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Introducing ATS Help Bot: 24/7 AI-Assisted Support for Traders

June 9, 2025 by AFT

ATS Help Bot support request reply

🤖 ATS Help Bot: 24/7 AI-Assisted Support for Traders

ATS Help Bot provides traders with direct messaging to our AI Support Agent, available 24/7 via Discord or email/help-desk chat.

What makes this truly powerful is that ATS Help Bot has access to all ATS product information and services—websites, blogs, videos, help guides, and Discord channels—so you don’t have to hunt across each resource. Use the ATS Help Bot as your universal search and expert in one place, always online and ready!

To access the ATS Help Bot, visit the Help Center or the Discord Group 24/7:

  • https://algotradingsystems.net/Help
  • https://algotradingsystems.net/TradingGroup

Help Desk AI Assisted Support Search

AI-powered ad hoc universal searching across all ATS products, websites, help desk, Discord, blog, videos, and resources- all in 1 place

ATS Help Bot - AI Agent Assisted Search
ATS Help Bot – AI Agent Assisted Search – universal search for all topics and resources about ATS products

Help Desk AI-Assisted Support via Email

The ATS Help Bot is also available through our Help Desk and Knowledge Base, covering topics beyond Discord, including the website, blog, pricing, videos, and online guides. You can even ask it to search Discord-only if you prefer, or to search all ATS topics as a universal support assistant.

  • Via email: [email protected]
  • Help Center
  • Submit a Support Request
  • 24/7 AI assistance for articles, tutorials, and guided chat
  • Fast expert follow-up—check your spam/junk folders if you don’t see a reply within 5 minutes

Help Desk Support Email Lifecycle

ATS Help bot Support Request Form from the ATS Help Center
ATS Help bot Support Request Form from the ATS Help Center
  • Upon submitting a new ticket, you will receive an immediate acknowledgement from the help desk.
  • ATS Help Bot will read the ticket, fill any gaps, and correct ambiguity or spelling errors.
  • It will provide a list of best-fitting articles and guidance via email.
  • You can reply to the ticket to add more information or continue the conversation.
  • If needed, you can mark the ticket as resolved or escalate to a human agent.
ATS Help Bot support request reply
ATS Help Bot support request reply – set as solved or refer and escalate to a human agent if required.

Discord AI Chat Help

Chat directly by clicking the robot icon in the top-right moderator list, then send your message and select your search mode:

  • Choose a mode:
    1. Chat Discord Topics
    2. Chat All ATS Topics
  • This sets the AI Agent context to:
    • Discord only – topics and posts within Discord
    • Universal – all ATS products, services, and resources (Discord, blogs, videos, help-desk articles, websites, etc.)
  • When using Chat Discord Topics, all links will point to Discord channels, posts, forums, etc.
  • When using Chat All ATS Topics, links may point to Discord or external resources.

Getting Started

ATS Help Bot Direct Messaging in Discord Group
ATS Help Bot Direct Messaging in Discord Group
  • Sign up for the ATS universal Account and link your account to discord
  • Make sure you have Discord direct messaging switched on! Settings – Social and content – Direct Messaging
  • Enter your query in the pop-up box.
  • Your chosen mode (Discord only or All ATS Topics) will remain active for your session.
  • Switch modes at any time by clicking the buttons.
  • You can converse directly with @ATSHelpBot in your Discord inbox Simply click the robot icon ATSHelpBot and send a message

Filed Under: AFT8, ATS Trading Community, NinjaTrader 8, ninjatrader automated trading Tagged With: ATS Help Bot


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AFT8 Risk Management Position Sizing Introduction

June 4, 2025 by AFT

Position sizing is fundamentally a risk‐management technique, though it’s often grouped under the broader umbrella of money management, because it determines how much capital is exposed to the market on each trade. In AFT8, static position sizing sets a fixed number of contracts (Lots) regardless of market conditions. In contrast, dynamic position sizing uses a fixed-fractional method to adjust the number of contracts based on factors such as volatility, account equity, or predefined risk parameters.

By configuring and calibrating trade size to the amount you’re willing to lose, based on your stop size and the number of lots per trade, total trade risk is directly controlled. If the market moves against you, position sizing enforces consistent per‐trade risk limits. In that sense, while it informs your overarching money‐management plan (i.e., how much capital you allocate overall), its primary role is to enforce consistent risk limits, making position sizing a cornerstone of effective risk management; stop‐loss/risk management is the complementary component.

