This guide helps you pick the right market data level for DeepChart and DeepDOM, so you get the features you need without paying for more than necessary. It covers Top of Book, Market Depth, MBP and MBO, and shows how the dxFeed and Rithmic packages in the Add Data Feed screen fit each product.

Note: Prices in this guide reflect the Add Data Feed screens at the time of writing and may change. Always check the price shown on your Add Data Feed screen before you buy.

Quick Answer - What Do I Need?

• Charts, price, volume and standard indicators in DeepChart - Level 1 / Top of Book

• Real depth in ADV DOM - Level 2 / Market Depth

• DeepDOM - Level 2 / Market Depth. For CME Group futures, dxFeed and Rithmic Level 2 both provide MBO

• Advanced order-level DeepDOM features - Level 2 with MBO (Market Depth MBO)

• A prop firm account in DeepChart - Usually the feed included with the account. Level 1 is often enough

• A prop firm account with DeepDOM - Level 2 / Market Depth. Enable the Level 2 add-on if your firm offers it

Golden rule: If you only need normal charts, Level 1 is usually enough. For DeepDOM, look for Market Depth / Level 2. For the most complete order flow detail, look for MBO.

Understanding the Data Levels

Level 1 / Top of Book

Shows the best Bid and best Ask. It is enough for most charting and for traders who do not need to analyze the full order book.

Level 2 / Market Depth

Adds multiple Bid and Ask levels around the current price. This is what you need to view depth and liquidity and to use DeepDOM properly.

MBP - Market By Price

Groups liquidity by price. If 100 contracts are resting at one level, you see 100, regardless of how many individual orders make up that total. It is the simpler, lighter form of Market Depth.

MBO - Market By Order

Provides information about the individual orders that make up the book. It is the most complete level and allows DeepDOM to use advanced features such as Iceberg detection and other order-level analysis.

In one sentence: Level 1 = best Bid/Ask. Level 2 = order book. MBP = volume grouped by price. MBO = order-by-order detail.

Note: Level 2 does not automatically mean MBO. Level 2 can be MBP or MBO, and MBO provides more detail.

What Does Each Product Need?

DeepChart - Standard Charts

• Minimum data: Level 1

• Level 1 is enough for normal charting and standard indicators. There is no need to pay for Level 2 if this is all you use

Full article: How to open a new price chart

DeepChart - ADV DOM

• Minimum data: Level 2

• Required to display real book depth. Level 2 is also recommended for Icebergs and order-level analysis

Full article: Depth of Market (ADV DOM)

Deep Trades

• Works with: Rithmic Level 1, Rithmic Level 2, or dxFeed Level 2

• dxFeed Level 1 is not supported

Full article: Deep Trades

Note: With dxFeed, set the DOM Type to MBO when you add the connection.

DeepDOM

• Minimum data: Level 2

• DeepDOM is designed to work with Market Depth. For CME Group futures, dxFeed and Rithmic Level 2 both provide MBO

Full article: DeepDOM

DeepDOM - Advanced Features

Minimum data: Level 2 with MBO

Set the Source type to MBO in the DeepDOM chart. (Right-click on Chart >> Source Settings)

Do not overbuy: If you only use DeepChart for charts and standard indicators, Top of Book is usually the lower-cost option and is enough.

Which Exchange Do I Need?

Before choosing a package, identify where your instrument trades.

If you trade products from several of these exchanges, compare the Bundle price with the individual packages before buying.

Quick examples:

• NQ / MNQ and ES / MES trade on CME

• Gold (GC / MGC) trades on COMEX

• Crude Oil (CL / MCL) trades on NYMEX

How to Get Your Data Feed

You can get dxFeed in two ways. Rithmic is available through DeepCharts.

Option 1 - Buy from DeepCharts

1. Log in and open your subscriptions page: my.deepcharts.com/user/subscriptions

2. Under subscriptions you will see the dxFeed and Rithmic lists

3. Turn on the toggle next to each package you want. The Total price updates as you select

4. Click Proceed to complete the purchase

Packages you already own show as Bought.

