Connect your eligible live or demo account using Tradovate’s secure login.
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See how Forward Edge works.
See how to connect your broker, choose a strategy and contract size, and manage automation from your dashboard.
Interactive example. Explore the steps you’ll use in your account. These example controls do not connect a broker, place orders, or show actual customer results.
Connect the account you want to use
On the Accounts page, choose Live or Demo, then select your broker. Eligible NinjaTrader accounts connect through Tradovate; TradeStation has its own secure login.
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AutomationOff
Sign in with your broker to authorize the connection. Your funds stay in your brokerage account. Check that the right accounts appear before turning on automation.
Choose a strategy and contract size
Choose a strategy, NQ or MNQ, and the number of contracts for each account. Fixed sizing uses your chosen quantity. Auto-Scaling, where available, adjusts it as your balance changes. Account, plan, and prop firm limits still apply.
To run a second strategy on the same Tradovate account, choose a different strategy and use NQ for one and MNQ for the other. Both count toward your shared account and plan limits.
For plan limits, 10 MNQ contracts count as 1 NQ. So 1 NQ plus 10 MNQ uses 2 NQ equivalents. Your plan’s maximum is not a recommended trade size.
Check your settings before you start
- Confirm the broker account and whether it is Live or Demo.
- Check the strategy, contract type, quantity, and shared limits.
- Check the sizing and trading rules that apply to your account.
- Understand how to pause automation and close a position.
Paying for access and connecting your broker do not start trading. You turn automation on yourself using Enable on the Accounts page.
Monitor your connection and orders
The dashboard shows your connected accounts, automation status, orders, and performance data. Use your broker’s platform to confirm current positions and balances.
Try the example controls to see how pausing automation differs from closing a position.
If your broker disconnects, use Reconnect on the Accounts page. After requesting a position close, check with your broker that the position has closed.
Before you buy
Check your broker connection
Eligible accounts connect through Tradovate. Having a NinjaTrader desktop login does not automatically mean your account is supported.
Connect your eligible live or demo account using TradeStation’s secure login.
For a prop firm account, confirm that it supports the broker connection and that the firm allows automated trading. Broker permissions and account restrictions still apply.
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Compare how the strategies trade
All four strategies trade E-mini Nasdaq (NQ) or Micro E-mini Nasdaq (MNQ) futures during the day. Each follows different entry and exit rules. Compare trading frequency, returns, and drawdowns—drops from a previous balance high. No strategy guarantees a profit.
| Strategy | How it trades |
|---|---|
| AutoTrader | Trades at set times when market conditions meet its rules, with predefined stop-loss and exit rules. |
| Hybrid Trader | Looks for both continuing price moves and reversals, using different entry and exit rules for each. |
| Zone Trader | Looks for trades near defined price zones, with stop-loss and profit-target rules for each trade. |
| Master Trader | Combines setups from the Zone, Hybrid, and Auction strategies, with shared limits on positions. |
Open each strategy’s results to compare the test period, number of trades, drawdowns, and contract sizes used. Broker, market, or connection issues can affect scheduled exits and stop orders. Pause automation and close its positions before changing strategies.
Get help with setup or your account
For help with broker compatibility, plans, or account setup, email [email protected]. You can also use the contact form or Support in your dashboard.
Support is provided by email, and replies may not be immediate. We do not monitor your positions for you. For an urgent issue with an open position, use your broker’s controls or contact its support team.
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