Automate TradeDay with TradingView & NinjaTrader
CrossTrade connects your TradingView strategies to your TradeDay accounts across all three drawdown options: Intraday Trailing, EOD Trailing, and Static. Trade copier across up to 6 accounts. EAs, bots, and copiers explicitly permitted.
Three steps from TradingView alert to TradeDay order fill
CrossTrade installs as a NinjaTrader 8 add-on and connects your TradingView account to your TradeDay platform. Average alert-to-execution time is approximately 30 milliseconds.
Install the XT Add-On
Download the CrossTrade NT8 Add-On and connect your TradeDay 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 TradeDay account's actual fills. If they desync, auto-flatten reconciles before drawdown becomes a problem.
Every TradeDay rule, mapped to a CrossTrade safeguard
TradeDay'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.
Intraday Trailing Drawdown
Real-time floor including unrealized PnL
Intraday plans calculate the drawdown limit from unrealized profits in real time. The floor moves up with every equity peak and freezes at starting balance.
Track peak intraday equity per account. Auto-flatten before drawdown breach, before TradeDay's auto-liquidation engine fires.
EOD Trailing Drawdown
Floor updates at 4:00 PM CT close
EOD calculation only considers your closing balance, intraday volatility doesn't move the floor. Most forgiving for traders who let positions breathe.
Track EOD floor per account. Auto-flatten when intraday equity approaches the floor, regardless of when the trail recalculates.
Static Drawdown
Fixed floor that never trails
Most sought-after drawdown mechanic, your floor is calculated once and stays there. Profit growth widens the buffer rather than locking it.
Set fixed loss thresholds matching your Static plan's drawdown. Auto-flatten before breach.
5:00 PM ET position close
All positions must be flat before futures close
TradeDay requires no overnight holds. Hedging is also prohibited, opposing positions on the same instrument violate the rule.
Auto-flatten at 4:55 PM ET. Strategy Sync rejects opposing-position orders before they reach TradeDay's risk engine.
30% Consistency Rule (Eval Only)
5 minimum trading days, 30% consistency
TradeDay requires 5 trading days minimum and 30% consistency during evaluation. Once funded, the consistency rule disappears entirely.
Set per-account profit caps during eval phase. CrossTrade flattens when the day's P/L approaches the consistency threshold.
EAs and Bots Allowed
Algorithmic trading explicitly permitted
TradeDay permits EAs, bots, and copy trading without restriction across all account types, making it one of the few firms with explicit automation support.
Run fully automated TradingView strategies into TradeDay with no rule conflict. CrossTrade handles state sync, order routing, and copy distribution.
Copy one strategy across all your TradeDay accounts
TradeDay permits 6 simultaneous 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 6 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 TradeDay's exact rule values
Set drawdown thresholds, daily loss limits, and end-of-day flatten times independently for each TradeDay account. When a threshold hits, CrossTrade flattens positions and locks the account before TradeDay'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
TradeDay evaluation accounts
Pricing and rules shown below are typical values. Verify all current pricing, profit targets, drawdown amounts, and account sizes directly on TradeDay's website before purchasing, prop firms adjust plans frequently.
Common questions about CrossTrade with TradeDay
Does TradeDay allow automated trading and webhooks?
Verify TradeDay'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 TradeDay 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 TradeDay account. Running NT8 on a Chicago-based VPS near CME further reduces routing time.
Can CrossTrade enforce TradeDay'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 TradeDay's auto-liquidation engine fires.
Will CrossTrade work with my TradeDay account platform?
Yes. CrossTrade integrates through the NinjaTrader 8 Add-On, which connects to TradeDay's data feed. Compatible platforms shown above. Your routing choice does not change the CrossTrade integration.
Can I copy one trade across all my TradeDay accounts?
Yes. CrossTrade's Trade Copier mirrors a single master account to up to 6 TradeDay 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 TradeDay positions before session close?
Yes. The Account Manager includes a configurable end-of-day flatten time per account. TradeDay requires positions closed by 5:00 PM ET (no overnight holds). Set CrossTrade to flatten 5 to 10 minutes earlier to provide buffer before the platform-level enforcement window.
Will using CrossTrade violate any TradeDay rule?
CrossTrade is a tool for routing TradingView signals into NT8 and managing risk thresholds. Whether automated trading is permitted depends on TradeDay'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 TradeDay 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 TradeDay evaluations or only on funded accounts?
Both. CrossTrade works identically on TradeDay 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 TradeDay 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 TradeDay accounts
Free 7-day trial. No credit card. Full access to webhooks, Trade Copier, and Account Manager from the first minute.
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. TradeDay rules, fees, and account specifications change periodically. We strive to keep this page current, but you should verify all rules and pricing directly on TradeDay's website before purchasing. By using CrossTrade with your TradeDay account, you agree to our Terms of Service and Affiliate Disclaimer.
TradeDay® is a trademark of TradeDay LLC. NinjaTrader® is a registered trademark of NinjaTrader Group, LLC. TradingView® is a registered trademark of TradingView, Inc. CrossTrade is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these organizations.
