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AFT8 update 20260123 Trade System Copier and Self Optimizing bar enhancements

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AFT8 Update Released – Version 2026.01.23

The AFT8 hot-fix update (v2026.01.23) has been released and is now ready for installation.

AFT8 Hot-Fix Update Features

  • Internal white-box optimization for Trade Plan Goals data
    Fixes a rare display error in the Algo Trade Manager.
  • Trade System Copier safety enhancement (primary ↔ sub-account sync)
    In fast markets or sharp reversals, an additional verification layer now runs after a short
    cool-down period to ensure all accounts are correctly balanced and fully synchronized.
  • Self-Optimizing Bar improvements
    White Box Code Enhancements to prevent a very rare NinjaTrader 8 chart freeze during busy tick periods.

How to Install the Latest AFT8 Version

You can update AFT8 using any of the following methods:

  1. In-App Update
    AFT8 will automatically display a pending update notification with install buttons.
  2. ATS Universal Account Downloads
    Download and run the “AFT Secondary Installer” from:
    https://account.algotradingsystems.net/
  3. Local Installer (if already downloaded)
    Check your PC downloads folder for:

    \Downloads\AlgoTradingSystems\AlgoFuturesTrader8-Installer-Setup.exe

Tip: After updating, restart NinjaTrader 8 and AFT8 to ensure all components load cleanly.

Emini Indices Futures Rollover for period 202512 – beware AFT8 will filter and close out expiry contracts within the algo systems

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E-mini Indices Rollover – September 15, 2025

The E-mini indices (ES, NQ, YM, RTY) are rolling over on September 15, 2025 into the new December 2025 (12-25) contracts.
The E-mini indices (ES, NQ, YM, RTY) are rolling over on September 15, 2025 into the new December 2025 (12-25) contracts.

⚠️ Important Notice for AFT Traders

If you are using the AFT Algo Entry module, please be aware:

  • The system may filter out new trades on the expiring September 2025 (09-25) contract.
  • Trades could be closed automatically by the AFT Algo Trade Manager if rollover is flagged in NT8 for ES, NQ, and other E-mini futures.

đź“Š Tip: Keep Historical Data Updated

For the most accurate results with self-adapting charts, make sure to download historical data regularly:

  • Shortcut: Select a chart and press Ctrl + Shift + R.
  • Best Practice: Use the Historical Data module to download tick, minute, and daily data.
  • Recommendation: Refresh 7–7 days of history weekly (e.g., Sunday/Monday session start).
  • Pro Tip: Download 2 days of data daily to keep your charts consistent and error-free.

Staying on top of data downloads ensures that your adaptive indicators and AFT modules perform at their best during contract rollovers.

AFT8 Update Release v2025.8.19.1 fast memory handling for AWT API Link and hotfixes

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AFT8 Workspaces 4 Session Breakout MTF AWT

AFT8 Workspaces 4 Session Breakout Multiple Time Frame (MTF) bias filter TTF and  Alpha Web Trader (AWT) Bias Filter indicator linked to historical and real-time AWT cloud data – lag-free technicals.We’re pleased to announce a new release of AFT8 (Algo Futures Trader for NinjaTrader 8) and AWT (Alpha Web Trader), focused on performance, reliability, and a cleaner link between platforms.

Key Updates

  • Old account migration issue removed (cases where old accounts were sometimes moved incorrectly).
  • AWT Link to AFT8 — rewritten to use binary DAT file MMF producer/consumer IPC, replacing the former “named pipes” implementation.
    • Optimized memory handling to prevent a large system memory footprint.
    • Lightweight and faster by an order of magnitude using low-level OS kernel techniques across different .NET and OS versions.
    • No bottlenecks or growing memory issues; fast load on chart render for AWT indicators.
  • AFT + AWT combo showcased in AFT8 Workspaces 4 — Session Breakout and Trend Scalper.
  • AFT8 binary files listing for installer:
AFT v20205081901 binary file list

AFT v20205081901 binary file list
  • ATS.NinjaTrader8.AlgoFuturesTrader.dll
  • ATS.NinjaTrader8.AlgoFuturesTrader.GUI.dll
  • ATS.NinjaTrader8.AlgoFuturesTrader.VM.dll
  • ATS.AlphaWebTrader.FastCache.Shared.dll
  • ATS.AlphaWebTrader.Shared.dll
  • ATS.Net.TradeSystems.DataStates.dll
  • Newtonsoft.Json.dll
  • System.Buffers.dll
  • System.Memory.dll
  • System.Numerics.Vectors.dll
  • System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Unsafe.dll

AWT Desktop was also updated as part of this release: 2025.8.19.1.

