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ATS changed of model to self-assisted trader

September 29, 2023 by AFT

To clarify – ATS is in the middle of a transition to simplify and make it better and easier for all:
Removing:
- Remove Zoom 1 to 1 and KYC requirements
- Remove website materials and links
- Remove Assisted installation and Get Started
- Remove the hoops and complications

New Model Self-Assisted + Interactive Discord Education

Self-Assisted Installation and Getting Started
Enforce Intermediate to Advanced Traders only
Enforce licensing for evaluation and NT account trading
Easy Sign Up, Get access go at your pace, and learn the basics,
Zero to Hero 4 Week Self Assisted course with a 30-day free trial
- Within the ATS Free Discord group with interactive education
- Support directly with the system inventor and developer
- After Week 5 – Stage 5
  - Traders can go on sim 100% free with full features
  - Evaluation trade with an approved prop firm for limited feature access.
  - Get Funded Accelerator for those who want full access to evaluation trading and VIP access

100% FREE Get Started Trading

Get your 100% FREE day trading futures hybrid automated trade system, attend the discord-free trading group, and learn at your own pace, oriented, ready to trade with all the information & resources you need & and the right system to suit you.

30 day Free Trial Ultimate universal license
Self-assisted software download & installation
Turnkey workspaces setup ready to trade
Free Discord Trading Group Zero to Hero
Get 1 to 1 interactive support from the developer!

Get Started Trading in 5 Stages

Zero to Hero in 5 Stages

100% free no obligation! Free Zero to Hero day trading 4-week course Stage 1 to Stage 5 course within ATS Discord Trading Group with direct support & education from the inventor, developer & head trader of ATS Systems. Step by step learn the basics, grab the wheel and pedals, and learn how to trade by routine exercise in the live market risk-free simulation trading and go from zero to hero, with interactive support and access to collaboration from other traders.

Stage 1 – Manual Trade Entry & Automated Trade Management
- Week 1
- 30-Day Ultimate FREE Trial Start
- Onboarding Into Discord Zero Hero Stage 1
- Get installed by remote assistance 1 to 1 zoom
- Turnkey workspace 1 – Manual entry on signals – automated exits
- Product tour and demo of AFT for manual systematic trading
Stage 2 – Hybrid Trade Entry & Automated Trade Management
- Week 2
- Free Trader Progress Review & Trade System Mentoring
- Onboarding Into Discord Zero Hero Stage 2
- Turnkey workspace 2 – Hybrid Entry on signals – automated exits
- Product tour and demo of AFT hybrid systematic trading
Stage 3 – Hybrid Trading ⊕ AWT Desktop trade confirmation
- Week 3
- Free Trader Progress Review & Trade System Mentoring
- Onboarding Into Discord Zero Hero Stage 3
- Turnkey workspace 3 – Hybrid Entry + AWT Desktop Filter
- Product tour and demo of AFT + AWT systematic trading
Stage 4 – Hybrid Trading ⊕ AWT Desktop ⊕ Web trade confirmation
- Week 4
- Free Trader Progress Review & Trade System Mentoring
- Onboarding Into Discord Zero Hero Stage 4
- Turnkey workspace 3 – Hybrid Entry + AWT Web + Desktop
- Product tour and demo of AFT + AWT Web systematic trading
Stage5 – Trader Assessment & Trading Goals
- Week 5
- End of Stage evaluation and Trader review
- Discovery call and overview to suit trader goals and options
  1. Quid Pro Quo extension
  2. Stay on the sim and practice more
  3. Go Live or prop firm evaluation trading
    - Get Funded Accelerator 80% Off Deal with monthly review
    - Go Live with a tailor-made package
    - Join VIP Trading Group to sharpen your edge with live market, micro indices futures day trading education

Get funded accelerator save 80%

September 23, 2023 by AFT

For all new traders taking or completing the 30-day ultimate free trial and zero-to-hero training.
Save 80% off your first month, live trading in the same month passing is supported after which total cost applies.