Why use dynamic position sizing instead of a static lot size?
Instruments differ in point/tick value or volatility, so, for example, 3 lots on NQ might equate to 12 lots on RTY to achieve the same trade‐risk exposure. To maintain equal weighting when trading multiple instruments, the lot size must be adjusted so that each trade carries the same risk in cash or as a percentage of trade‐risk capital. By tracking volatility, a system can maintain a constant risk per trade: position size decreases when volatility is high and increases when volatility is low.

Ways to Change Position Size with AFT8

It’s very easy to view, edit, set, change, and configure position size and risk management within AFT8 after some exploration. Settings can be configured and saved along with workspaces.

  1. NinjaTrader 8: Use Chart Trader, Order Ticket, or DOM to set the quantity for manual entries. This is static position sizing and can be adjusted at any time, up or down in real-time.
  2. AFT8 Algo Entry Module: In the Market Analyzer column, parameters for the Algo Entry Module, you can define static or fixed‐fractional position sizing. Templates can be viewed, edited, and saved under a unique name, usually for set-and-forget settings.
  3. AFT8 Algo Entry Controller: The pop‐up controller can be configured for static, fixed lots per trade or to leverage advanced risk‐management features such as fixed‐fractional sizing and institutional money‐management patterns like fund‐of‐funds for trading with asset streams- settings can be changed in real-time on the fly.

Note: Turnkey Workspaces 1 provides only the Trade Manager module, so quantity is configured via the NinjaTrader components. From Turnkey Workspace 2 onward, the Algo Entry Module/Controller allows quantity to be set and saved directly in the AFT8 settings.

TIP: Remember to save your settings templates and workspace under a unique name to prevent losing changes during updates!

For full details, please visit this ATS Help Desk article  on AFT8 Risk Management Position Sizing

Filed Under: Algo Futures Trader, NinjaTrader 8, ninjatrader algorithmic trading, ninjatrader automated trading


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AFT8 new trade copier feature 21 account multi-shot trade entry

February 24, 2025 by AFT

Trade Copier System 21 Multi Shot

Introducing the Next Generation of Trade Copier for NinjaTrader

Tired of slippage and unreliable trade copiers that clog up your trading for prop firm trading multiple accounts? We’ve got a breakthrough solution for you!

Most third-party trade copiers are plagued by:

  • Inefficient order listening: They must listen for each fill or update, then copy, create, and submit new orders—introducing lag and slippage.
  • Poorly written, multithreaded code: Race conditions, locks, and jams can bring NinjaTrader to a halt, forcing frequent restarts.
  • Low-latency limitations: The serial, one-order-at-a-time approach delays execution and can lead to missed opportunities and slippage.

Trade copiers available as NinjaTrader 8 add-ins are often poor in quality—they tend to jam, slow down NT8, and suffer from high latency. This is because they have to wait, listen, filter orders, and then act by copying the orders and sending them to each account round-robin… yawn… how slow can you go?—about as efficient as waiting for a bus. Frankly, that’s not impressive.

As always, we’re ahead of the curve, setting trends that the ecosystem eventually follows—hybrid trading, Fib Grid, ATR bars/self-adapting bars, just to name a few. Now, our latest breakthrough is the Multi-Shot system: a revolutionary 21-shot trader that fires trades simultaneously into 21 accounts at the same time with ultra-low latency. This system takes the fastest route, eliminates NT8 jams, avoids waiting for the bus, and minimizes slippage to the absolute minimum. All orders are instantaneous in parallel—firing all at once is now possible with AFT8.

The Multi-Shot Entry Advantage – Simplicity + Lowest Latency Fills

Trade Copier System 21 Multi Shot

Our new Multi-Shot Entry feature takes an entirely different, more efficient approach:

  • Single Trigger: Pull the trigger once, and all selected sub-accounts fire orders simultaneously.
  • Low Latency and Reliability: No waiting on a round-robin approach—think of it like a multi-barrel shotgun firing every chamber at once.
  • Scale Easily: Trade one “leader” account (e.g., on SIM) and instantly replicate the same trades across up to 20 sub-accounts without the usual trade copier overhead.
  • 21 Parallel Accounts: One leader account and 20 sub-accounts with instant order submission in each in parallel—20 times quicker than a trade copier!
  • Simple Config: Simply select your accounts in the Trade entry algo “Trade System MultiShot” section and enable “IsTradeMultiShotOn” trades will be mirrored.

