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TradingView Pine Script v6: What You Need to Know

Everything you need to know about the TradingView Pine Script v6 release, from new features to migration tips and ongoing 2025-2026 updates.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Design Professional Pine Script Settings Panels

How to design professional Pine Script input settings using v6 active inputs, enum dropdowns, groups, and conditional visibility patterns.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Trade the Point of Control with Pine Script Footprint

How to build a Point of Control and Value Area trading strategy in Pine Script using v6 footprint data for volume-based entries and exits.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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4 Pine Script v6 Strategy Changes That Alter Backtests

Every Pine Script v6 strategy change explained: when parameter removal, 100% default margin, trade limit trimming, and strategy.exit() fixes.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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How to Log Messages in Pine Script v6

How to use Pine Script v6 runtime logging with log.info(), log.warning(), and log.error() to debug your TradingView scripts effectively.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script v6 Release Notes Explained (2024-2026)

Complete Pine Script v6 release notes and changelog from launch through early 2026, with every new function, feature, and change explained.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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How to Draw Polylines in Pine Script v6

How to use the Pine Script v6 polyline type to create custom multi-point shapes, curves, and complex chart visuals in TradingView.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script v6 Integer Division: The Silent Bug

How Pine Script v6 integer division changes can silently alter your strategy calculations, and how to fix them.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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10 Pine Script v6 Features for Algorithmic Trading

The 10 most important Pine Script v6 features for algorithmic traders, from dynamic requests and enums to footprint data and runtime logging.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script v6: Common Questions and Mistakes

Answers to the 20 most common Pine Script v6 questions about migration, new features, breaking changes, and compatibility.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Complete Guide to Enums in Pine Script v6

Complete guide to Pine Script v6 enums: declaring enum types, using enum inputs, switch statements, collections, and practical trading examples.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Build Strategy Dropdowns with Pine Script Enums

How to use Pine Script v6 enums to create clean dropdown menus for strategy settings with type-safe entry modes, exit rules, and risk profiles.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script v6: request.security() Inside Loops

How to use Pine Script v6 dynamic requests for multi-symbol analysis, with request.security() inside loops, conditionals, and library functions.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script v6 Visuals: Polylines, Linestyles, Text

How to create custom chart visuals in Pine Script v6 using polylines, dashed plot lines, text formatting, and advanced fills.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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What's New in Pine Script v6: All Features Covered

The complete guide to Pine Script v6 covering every new feature, from enums and dynamic requests to runtime logging and polyline drawing.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script v6 Breaking Changes the Converter Misses

Complete list of Pine Script v6 breaking changes that will affect your v5 scripts, with fixes for each one.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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3 Boolean Changes in Pine Script v6 (With Fixes)

Understanding Pine Script v6 boolean logic changes: no more implicit casting, no na booleans, and lazy evaluation for and/or operators.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Should You Upgrade? Pine Script v5 vs v6 Compared

Compare Pine Script v5 and v6 side-by-side. Learn what changed, what broke, and whether you should upgrade your TradingView scripts.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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How to Convert Pine Script v5 to v6 Without Bugs

Step-by-step guide to migrating your Pine Script v5 scripts to v6, with before-and-after code examples for every breaking change.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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All 12 Pine Script Updates: Feb 2025 to Jan 2026

Every Pine Script update from 2025 through early 2026 explained, including footprint requests, dynamic for loops, bid/ask variables, and more.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script timeframe_bars_back Parameter Explained

How to use the Pine Script timeframe_bars_back parameter in time() and time_close() for cross-timeframe timestamp calculations.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script syminfo.isin: Match Symbols Across Exchanges

How to use the Pine Script syminfo.isin variable to identify securities globally across exchanges with 12-character ISIN codes.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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How to Plot Dashed Lines in Pine Script v6

How to use Pine Script plot linestyles to create dashed and dotted lines in TradingView charts, added in the September 2025 update.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Export Constants from Pine Script Libraries (v6)

How to export constant variables from Pine Script libraries to share reusable values like ratios, thresholds, and configuration across multiple scripts.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script footprint.* and volume_row.* Reference

Complete API reference for Pine Script footprint and volume_row functions including buy_volume, sell_volume, delta, POC, Value Area, and row-level data.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script request.footprint() Guide (January 2026)

How to use Pine Script request.footprint() to access volume profile data including Point of Control, Value Area, and row-level volume analysis.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script For Loops Now Re-Evaluate Boundaries

