Automate The Futures Desk with TradersPost

The Futures Desk (TFD) explicitly allows algorithmic trading and connects to TradersPost via ProjectX¹. No consistency rules on funded accounts make TFD well-suited for automated strategies that may produce occasional outsized gains¹.

This guide covers setting up TradersPost automation on TFD accounts, managing the daily loss limit, and choosing the right configuration for algorithmic trading.

How TradersPost Connects to TFD

TradersPost connects to The Futures Desk through ProjectX (TFD-X)¹:

• TradingView or TrendSpider fires a strategy alert
• TradersPost receives the webhook and processes the order
• ProjectX executes the trade in your TFD account

TFD also supports Rithmic¹, which connects to platforms like Sierra Chart, Quantower, and NinjaTrader for additional automation options.

Automation Policy

TFD explicitly allows algorithmic and bot trading¹. Key automation rules:

• Algorithmic trading: Allowed¹
• Copy trading: Allowed¹
• Scalping: Allowed, no minimum hold time¹
• Swing trading: Not permitted — day trading strategies only¹
• News trading (live): Limited to 5 micro contracts within 1 minute of events²

Setting Up the Integration

Step 1: Configure Your Evaluation

Choose parameters suited for your automated strategy¹:

• Select enough contracts to support your position sizing (1-10 minis available)
• Choose EOD drawdown for intraday automation (more forgiving than static)
• Set the daily loss limit high enough for your strategy's normal intraday fluctuations

Step 2: Connect ProjectX to TradersPost

Add your TFD ProjectX credentials in TradersPost's broker section. Verify the account displays correctly with proper balance and position limits.

Step 3: Configure TradingView Alerts

Set up TradingView alerts with webhook messages directed to your TradersPost URL. Include entry, exit, and bracket order parameters.

Step 4: Test in Paper Mode

Test the entire automation chain in paper mode. Monitor that position sizes stay within contract limits and that the strategy respects the daily loss limit.

Managing the Daily Loss Limit

TFD enforces a soft daily loss limit set at 40% of max drawdown². For automated strategies:

• The limit pauses your account for the day — it does not fail your evaluation²
• Build daily loss monitoring into your strategy logic
• Consider setting a TradersPost daily loss limit slightly below TFD's threshold as a safety buffer
• Default limits range from $400 ($25K) to $1,800 ($150K)¹

Leveraging TFD for Automation

No Consistency Rules on Funded

Unlike most competitors, TFD has no consistency rules on funded accounts¹. Strategies that produce occasional outsized gains are not penalized. A 20% consistency requirement applies only during the evaluation phase¹.

EOD Trailing Drawdown

TFD uses end-of-day drawdown calculations¹. Intraday equity fluctuations do not affect the drawdown, giving automated strategies room for temporary losses during the session.

Static Drawdown Option

For strategies that build profit consistently, static drawdown provides a fixed risk floor that never moves¹. Once above starting balance, the cushion is permanent.

Tips for Automated Trading on TFD

• Choose EOD drawdown: More forgiving for intraday automated strategies¹
• Day trading only: Swing trading is not permitted — ensure strategies close positions intraday¹
• Use bracket orders: Set stop losses and take profits on every trade through TradersPost
• Monitor the daily loss limit: Build in safety buffers to avoid the soft pause²
• Trade once every 14 days: The inactivity rule requires at least one trade per 14-day period²
• News events on live: Reduce position to 5 micros max within 1 minute of events²

Conclusion

The Futures Desk is among the most automation-friendly prop firms for TradersPost users. The explicit allowance of algorithmic trading, no consistency rules on funded accounts, and ProjectX integration create a favorable environment¹.

The soft daily loss limit reduces risk by pausing rather than failing accounts². The main constraints are the swing trading prohibition and maximum of 2 funded accounts¹. Verify current automation policies on The Futures Desk website before setting up automated trading.

References

¹ The Futures Desk - Main Website
² The Futures Desk - Knowledge Base