What counts as options trading
Listed equity options, ETF options, index options and futures options are not the same as trading a CFD on an index. Ask whether orders route to real options markets, whether spreads are supported, and whether assignment or early exercise risk is part of the program.
Professional options desks
Firms such as T3 Trading Group and SMB Capital publicly describe equities, options and futures trading desks. These are closer to professional jobs or trader relationships than one-click challenge accounts. Licensing, interviews, compliance approval and capital contribution may apply.
Online challenge limitations
If a challenge firm says it supports options, check whether it means true listed options, simulated options, stock CFDs or futures. Many retail prop firms avoid options because strategy approval, margin, assignment and multi-leg risk are harder to standardize.