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CQG has announced that its products will no longer support Windows 10 after October 14, 2025. The decision follows Microsoft’s timeline to end all security updates and technical support for the operating system on the same date.
Traders using CQG platforms such as CQG IC, QTrader, CQG Desktop, and CQG One must upgrade to Windows 11 to maintain compatibility and security. Devices that fail to meet Windows 11 hardware requirements will need to be replaced or migrated to systems that do.
Unsupported Systems Exposed to Unpatched Vulnerabilities
CQG’s transition schedule mirrors Microsoft’s end-of-life policy for Windows 10, which was first released in 2015. After October 2025, Microsoft will not issue security updates, leaving unsupported systems exposed to unpatched vulnerabilities.
According to Microsoft’s official guidance, “Your PC will still work, but it will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.” The company noted that while Extended Security Updates (ESU) will be available for enterprise customers at an annual cost, they are not intended for long-term use.
CQG stated that Windows 11 already offers improved performance and reliability on its platforms and encouraged users to begin migration planning early. The company said its support teams are available to assist with transition-related questions.
CQG Partnered with BlockFills and Robinhood
CQG and BlockFills recently announced that BlockFills liquidity would be integrated into the CQG platform by end of Q2 to enable CQG clients to access BlockFills’ cryptocurrency pricing. The provider of digital asset trading and market technology will allow its market participants to gain the ability to trade using CQG’s institutional-grade technology and trading tools. Integration work has already begun, and the firms expect to launch the new offering by the end of the second quarter of 2025. Eligible BlockFills customers will gain access to CQG’s trading applications and API suite, including spreading and algorithmic trading tools. The initiative will initially support BlockFills’ bitcoin (BTC) contract for difference (CFD) products, followed by spot and forwards.
CQG also joined forces with Robinhood to handle order routing for the broker’s futures customers. CQG’s network of electronic trading gateways provides traders with market data, graphical analysis and low-latency trading access to a global network of futures and options exchanges as well as fixed income and foreign exchange markets. The agreement allows Robinhood to use CQG’s infrastructure for routing futures orders, ensuring faster and more reliable trade execution. The integration is already available for Robinhood users, who now have access to futures trading in five major asset classes, including U.S. equity indices, cryptocurrencies, foreign exchange, metals, and commodities such as crude oil and natural gas.