How Pine Script v6 dynamic for loops work with variable loop boundaries, enabling adaptive indicators and strategies that adjust iteration counts.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script Bid-Ask Spread Monitor for Tick Charts

How to use Pine Script bid and ask variables for real-time spread analysis, market microstructure, and tick-level trading strategies.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Gray Out Irrelevant Pine Script Settings with active

How to use the Pine Script active input parameter to create conditional settings that enable and disable based on other input values.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script 2025: 14 Updates Ranked by Impact

Every Pine Script update from 2025 ranked by impact, from footprint requests and dynamic for loops to active inputs and bid/ask variables.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script Futures and Symbol Data Updates (2025)

Pine Script 2025 symbol and data updates: syminfo.current_contract for continuous futures, PercentageLTP box sizing, time_close fixes, and library constants.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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What Changed in the Pine Script Editor in 2025

Pine Script developer experience improvements from 2025: unlimited scopes, 10x longer strings, the new Pine Editor layout, and flexible line wrapping.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script Multi-Symbol Screener Tutorial

How to build a multi-symbol dashboard in Pine Script v6 using dynamic requests to compare prices, RSI, and volume across multiple tickers.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script Dynamic For Loops: 3 Indicator Examples

How to create adaptive indicators using Pine Script v6 dynamic for loops with variable boundaries that adjust based on market conditions.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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How to Debug Pine Script in TradingView

Practical guide to debugging Pine Script strategies using v6 runtime logging with log.info(), log.warning(), and log.error() functions.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script ISIN: Cross-Exchange Symbol Lookup

How to use Pine Script syminfo.isin to match securities across exchanges, compare dual-listed stocks, and build cross-market analysis tools.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script strategy.exit() Changed in v6

How to fix strategy.exit() calls when migrating from Pine Script v5 to v6, where relative and absolute parameters are now both evaluated.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Pine Script Footprint Indicator Tutorial

Step-by-step tutorial for building a volume footprint indicator in Pine Script using request.footprint(), POC levels, and Value Area analysis.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Bid-Ask Spread Indicator for TradingView

Step-by-step tutorial for building a bid-ask spread monitoring indicator in Pine Script using the bid and ask variables on the 1T timeframe.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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How to Automate Pine Script Strategies

How to automate your Pine Script v6 strategies with TradersPost webhooks, from alert setup to live broker execution with supported brokers.

Tom Hartman

March 10, 2026

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Are JSON Properties Case Sensitive?

JSON properties in TradersPost are case sensitive. Users should copy property names directly from the documentation to ensure correct formatting and avoid execution errors.

Tom Hartman

November 19, 2025

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AGI’s Impact on the Future of Trading

Explore the potential impact of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) on the future of trading. This comprehensive guide discusses how AGI might influence market volatility, trading strategies, and the role of human traders, along with ethical and regulatory considerations to ensure fair and beneficial market practices.

Tom Hartman

November 19, 2025

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Why Does the Sentiment Parameter Sometimes Sell Everything?

If sentiment = flat is sent, TradersPost closes all positions, ignoring quantity settings. To avoid this, traders should use “action = sell” with a specific quantity for partial exits.

Tom Hartman

February 3, 2025

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Can You Send a JSON Message to Close All Positions in TradersPost?

TradersPost does not support a single JSON command to close all positions. Traders must send individual exit commands per ticker, though a global exit feature may be considered in the future.

Tom Hartman

February 2, 2025

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Will TradersPost Create a Prop Firm Walkthrough?

TradersPost is developing a prop firm walkthrough to help traders connect accounts, set up automation, and follow evaluation rules. Additional tools for tracking compliance and backtesting are also in the works.

Tom Hartman

February 1, 2025

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How to Measure TradingView Latency in TradersPost

Traders can estimate TradingView’s latency using the “time now” parameter in their JSON messages. Most signals reach TradersPost within one second, but occasional delays can occur.

Tom Hartman

January 31, 2025

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Is TrendSpider Faster Than TradingView for Sending Signals to TradersPost?

TrendSpider may send signals to TradersPost faster than TradingView due to lower server load, but execution speed is primarily dependent on broker latency and market conditions.

Tom Hartman

January 31, 2025

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Is “Action=Exit” Faster Than “Action=Sell” in TradersPost?

“Action=Exit” and “Action=Sell” process trades at the same speed in TradersPost. The difference is that “Exit” closes the entire position, while “Sell” allows for partial exits.

Tom Hartman

January 30, 2025

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Can You Get a Discount on Extra TradersPost Accounts?

TradersPost does not offer discounts for extra accounts or allow self-referrals. However, a new “à la carte” pricing model will let users expand features within a single account.