Option 2 - Buy directly from dxFeed (dxFeed only)

You can also order dxFeed straight from the official dxFeed website: get.dxfeed.com/orders/new/volumetricatrading

To order you need a few minutes, a dxFeed account or a valid email, and a bank card. During the order you also select your status (Professional or Non-Professional). See the Professional vs Non-Professional section below.

dxFeed in DeepCharts

These are the dxFeed packages and prices shown on the DeepCharts subscriptions page. You can view and buy them here: my.deepcharts.com/user/subscriptions

dxFeed - Top of Book

Best for real-time DeepChart users who do not need full order book depth.

• Bundle CME - Top of Book - $39

• CME - Top of Book - $19

• CBOT - Top of Book - $19

• NYMEX - Top of Book - $19

• COMEX - Top of Book - $19

• Eurex - Top of Book - $39

• NASDAQ Equities - Top of Book - $29

dxFeed - Market Depth

Choose Market Depth if you use DeepDOM. For CME Group futures, the MBO packages are the most complete choice for DeepDOM advanced features.

• Bundle CME - Market Depth (MBO) - $99

• CME - Market Depth (MBO) - $39

• CBOT - Market Depth (MBO) - $39

• NYMEX - Market Depth (MBO) - $39

• COMEX - Market Depth (MBO) - $39

• NASDAQ Equities - Market Depth (MBP) - $69

• Eurex - Market Depth (MBP) - $65

For the same exchange, dxFeed Market Depth already includes Top of Book, so you normally do not need both.

Cost example: If you only need CME Market Depth (MBO), the displayed price is $39. If you need three or four CME Group exchanges, the $99 Bundle CME Market Depth (MBO) may be more economical than buying them separately.

dxFeed - Buying Directly from dxFeed

If you order on the dxFeed website instead, the packages are named differently. You can order here: get.dxfeed.com/orders/new/volumetricatrading

These are the packages and prices shown on the dxFeed order page for Non-Professional status.

Bundles - Combine several packages at a lower price than buying them separately.

• Futures Top of Book Bundle - $78/mo (saves $37). CME Group (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX) Top of Book + Eurex Futures Top of Book

• Futures Market Depth Bundle - $154/mo (saves $67). CME Group (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX) Market Depth + Eurex Futures Level 2 (Price levels)

• U.S. Equities Trading Bundle - $119/mo (saves $9). Nasdaq TotalView Market Depth + Cboe EDGX Equities Market Depth

US Futures

• CME Group (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX) Market Depth - $99/mo (saves $57)

• CME Group (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX) Top of Book - $39/mo (saves $37)

• CME, CBOT, NYMEX or COMEX Market Depth - $39/mo each

• CME, CBOT, NYMEX or COMEX Top of Book - $19/mo each

US Equities

• Consolidated US Equities Level 1 (NBBO) - $49/mo

• Nasdaq Basic Top of Book - $29/mo

• Nasdaq TotalView Market Depth - $69/mo

• Cboe EDGX Equities Market Depth - $59/mo

EU Futures

• Eurex Futures Top of Book - $39/mo

• Eurex Futures Level 2 (Price levels) - $65/mo

Rithmic in DeepCharts

The Rithmic list on your DeepCharts subscriptions page shows a $55 Rithmic base charge plus exchange permissions. Your final price depends on what you enable. You can view and buy Rithmic here: my.deepcharts.com/user/subscriptions

Each exchange is added on top of the base charge, with a Market Depth price and a Top of Book price:

• CME Bundle - Market Depth +$31, Top of Book +$4

• CME - Market Depth +$11, Top of Book +$2

• CBOT - Market Depth +$11, Top of Book +$2

• NYMEX - Market Depth +$11, Top of Book +$2

• COMEX - Market Depth +$11, Top of Book +$2

For DeepDOM: Use Rithmic Market Depth. DeepCharts identifies Rithmic Market Depth as MBO-capable. After you connect and open the DeepDOM chart, set the Source type to MBO. See Setting the Source Type in DeepDOM below.

