Automate Take Profit Trader with TradingView & NinjaTrader
CrossTrade connects your TradingView strategies to your Take Profit Trader Test, PRO, and PRO+ accounts. Trade copier across up to 5 PRO accounts. EOD trailing drawdown enforcement and 4:10 PM ET auto-flatten built in.
Three steps from TradingView alert to Take Profit Trader order fill
CrossTrade installs as a NinjaTrader 8 add-on and connects your TradingView account to your Take Profit Trader platform. Average alert-to-execution time is approximately 30 milliseconds.
Install the XT Add-On
Download the CrossTrade NT8 Add-On and connect your Take Profit Trader data feed. Setup takes under 5 minutes and works with simulated and funded accounts identically.
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 to NT8
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 $100K, $3,000 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.
4:10 PM ET position close
All positions must be flat before 4:10 PM ET
Holding a position past 4:10 PM ET triggers immediate account liquidation on TPT.
Schedule auto-flatten at 4:00 PM ET or earlier. Configurable per account independently.
News Trading Restriction
No new entries 1 minute before/after high-impact news
FOMC, NFP, and Crude Oil Inventories events have a 1-minute buffer on each side. Entering during the window can liquidate the account.
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
Trade copier permitted across all 5
TPT explicitly states traders are responsible for copy trading outcomes. Manual coordination across 5 accounts is impractical for any active strategy.
Mirror a master account to up to 5 PRO/PRO+ followers with independent sizing. Execution validation flags any failed copy.
Copy one strategy across all your Take Profit Trader accounts
Take Profit Trader permits 5 simultaneous PRO/PRO+ accounts. CrossTrade's Trade Copier mirrors a master account to followers with independent sizing, real-time desync detection, and execution validation on every order.
- Mirror one master to up to 5 followers with per-account sizing
- Stealth Mode adds randomized timing variance between fills
- 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?
Verify Take Profit Trader's current automation policy before publishing this content. Most prop firms permit webhook-delivered trading and copy trading, but specific rules around EAs and bots vary. CrossTrade is best used for trader-confirmed signals and copy trading across permitted accounts.
How fast does CrossTrade send TradingView alerts to my Take Profit Trader account?
Average alert-to-execution time is approximately 30 milliseconds end-to-end. The path is: TradingView fires the alert, CrossTrade's cloud receives the webhook, routes to your NT8 instance, and NT8 places the order on your Take Profit Trader account. Running NT8 on a Chicago-based VPS near CME further reduces routing time.
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.
Will CrossTrade work with my Take Profit Trader account platform?
Yes. CrossTrade integrates through the NinjaTrader 8 Add-On, which connects to Take Profit Trader's data feed. Compatible platforms shown above. Your routing choice does not change the CrossTrade integration.
Can I copy one trade across all my Take Profit Trader accounts?
Yes. CrossTrade's Trade Copier mirrors a single master account to up to 5 Take Profit Trader followers with independent sizing per follower. You can run one strategy on a master and have it replicate across multiple accounts of varying sizes, with sizing matched to each account's drawdown buffer.
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 requires positions closed by 4:10 PM ET. Set CrossTrade to flatten 5 to 10 minutes earlier to provide buffer before the platform-level enforcement window.
Will using CrossTrade violate any Take Profit Trader rule?
CrossTrade is a tool for routing TradingView signals into NT8 and managing risk thresholds. Whether automated trading is permitted depends on Take Profit Trader's current policy. Verify directly on their site before running fully autonomous strategies. Manual webhook signals and copy trading are generally permitted across the industry.
How much does CrossTrade cost on top of my Take Profit Trader evaluation fee?
CrossTrade starts at $24 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?
Both. CrossTrade works identically on Take Profit Trader evaluation and funded accounts. Many traders use the evaluation phase to validate their automation before moving to funded, since the rules and platform behavior are the same.
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 NT8 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.
Stop babysitting your Take Profit Trader accounts
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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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