Automate TradeDay with TradingView
CrossTrade connects your TradingView strategies to your TradeDay accounts across all three drawdown options: Intraday Trailing, EOD Trailing, and Static. The Trade Copier mirrors to unlimited followers, covering the up to 10 accounts TradeDay allows. Your own automated strategies are allowed on TradeDay's supported platforms.
Three steps from TradingView alert to TradeDay order fill
Use the CrossTrade NT8 Add-On with NinjaTrader on your TradeDay Tradovate/CQG account. Direct cloud routing with destination=tradovate needs Tradovate API access, which TradeDay says it does not expose for traders' automated systems, so confirm with TradeDay before trying it. Verify that TradeDay permits your intended automation.
Connect your account
Install the CrossTrade NT8 Add-On in NinjaTrader on your TradeDay account. Direct Tradovate cloud routing depends on TradeDay allowing Tradovate API access, so check with TradeDay first.
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 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.
4:50 PM ET auto-liquidation
All positions must be flat before futures close
TradeDay auto-liquidates open positions at 3:50 PM CT (4:50 PM ET), 10 minutes before the close, and closes positions 2 minutes before Tier 1 news releases. Hedging across accounts is also prohibited.
Auto-flatten a few minutes before 4:50 PM ET so your own exit runs first. Strategy Sync keeps each account's position matched to your strategy.
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.
Automation Allowed, With Limits
Your own strategy on a supported platform
TradeDay allows automated trading on NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Jigsaw and Quantower. Algos or bots bought from a third party are not allowed, and if multiple users make the same trades, all of those accounts are shut down.
Automate your own TradingView strategy and copy it across your own TradeDay accounts. CrossTrade handles state sync, order routing, and copy distribution.
Copy one strategy across all your TradeDay accounts
TradeDay allows up to 10 accounts at a time. CrossTrade's Trade Copier mirrors a master account to followers with independent sizing, real-time desync detection, and execution validation on every order. On Tradovate accounts, the Tradovate trade copier does the same from our cloud, with your computer off.
- 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
- Keep Funded Live accounts in a separate copier group from Evaluation and Funded Sim (TradeDay doesn't allow copying between them)
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?
Yes, within two limits. TradeDay allows automated trading on the platforms it supports: NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Jigsaw and Quantower. It does not allow algos or bots bought from a third party, and if multiple users make the same trades, TradeDay shuts all of those accounts down. Automate your own strategy, not a purchased algo or someone else's signals, and confirm TradeDay's current rules before going live in case anything has changed.
How fast does CrossTrade send TradingView alerts to my TradeDay 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 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?
At TradeDay, NinjaTrader Desktop runs on Tradovate/CQG accounts (not Rithmic), and CrossTrade connects to it through the CrossTrade NT8 Add-On. Direct Tradovate cloud routing with destination=tradovate needs Tradovate API access, which TradeDay says it does not expose for traders' automated systems, so confirm with TradeDay before trying it. Verify that TradeDay permits your intended automation.
Can I copy one trade across all my TradeDay accounts?
Yes, within TradeDay's copy rules. CrossTrade's Trade Copier mirrors a single master account to followers with independent sizing per follower. TradeDay allows up to 10 accounts at a time and lets you copy across any mix of 2 to 10 Evaluation and Funded Sim accounts, or up to 5 Funded Live accounts. It does not allow copying between Funded Live and Evaluation or Funded Sim accounts.
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 auto-liquidates open positions at 3:50 PM CT (4:50 PM ET), 10 minutes before the close, and also closes positions 2 minutes before Tier 1 news releases. Set CrossTrade to flatten a few minutes before 4:50 PM ET so your own exit runs first.
Will using CrossTrade violate any TradeDay rule?
CrossTrade routes TradingView signals to supported NinjaTrader or linked Tradovate accounts and manages risk thresholds. Whether automation is permitted depends on TradeDay's current policy and your account type. Verify both before using automated signals or copying.
How much does CrossTrade cost on top of my TradeDay 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 TradeDay evaluations or only on funded accounts?
Both, subject to account eligibility. CrossTrade supports TradeDay evaluation and funded accounts the same way; verify that your specific account can be linked and that TradeDay currently permits automation. Technical compatibility does not override those rules. Many traders use the evaluation phase to validate their automation before moving to funded.
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 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.
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.