AFT Get Funded Free Evaluation Trading

Visit Get Funded Prop Firm Trading to view supported Prop Firms
Note: Not all prop firms allow AFT trading
Not all prop firms participate to allow free evaluation trading
Free Evaluation prop firm trading has limited features excluding:
- AFT Algo Trading Controller or Hybrid Algo Features
- AWT Realtime data and AWT Web

AFT Get Funded Accelerator Evaluation Trading

Full ATS Universal Combo license
AFT full Features for evaluation and live trading support!
AWT real-time data Desktop and AWT Web
ATS VIP Trading Group Access to sharpen your trading edge
80% off the full license for the 1st month reviewable monthly

If you have any inquiries or wish to purchase the “80% off Get Funded Accelerator” license, please schedule a free meeting with ATS Customer Success. This offer is available to approved zero to hero stage 5 traders to assist their trading goals to get funded live!

Click here: 🚀 Get Funded Accelerator Meeting!

features-and-pricing-policy-enforcing-for-2023

September 23, 2023 by AFT

In the past, we introduced a soft launch and licensing policy to ensure uninterrupted access to unlimited free trading and evaluation for all traders. The initial early bird phase has now concluded, and we are currently progressing through the final stages of project rollout, enforcing the following policy for current features:

Live trading account or Prop Firm live money account – license required
- Essentials manual entry -automated trade management
- Premium hybrid entry – micro futures
- Ultimate hybrid entry – all futures
100% Free for Global Sim Mode:
- Freemium – access to all futures and features
- Enjoy unlimited free access to Sim trading, Replay, and Backtest including pending strategies.
100% Free for NinjaTrader Demo Account Mode
- Available for non-prop firm demo accounts.
100% Free for Prop Firm Evaluation Demo Account:
- AFT Limited feature access is provided for affiliated prop firms.
- AFT Full feature access requires a license see below.
30-Day Free Ultimate Trial – AFT + AWT realtime full Features
- Offered to all new traders participating in our comprehensive training program, from “Zero to Hero,” spanning Stage 1 to Stage 4, with guidance in Stage 5 Meeting trading goals and the following options:
  - Stay on the sim for more time global Sim mode on – 100% free (no AWT Realtime)
  - Extended Trial Access Quid Pro Quo -Review and Extend
  - Demo account Evaluation trading
    - Get funded free – partial features – (no algo controller, no AWT real-time)
    - Get funded accelerator -All features – (algo controller + AWT real-time + VIP)
  - Live Trading or Live Prop Firm- live license + VIP group access

View all products on ATS Main website or for full details of AFT see the pricing comparison table below:

