Automate Take Profit Trader with TradingView
Take Profit Trader's rules prohibit automated and bot trading on Test, PRO, and PRO+ accounts, require every trade to be manually executed, and allow only approved trade copiers, a list that does not currently include CrossTrade. Read TPT's current rules before connecting a Take Profit Trader account to CrossTrade.
Three steps from TradingView alert to Take Profit Trader order fill
Use the CrossTrade NT8 Add-On for Rithmic/NinjaTrader routes, or link an eligible Tradovate account for direct cloud routing with destination=tradovate. Verify that your specific Take Profit Trader account can be linked, and note that Take Profit Trader's rules prohibit automated trading on its accounts.
Connect your account
Install the CrossTrade NT8 Add-On for a Rithmic/NinjaTrader route, or link an eligible Tradovate account for direct cloud routing without NT8.
Configure your TradingView alerts
Use the free XT Alert Builder indicator to format your webhook payload visually. No JSON required. Map entries, exits, and ATM brackets to dropdown menus.
Sync strategy state
CrossTrade tracks your TradingView strategy's intended position against your Take Profit Trader account's actual fills. If they desync, auto-flatten reconciles before drawdown becomes a problem.
Every Take Profit Trader rule, mapped to a CrossTrade safeguard
Take Profit Trader's drawdown and risk rules fail more traders than the market does. CrossTrade enforces each rule at the platform level, so a strategy bug or a missed manual flatten never costs you the account.
EOD Trailing Drawdown (Test)
$1,500 on $25K, $2,000 on $50K, $2,500 on $75K, $3,000 on $100K, $4,500 on $150K
On Test accounts the drawdown only updates at 5 PM ET close. Hit the minimum balance during the day and the account is liquidated immediately, even though the trail itself only updates once daily.
Track the running minimum balance per account and auto-flatten before the threshold is hit, regardless of when the trail updates.
Intraday Trailing (PRO)
Drawdown follows peak balance in real time
When you upgrade from Test to PRO, the drawdown switches to intraday trailing including unrealized PnL, a transition that's the #1 complaint in TPT Trustpilot reviews.
Track peak intraday equity per account. Auto-flatten when drawdown approaches breach, before the platform-level enforcement fires.
4:55 PM ET auto-close
No positions carried into the next trading day, which starts after 5 PM ET
TPT automatically closes any open position at 4:55 PM ET. If your product's market closes before 5 PM ET and you cannot exit in time, the account is liquidated.
Schedule auto-flatten at 4:00 PM ET or earlier. Configurable per account independently.
News Trading Restriction
PRO and PRO+: no open positions or orders from 1 minute before to 1 minute after prohibited news
Prohibited events are FOMC statements, Non-Farm Payroll, and CPI. Holding a position or a working order inside the window breaks TPT's rule.
Schedule trading windows per account to block entries during prohibited news events. Set once, applies to every webhook.
Hedging Prohibited
Cannot hold long and short on the same product simultaneously
TPT prohibits opposing positions on the same instrument or closely related products across all account types.
Strategy state tracking prevents conflicting orders. If a long and short signal both fire, the second is rejected before reaching the account.
5 max simultaneous PRO accounts
Only TPT-approved trade copiers allowed
TPT allows trade copiers only for accounts you own and control, and only from its approved list. CrossTrade is not currently on that list. Traders are fully responsible for any copier connected to their accounts.
CrossTrade's Trade Copier is not on TPT's approved list, so do not use it on Take Profit Trader accounts unless TPT approves it.
Copy one strategy across all your Take Profit Trader accounts
Take Profit Trader allows up to 5 active PRO/PRO+ accounts, but it permits only approved trade copiers, and CrossTrade is not currently on that list. CrossTrade's Trade Copier mirrors a master account to followers with independent sizing, real-time desync detection, and execution validation on every order. Check TPT's Trade Copier Policy before using any copier on a TPT account.
- Mirror one master to unlimited followers with per-account sizing
- Auto-sync monitors and reconciles drift every 3 seconds
- Execution validation flags any failed copy in real time
- Run from any account type or stage
Per-account risk controls with Take Profit Trader's exact rule values
Set drawdown thresholds, daily loss limits, and end-of-day flatten times independently for each Take Profit Trader account. When a threshold hits, CrossTrade flattens positions and locks the account before Take Profit Trader's liquidation engine does it for you.
- Drawdown tracking matched to your account size and plan
- Daily loss limits configured per-account independently
- Auto-flatten at session close, or earlier if you choose
- Scheduled disable on news days, holidays, or custom hours
- Per-account or grouped across multiple accounts
Take Profit Trader evaluation accounts
Pricing and rules shown below are typical values. Verify all current pricing, profit targets, drawdown amounts, and account sizes directly on Take Profit Trader's website before purchasing, prop firms adjust plans frequently.
