This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up NinjaTrader 8.1 using your Tradovate account provided by Apex Trader Funding. Please follow each step carefully to ensure a smooth setup process.
Logging into Tradovate
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- Visit the Tradovate Platform: Go to trader.tradovate.com
- Enter Your Credentials: Use the Tradovate username and password assigned to you by Apex Trader Funding.
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Find these credentials:
- On the bottom right of your Apex Trader Funding dashboard.
- On the left sidebar under NT8 Setup and Key > Tradovate.
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Find these credentials:
Note: Ensure there are no spaces before or after your username and password.
Agreeing to Disclaimers and Activating Data
- Accept Disclaimers and Agreements:
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- Upon first login, you will encounter several disclaimers and agreements.
- Carefully read and agree to all of them across multiple pages.
- This step is crucial for activating your Tradovate data.
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Fill Out Personal Information:
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- Provide your First and Last Names exactly as they appear above the signature box.
- Submit the information to proceed.
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Wait for Data Activation:
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- Once inside the Tradovate main dashboard, data activation may take up to 4 hours, though it often activates sooner.
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Indicator of Activation:
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- Orange symbols on charts: Data activation is pending.
- White symbols on charts: Data is activated.
Note: You may need to log out and log back in to see updates.
Trading Directly on Tradovate (Optional)
- After your data is activated, you can trade directly on trader.tradovate.com without using NinjaTrader.
The following steps are optional and only necessary if you choose to trade via NinjaTrader.
Setting Up NinjaTrader with Tradovate Accounts
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Visit NinjaTrader’s Website:
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- Go to ninjatrader.com.
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Open an Account:
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- Click on Open Account.
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Provide Your Email:
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- Enter your email address.
- You will receive an activation link in your inbox.
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Activate Your Account:
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- Click the activation link in the email.
Note: If you receive a message that your email is already in use, use a different email address to sign up for the risk-free trial and access the NinjaTrader dashboard.
Downloading and Installing NinjaTrader 8.1
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Access the Risk-Free Trial:
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- After logging in, click on Try risk-free simulated trading.
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Complete the Form:
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- Fill out the required information.
- When prompted to choose between Desktop or Web, you can close the dialog box.
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Download NinjaTrader:
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- Click on the Download button located at the bottom left of the dashboard.
- Download the Most Recent Release of NinjaTrader.
Configuring NinjaTrader Settings
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Access Preferences:
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- Click on your profile icon at the top right corner of the NinjaTrader online dashboard.
- Select Settings.
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Set Symbology Display Style:
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- Navigate to Preferences.
- Under Symbology Display Style, select Numeric.
- Save the changes.
Connecting to Your Tradovate Account in NinjaTrader
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Install NinjaTrader:
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- Run the installer you downloaded earlier.
- Open NinjaTrader after installation.
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Log In to NinjaTrader:
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- Enter the username and password you created for your NinjaTrader online account.
- Click Log In.
Note: You will need to enter these credentials each time you start NinjaTrader.
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Select Simulation Mode:
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- If a Live or Simulation dialog box appears, select Simulation.
- Apex Trader Funding accounts operate in simulation mode.
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Enable Multi-Provider Mode:
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- In the NinjaTrader Control Center, go to Tools > Options > General.
- Check the box labeled Multi-provider.
- Click Apply, then OK.
- Restart NinjaTrader to apply the changes.
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Configure Connection:
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- After restarting, go to Connections > Configure.
- In the Available list, select NinjaTrader, then click Add.
- In the Properties section:
- Username: Enter your Tradovate username (from Apex Trader Funding dashboard).
- Password: Enter your Tradovate password.
- Click Apply, then OK.
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Establish Connection:
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- Go to Connections and select the connection you just created (e.g., My NinjaTrader).
- Your Tradovate accounts should now load within NinjaTrader.
Note: If you need additional guidance, please refer to any setup videos or resources provided by Apex Trader Funding.
Common Issues
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Apex NinjaTrader Toolkit Compatibility
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- The Apex NinjaTrader Toolkit is compatible with NinjaTrader when connecting to Tradovate.
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Limitations:
- The toolkit’s indicators are not available on the Tradovate platform (Desktop, Web, Mobile, or Tablet).
- They are only available within the NinjaTrader platform.
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Error: “Input string was not in a correct format.”
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Issue:
- Encountering the error message: “Input string was not in a correct format.”
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Issue:
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Solution:
- Adjust Symbology Display Style:
- In NinjaTrader, go to Settings.
- Select Preferences.
- Under Symbology Display Style, change the setting to Numeric.
- Save the changes.
- Restart NinjaTrader.
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Solution:
If you encounter issues not covered in this guide, consider contacting the help desk of Apex Trader Funding, NinjaTrader, or Tradovate, as appropriate.
By following this guide, you should now have NinjaTrader 8.1 set up and connected to your Tradovate account, ready for trading. Always ensure that all information is entered correctly and consult official resources or support if you face any difficulties.
Tradovate Group Management (Copy Trader)
Tradovate has a limited trade copier built into it. Follow these steps to enable and access it.
1. Log in to Tradovate. Select the Trading Mode Simulation after logging in.
2. After logging in, click on the application settings icon in the top right corner of your charts screen.
3. When the Settings page comes up, click on the Add-Ons tab. Then choose to activate Group Trade:
After clicking Activate, you'll need to log out of Tradovate and log back in to enable the Trade copier feature.
4. Once you're logged back in, go to the accounts drop-down and click on Manage Groups:
5. Click on the "+" sign to create a group, then give your group a name:
After you've created your group, click and drag the accounts you want in your trade copier group from the left-hand frame to the right-hand frame:
You adjust the number of contracts you'd like to trade by moving the Qty numbers up or down. After you create your group, click the Save button, acknowledge the creation of the group, and then click on the Close button.
6. Once you save the group, it will appear in the Account drop-down menu.
7. Select the group you wish to use for trading to have your trades copied across multiple accounts. You may create multiple groups and switch between them.
Tradovate Groups (Trade Copier) forbids the use of Bracket orders (ATMs). If you want to use bracket orders (ATMs), you must use NinjaTrader.
Other things to note about the Tradovate groups:
If you have a group selected, you can see which one is active here. To de-select the group, click on the account drop-down and the group name.
Here, you can track the account balances of open positions in your group.
The Qty (number of contracts) must be a multiple of the number of contracts in the group:
Otherwise, you will get this error message:
If you specified more than one contract in the group setup, your Qty (number of contracts) must be a multiple of the combined total. For example, three accounts x two contracts = six total contracts. So, the number in the quantity field must be a multiple of six.
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