Price Comparison

Plans and Feature Comparison

AlgoFuturesTrader Subscription Plans Comparison
	Freemium	Essentials	Premium	Ultimate
Devices
NinjaTrader 8	Y	Y	Y	Y
Machine Licenses	1	1	1	2
Instruments
Micro Futures	Y	Y	Y	Y
All Futures	Y	N	N	Y
All Instruments	Y	N	N	Y
Trading Account Modes
Sim, Demo, Replay, Backtest	Y	Y	Y	Y
*1 Prop Firm Eval	Y*	Y	Y	Y
*1 Prop Firm Live	N	Y	Y	Y
Live Money Account	N	Y	Y	Y
System Types
Session Breakout	Y	Y	Y	Y
Trend Trader	Y	Y	Y	Y
Mean Reversion	Y	Y	Y	Y
Manual Discretionary	Y	Y	Y	Y
Configure Your Own	Y	Y	Y	Y
Box Breakout OCO	Y	Y	Y	Y
*2 News API Breakout OCO	N	N	Y	Y
*2 AWT API Trader	N	N	Y	Y
*2 AWT API AI Trader	N	N	Y	Y
Turnkey Workspaces & Settings
NYSE Indices Session Breakout	Y	Y	Y	Y
RTH Session Breakout	Y	Y	Y	Y
Trend Scalper	Y	Y	Y	Y
Mean Reversion	Y	Y	Y	Y
Workspace Settings Assistance	N	Y	Y	Y
Feature Access
Technical Indicators	Y	Y	Y	Y
Signals Indicators	Y	Y	Y	Y
Self-Optimizing Bars	Y	Y	Y	Y
Position Compounding	Y	Y	Y	Y
Automated Trade Manager	Y	Y	Y	Y
NinjaTrader 8 Manual Entry	Y	Y	Y	Y
NinjaTrader Web Manual Entry	Y	Y	Y	Y
Algo Exit Controller UI	Y	Y	Y	Y
*3 Algo Entry Controller UI	Y*	N	Y	Y
*3 NinjaBuddy Trade UI	Y*	N	Y	Y
*3 NinjaBuddy Manual Mode	Y*	N	Y	Y
*3 Hybrid Automated Trade Entry	Y*	N	Y	Y
*3 Fully Automated Trade Entry	Y*	N	Y	Y
*3 Risk Position Sizer	Y*	N	Y	Y
*4 Algo Trading Systems (Subject to approval)
BaseLine & optimized variant Stats access	Y	Y	Y	Y
Baseline Workspaces & Settings	N	N	Y	Y
Optimized Workspaces & Settings	N	N	Y	Y
*4 Algo R&D systems & Stats Updates	N	N	Y	Y
Robust API Trade Engine
AFT Async parallel Trade Engine, no halts/errors or loss of context	Y	Y	Y	Y
Restart & Continue	Y	Y	Y	Y
Auto Start with NT8 start	Y	Y	Y	Y
Disconnect/Reconnect Continue	Y	Y	Y	Y
True Swing Trading Ability	Y	Y	Y	Y
Monitor Orders,Positions Fault Tolerance Self Healing	Y	Y	Y	Y
*2 News Event Avoidance	N	N	Y	Y
API Access
AWT Trendo API	N	N	Y	Y
*2 News Event API	N	N	Y	Y
Support
Self Assisted Help	Y	Y	Y	Y
Help Desk/Email	Y	Y	Y	Y
Discord Support Forums	Y	Y	Y	Y
Discord Interactive Support	Y	Y	Y	Y
Priority Assisted Support
Priority Help Desk	N	N	Y	Y
Elevated 1 to 1 Support
*4 Skype	N	N	Y	Y
*4 Zoom/TeamViewer	N	Y	Y	Y
Discord Trading Group
*5 Get Started Zero to Hero	Y	Y	Y	Y
Trader Resources	Y	Y	Y	Y
Day Trading Tips	Y	Y	Y	Y
Trading PlayBook	Y	Y	Y	Y
Risk Management	Y	Y	Y	Y
Discord Trading Group VIP
NYSE Session Prior Summary	N	Y	Y	Y
HTF Price Analysis/Technicals	N	Y	Y	Y
NYSE Session Pre-Market	N	Y	Y	Y
Live Market Chat	N	Y	Y	Y
Live Market Trading Streams	N	Y	Y	Y
*Special Notices*
*1) Affiliated Prop Firms	Not all prop firms are the same quality, reliable or trustworthy, we have teamed up with the best selection for free evaluation trading when using AFT, Feature restrictions apply see *3 below, any other prop firms not listed are not free requiring a full trading license.
*2) Planned Features	Planned Features, to be added in future releases. Note: planned features have no deadline and are subject to change without notice, if deemed necessary or no longer tenable due to time, resources cost, demand, or other reasons etc.
*3) Global Sim mode, UI & Feature Access	Freemium access (sim mode) for NT Brokerage Sim/Demo connection or NT desktop “Global Sim Mode: On”. When NT desktop “Global Sim Mode: Off”, live mode license is required for live account or prop firm live account; for affiliated prop firms*1 evaluation trading, Freemium & Essentials provides limited features, for all features Premium for micro futures or Ultimate for all instruments via trial or full license or get funded accelerator license required
*4) Automated Trading	Automated trading is not provided until traders are effective in manual and hybrid trading modes for a minimum of 3 months, then based on authentic reasons for full automation traders are approved based on level of skill, expectations, and risk attitude for fully-auto baseline and R&D access
*5) Elevated 1 to 1 Support	All support requests start out via help desk articles, if required help desk email, if that is not able to resolve then we can utilize skype and where necessary remote assistance by appointment - this is very rare 99.9% of help desk articles, videos & email resolves
*6) Get Started Zero to Hero	FREE Get Started trading in 5 stages consisting of trade system education and trader progress review by Zoom 1 to 1 meetings with the ATS Customer Success Team for all new traders with a 30-day free ultimate trial - then onto options of time extension, evaluation, or live trading.