NinjaTrader fully automated futures trading or hybrid algo trading?

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Hybrid AFT Trading or Pure AFT Fully Automated?

How to decide which model to choose for your trading success?

Hybrid Futures Trading: Man + Machine

Session breakout workspace

The fastest and easiest way to get funded and start trading with the best profits and least drawdown. Achieve the best control and hit a small target! Traders learn the level of automation to suit their plan, typically 50% to 80% automated. Smallest risk capital of 25K is acceptable. AFT Workspaces 1 to 4 guide you from zero to hero in Discord.

Hybrid Trading Time to Market

  • This is the fast track to success with day trading! It can be done in 1 week to 1 month, though most take 1 to 3 months, and some take 1 year or more. That’s okay; it’s 100% free, and you can go at your own pace!

Pure 100% Fully Automated Trading

NinjaTrader fully automated trading with advanced hybrid controls for algo entry and exit execution

Yes, it can be done, but note that this is the hardest and longest way to trade. Generally, it is not viable or permitted for prop firm trading, offering the least control over profits and drawdown. It takes 3 months for a veteran already successful, to 1 year or more for a new trader still on the success quest. Medium to long-term goals are essential. Hit very large, easy targets far off; asset stream diversification is key. Swing trading is really the only way to start, with large risk capital of 100 to 250K being acceptable. AFT Workspaces 5: put workspace 1 on a server and leave it for 1 month. Practice how to stop and start, and go from there. Create variants of the baselines and test and compare back.

Pure Algo Trading Time to Market

  • There are no shortcuts when done right!
  • 1 to 3 years is a realistic time to focus on mastering and tweaking a system that suits a trader.

For Both Traders’ Journeys: Hybrid or Pure Algo Trading

7-day Free Trial with Full Feature Access! Self-assisted and interactive support is provided when required. Free forever Freemium for sim/demo trading! Go at your own pace! For the fastest learning, traders begin with our “Zero to Hero” program to methodically navigate through the control set stages. This can be leveraged for hybrid and pure fully automated trading.

Alternate Routes for Traders Who Want Fully Automated Trading

Some links here for you to consider for your trading journey decisions. We do not earn from these links or endorse them; this is for informational purposes to see what is out there, the cost, and so on. Check out the stats and costs of these parties and analyze the pros and cons.

The Advantage Here:

Your stats and settings are your own. There is no sales gimmick here; no leap of faith required. Skill, commitment, and time are the costs. You have control of your trading destiny. As a self-directed trader using AFT, it’s 100% free forever on sim, as it really takes a whole lot of time. There is no shortcut; time and learning to be a pro are required! Some of our traders do it and are in years 1 and 3, being patient and working towards the end goal of a small fund of their own with transparent systems—no smoke and mirrors! Do they have drawdowns? Yes, and they have a plan in place and use diversified asset streams to minimize risk and drawdowns.

AFT8 update version 20240611 license hotfixes and updates

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AFT v20240611 Hot Fixes for NinjaTrader Automated Trading


AFT8 Algos BaseLine 003 Turnkey Workspace

AFT8 Algos BaseLine 003 Turnkey Workspace

AFT8 version 2024 is now released and ready for download or update from the popup notices.

AFT8 Updater

AFT8 Updater popup can be used to install.