Flexible Exit Management

We’re also developing two styles of trade exit management:

  1. Per-Account Trade Managers
    • Each account can have a dedicated “Algo Trade Manager”, allowing fully symmetrical or asymmetrical rules and profit targets.
  2. Leader/Follower Exit Management
    • A single manager/mirror that controls all 20 accounts uniformly, just like a traditional trade copier—only vastly more efficient.
    • This will be a large piece of work and will be rolled out last of all—design and implementation evolving.

Release and Availability

  • We will begin rolling out Community Technology Previews (CTPs) to our VIP members—those in the “CTP” role—very soon this week.
  • The Multi-Shot Entry feature will be released first, followed by the enhanced exit control system.
  • These features will be available to monthly/annual subscribers and to lifetime members (within their first year), or those who renew their yearly maintenance subscription for AFT or ATS.
  • Subscription levels: Algo Trading premium or ultimate on AFT or ATS universal combo.
  • Optional Annual Renewal: For traders who let their annual renewal lapse Click here for price details

Stay tuned for more details on how you can dramatically reduce latency and trade more efficiently across multiple accounts—all without slowing down NinjaTrader or dealing with trade copier headaches.

But let’s be clear—this isn’t just another trade copier. This is a Multi-Shot Trader. We’ve redefined the traditional leader-follower model from the trade copier world into a concept of a primary account with sub-accounts—a complete shift from how copying trades has worked until now. In the race of the tortoise and the hare, the hare finally wins. In trading, faster is better, and less is more.

Questions or Feedback?
If you’d like to learn more about the upcoming CTP program for VIP members or have any questions about multi-account trade management, feel free to reach out to our support team. We’re excited to bring you these new capabilities and look forward to improving your trading experience!

Filed Under: AFT8, automated trade management, automated trading ninjatrader, NinjaTrader 8 Tagged With: AFT8 Release, AFT8 update, aft8release, AFT8Update, Multi Shot Trader, Trade Copier


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ATS Desktop Apps major update for all desktop apps v20250220

February 21, 2025 by AFT

ATS Desktop Apps is an update for all desktop applications as it moves from cloud-based ClickOnce deployment to local installation. This applies to:

  • AFT-Desktop
  • AWT-Desktop
  • NT-BootStrapper

AFT8 for NinjaTrader now communicates with these apps on a locally installed basis instead of cloud launch and run, which provides a far better experience. Going forward, we will be updating to the latest Windows UI technology ahead of any future NinjaTrader desktop move from WPF to WinUI. This allows us to embrace the latest cutting-edge technology and stay ahead of the curve. New installers and updating methods will replace the now legacy WPF desktop and MSI installer technology.

ATS Desktop Apps version 2025.2.20 will fetch all the latest updates for the ATS/AFT/AWT suite of desktop trading systems and tools. The ATS Desktop Apps installer will download the following installers to your “downloads/algotradingsystems” folder:

  • Net Desktop Runtime
  • ATS.AlphaWebTrader.Desktop
  • ATS.AlgoFutureTrader.Desktop
  • ATS.AFT8.BootStrapper.Desktop
  • AFT8 for NinjaTrader 8 Desktop
  • AFT8 Settings & Workspaces 01
  • AFT8 Settings & Workspaces 02
  • ATS AlgoFuturesTrader Downloads.pdf

Each installer will be run and installed. If your system requires .NET 8.0, it will be installed, but there are caveats to look for!

.NET 8 Desktop Runtime

The ATS Desktop Apps installer will also install .NET 8.0.13, which is the latest long-term supported technology from Microsoft that we use to power the desktop apps. During installation, Windows will display a UAC warning when installing the .NET 8 package. Due to a Windows bug with MSI, this can hide the “Shield” minimized on the taskbar and can be easily missed. You will need to click to accept the installation of .NET 8, or the installers will wait and cycle until canceled, as they cannot complete until the UAC permission is received by the user or declined.

Filed Under: AFT8, NinjaTrader 8 Tagged With: AFT8 Release, AFT8 update, aft8release, AFT8Update


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AFT8 version 2025.2.4.1 update released prior AFT8 versions expire in 7 days

February 3, 2025 by AFT

AFT8 version 2025.2.4.1 installer

AFT8 Version 2025.2.4.1 Update Released

Please note:

  • This is an emergency release to resolve some threading issues with the AWT API link. The loading of historical data affected some machines, but not all.
  • The AWT 150 indicator is disabled in this version.
  • License rules now enforced

Prior Version 2024.6

  • If you are still on the old version 2024.6, this version adds new functions and features and is slicker and smoother.
  • The prior version will expire on Sunday, 9th, and will auto shutdown NT8 on startup to install the new version.

