How markets are listed
FairTicks lists markets that are configured for the FairTicks simulated trading framework. A listed market is not only a symbol in a dropdown — it has its own price precision, tick logic, contracts availability, volatility profile, and trading configuration.
Markets should be understandable, structured, and usable inside the FairTicks risk model. We prefer a controlled market list over a huge list of symbols that may be confusing, unstable, or poorly adapted to the platform.
What does “listed market” mean?
A listed market is a market that appears in the FairTicks trading workspace and can be selected for trading when available. Listed markets are shown in the market selector and can be searched by symbol, name, or asset category.
Each listed market has its own FairTicks configuration. This can include logical tick size, contract availability, max logical ticks per second, volatility level, price precision, and other trading parameters.
A listed market is a market that FairTicks has configured for simulated trading and made available in the trading interface.
Where can I see listed markets?
Listed markets appear in the market dropdown inside the trading workspace. The dropdown lets you switch markets quickly and search by symbol, market name, or category.
If a market is not visible in the dropdown, it may not be active, may not be supported, may be temporarily unavailable, or may not match your current search/filter.
The markets shown in your trading workspace are the markets currently available to you. Do not assume a symbol is tradable only because it exists on another exchange or data provider.
Market categories
FairTicks can list different types of markets, depending on the current platform configuration. These can include crypto markets, tokenized commodities, and selected stock-style instruments where supported.
| Category | Examples you may see | How to think about it |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto | BTCUSDT, ETHUSDT, SOLUSDT, BNBUSDT | Crypto pairs configured for FairTicks simulated trading. |
| Commodity-style | XAUUSDT, XAGUSDT, PAXGUSDT | Markets that represent commodity-style exposure inside the platform. |
| Stock-style | TSLAUSDT, MSTRUSDT, HOODUSDT | Selected stock-style symbols configured for the FairTicks environment. |
The examples above are not a permanent guarantee that a market will always be available. The official available list is the list shown in your trading workspace.
How FairTicks decides whether a market is suitable
FairTicks looks for markets that can work inside a structured simulated trading environment. The goal is not to list every trending symbol. The goal is to provide markets where pricing, tick movement, contracts, risk limits, and platform behavior can be presented clearly.
1. Market activity
The market should have enough movement and activity to make trading meaningful. A market that barely moves may be difficult to trade. A market that moves randomly can also be difficult to evaluate fairly.
2. Market structure
The market should have movement that can be displayed in a readable way through the FairTicks chart, DOM ladder, and logical tick system. A market with poor structure can create noise instead of useful trading context.
3. Stability and availability
The market should be available through the platform data flow and should remain usable enough for traders to interact with it reliably. If market data becomes unavailable, stale, or inconsistent, trading can be blocked or the market can be removed from availability.
4. FairTicks configuration
Every market needs a FairTicks configuration. This includes the logical tick price, contracts, precision, volatility profile, and other parameters used by the trading interface and risk system.
Two markets can have very different prices, volatility, and tick behavior. FairTicks uses market-specific configuration so the trading experience is easier to read and risk can be shown more clearly.
What information is configured per market?
Each market can have its own configuration values. These values help the platform display prices, calculate logical tick movement, show risk distance, and control position behavior.
| Market setting | What it means | Trader-facing impact |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | The market identifier, such as BTCUSDT. | Used to select and trade the market. |
| Name | The readable market name, such as Bitcoin or Gold Spot. | Makes the dropdown easier to understand. |
| Asset class | The category of the market, such as crypto, commodity, or stock-style. | Helps you filter and organize markets. |
| Price precision | How many decimals the market price can display. | Controls how prices appear in the trading interface. |
| Logical tick | The FairTicks movement unit for that market. | Used to make market movement easier to read in FairTicks terms. |
| Contracts availability | How many NANO, MICRO, and MINI contracts are available on that market. | Controls which contract combinations can be used. |
| Volatility level | A market volatility classification where available. | Helps traders understand whether the market is calmer, normal, or more active. |
| Recommended flag | A platform indicator that can highlight selected markets. | Can help traders find markets FairTicks considers easier to start with or more relevant at that time. |
| Active status | Whether the market is currently available for trading. | Inactive markets do not appear as normal tradable markets. |
Logical tick and why each market can feel different
FairTicks markets do not all move in the same way. BTC, ETH, gold, silver, and stock-style instruments can have very different price scales and volatility. The logical tick system helps translate market movement into a FairTicks-readable unit.
A $5 move on one market may be normal noise, while a $5 move on another market may be significant. This is why each market needs its own FairTicks tick configuration.
Logical ticks help connect market movement with the DOM ladder, position movement, risk distance, and FairTicks PnL behavior.
Contracts can differ by market
Not every market needs the same contract availability. Some markets may allow different quantities of NANO, MICRO, and MINI contracts depending on how that market behaves inside FairTicks.
| Contract | FairTicks meaning | Why availability can differ |
|---|---|---|
| NANO | Smallest contract type. | Useful for smaller movement or finer position control. |
| MICRO | Medium contract type. | Useful for balanced position size. |
| MINI | Largest standard contract type. | Useful when the market and account rules allow larger exposure. |
If a contract type is not available on a specific market or account, the position can be blocked. Always check the position preview before opening a trade.
Recommended markets
Some markets may be marked as recommended. This does not mean they are guaranteed to be profitable. It simply means FairTicks may highlight them because they are currently considered suitable or useful inside the platform experience.
A recommended market is still a trading market. Your discipline, account rules, risk limits, and position sizing still determine your result.
Why the market list can change
Markets can change over time. A symbol can become less suitable, less available, too unstable, too illiquid, or temporarily unavailable through the data flow.
FairTicks may activate, deactivate, add, remove, or restrict markets to keep the trading workspace clean and usable.