Connecting dxFeed - Choosing the DOM Type

When you add your dxFeed connection in DeepCharts or DeepDOM, the Feed Settings window has a DOM Type field. This tells the platform what Market Depth format to expect for the connection:

• MBO - Individual order details. Choose this if your dxFeed feed includes Market Depth (Level 2)

• MBP - Liquidity grouped by price. Choose this if you do not have a Market Depth feed

Why it matters:

• Deep Trades in DeepCharts works with dxFeed Level 2 only when the DOM Type is set to MBO

• The MBO features in DeepDOM, such as Iceberg detection and other order-level analysis, need the DOM Type set to MBO and the Source type set to MBO in the DeepDOM chart.

Note: Selecting MBO does not upgrade a Level 1 subscription to Level 2. Your data feed must include the necessary Market Depth access.

Setting the Source Type in DeepDOM

To use the MBO features in DeepDOM, setting the DOM Type when you add the connection is not enough. After the feed is connected and you open the DeepDOM chart, you also need to set the Source type for that chart. This applies to both dxFeed and Rithmic.

1. Add your feed in DeepDOM. For dxFeed, set the DOM Type to MBO if you have a Market Depth (Level 2) feed

2. Connect the feed and open the chart

3. Right-click on the chart and select Source Settings

   

4. In the Data Source Settings window, open Source type under General. It is MBP by default

5. Change it to MBO, then click OK

   

The Data Source Settings window also has MBO - Filters and RTH - Time sections.

Note: Selecting MBO does not upgrade a Level 1 subscription to Level 2. Your data feed must include the necessary Market Depth access.

Professional vs Non-Professional

When you subscribe to exchange data through dxFeed, you must declare your status on the order form. The exchanges use this to decide which data fees apply to you.

• Non-Professional - Generally an individual who uses market data for personal trading, with their own money, and not for a business or firm

• Professional - Generally someone who uses market data for business purposes, trades on behalf of others or for a firm, or is registered or qualified as a professional with a regulator or exchange

What to know before choosing:

• Professional fees are typically higher than Non-Professional fees. Check the price shown on the order form after you select your status

• The prices in this guide are for Non-Professional status

• On the dxFeed form, you certify that you meet the definition of the status you choose, as detailed in the dxFeed Solutions Americas Inc Market Data Self Certification. Read the definitions there before you select

• Choose the status that truly applies to you. If you are not sure which one fits your situation, read the self certification or contact dxFeed

Signing the Market Data Agreement

Exchange data requires a signed market data agreement before the data can be used. The steps differ by provider.

dxFeed

When you order directly on the dxFeed website:

1. Open the dxFeed order page

2. Select your status (Professional or Non-Professional). This is your self certification

3. Select the services you want

4. Accept the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, then complete the order

Note: If you buy dxFeed from DeepCharts, your username and password appear in your dashboard once you complete the agreement through the Sign the Agreement link.

Rithmic

For Rithmic, you must sign the agreement first, before the data can be used in DeepCharts. You can sign it from R | Trader Pro Web: rtraderpro.rithmic.com/rtraderpro-web

If the web version does not work, try the R | Trader desktop app instead. You can download it from the official Rithmic page: R | Trader Pro

1. Open R | Trader Pro Web (or the R | Trader desktop app) and log in with your Rithmic credentials

2. Sign the market data agreement when it is shown

3. Connect to the feed in DeepCharts

Note: If you are not sure where the agreement appears in R | Trader, contact our support team and we will guide you.

Brokers and prop firms

Some brokers and prop firms sign the agreement on behalf of their traders. If you use a prop firm account, check with your firm first. If the firm has already signed for you, you do not need to sign it again.

Prop Firms - What You Need to Know

What data level do they usually include?

