Do I Need to Purchase Data?

Learn what market data is included with Tradentry, what Level 1 means, and when Level 2 data may be useful for DOM or ladder trading.

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No — Tradentry provides live real-time market data included with your membership.

📋 Evaluation Account

Free Level 1 Data Included

During your time in the Evaluation Account, you have free access to Level 1, also known as Top of Book, real-time market data as part of your Tradentry membership.

🏆 Funded Account

Data Stays Free After Passing

When you move from the Evaluation Account to the Sim Funded Account, the monthly membership cost is removed, but you continue to receive free live Level 1 market data via Tradentry.

📈 Do I Need Level 2 Data?

Level 1 data is perfect for most chart traders. However, if you trade using a DOM, Depth of Market, or Ladder, you may benefit from upgrading to Level 2 data, which provides more detailed market depth information.

L1

Level 1 — Top of Book

Included free with all plans
  • Best bid and best ask price
  • Last traded price
  • Real-time quotes
  • Ideal for chart-based trading
✓ Included Free
L2

Level 2 — Market Depth

Optional upgrade
  • Full order book depth
  • DOM / Ladder trading support
  • Detailed bid and ask levels
  • Ideal for order flow traders
Optional Upgrade
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To learn more about the differences between Level 1 and Level 2 data, and how to upgrade, please visit the Level 1 & Level 2 Market Data article.