Quick answers to the most common questions about NYS Markets. For full detail, see the dedicated articles and the official website.

NYS Markets is a proprietary trading firm that gives skilled traders access to simulated accounts under real market conditions. All accounts operate in a simulated trading environment; NYS Markets is not a broker, does not manage client funds and does not provide investment advice. The profit you generate can produce real payouts under your program's profit split.

Traders must be at least 18, or the legal age of majority in their country of residence. Availability depends on local regulations, so check your eligibility before purchasing.

On Futures and Stocks, both: every challenge is offered as a one-time fee (a single payment) or a monthly subscription. The monthly plan recurs every billing cycle and keeps being charged for as long as the account stays active, including after it is funded, regardless of results. The one-time plan has no recurring fee. CFD challenges are single-purchase.

Futures The Thunder allows up to $300,000 in total allocation; The Bee allows up to 2 accounts. Stocks allow up to $300,000 combined allocation across all Stocks programs. See "How many accounts can I have?" for details.

No. Program fees are non-refundable once access is delivered, regardless of payouts.

Futures and Stocks pay on demand after 5 profitable trading days (each at least 0.25% of the initial balance). On CFDs the requirement varies by challenge.

Yes, news trading is allowed on every program, at your own risk.

Cards, cryptocurrency, Apple Pay, Google Pay and ACH bank payments (US, via Stripe), depending on availability at checkout. See "Payment methods".