Understand when your indicator or strategy does what — and why it matters. In our previous article on Variables and Properties, we covered how to store and manage information inside your NinjaTrader indicators and strategies. Now, it’s time to step back and look at something even more fundamental: when your code runs, and why different…
How to store, manage, and expose values inside your indicators In the last article, we broke down the basic structure of a NinjaTrader indicator. Now it’s time to start making your indicators do real work. When you build custom indicators, you’ll quickly realize that not every value is hardcoded. Sometimes you need to store information…
Most people who dream about trading picture it as fast-paced, thrilling, and loaded with adrenaline. There’s something undeniably seductive about the idea of making a quick fortune, placing bets, and watching money flood your account. But here’s the uncomfortable truth—if trading feels exciting, you’re probably doing it wrong. 💰 Why Do People Find Trading Exciting?…
A beginner’s guide to how indicators work in NinjaTrader 8. If you’re new to coding indicators in NinjaTrader 8, it can feel like a lot at once. NinjaScript has a specific structure that might seem overwhelming at first, but once you understand the layout, everything starts to make sense. Whether you’re building a simple moving…
If you’re trading futures with a prop firm—those offering evaluation accounts or straight-to-sim funded models—you already know there are many options out there. Some are reputable and trader-focused. Others operate in ways I’d categorize as dishonest or in bad faith. Over time—and after several frustrating experiences—I’ve built a personal checklist for evaluating firms before I…
If you’re trading the futures market (e.g., ES, NQ, CL) using a prop firm, you’ve likely faced this question: Should I go through an evaluation phase or pay more upfront for a straight-to-sim funded account? As someone who actively trades and manages multiple prop accounts, I’ve been testing both approaches. In this post, we’ll walk…
If you’ve been following my previous posts, you know that integrating NinjaTrader with Discord can be a powerful tool for receiving real-time alerts and staying connected with your trading strategies, even when you’re away from your trading setup. In my earlier guide, “How I Send Messages to Discord in NinjaTrader 8,” I showed you a…
Tracking performance is important for monitoring my trading progress and making informed decisions. Instead of daily recaps, which proved challenging to maintain, I’ve decided to focus on a single page dedicated to tracking my trading results. This approach will allow me to keep things updated as efficiently as possible. Below, you will find a table…
Automated trading has revolutionized the financial markets by allowing traders to execute strategies without manual intervention. This approach offers numerous benefits, including efficiency, speed, and the ability to capitalize on market opportunities around the clock. Hawk Tradings, a company focused on leveraging these benefits, has introduced “The Hawk,” an automated trading bot designed specifically for…
Discord is a communication platform initially popularized by the gaming community but has since found widespread adoption across various domains, including trading. Known for its features that support both voice and text communication/messaging, Discord allows users to create servers, channels, and direct messages, facilitating an interactive environment for communities. For traders and developers, Discord offers…
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