The most common setup among futures prop firms is Level 1 / Top of Book by default. Level 2 / Market Depth is often offered as an optional add-on when the firm supports it. This can vary by firm and account type.

• Standard prop firm account - You get Level 1 / Top of Book. DeepChart normally works

• Market Depth add-on enabled - You get Level 2. You can use depth and DeepDOM

• Level 2 with MBO available - You get Market Depth + MBO, the most complete DeepDOM toolset

Which prop firm connections work?

DeepCharts supports prop firm accounts that provide Rithmic or dxFeed Prop credentials. For DeepDOM, your account must have Market Depth / Level 2 enabled, not just the right provider name.

Easy rule:

• Prop firm + Rithmic / dxFeed Prop + Level 1 = DeepChart

• Prop firm + Level 2 = DeepChart + DeepDOM

• Prop firm + Level 2 MBO = the most complete DeepDOM experience

How do I upgrade from Level 1 to Level 2?

1. Open your prop firm dashboard and look for Add-ons, Market Data, Depth of Market or Level 2

2. Enable Market Depth for the exchange or bundle you need. Some firms sell it per exchange, and others offer a bundle

3. Reconnect your account in DeepCharts / DeepDOM so the new permissions become active

   

If your prop firm does not offer Level 2

You can purchase dxFeed or Rithmic Market Depth from DeepCharts and use that feed to provide the depth DeepDOM needs.

What to Choose - Real-World Cases

• Only NQ / MNQ / ES / MES

  • DeepChart: CME Top of Book

  • DeepDOM / advanced order flow: CME Market Depth MBO

• Only Gold (GC / MGC)

  • DeepChart: COMEX Top of Book

  • DeepDOM / advanced order flow: COMEX Market Depth MBO

• Only Crude Oil (CL / MCL)

  • DeepChart: NYMEX Top of Book

  • DeepDOM / advanced order flow: NYMEX Market Depth MBO

• NQ + Gold + Crude Oil

  • DeepChart: CME Bundle Top of Book

  • DeepDOM / advanced order flow: CME Bundle Market Depth MBO

• Prop firm with Level 1 included

  • Use the prop firm feed, and add the Level 2 add-on if available

• Prop firm with Level 2

  • Use the prop firm feed in DeepDOM, and choose MBO if available

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Level 2 for DeepChart? No. Level 1 / Top of Book is enough for standard charting. Level 2 is recommended if you want a more complete experience with order book depth, liquidity and ADV DOM.

Do I need Level 2 for DeepDOM? Yes. DeepDOM is built around Market Depth.

Does Level 2 automatically mean MBO? No. Level 2 can be MBP or MBO. MBO provides more detail.

Where do I choose MBO or MBP? There are two places. First, in the Feed Settings window when you add your dxFeed connection, where you set the DOM Type to MBO if your feed includes Market Depth (Level 2). Second, in the DeepDOM chart, where you right-click, select Source Settings and change the Source type from MBP (the default) to MBO. The second step applies to both dxFeed and Rithmic. Selecting MBO does not upgrade a Level 1 subscription to Level 2.

Does Deep Trades need Level 2? Not always. Deep Trades works with Rithmic Level 1, Rithmic Level 2 or dxFeed Level 2. dxFeed Level 1 is not supported. With dxFeed, set the DOM Type to MBO when you add the connection. The Rithmic Level 1 option applies to Deep Trades only.

What if my prop firm only includes Level 1? Check whether it offers Level 2 as an add-on. If not, you can use a dxFeed or Rithmic Market Depth feed from DeepCharts.

Which is better, dxFeed or Rithmic? Both are valid. Choose based on the markets you need, the data level, whether you already have prop firm credentials, and total cost.

Which Instruments Are Available?

The DeepCharts catalog covers the following. Live data requires the matching active market data subscription.

Note: Counts reflect the catalog reviewed on November 7, 2026. Market data availability depends on your active subscription and provider, and some instruments may appear under an alternate provider symbol.

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