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Archives for March 2024

ATS Desktop App breaking changes requires uninstall and reinstall of all ATS desktop apps

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Updates and Releases

AFT8 updates and ATS Desktop apps were released over the weekend on 2024-03-24.

App Breaking Changes

App Breaking Changes

Apps now use a network accelerator deployment URL for faster global installation.

Apps affected:

  • AFT.Desktop
  • AWT.Desktop
The prior version of installed apps will not start and will require uninstalling:

Uninstall:

How to uninstall ATS Desktop Apps

It is critical to uninstall old apps before installing the new apps to avoid conflicts and errors.

Re-Install:

Download the “ATS Desktop Apps” Installer

Run and Install Apps:

How to install ATS Desktop Apps

🚀 Get Started Trading the Easy Way

Get your trading journey off on the right foot with NinjaTrader Desktop and AFT Hybrid Algo Trading Systems—purpose-built for day, prop-firm and swing trading. Get a head start with a one-to-one expert Discovery Meeting or assisted installation, setup and onboarding through Fast Track Zero to Hero, while learning to pursue maximum profit, minimum drawdown and the least possible emotion.

Getting started is simple: download NinjaTrader Desktop, then choose ATS Trader Pathway A or B below—Fast Track Zero to Hero for assisted onboarding or a Discovery Meeting to explore the most suitable route for your goals.

1) đź“Š Download and Set Up NinjaTrader Desktop

Download NinjaTrader and access real-time futures data and simulated trading.

Use NinjaTrader for discretionary, fully automated or modern Hybrid Algo Trading with AFT across supported prop-firm and live-trading accounts.

Want assistance downloading, installing and configuring NinjaTrader, including connecting it to your supported prop-firm or live brokerage account? Leave it to us—assisted NinjaTrader installation, platform setup and account connection are included with Fast Track Zero to Hero.

đź“Š Download NinjaTrader

2) Choose Your ATS Pathway

Choose Pathway A to get started as soon as possible with assisted setup and onboarding, or Pathway B to attend a Discovery Meeting, explore your options and identify the most suitable ATS pathway.

A) ⚡ Fast Track Zero to Hero

Get started as soon as possible with assisted installation, setup and one 30-minute to one-hour one-to-one onboarding session. Receive orientation to the Stage 1–5 progressive turnkey pathway and 30 days of full-featured ATS Ultimate access, AI Copilot, trading groups and the live Trade Zone.

⚡ Start Fast Track Zero to Hero

B) 🎧 ATS Discovery Meeting

Not sure whether Fast Track or another ATS product is right for you? Book an ATS Discovery Meeting to discuss your trading experience, goals, available time, preferred instruments and platform requirements. Explore the ATS Hybrid Algo Trading ecosystem, review products and pricing, and identify the most suitable pathway—with no obligation.

đź“… Book Your Discovery Meeting

ATS AlgoFuturesTrader Desktop version 20243243 update optimized loading and VIP template sync hotfix

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ATS AlgoFuturesTrader Desktop Update 20243243

ATS AlgoFuturesTrader Desktop Version 20243243 Update

Optimized loading and VIP template sync hotfix.

  • Network acceleration is used for faster installation and updating of all ATS desktop apps:
    • ATS.AlgoFuturesTrader.Desktop
    • ATS.AlphaWebTrader.Desktop
    • ATS.NT8.BootStrapper
  • VIP templates/workspaces sync to NinjaTrader 8
Uninstall: Remove the old version of ATS.AlgoFuturesDesktop and all ATS Desktop apps
  1. The prior version of ATS.AlgoFuturesDesktop and all ATS desktop apps must be removed from either of:
    1. Windows/Apps/Add or Remove Programs
    2. Windows Start > Apps Menu
Remove ATS Desktop apps

Remove ATS Desktop Windows apps from Add/Remove Programs

Remove ATS desktop apps from Windows Start Menu

Remove ATS desktop apps from Windows Start Menu > All Apps

Install the new version of ATS.AlgoFuturesDesktop
AFT Desktop Installation

AFT desktop installation must be re-installed to activate the AFT desktop over the new accelerated network deployment URL.

AFT Desktop Installation

AFT desktop installation will initiate and get the latest app from the new accelerated network location.

