Can TradersPost Automatically Calculate Position Sizing and Stop Loss?

TradersPost can automate stop loss and take profit calculations based on risk per position, but it does not determine order quantity without an entry price. Traders should carefully set risk-to-reward ratios to ensure long-term profitability.

Tom Hartman

December 26, 2024

Can You Use Zapier to Modify Webhook Messages for TradersPost?

Zapier can be used to modify webhook messages before they reach TradersPost, making it possible to integrate third-party trading tools that don’t allow message customization.

Tom Hartman

December 15, 2024

Will TradersPost Add a Delay Feature for Trade Execution?

TradersPost does not currently support trade delays, but future updates will include trade grouping and execution order control to manage trade timing more efficiently.

Tom Hartman

December 15, 2024

How to Run a Long/Short Strategy on an Exchange That Doesn’t Allow Shorting

Since Kraken does not support shorting, traders can sell assets for cash on short signals and rebuy later. Another approach is to use two accounts, where one handles long trades and another supports shorting.

Tom Hartman

December 14, 2024

Can You Whitelist TradersPost IPs for the Binance API?

TradersPost does not currently support Binance IP whitelisting, as its infrastructure does not use static IPs. A future update in Q1 next year will introduce fixed IP addresses that users can whitelist.

Tom Hartman

December 13, 2024

Can You Run Two Different Strategy Subscriptions on the Same Broker in TradersPost?

TradersPost allows multiple strategy subscriptions on the same broker, but conflicts occur if both trade the same tickers. The best practice is to assign different tickers to each strategy to avoid position management issues.

Tom Hartman

December 13, 2024

How to Request Broker Features in TradersPost

If a feature like bracket orders is missing for a broker in TradersPost, it is usually due to broker-side limitations. Traders can request features from TradersPost, but petitioning the broker directly increases the likelihood of the feature being added.

Tom Hartman

December 13, 2024

Is TradersPost Compatible with Tradovate’s Group Copier?

TradersPost is not directly compatible with Tradovate’s Group Copier, but its strategy sharing feature allows traders to mirror trades across multiple accounts more effectively.

Tom Hartman

December 12, 2024

Will TradersPost Offer a Lifetime Plan?

TradersPost does not plan to offer a lifetime subscription, as continuous updates require long-term sustainability. Instead, the platform will introduce flexible à la carte pricing, allowing traders to customize their subscriptions.

Tom Hartman

December 12, 2024

Can You Send Multiple Limit Orders at Once in TradersPost?

TradersPost does not currently support batch limit orders, requiring each order to be sent as a separate request. Traders should create multiple alerts or space out orders to avoid broker rate limits, with future updates expected to improve multi-order execution.

Tom Hartman

December 11, 2024

Why Does a New Put Trade Add to My Existing Position Instead of Opening a Separate One?

TradersPost adds to existing options positions by default, rather than opening separate ones. To trade multiple strike prices, traders must specify the full contract symbol in their trade request.

Tom Hartman

December 11, 2024

Can You Run a Trading Strategy on Heikin-Ashi Charts?

Trading strategies perform differently on Heikin-Ashi charts because the price data is calculated using averages, not actual market prices. To avoid discrepancies, traders should use a standard chart with Heikin-Ashi-based indicators rather than trading directly from a Heikin-Ashi chart.

Tom Hartman

December 10, 2024

Entry Trailing Stop vs. Exit Trailing Stop in TradersPost

An entry trailing stop is set when the trade is opened, while an exit trailing stop is applied only when an exit signal is sent. The entry stop moves with price from the start, while the exit stop begins trailing from the market price at the time of exit.

Tom Hartman

December 9, 2024

What Happens If You Manually Close a Trade Before Your Bot Sells?

If a trader manually closes a position before a bot-generated sell signal, TradersPost will either return an error (if sentiment tracking is enabled) or potentially enter a short position (if it’s not). Using “action=exit” ensures proper trade execution.

Tom Hartman

December 9, 2024

Why Does My Strategy Show a Max Drawdown of 150%?

