Can You Automate Take Profit Trader?

Take Profit Trader accounts can be connected to TradersPost through the Tradovate platform. However, Take Profit Trader's Terms of Service state they are looking for "discretionary traders, not automated trading robots" and that accounts using automated systems on very short time frames (seconds) will be considered unsuccessful¹.

This guide covers Take Profit Trader's automation policy, how to connect through Tradovate, and how to stay compliant with their trading rules.

Automation Policy

Take Profit Trader's Terms of Service explicitly prohibit high-frequency algorithmic trading on very short time frames¹. However, the Terms also acknowledge the existence of trade copiers and third-party automation tools, stating that traders are "fully responsible for the use of any trade copiers or third-party automation tools connected to their TakeProfitTrader accounts"¹.

This means:

• Prohibited: High-frequency algorithmic trading on second-level time frames¹
• At trader's risk: Trade copiers and third-party automation tools, with the trader bearing full responsibility¹
• Allowed: Manual execution assisted by TradingView alerts, custom indicators, and charting tools

Verify the current automation policy directly with Take Profit Trader support before relying on any automated tools on evaluation or funded accounts.

Connecting Through Tradovate

Take Profit Trader supports Tradovate as one of its execution platforms². When you set up your account with Tradovate/CQG as your data feed, you receive credentials that can be connected to TradersPost.

Step 1: Choose Tradovate/CQG Platform

When purchasing a Take Profit Trader evaluation, select Tradovate/CQG as your platform². Rithmic-based platforms (NinjaTrader with Rithmic, Sierra Chart, etc.) do not connect to TradersPost.

Step 2: Connect to TradersPost

In your TradersPost account, add a new Tradovate connection using the credentials from your Take Profit Trader account. TradersPost will authenticate and display your available accounts.

Step 3: Configure Alerts

Set up TradingView alerts that send webhook messages to your TradersPost webhook URL. Include the ticker, action (buy/sell), and position sizing parameters.

Step 4: Test Carefully

Use TradersPost's paper trading mode to test your signal chain before deploying to your funded account. Pay particular attention to the 5:00 PM ET position closure requirement³.

Staying Compliant with Trading Rules

Avoid High-Frequency Execution

Strategies that execute on very short time frames (seconds) are explicitly prohibited¹. Use strategies with longer hold times — swing entries, VWAP reversion, moving average crossovers — rather than ultra-fast scalping.

Position Closure by 5:00 PM ET

All positions must be closed by 5:00 PM ET daily³. Build an automated flatten alert that fires before 5:00 PM ET to close any open positions. TradersPost can execute a flatten-all command.

Consistency Rule (Evaluation)

During the evaluation, no single day can exceed 50% of total profits⁴. If your automation produces an outsized winning day, you need additional sessions to dilute it below 50%.

PRO Account Drawdown

The PRO funded account uses intraday trailing drawdown, which is stricter than the evaluation's EOD trailing⁵. Set stop losses on all trades to prevent intraday equity from hitting the drawdown floor.

News Trading Restrictions (Funded Accounts)

On PRO and PRO+ accounts, all positions must be closed and orders canceled 1 minute before, during, and 1 minute after high-impact events including FOMC statements, NFP releases, and CPI reports⁵. Build alerts that flatten positions before these scheduled events.

No Counter Positions

No opposing positions across accounts or similar products⁶. If you run multiple accounts, ensure your strategies do not take opposite sides.

Position Size Limits

Ensure your strategy respects the maximum contract limits for your account tier: 3 contracts ($25K) to 15 contracts ($150K)⁷. Configure position sizing in TradersPost accordingly.

Strategy Considerations

Given Take Profit Trader's preference for discretionary trading¹, consider strategies that align with semi-automated approaches:

• Alert-based entries with manual confirmation: TradingView alerts notify you of setups; you confirm and TradersPost executes
• Bracket order automation: Manually enter positions, use TradersPost to manage stop loss and take profit levels
• End-of-day flatten automation: Manual trading during the day with an automated 5:00 PM ET flatten command³
• Swing-style strategies: Longer hold times that clearly fall outside the prohibited "very short time frames"¹

Tips for Automated Prop Trading

• Verify the current policy: Contact Take Profit Trader support to confirm whether your specific automation approach is compliant before deploying¹
• Avoid ultra-fast execution: Strategies operating on second-level time frames are explicitly prohibited¹
• Monitor daily: Review TradersPost execution logs against your Take Profit Trader dashboard
• Account for news windows: Build news-aware logic that flattens positions before FOMC, NFP, and CPI events on funded accounts⁵
• Start small: Prove your approach on the $25K account before scaling to larger tiers

Conclusion

Take Profit Trader accounts can be connected to TradersPost through Tradovate². While the firm's Terms of Service prohibit high-frequency algorithmic trading¹, they acknowledge the use of third-party automation tools at the trader's risk¹.

The key requirements are: avoid ultra-short time frame automation, close positions by 5:00 PM ET³, respect news trading restrictions on funded accounts⁵, and stay within position size limits⁷.

Verify Take Profit Trader's current automation policies directly with their support team before setting up automated trading.

¹ Take Profit Trader - Terms of Service
² Take Profit Trader - Available Platforms
³ Take Profit Trader - Trading Hours and Products
⁴ Take Profit Trader - Consistency Rule
⁵ Take Profit Trader - PRO Account Rules
⁶ Take Profit Trader - No Counter Positions
⁷ Take Profit Trader - Maximum Position Size