Troubleshooting

If this is not completed from the new installation link or is run from the desktop or NT8, it will fail as below:

Update Issue when Running from Desktop

The deployment URL has been updated, which means the currently installed version will attempt an update and fail.

AFT Desktop Error Updating

AFT Desktop Error Updating

Error Summary

Below is a summary of the errors. Details of these errors are listed later in the log.

  • Activation of C:\Users\Trader\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Algo Trading Systems LLC\AlgoFuturesTrader\ATS.AlgoFuturesTrader.Desktop.appref-ms resulted in an exception. Following failure messages were detected:
    • The deployment identity does not match the subscription.
View More Details in the Help Desk Articles ATS AlgoFuturesTrader Desktop Network Acceleration Deployment URL

🚀 Get Started Trading the Easy Way

Get your trading journey off on the right foot with NinjaTrader Desktop and AFT Hybrid Algo Trading Systems—purpose-built for day, prop-firm and swing trading. Get a head start with a one-to-one expert Discovery Meeting or assisted installation, setup and onboarding through Fast Track Zero to Hero, while learning to pursue maximum profit, minimum drawdown and the least possible emotion.

Getting started is simple: download NinjaTrader Desktop, then choose ATS Trader Pathway A or B below—Fast Track Zero to Hero for assisted onboarding or a Discovery Meeting to explore the most suitable route for your goals.

1) đź“Š Download and Set Up NinjaTrader Desktop

Download NinjaTrader and access real-time futures data and simulated trading.

Use NinjaTrader for discretionary, fully automated or modern Hybrid Algo Trading with AFT across supported prop-firm and live-trading accounts.

Want assistance downloading, installing and configuring NinjaTrader, including connecting it to your supported prop-firm or live brokerage account? Leave it to us—assisted NinjaTrader installation, platform setup and account connection are included with Fast Track Zero to Hero.

đź“Š Download NinjaTrader

2) Choose Your ATS Pathway

Choose Pathway A to get started as soon as possible with assisted setup and onboarding, or Pathway B to attend a Discovery Meeting, explore your options and identify the most suitable ATS pathway.

A) ⚡ Fast Track Zero to Hero

Get started as soon as possible with assisted installation, setup and one 30-minute to one-hour one-to-one onboarding session. Receive orientation to the Stage 1–5 progressive turnkey pathway and 30 days of full-featured ATS Ultimate access, AI Copilot, trading groups and the live Trade Zone.

⚡ Start Fast Track Zero to Hero

B) 🎧 ATS Discovery Meeting

Not sure whether Fast Track or another ATS product is right for you? Book an ATS Discovery Meeting to discuss your trading experience, goals, available time, preferred instruments and platform requirements. Explore the ATS Hybrid Algo Trading ecosystem, review products and pricing, and identify the most suitable pathway—with no obligation.

đź“… Book Your Discovery Meeting

AFT8 update version 20240323 controller grid settings template hotfix

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AFT8 update version 20240323 controller grid settings template hotfix. Problem settings were set and not loading when the algorithms/trade manager started. Now fixed so settings can be saved and loaded.
AFT8 Controller Settings Templates

AFT8 controller settings templates create and view defaults, save and view active algorithms, and trade manager settings.

Your downloads are provided in your ATS Universal account: https://account.algotradingsystems.net/Secure/Downloads

🚀 Get Started Trading the Easy Way

Get your trading journey off on the right foot with NinjaTrader Desktop and AFT Hybrid Algo Trading Systems—purpose-built for day, prop-firm and swing trading. Get a head start with a one-to-one expert Discovery Meeting or assisted installation, setup and onboarding through Fast Track Zero to Hero, while learning to pursue maximum profit, minimum drawdown and the least possible emotion.

Getting started is simple: download NinjaTrader Desktop, then choose ATS Trader Pathway A or B below—Fast Track Zero to Hero for assisted onboarding or a Discovery Meeting to explore the most suitable route for your goals.

1) đź“Š Download and Set Up NinjaTrader Desktop

Download NinjaTrader and access real-time futures data and simulated trading.

Use NinjaTrader for discretionary, fully automated or modern Hybrid Algo Trading with AFT across supported prop-firm and live-trading accounts.

Want assistance downloading, installing and configuring NinjaTrader, including connecting it to your supported prop-firm or live brokerage account? Leave it to us—assisted NinjaTrader installation, platform setup and account connection are included with Fast Track Zero to Hero.