Tom Hartman

January 29, 2025

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The Power of Automation for Traders

Automation helps traders eliminate emotions, improve execution, and diversify across multiple markets. However, the biggest challenge is trusting the system and avoiding manual intervention.

Tom Hartman

January 28, 2025

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Can TradersPost Connect to a Crypto Wallet Instead of an Exchange?

TradersPost does not support trading directly from crypto wallets, as wallets lack order execution APIs. Automated trading is currently only available through centralized exchanges.

Tom Hartman

January 27, 2025

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Can You Set a Time Limit for Trades in TradersPost?

TradersPost does not support automatic time-based trade exits, but traders can implement this in TradingView Pine Script or use broker-specific expiration settings like OSO orders in TradeStation.

Tom Hartman

January 26, 2025

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Feature Request: Exit-Only Mode for TradersPost

TradersPost users want a setting to block new trade entries while still allowing exits. An “Allow Exits Only” checkbox would improve risk management and strategy flexibility.

Tom Hartman

January 25, 2025

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Feature Request: One-Click Disable for All Strategies in TradersPost

TradersPost currently requires manual deactivation of each strategy. A one-click disable option would simplify turning off all strategies, improving efficiency and risk management.

Tom Hartman

January 25, 2025

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Understanding Call and Put Options in TradersPost

TradersPost allows traders to select calls, puts, or both, with specific rules for how buy and sell actions are handled. The system automatically flips sell signals for puts, though a future update may allow traders to customize this behavior.

Tom Hartman

January 24, 2025

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Running Two Strategies Without Side Swapping in TradersPost

To prevent a short signal from closing an open long trade in TradersPost, disable side swapping and isolate strategy sides. This ensures each strategy manages only its own trades.

Tom Hartman

January 23, 2025

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Where to Find Broker Logs to Diagnose a Problem in TradersPost

TradersPost users can access broker logs to diagnose trade issues. These logs provide full transparency, helping traders troubleshoot problems before contacting broker support.

Tom Hartman

January 23, 2025

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How to Run Two Strategies at Different Times in TradersPost

TradersPost supports running multiple strategies at different times using trading windows. This allows traders to automate morning and afternoon strategies without manual intervention.

Tom Hartman

January 22, 2025

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What Is an OCO (One Cancels Other) Order in TradersPost?

OCO (One Cancels Other) orders allow traders to set stop-loss and take-profit exits that automatically cancel each other. TradersPost supports OCO orders for brokers that allow them, helping automate risk management.

Tom Hartman

January 21, 2025

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What Is the Best Trading Strategy?

There is no best trading strategy—different market conditions favor different approaches. Trend following is easier to manage than mean reversion, but all strategies experience periods of underperformance.

Tom Hartman

January 21, 2025

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Does Robinhood Support Bracket Orders? (And Workarounds)

Coinbase and Robinhood do not support bracket orders, preventing TradersPost from integrating stop losses. Traders can use limit orders or manage exits manually as a workaround.

Tom Hartman

January 20, 2025

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Can You Set Relative Take Profit and Stop Loss Based on Fill Price in Tradovate?

Tradovate does not support setting take profit and stop loss orders relative to the fill price. Due to execution delays and lack of conditional bracket orders, traders must either use predefined price levels or manage exits manually.

Tom Hartman

January 20, 2025

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How to Estimate Slippage in Trading

Estimating slippage requires tracking bid-ask spreads, placing small test trades, and considering market conditions. Trading on higher timeframes reduces slippage impact and improves trade reliability.

Tom Hartman

January 19, 2025

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TradingView Watchlist Alerts: What It Means for TradersPost Users

TradingView now allows alerts tied to watchlists, making it easier for TradersPost users to manage multiple tickers. Automating watchlist updates from scanners would be the next major step toward full trading automation.

Tom Hartman

January 19, 2025

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Will TradersPost Develop a Native iOS or Android App?

TradersPost is focusing on a Progressive Web App instead of a native mobile app. Future updates will include push notifications, providing an app-like experience without requiring separate iOS or Android development.

Tom Hartman

January 18, 2025

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Can You Open a Manual Position and Let Automation Take Over in TradersPost?

TradersPost manages manual and automated positions, allowing traders to manually enter a trade and let automation handle the exit. Proper position sizing ensures smooth execution when the strategy sends an exit signal.

