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Based on my experience with futures brokers like NINJA TRADER, it’s especially important to be meticulous with documentation, given the platform’s regulatory background and previous issues with withdrawals. Generally, finalizing your initial withdrawal will require standard identification documents, such as a government-issued photo ID (passport or driver’s license) and sometimes a secondary proof of address, like a recent utility bill or bank statement that matches your registered account information. These steps are typical industry practice to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. However, with NINJA TRADER, I would proceed with extra caution. The platform has been flagged for a “suspicious clone” regulatory status and has a documented history of AML-related fines. Furthermore, some user reports indicate difficulties around withdrawals, including accounts being flagged under AML concerns. In my view, this makes it crucial to ensure that every detail on your identification and proof of address matches your account information exactly. I have found that any inconsistencies in documentation can lead to extended delays or even denied withdrawals, which seem to be a recurring issue here. Given these considerations, I strongly recommend confirming directly with NINJA TRADER’s support (and documenting your interactions) to get their precise current requirements. This cautious approach has minimized problems for me with brokers that have ambiguous regulatory situations. Ultimately, the withdrawal process can be sensitive, so I only proceed once I am certain all documentation is up to date, accurate, and in line with the broker’s latest compliance requests.