Author

Danny

Co Founder - Scruffy Markets

Danny is a futures trader, entrepreneur. With a background in construction and building online businesses, he brings a practical, straight-talking approach to trading education. He co-founded Scruffy Markets to help people practice trading, learn from their mistakes and understand their habits without risking real money. His articles explore market replay, risk management, trading discipline and lessons from his own time at the screens. More comfortable with a hammer, a spanner or a keyboard than a suit, Danny believes improvement comes from paying attention to the details and putting in the practice.

futures trading

8 published articles

MNQ historical market replay used for structured futures trading practice

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How to Practice MNQ Trading With Historical Market Replay

Historical market replay lets you practice MNQ trading without waiting for tomorrow’s market. Here’s a simple routine for practising setups, execution and discipline.

By Danny · 9 October 2026

MNQ Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures showing $2 point value and $0.50 tick value

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What Is MNQ? A Beginner’s Guide to Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures

MNQ is the Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures contract. Learn what it tracks, how much each point and tick is worth, when it trades and why contract size matters.

By Danny · 7 October 2026

NQ vs MNQ vs NNQ futures contract sizes showing point value and 30-point stop risk

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MNQ vs NQ vs NNQ: Same Nasdaq, Very Different Risk

By Danny · 5 October 2026

Best futures trading simulators in 2026 for replay, practice and futures trading

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Best Futures Trading Simulators in 2026: What Actually Matters?

By Danny · 1 October 2026

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How to Practice Day Trading Without Risking Real Money: A Step-by-Step Routine

Want to practice day trading without risking real money? Follow this structured routine using market replay, paper trading and review to turn screen time into purposeful practice.

By Danny · 30 September 2026

Market Replay

Paper Trading Futures: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Paper trading futures lets you practice trading without risking real money. Learn how to use simulation properly, build better habits, improve execution and understand where paper trading differs from market replay and live trading.

By Danny · 25 September 2026

Our Story

Why We Called Ourselves Scruffy Markets: The Story Behind the Name

Scruffy Markets began with a scruffy perfectionist, an in-joke between Danny and James, and a shared desire to build something useful. Discover why the name fits the people behind the platform and our approach to trading practice, market replay and learning from your decisions.

By Danny · 22 September 2026

Market Replay

Futures Trading Simulator: How to Practice Futures Without Risking Real Money

Learn how a futures trading simulator can help you practice strategies, improve execution and build discipline using historical market replay—without risking real money.

By Danny · 15 September 2026