Tom Hartman

January 17, 2025

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TradeStation Order Rejection Due to Decimal Rounding

TradeStation paper accounts may reject take profit and stop loss orders if decimals are not rounded correctly. Traders should adjust their signals, and TradersPost is investigating a potential fix.

Tom Hartman

January 16, 2025

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TradersPost Feature Request: Filtering Notifications by Symbol, Broker, and Strategy

TradersPost does not yet allow notification filtering by symbol, broker, or strategy, but users can search within the Subscriptions and Webhooks sections. A dedicated filter feature may be added in the future.

Tom Hartman

January 15, 2025

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Do Bracket Orders Work With Options in TradersPost?

Bracket orders for options are supported in TradersPost if the broker allows them. Brokers like Tradier, Tastytrade, and TradeStation support bracket orders for options, but checking broker compatibility is advised.

Tom Hartman

January 14, 2025

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Should Stop Loss and Take Profit Orders Be Sent After a Position Is Opened?

For brokers that do not support bracket orders, stop loss and take profit orders must be sent after the entry order is filled. Traders should allow a short delay to prevent order rejection.

Tom Hartman

January 13, 2025

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TradersPost Feature Request: Dynamic Strike Selection for Options

TradersPost may introduce dynamic strike selection, allowing traders to define a range instead of a fixed number of strikes away. Future updates could also include Greek-based filtering for more flexible options strategies.

Tom Hartman

January 12, 2025

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Setting the Starting Account Value in a TradersPost Paper Broker Account

TradersPost allows users to set or reset their paper broker account balance, helping traders test strategies with different capital sizes. This feature ensures a more realistic trading experience.

Tom Hartman

January 12, 2025

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TradersPost Order Status: What Does “Suspended” Mean?

A Suspended order status in TradersPost means the order is contingent on an event before execution. This is common in OCO, time-release, and GTC orders, often seen with Tradeovate.

Tom Hartman

January 11, 2025

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TradersPost Feature Request: Broker Reconnect Notifications

TradersPost is considering adding email notifications to alert users when a broker connection needs to be refreshed. This feature aims to reduce missed trades caused by expired session tokens.

Tom Hartman

January 10, 2025

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TradersPost Webhook Concurrency: How Trades Are Executed

TradersPost executes trades concurrently across multiple brokers, ensuring near-instant execution. Separate webhooks for each broker are unnecessary, as all trades are processed in parallel.

Tom Hartman

January 9, 2025

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Do Time Zones Need to Match Between Charts and TradersPost?

TradersPost processes trades in real-time, so time zone mismatches with TradingView do not affect execution. However, aligning time zones across platforms makes trade tracking and debugging easier.

Tom Hartman

January 9, 2025

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TradersPost Limit Orders: Does a New Alert Cancel a Previous One?

In TradersPost, new buy alerts do not cancel existing unfilled limit orders. Traders must manually cancel them, though an automatic cancellation feature is planned for future development.

Tom Hartman

January 9, 2025

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TradersPost Order Management: Canceling Individual Limit Orders

TradersPost currently cancels all limit orders for a ticker rather than individual orders. While future updates may add order ID tracking, traders can work around this by canceling all orders and resubmitting only the ones they want to keep.

Tom Hartman

January 8, 2025

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TradersPost Feature Update: Live Balance % Return on Graph

TradersPost is adding percentage returns to live balance graphs, improving performance tracking for traders. This feature is part of an upcoming analytics update and will be available in a future release.

Tom Hartman

January 7, 2025

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TradersPost Feature Request: Close Only Profitable Positions

TradersPost does not currently allow users to close only profitable positions automatically. However, the feature has been suggested and may be considered for future updates.

Tom Hartman

January 7, 2025

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Will TradersPost Offer an API for Account and Trade Data?

TradersPost is developing an API to provide access to account details, trades, and analytics. A phased rollout will introduce account-level data first, with trade and P&L endpoints coming later.

Tom Hartman

January 6, 2025

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Can You Export All Your Trades by Subscription?

TradersPost users have requested a trade export feature for better analysis and journaling. While not currently available, plans for improved analytics and an API-based solution are in development.

Tom Hartman

January 5, 2025

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TradeStation Paper Trading: Why Fill Prices May Be Inaccurate

TradeStation’s paper trading environment does not always reflect real market conditions, especially for options. Traders should test strategies with small live trades to get an accurate picture of performance.

Tom Hartman

January 4, 2025

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Paper Trading vs. Live Trading: Key Differences and What to Expect

Paper trading provides a risk-free way to test strategies, but it does not fully replicate live trading. Differences in execution, market conditions, and emotions mean traders must transition carefully when going live.