Note: ATS reserves the right to change pricing, promotions, services, product bundles and payment terms offered at any time without notice.

AFT8 Version 2023.9.18.1 service release

September 12, 2023 by AFT

AFT8 Version 2023.9.12.3 released
Added in fixes to assist with NT8 behavior whereby orders freeze – usually with a Tradovate connection or the new NinjaTrade connections when using a trader copier! AFT8 has solved this so you do not need to reset your account and lose tour stats or re-install NinjaTrader 8, yet another reason why AFT8 is the best trading system for ninjaTrader

NinjaTrader frozen orders or locked up prop firm trading
Very rare but since the launch of the new NinjaTrader and connection options we have seen some trouble reported that required a restart or reset of NinjaTrader, in all cases the use of trader copiers and evaluation trading, especially with the new NT8 and Tradovate/NT New style connections. AFT trade safety system now monitors all accounts and orders for stuck orders and will cancel and remove them -and also on start remove and fix all stuck orders Usually NT Support will say reset the database and that works ok until you get more stuck orders- no need AFT8 will untangle it.

Best of Both Worlds web and desktop
It is recommended to always use Tradovate web, Rithmic web, CQG web, or NinjaTrader web alongside NT8. Hence, you get the best of both worlds and liquidate positions utilizing the web or even enter – AFT8 can then add in the exits on the desktop via the trade manager. AFT8 allows you to stop and restart NinjaTrader 8 and carry on from where it left off, this is not possible on other systems.

Trades Per Session
The automated trading entry system module to limit the number of signals taken in semi or fully-automated mode has been polished for signal executions for a daily/weekly session as a pre-cursor to trading session $ and % goals for win/loss limits.

Trade Signal Time to live

NinjaTrader 8 is a beast and genius but the caveat is it requires high spec low latency and usage of asynchronous methods to avoid foul-ups and missed or delayed trades, AFT8 has taken this to a new level with concurrency of signal queues and signal time to live -so the signal will be stored and processed using AFT8’s parallel asynchronous trading engine – so the ticks and charts are not slowed down pending signal execution and order processing.

NinjaTrader 8 Playback Mode
AFT8 has been tweaked to allow better replay speed, but overall it is not designed for backtest and replay so speeds will result in slippage due to asynchronous parallel task signal processing which means several bars could print while the signal queue is being processed – going forward a dedicated strategy will be provided for backtest/optimization and replay which will provide synchronous on bar processing which is fantastic for low loads and testing modes.

AFT Workspaces
Split out into basic 001, 002, 003, and 004 VIP charts have advanced views to allow more accessible learning. The caveat is this update will remove 004 from your system and will need explicitly installing – There will be some traders with reports of missing templates and workspaces – these are found in your https://account.algotradingsystems.net/Secure/Downloads

Algo Entry/Workspace breaking Changes For Trend Trader
Please note the Trade Signal Modes have been reorganized to match a uniform order in AFT.
Mode4 is now Mode8 for USATTrend Algo Entry

AFT8 installer and workspace installer

Your downloads are provided based on your access level: https://account.algotradingsystems.net/Secure/Downloads

ATS Discord Trading Group ATSBot gatekeeper

August 20, 2023 by AFT

ATS Trading Group Discord Robot ATSBot online 24/7 gatekeeper and guardian for quality of services

MEET ATSBot the GateKeeper of the Group.
ATSBot discord robot will assign the discord group user role “ATS Group” providing access to the Free Main Group Areas of the group, and will also provide VIP access for qualifying traders!
To progress we need to focus on the essentials so we don’t waste time and resources on low-value tasks such as group admin. So the ATSBot has a job to do this, therefore the caveat is traders who don’t do the entry process will be excluded.