đź“Š Download NinjaTrader

2) Choose Your ATS Pathway

Choose Pathway A to get started as soon as possible with assisted setup and onboarding, or Pathway B to attend a Discovery Meeting, explore your options and identify the most suitable ATS pathway.

A) ⚡ Fast Track Zero to Hero

Get started as soon as possible with assisted installation, setup and one 30-minute to one-hour one-to-one onboarding session. Receive orientation to the Stage 1–5 progressive turnkey pathway and 30 days of full-featured ATS Ultimate access, AI Copilot, trading groups and the live Trade Zone.

⚡ Start Fast Track Zero to Hero

B) 🎧 ATS Discovery Meeting

Not sure whether Fast Track or another ATS product is right for you? Book an ATS Discovery Meeting to discuss your trading experience, goals, available time, preferred instruments and platform requirements. Explore the ATS Hybrid Algo Trading ecosystem, review products and pricing, and identify the most suitable pathway—with no obligation.

đź“… Book Your Discovery Meeting

algo futures trader update released version 2024 march 17 – now supports your own algos or the built in algo

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AFT8 Version 2024.3.17.1 Released

Many fixes and tweaks based on feedback in the Discord group, plus new features.

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Introducing Custom Trading Signals

The best algo trading system framework for NinjaTrader 8 just got even better with successful tests allowing third-party code/traders to create scripts in NinjaTrader as indicators, DOM columns, strategies, market analyzer columns, or even bar types. Any script can inject signals based on real-time market-generated information and submit the signal into the AFT8 Algo Trading Signal Execution engine. This can be used for:

  1. Developers who wrote a script in an indicator or strategy and want the off-the-shelf power of AFT and NinjaTrader.
  2. Professional standard symmetric and asymmetric trade copying from one account system to another.
  3. Any requirement your imagination can conceive; the sky is the limit.

The advantages are that you can mix your signal with hybrid controllers and apply a bias long or short, or use off-the-shelf filters. Use professional hedge fund standard technology to power your trading, cope with disconnects and restarts, and enable you to trade like a pro swing trader overnight, over the weekend, and even intermediate over months without losing context and control. You can even use the NinjaTrader.com web system to monitor and view your positions and orders, close or alter them as you wish, and the NT mobile system will adapt and keep going, whereas a strategy will halt for safety reasons as it should by design.

For more info view here

This is the remarkable power of NinjaTrader, allowing institutional trading system patterns and methods at the underlying API level to produce the very best NinjaTrader system for futures. No other retail platform on the market can do this! If it could, we would use it. The AFT8 system uses low-level asynchronous NinjaTrader API layers, allowing us to bypass the retail trader convenience layers and provide a fault-tolerant, self-recovering system, provided there is a valid internet and data/order connection.

Note: Originally, this was all built for a hedge fund and then migrated to retail, hence why a $300K USD trade engine is made available for you for retail trading at less than $5K! Now you can harness all this power 100% free for sim trading, demo, and approved Prop firms with the built-in algo trading system rules and filters, or just use your own straight-through or algo blend, mix them in, and access all features!

Note: Interactive support is provided in the Discord groups:

https://algotradingsystems.net/Help

create your own rules in your own NinjaTrader scripts and simply inject them into the algo trade entry module

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AFT now supports custom Ninja scripts that you can create to inject signals into the AFT8 Algo Entry system. Code examples are available in the AFT Discord dev forum. Users need to sign up for an ATS universal account, log in, and link their Discord account to gain access. This allows the AFT Desktop to download the latest patch when NinjaTrader 8 is closed. It makes it very easy to code your own rules in your NT Scripts indicator, market column, or strategy, and then inject the signal into AFT8.

AFT8 will execute the signal if your filters and controller settings allow it. The AFT trade management module will then take over, providing the best trading system features, all off the shelf, 100% free for sim, demo, replay, and prop firm evaluation trading. Take it to the next level!


Custom user algos inject signals into AFT trade entry module

Custom user trading system rules allow you to inject signals into the AFT trade entry module from a simple indicator on a chart, and all the rest is taken care of.


ATS Discord Group Developers

ATS Discord Group Developers Forum with code samples and interactive support from the actual developer and creator!

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