How To Guides

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TradingView strategy alert message setup example for stops and targets.

Using TradingView Strategy Alert Messages for Tick and Percentage Based Stops & Targets

Explore how to automate trading by sending TradingView alerts with fixed or dynamic stop-loss and take-profit levels to NinjaTrader using CrossTrade.

Showcasing buy & sell conditions using TradingView's any alert function call

Transform TradingView Indicator Alerts for CrossTrade

Discover how to convert generic "Any Alert Function Call" alerts into precise buy and sell signals using CrossTrade webhooks. Automate your trading for greater accuracy and efficiency.

NinjaTrader chart with moving averages, buy/sell order panel, and active trade indicators.

Getting Started: Open your first NinjaTrader position from TradingView

Start CrossTrading in under 10 minutes. Follow along as we connect TradingView to NinjaTrader and open our first position through a TV alert in 4 easy steps.

TradingView alert creation menu with shortcut, highlighting the 'Create Alert' option.

Navigating NinjaTrader: Building Webhook Commands for Automated Trading

Learn the powerful command capabilities of CrossTrade + NinjaTrader. Whether you're new to XT or looking to refine your command skills, this post will guide you through using various commands to manage your trades more efficiently.

Graphic illustration of CrossTrade network communication flow from TradingView (TV) to NinjaTrader 8 (NT8)

How CrossTrade sends TradingView alerts to NinjaTrader

A technical overview of how CrossTrade uses NT8's Advanced Trade Management feature to receive automated trading signals from TradingView.