A market is available today because it is configured, active, and working correctly in the platform.
Later, if its data becomes unreliable or the market no longer fits the FairTicks experience, it may be deactivated.
The reverse can also happen: a new market can be added when it becomes suitable and properly configured.
Why a market may not appear
If you cannot find a market in the dropdown, it does not always mean something is broken. Several normal reasons can explain it.
| Reason | What it means | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Market is not active | The symbol exists but is not currently available for normal trading. | Choose another active market. |
| Market is not supported | The symbol is not part of the FairTicks configured market list. | Use one of the markets shown in the dropdown. |
| Search or filter hides it | Your query or asset filter does not match the market. | Clear filters or search by symbol/name. |
| Market data is unavailable | Price or market data may be temporarily unavailable or stale. | Wait, refresh the trading workspace, or choose another market. |
| Temporary restriction | FairTicks may temporarily restrict a market for operational or risk reasons. | Check dashboard messages or contact support if unclear. |
What happens if a market becomes unavailable while I am trading?
If market data becomes unavailable or stale, FairTicks can block new trading actions on that market until reliable data is available again. This protects traders from opening or managing positions with unclear pricing context.
If you already have an open position, the platform handles position actions according to the official trading and risk logic. Always follow the status and messages shown in your dashboard.
Do not assume a market remains available forever just because you traded it before. Market availability depends on current platform status, market configuration, and data availability.
Market listing and trader protection
Market listing is part of trader protection. A smaller, curated list can be better than a huge list of symbols that are difficult to read, difficult to price, or not adapted to the FairTicks rule system.
The goal is to give traders markets that can be displayed clearly, controlled through logical ticks, and connected to FairTicks risk rules.
| FairTicks avoids | Why |
|---|---|
| Unsupported symbols | They may not have the required FairTicks configuration. |
| Unreliable data conditions | Trading needs a clear price source and stable market data flow. |
| Markets that do not fit the tick model | They can create confusing movement and poor risk visibility. |
| Markets that are not active in the platform | Inactive markets are not meant to be used for normal trading. |
How to choose a market as a beginner
If you are new to FairTicks, do not choose a market only because it is moving fast. Choose a market you can read clearly and manage calmly under your account rules.
1. Can I understand the current price movement?
2. Is the spread reasonable?
3. Do I understand the logical tick movement?
4. Can I place a valid Stop Loss where required?
5. Does the position fit my contracts and exposure limits?
6. Am I still safe against Daily Loss, Max Loss, and drawdown limits?
How to choose a market as an advanced trader
Advanced traders can use the market list together with the DOM Ladder, chart, risk panel, and FairTicks tick system. The goal is to select markets where your strategy has enough structure and where the risk can be controlled.
| Advanced check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Volatility level | Helps you understand how active the market may be. |
| Logical tick size | Helps you translate movement into FairTicks tick terms. |
| Contracts availability | Determines position sizing possibilities. |
| DOM liquidity behavior | Helps you read visible order book context before entry. |
| Risk floors | Ensures the account can absorb the trade idea without breaking rules. |
Common mistakes to avoid
| Mistake | Why it creates problems | Better approach |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing only the most volatile market | Volatility can increase risk and emotional decisions. | Choose a market you can read and control. |
| Assuming every exchange symbol is available | FairTicks only shows configured active markets. | Use the market dropdown as the source of truth. |
| Ignoring logical tick differences | Each market can move differently in FairTicks terms. | Review tick movement and risk distance before entering. |
| Ignoring contracts availability | Not all markets have the same NANO, MICRO, and MINI availability. | Check the position preview before opening. |
| Trading a market you do not understand | Confusion increases the risk of breach and poor execution. | Start with markets you can read clearly. |
Common questions
“Why is a market listed on FairTicks?”
Because it is configured and active inside the FairTicks trading environment. Listed markets have the required platform settings, such as symbol data, tick configuration, contracts availability, and active status.
“Why can’t I trade a symbol I see on another exchange?”
FairTicks does not list every external symbol. A market must be supported, configured, active, and available inside FairTicks before it appears as tradable.
“Does a listed market guarantee profit?”
No. A listed market only means the market is available in the FairTicks trading environment. Your results still depend on your strategy, execution, discipline, and risk management.
“Does recommended mean safer?”
Not automatically. Recommended markets can be highlighted by FairTicks, but they still carry trading risk. You must still respect all account rules.
“Why did a market disappear from the dropdown?”
The market may be inactive, restricted, temporarily unavailable, or hidden by your search/filter. Clear filters first. If it still does not appear, choose another active market or contact support if needed.
“Can FairTicks add new markets?”
Yes. FairTicks can add new markets when they are suitable and properly configured for the platform.
“Can FairTicks remove or deactivate a market?”
Yes. Markets can be deactivated or restricted if they are no longer suitable, no longer reliable, or no longer intended for normal trading.
“Do all markets use the same contracts?”
No. Contract availability can differ by market. Always check the position preview and account rules before opening a trade.
“Do all markets use the same tick size?”
No. Each market can have its own FairTicks logical tick configuration. This helps make movement and risk easier to read across different instruments.
Summary
FairTicks lists markets that are configured and active inside the FairTicks simulated trading environment. Each market can have its own logical tick, contracts availability, volatility profile, asset class, and trading parameters.
The most important rule is simple: trade the markets shown in your FairTicks workspace, and always follow the market-specific rules shown in the platform.
FairTicks lists configured markets that fit the platform’s tick, contract, pricing, and risk framework.
Not every symbol is a FairTicks market.
A market must be configured, active, and supported inside FairTicks before it appears in the trading workspace.
Cannot find a market?
Clear your market search and filters first. If the market still does not appear, it may not be active or supported. Contact support only if your dashboard shows conflicting information.