In this series, we cover the essentials to ensure that you can hit the ground running.
In the second video of this series, let's jump into the live curves dashboard.
Sparta Curves: Live Curves Dashboard Overview
Welcome to the second part of the Sparta Curves onboarding series. In this guide, we’ll explore the Live Curves Dashboard, your central hub for visualizing market activity in real time.
Understanding the Dashboard
Any value marked with a blue indicator in the Live Curves Dashboard means that historical charting is available. For example, you might be viewing the AR10 barge contract for February 2025.
You can quickly change the product or contract by using:
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The right-hand panel
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The product selector in the top left
Sparta’s dashboard is designed for fast switching—select a different contract, such as an ICE futures price, and the chart updates instantly.
Customizing Views
Use the tenor menu to toggle between monthly or continuous contracts.
For more detailed analysis, you can adjust the time interval on the chart (e.g., 5-minute increments) directly within the chart settings.
Technical Analysis Tools
Sparta integrates a full suite of technical indicators, including:
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50-day and 100-day Moving Averages
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RSI (Relative Strength Index)
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MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)
These can be instantly applied and customized to support your trading strategies and pattern recognition.
Advanced Features
Spreads and Correlations
Use the indicator section to:
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Create custom spreads
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Run correlation analysis via the Correlations tab
These tools enable quick, side-by-side comparisons across related markets.
Compare Multiple Contracts
Visualize multiple instruments on the same chart using the Compare function. For instance, you can overlay an ICE Brent future with an ICE Gas Oil spread—updated in real time.
Contracts can be added, hidden, or removed using toggle controls.
Expand Your View
Maximize your chart to full screen for deeper market reviews or presentation-ready visuals.
Unique Chart Types
Forward Charts
Sparta’s Forward Charts let you explore the shape of the forward curve over time.
For example, view today's ICE Brent forward curve alongside versions from:
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1 week ago
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1 month ago
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3 months ago
You can do the same across different products—for example, comparing today’s ICE Gas Oil future to its position three months ago—all in one view.
Combo Chart
The Combo Chart merges multiple chart types into a single view, giving you the full picture:
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Continuous rolling front-month chart
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Forward chart
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Historical performance vs. future pricing expectations
Need Help?
If you have questions about Sparta Curves, contact us via in-app chat or email success@spartacommodities.com.