https://algotradingsystems.net/Downloads

Release Notes

  1. AFT8 License modes are enforced – real-time indicator plots will become invisible, signals and alerts disabled, algo entry and trade manager automation disabled.
  2. AFT8 can now be installed with no licenses or desktop apps and works with no license notifications for Sim, NT Demo, replay non-live trading, non-prop firm modes.
  3. Apex Prop Firm and Bulenox are supported for Evaluation trading for the Get Funded Accelerator save 80% + an additional promo code on top!
    1. For all other modes of prop firm or live trading, a license is required.
  4. Tracing and error message logging are now separated and accessible in the NinjaTrader Trace folder “\Documents\NinjaTrader 8\trace”.
  5. NinjaTrader Alert Window “AFT8 License Alert” will pop up once for each NinjaTrader session if licenses are required.
  6. AFT8 License Alerts details notes will be saved to the folder “\Documents\AlgoFuturesTrader\Docs” and pop up in a default web browser.
  7. AFT8 Code: Core optimization and error handling routines have been refactored for best speed, reliability, and local trace/error reporting.
  8. Indicators
    1. Indicator: Alpha PSAR – our interpretation of the PSAR has a new parameter “Trend Mode” added which allows a variant method for trend reversal calculation – this looks super awesome, check it out!
    2. Indicator: Dynamic Trend – removes some parameters and adds in PSAR Template for the secondary trend mode via settings template – create a PSAR template and use it in the Dynamic Trend for ease.
    3. Indicator: Generic Signals:
      1. New Rule 20: “Evolving Market Profile” Crossover on the Session Fib Grid Profile: Year, Month, Week, and Day – you need to switch on Market Profile Mode in the FibGrid.
      2. Fixes to Trade Signal Mode 1 – count of rules as a percentage bias.
      3. Fixes to Rule 19 – SFG-VWAP Crossover.
  9. AFT Workspaces are all available on day 1 of signup and a trader can go at their own pace and decide which one to install when they are ready.
  10. AFT VIP workspaces are provided in the Installer AFT Workspaces no4 and will sync updates to the local machine for VIP.
    1. BaseLine Futures Fully Automated Trading Systems “AFT8-Algos-BaseLine-004” has no charts at all, only the Algo Entry and Exits running.
    2. AFT8-Algos-BaseLine-003 has charts with rotating tabs the same as the algo server and a handful of indices on session breakout.
  11. Note: For Lifetime Owners who do not run the maintenance, the full feature of Trade Management will still work for live account trading. The Algo Entry Module will require renewal for live account trading and prop firm trading.

how did the fib grid technology and trade systems get invented?

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Daily Fib Grid Session

The proprietary Fib Grid and Range Grid technology first came to mind in 2007 when working for TCA Futures (RIP) in a trading arcade in the City of London – UK’s Wall St. It was conceived in response to a reprimand from the S&P500 desk head trader. He was fuming and publicly criticized me in front of some 120 other traders after hours in the daily retrospective. He’d seen my appalling trade via his CQG trade desk admin module, questioning why I was trading long at the top of the market, one hour out, quite near the end of the session. It was obvious, but I thought, how do you know where the top of the market is? Later that night, I envisioned the Fib Grid and Range Grid to show me. Back then, it was Excel and CQG, and here we are with NinjaTrader from 2009 to 2024. It’s still my core methodology, battle-tested in institutional, hedge fund, and retail trading.

Fib Grid Multi Time Frames
  • YSFG – Yearly Session Fib Grid
  • MSFG – Monthly Session Fib Grid
  • WSFG – Weekly Session Fib Grid
  • DSFG – Daily Session Fib Grid
Now combine this with structured price action, time, and a catalyst to provide the conditional trade setup for a high-probability move. Then use the signals/rules as the trade entry method and let the system do the rest.

Fib Grid Session Breakout Basics

Around 2008/2009, I then worked on the concept of the Fib Grid session breakout, using it to prevent my ludicrous out-of-control scalping. Up to 1200 trade operations in one day was my record, plus burnout after TCA Futures as a privateer with MFGlobal. It made my broker rich and me a 35% account loss – Emini ES trading, not small change, it hurt badly. So I stopped and later was reborn as a day/swing trader, making 1 to 3 trades per day on the DSFG. This method is used in the ATS Discord groups as a core method to teach good habits and run the trades. Fib Grid made me and saved me, thank you to the head trader.

Note: From 2015, when I traded for managed futures/futures hedge funds, I used WSFG breakouts and MSG breakouts and let that go for several weeks/months. You could get up to 100K per lot sometimes on NQ or ES FDAX, etc. So some quite serious trades have gone down, and a good lot of time too. https://algotradingsystems.net/About I guess I could follow tradition and call it the Leeson lines after my surname, as some did and still do, but to me, FibGrid has more meaning. AlgoFuturesTrader contains all the latest evolution of the FibGridTrading systems and is 100% free for sim/NT demo and prop firm evaluation trading. Enjoy & happy trading. Tom Leeson

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