Common questions about CrossTrade with Take Profit Trader
Does Take Profit Trader allow automated trading and webhooks?
No. Take Profit Trader's Universal Trading Policies state that automated trading systems, bots, or algorithmic execution tools are not permitted, and they apply to Test, PRO, and PRO+ accounts. TPT's PRO rules add that all trades must be manually executed by the trader. That means TradingView alerts sent to a Take Profit Trader account as automatic orders are not allowed. Check Take Profit Trader's current rules before connecting any automation tool.
How fast does CrossTrade send TradingView alerts to my Take Profit Trader account?
On NinjaTrader routes, average alert-to-execution time is approximately 30 milliseconds end-to-end through the CrossTrade NT8 Add-On. Direct Tradovate uses cloud routing, and timing varies with network and Tradovate API conditions.
Can CrossTrade enforce Take Profit Trader's drawdown and daily loss limits?
Yes. CrossTrade's Account Manager lets you configure trailing drawdown thresholds, daily loss limits, and trailing stop targets per account independently. When a limit triggers, CrossTrade flattens open positions and locks the account from new orders for the rest of the session, before Take Profit Trader's auto-liquidation engine fires. Auto-flatten sends orders for you, and Take Profit Trader requires all trades to be manually executed, so confirm with TPT that automatic risk actions are allowed on your account before relying on them.
Will CrossTrade work with my Take Profit Trader account platform?
CrossTrade supports two routes where the Take Profit Trader account offers them: Rithmic/NinjaTrader through the CrossTrade NT8 Add-On, or an eligible linked Tradovate account through direct cloud routing with destination=tradovate and no Add-On. Verify that your specific Take Profit Trader account can be linked. Take Profit Trader's rules prohibit automated trading on its accounts, so read them before connecting.
Can I copy one trade across all my Take Profit Trader accounts?
Not with CrossTrade. Take Profit Trader allows trade copiers only for accounts you own and control, and only from its approved copier list, which does not currently include CrossTrade. TPT allows up to 5 active PRO/PRO+ accounts per person. If you copy trades across them, use a copier on TPT's approved list and check its current Trade Copier Policy first.
Does CrossTrade automatically flatten my Take Profit Trader positions before session close?
Yes. The Account Manager includes a configurable end-of-day flatten time per account. Take Profit Trader's trading day ends at 5 PM ET, and TPT automatically closes any open position at 4:55 PM ET. If your product's market closes earlier, you must be flat before it does. Set CrossTrade to flatten 5 to 10 minutes earlier to provide buffer, after confirming with TPT that automatic flattening is allowed on your account, since TPT requires all trades to be manually executed.
Will using CrossTrade violate any Take Profit Trader rule?
It can. Take Profit Trader prohibits automated trading systems, bots, and algorithmic execution tools on Test, PRO, and PRO+ accounts, and requires all trades to be manually executed by the trader. It also allows only approved trade copiers, and CrossTrade is not currently on that list. Sending TradingView alerts as automatic orders or copying trades with CrossTrade would break those rules. Check Take Profit Trader's current rules before connecting CrossTrade to a TPT account.
How much does CrossTrade cost on top of my Take Profit Trader evaluation fee?
CrossTrade starts at $29 per month for the Standard plan with unlimited webhook alerts and unlimited NT8 accounts. The Pro plan is $49 per month and adds Trade Copier, Account Manager, and REST API access. Both plans include a free 7-day trial. CrossTrade billing is independent of any prop firm fees.
Does CrossTrade work during Take Profit Trader evaluations or only on funded accounts?
Take Profit Trader's no-bots policy covers Test (evaluation), PRO, and PRO+ accounts alike, so automated trading is not permitted at any stage. CrossTrade can technically connect to eligible accounts, but technical compatibility does not override those rules. Check Take Profit Trader's current rules before connecting any account.
What happens if my TradingView strategy desyncs from my Take Profit Trader account?
CrossTrade's Strategy Sync transmits your TradingView strategy's intended market position with every alert, not just buy/sell signals. If the intended state and the actual connected account position disagree, CrossTrade auto-flattens or auto-corrects based on your config. This prevents a missed exit fill from turning into a runaway loss past the trailing drawdown.
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Affiliate & Trademark Disclaimer
CrossTrade is an affiliate partner of some of the companies mentioned and may receive a commission if you purchase an evaluation through the provided links. Take Profit Trader rules, fees, and account specifications change periodically. We strive to keep this page current, but you should verify all rules and pricing directly on Take Profit Trader's website before purchasing. By using CrossTrade with your Take Profit Trader account, you agree to our Terms of Service and Affiliate Disclaimer.
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