to the DOM or advanced order flow tools.
- For Professional users: L2 data is mandatory. Professional users cannot access or trade on their accounts without an active L2 data subscription, as per Rithmic and exchange requirements.
Note: All L2 subscriptions are valid for one calendar month and must be repurchased monthly for continued access.
Level 2 Non-Pro Data Pricing #
| Market Depth (L2) Type | First Payment | Monthly Renewal (till canceled) |
|---|---|---|
| CBOT | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| CME | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| COMEX | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| NYMEX | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Bundle (CBOT, CME, COMEX, NYMEX) | $39.00 | $39.00 |
Important Notes #
- If you just purchased a new account and selected your Pro/Non-Pro status on Rithmic, your classification will not reflect instantly on our system for purchasing add-ons.
- Our system updates your status after the End-of-Day (EOD) reports are synced (between 5PM – 8PM EST).
- Once synced, you will see the available Level 2 add-on options on our site based on your classification.
- You’ll only be able to purchase the appropriate add-on after the EOD data is received and your profile is refreshed in our system.