More details will be released and available in the Discord group.

1) Upgrade from Your Existing Downloads

  1. Close down NinjaTrader.
  2. Go to your downloads folder: “Downloads\AlgoTradingSystems”.
  3. Locate and run the setup installer: AlgoFuturesTrader8-Installer-Setup.
  4. This will get the latest version from the cloud and install it correctly, as long as your NinjaTrader path has not changed.
  5. Start NT8 and open the workspace as usual.

2) ATS Account Downloads

  • Log in to your account and view downloads here: https://account.algotradingsystems.net/Secure/Downloads
  • Download and run the primary installer: AlgoFuturesTrader8-Installer-Setup.

3) AFT8 Update Pop-Up

  • Wait for a pop-up and click install.

Any Issues? Please Contact Us at the Help Desk!

  • https://algotradingsystems.net/Help

Subscription Upgrades!

  • Buy Now, Pay Later: ATS works with Affirm and Klarna, offering interest-free installment payment plans—available on annual and one-time lifetime licenses.
  • Limited Slots Available: Subscribers affected are invited to upgrade and get a discounted slot to become a VIP Full Member.

Trader Success Team!
To get more information on pricing and payment methods, simply book a FREE pricing discovery meeting with Trader Success VIP with no obligation to purchase!
👉 TO Book Your Spot CLICK HERE!

Filed Under: Algo Futures Trader, NinjaTrader 8 Tagged With: AFT8, AFT8 update, AFT8Update


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AFT8 pending update version 202501 to enforce license and usage rules

January 27, 2025 by AFT

Pending AFT8 Update: Version 202501

The highly anticipated AFT8 update, version 202501, is set to enforce licensing rules first announced in October/November 2024. This update ensures a seamless and secure experience for all users while enhancing the platform’s capabilities. ETA: Last week of January/first week of February!

AFT Remains Free for Simulated Trading

  • AFT is 100% free forever for simulated trading, NT Demo, replay, back-testing, and forward testing for all futures.
  • FREEMIUM: No catches, no time limits, and global sim mode will remain enabled for bars and indicators.

Licensing for Advanced Features and Live Trading

While AFT remains free for simulation, specific features will require a full license:

  • Advanced Features: Requires a full license.
  • Prop Firm Evaluation: Requires a full license.
  • Prop Firm Live Trading: Requires a full license.
  • Brokerage Live Trading: Requires a full license.

New Requirement: AFT Desktop

To enhance security and usability, AFT8 will require the AFT Desktop application to be installed. This step helps:

  • Sync licenses and unlock advanced features.
  • Protect against hacking and piracy from other vendors within the NT ecosystem.
  • Provide smoother updates for workspaces and future AFT versions.

Prior AFT8 Versions Cessation

Upgrade will be optional for those traders who wish to continue with AFT8. All prior versions will cease to work and self-uninstall after a grace period of 1 week!

Licensing Learn More

For full details on the licensing changes, please visit the following link:

  1. AFT Licensing: Live Trading vs. Free Sim Trading

EXCLUSIVE FREEMIUM UPGRADES via TRADER SUCCESS TEAM

Upgrading is optional to a paid subscription. Those traders who have enjoyed using AFT free with full features on sim/demo will need to upgrade to a subscription or one-time payment to continue to access the advanced algo features or to use AFT on prop eval/prop live and brokerage live accounts.

Traders who wish to upgrade from Freemium can receive a tailor-made exclusive trading package and deal to suit their budget and trading goals from the Trader Success Team. Book a meeting here:

Subscription Upgrades!

  • Buy Now Pay Later: ATS works with Affirm and Klarna, offering interest-free installment payment plans—available on annual one-time and one-time lifetime licenses.
  • Limited Slots Available: Subscribers affected are invited to upgrade and get a discounted slot to become a VIP Full Member.

Trader Success Team!
To get more information on pricing and payment methods, simply book a FREE pricing discovery meeting with Trader Success VIP with no obligation to purchase!
👉 TO Book Your Spot CLICK HERE!

Thank you for your continued support as we improve AFT to deliver the best trading experience possible!

Warm regards,
The ATS Team

Filed Under: AFT8, NinjaTrader 8 Tagged With: AFT8 update


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