Tom Hartman

January 3, 2025

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How to Change Your Affiliate Program Link in TradersPost

TradersPost affiliates can update their affiliate link name through Rewardful at any time, but previously shared links will no longer work once changed.

Tom Hartman

January 3, 2025

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TradersPost Affiliate Program: How to Get Started

The TradersPost Affiliate Program allows you to earn commissions by referring new users. You don’t need a paid account—just sign up, share your referral link, and start earning.

Tom Hartman

January 2, 2025

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Should TradersPost Implement a Broker Trade Prevention Feature?

Some TradersPost users have requested a broker trade prevention feature to stop discretionary trading during set periods. While the idea could help with discipline, the TradersPost team favors alternative risk management tools like max drawdown liquidation and trade limits to maintain flexibility while improving risk control.

Tom Hartman

January 1, 2025

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Why Did My E-Trade Auto Trade Fail in TradersPost?

E-Trade automatically disconnects from TradersPost every 15 days, requiring manual reauthorization to continue auto trading. To prevent failures, traders should refresh their E-Trade connection weekly by logging into TradersPost and clicking Reconnect under broker settings.

Tom Hartman

December 31, 2024

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Expanding the Trading Window in TradersPost

TradersPost allows users to set multiple trading windows within a single subscription, eliminating the need for extra subscriptions in most cases. Traders can define morning, afternoon, and overnight sessions to better control their trading strategies.

Tom Hartman

December 31, 2024

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Micro Contract Sizing Explained in TradersPost

Micro futures (MNQ) trade at the same market price as full-sized E-mini futures (NQ) but have 1/10th the contract size and risk exposure. TradersPost reflects market price, so traders must adjust position sizing based on contract multipliers.

Tom Hartman

December 30, 2024

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Does “orderType: market” Force TradersPost to Use a Market Order?

Setting “orderType: market” in TradersPost does not force a market order if the market is closed. Instead, the order may be queued for market open or rejected during extended hours unless a limit order is used.

Tom Hartman

December 29, 2024

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Can You Automate Trading in a Cash Account?

Cash accounts do not allow short selling, but traders can automate long-only strategies or use inverse ETFs to simulate short positions. T+2 settlement rules also apply, requiring traders to wait before reinvesting funds from closed trades.

Tom Hartman

December 29, 2024

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Understanding the $25,000 Rule to Avoid Pattern Day Trader (PDT) Status

The Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule applies to margin accounts that execute four or more day trades within five business days. Even with small trade sizes, an account under $25,000 will be flagged for PDT restrictions. Options include using a cash account, limiting day trades, or trading futures to avoid restrictions.

Tom Hartman

December 28, 2024

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Managing Multiple APEX Accounts with TradersPost

Currently, managing multiple APEX accounts with TradersPost requires separate subscriptions, but a new per-account pricing model will soon allow traders to scale seamlessly. This update will provide more flexibility for those running 20+ prop firm accounts.

Tom Hartman

December 27, 2024

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Prop Firms That Integrate with TradersPost

Some prop firms integrate with TradersPost, but traders should always verify automation policies before using the platform. Many firms using Tradeovate as a broker are likely supported, but an official list of compatible firms will be available soon.

Tom Hartman

December 27, 2024

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Understanding the “Subtract Exit Quantity from Signal Quantity” Setting in TradersPost

The “Subtract Exit Quantity from Signal Quantity” setting ensures that trades correctly offset existing positions, preventing errors when switching between long and short positions. This feature is useful for traders who prefer manual control over position sizing adjustments.

Tom Hartman

December 26, 2024

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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

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Understanding the “Liquidation Only” Error Message in Trading

The “Liquidation Only” error occurs when a prop firm account fails a trading challenge by exceeding daily loss limits or maximum drawdown. When this happens, traders can only close positions and must check with the prop firm for reset options.

Tom Hartman

December 25, 2024

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Day Trading Buying Power vs. Stock Buying Power: Key Differences Explained

Day trading buying power (DTBP) allows traders to use up to 4x leverage for intraday trades, while stock buying power is the total capital available for purchasing stocks, typically with 2:1 margin leverage. Knowing the difference helps traders avoid account restrictions and maximize capital efficiency.

Tom Hartman

December 24, 2024

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Why Does a Cancel Signal Only Cancel Some Orders in TradersPost?

A cancel signal in TradersPost removes all open orders but does not flatten the position if a trade is already open. To fully exit, traders must send an exit order alongside the cancel request.

Tom Hartman

December 16, 2024