Since going live the ATSRobot has pruned 100s of trader accounts who are scammers, spies, shills plagiarists from other vendors, inactive accounts, time-wasters, and possibly a few bonafide members who have not been picking up the news and have been kicked out or downgraded as they have not linked their discord accounts or have not gone through the onboarding process – get Started Meeting, bonafide members can rejoin and get linked up here from their account: https://algotradingsystems.net/TradingGroup

ATSBot Member Acceptance Criteria
Checks the history of each member prior to acceptance for access levels
1)ATS universal account is linked to the discord username.
2)Trader attended a Get Started Meeting or has a qualifying usage record

KYT/KYS – Know Your Trader/ Know Your Supplier – Get Started to Meeting https://calendly.com/algotradingsystems/get-started
We want to know all our traders and meet you 1 to 1 and make sure it’s a win, win situation. If you do not want to do this then this group and trading systems software are not for you.
To maintain high standards, quality, and compliance and to keep out: time wasters, reduce support overheads, scammers, and beginners “white belts” who slipped through the net.

Member Qualifying Usage Record:
ATSBot primarily checks for a “get-started meeting” or additionally checks for the following records:
1) Any License Software purchase records
2) ATS Universal Account – 3 months+
3) ATS Group join date – 3 months+
4) Multiple Login records first and last
5) Multiple User Sessions first and last

HELP! The ATSBot Kicked me out or downgraded my access
A) Then you were inactive or not linked up
B) No get-started meeting and no qualifying usage record

SOLUTION: Attend the 100% FREE Get Started meeting
.https://calendly.com/algotradingsystems/get-started
1) Group Access to all areas to collaborate and get interactive support
2) Tech setup, product tour, ready-to-trade, free coaching session!
3) PLUS you get a free 30-day ATS Ultimate live license!
4) PLUS Free trader review after 14 to 30 days.
5)Reduce the learning curve and support overhead, get a head start, and make sure you are on the right track.

AWWWWW Can’t you just let me in?
NO OVERRIDES NO EXCEPTIONS
N.B: There are no overrides in place so the robot has ultimate control over entry. So for example, if you were provided entry and did not book your get-started meeting or have qualifying usage record ATSBot will remove access. This means some members might have downgraded access or have been pruned/kicked but can rejoin.

Robot Error or User Credential issues.
If there is an error in the Robot and it wrongly excluded a member this will be fixed please report to support: https://algotradingsystems.net/Help

Discord robot ATSBot live, link your discord account to your ATS Universal account

August 13, 2023 by AFT

Quality not Quantity! To enforce rules, quality of service, IP & liquidity protection we operate a meet-and-greet policy prior to access.

How Group Access is granted

To enforce rules, quality of service, IP & liquidity protection we operate a meet-and-greet policy prior to access. ATSBot Discord robot provides access to Group areas for your subscription level free or VIP. In order for this to work there is a 3-step process to grant user role-based access to the group as below:

A)User Role “Lobby” You now have user role “Lobby” limited access to the onboarding lobby area
B)User Role “ATS User” Providing chat access to lobby & ⁠signup-help
- 1) Sign up for an ATS Universal Account
- 2)Link your Discord UserName to your ATS Universal Account
C)User Role “ATS Group” Providing free access to the main group
- 3)Attend the FREE New Traders Get Started Meeting

Access your discord settings within Discord desktop web or mobile

Locate and copy your Discord Username ready to link to your ATS Universal Account

SingUp or SignIn to your ATS Universal Account

Click your Discord.UserName data grid edit and paste in username and save

What to do if My Account has been downgraded – can’t see the group or VIP

Make sure the Discord Username is entered not the NickName or server name
Check you have a valid live subscription for VIP Access

1) SignUp, SignIn, and Link Accounts Help
Help Guide getting started with ATS Universal account and linking discord
https://algotradingsystems.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/18482281439373

Notes on Subscriptions and Emails
The ATSRobot will search for subscriptions, meeting history, and ATS User account info based on the email address to which you have linked your Discord username. If the email was not the same one used for purchases, the emails can be linked via the help desk.

For any questions and issues please contact Support:
Send a support request with your discord username and ATS account email details, and problem info to: https://algotradingsystems.net/Help

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