A 150% max drawdown in TradingView or TradersPost likely results from futures leverage and missing margin restrictions. To get realistic results, traders should adjust margin settings and use broker-provided paper accounts.

Tom Hartman

December 8, 2024

Can You Disconnect a Broker Without Deleting It in TradersPost?

TradersPost does not currently allow pausing a broker connection to switch between brokers on lower-tier plans. However, traders can disable a strategy subscription to stop trades without deleting the broker.

Tom Hartman

December 7, 2024

Will TradersPost Reconnect with Charles Schwab?

The TradersPost-Schawb integration is currently unavailable, and its return depends on Schwab’s willingness to reopen API access. Traders interested in this feature should contact Schwab directly to express demand.

Tom Hartman

December 7, 2024

How to Confirm Your Strategy Subscription Without Executing Live Trades

TradersPost users can verify their strategy subscription without placing live trades by disabling auto-submit, sending a test limit order, or using a paper trading account.

Tom Hartman

December 6, 2024

Is There a Limit on the Number of Webhook Signals in TradersPost?

TradersPost allows unlimited webhook signals under normal use but monitors for excessive bursts. High-frequency trading is not feasible on TradingView and TradersPost due to execution speed limitations.

Tom Hartman

December 5, 2024

Do You Need a Paid Subscription for Paper Trading in TradersPost?

TradersPost requires a paid subscription for automated paper trading due to infrastructure costs. Free trial users can send trade signals but must manually approve trades until upgrading to a paid plan.

Tom Hartman

December 5, 2024

How Trade Beacon Uses TradersPost for Automated Trading

Trade Beacon uses TradersPost to automate TradingView-based strategies, making it easy for traders to execute trades and connect their brokers. Future developments will focus on copy trading and prop firm support to expand automation capabilities.

Tom Hartman

December 4, 2024

Understanding Execution Delays in Tradovate When Using TradersPost

TradersPost does not introduce execution delays, even for free trial accounts. Any delays when using Tradovate are likely caused by delayed market data, broker latency, or connectivity issues.

Tom Hartman

December 3, 2024

Running Two Separate Strategies in a Single TradeStation Account

Traders running multiple strategies in a single TradeStation account may encounter conflicts when closing positions. The best solution is to use separate accounts to keep strategies fully independent.

Tom Hartman

December 3, 2024

How the Max Strategy Positions Setting Works in TradersPost

The Max Strategy Positions setting in TradersPost limits all broker-held positions, not just those from TradersPost. Due to technical challenges, this feature may be removed in the future.

Tom Hartman

December 3, 2024

Is There a Profitable Pine Script for Trading Futures?

There is no single profitable Pine Script for trading futures, as all strategies must adapt to market conditions. Success depends on simplicity, trend-following or mean-reversion principles, and strong risk management rather than complex scripting.

Tom Hartman

December 2, 2024

What Settings Can and Cannot Be Changed in TradersPost?

In TradersPost, most settings can be changed after setup, but the asset class selection is fixed and difficult to modify. Choosing the correct asset class ensures proper trade execution and strategy functionality.

Tom Hartman

December 2, 2024

Should You Include Signal Price in Trade Alerts?

Signal price is useful for calculating relative take profit and stop loss levels, especially when brokers do not provide market data. However, it is not required for all trades, and including it in signals will not negatively impact execution.

Tom Hartman

December 1, 2024

Running InfinityAlgo Backtesting on TradersPost

Tom Hartman

December 1, 2024

What to Do After Your Webhook Logs Show Trade Signals

After verifying trade signals in your TradersPost webhook logs, ensure your strategy subscription settings allow them to reach your broker. To invest a fixed dollar amount per trade, use Amount Per Position and enable fractional shares if supported by your broker.

Tom Hartman

November 30, 2024

How to Start and Stop Your Trading Bot in TradersPost

TradersPost allows bots to be stopped by disabling TradingView alerts, turning off auto-submit, or disabling strategy subscriptions. The best method depends on whether you want to fully stop trading or retain manual control over trade approvals.

Tom Hartman

November 30, 2024