Can I use TradingView and copy trades to follower accounts?

Yes, you can use TradingView web or mobile app to copy trades on Tradovate accounts using the Replikanto trade copier, which is an add-on for NinjaTrader. This setup lets you leverage TradingView's charting and analysis tools while Replikanto manages trade copying to your follower accounts.

Requirements

• Windows PC: NinjaTrader and Replikanto are Windows-based applications. You'll need a Windows PC, or a virtual machine/emulator if running on Mac.
• Tradovate-NinjaTrader Connection: Your Tradovate account must be connected to NinjaTrader since Replikanto works through the NinjaTrader platform, not directly with Tradovate.
• Replikanto Installation: Replikanto must be installed and running within NinjaTrader.

How it works

1. Connect Tradovate to NinjaTrader: Link your Tradovate account to NinjaTrader. Replikanto will recognize the Tradovate account as an available account.
2. Set up Replikanto: Open Replikanto in NinjaTrader and configure your Tradovate account as the leader account.
3. Place trades via TradingView: When you place trades on your Tradovate account through TradingView, those trades are captured by NinjaTrader.
4. Automatic copying: Replikanto captures the trades from NinjaTrader and copies them to your configured follower accounts.

OCO Orders

Replikanto version 1.5 and later supports OCO (One Cancels the Other) orders via TradingView. You do not need to use the ATM Copy feature when trading outside NinjaTrader (such as through TradingView or Web Tradovate).

Important considerations

Order discrepancies

Due to market volatility and latency, there may be slight differences in fill prices between leader and follower accounts.

Multiple instruments

To copy multiple symbols, you need to open a new Replikanto window or tab for each symbol.

Monitoring recommended

When using external software like TradingView to trade on the leader account, it's recommended that you monitor the follower accounts in NinjaTrader Desktop during trades.

Troubleshooting common issues

• Trades not copying: Verify Replikanto is running in NinjaTrader and the Tradovate account is set as the leader. Check that follower accounts are properly configured.
• Connection problems: Ensure your Tradovate account is properly connected to NinjaTrader and both platforms are logged in.
• Partial fills: Small price differences between leader and follower accounts are normal due to latency, but frequent discrepancies may indicate network issues.

Video demonstrations

This video shows the setup in action, including OCO orders compatibility via TradingView:

Additional resources

Watch this third-party video for another perspective:

This video covers additional tips and best practices: