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AFT8 Hybrid Algo Trading System official release

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Algo Trading System AFT8 automated day trading and swing trading server
Algo Trading System AFT8 automated day trading and swing trading server

The NinjaTrader Best Trading System is Now Officially Released

The AFT8 hybrid automated trading system’s official public release is out, with more updates and features to come. For now, this is the minimum feature set for fully automated, hybrid semi-automated, and manual entry modes with fault-tolerant adaptive trade management, algo entry controller, algo trade manager controller, and multiple algo systems with baseline turnkey workspaces.

  • 100% Free for simulation, replay, backtesting, and prop firm evaluation trading
  • AFT8 will display an update message for the new version.
  • Download and get started with AFT8 for free

New Improved Algo Controllers Default Starting View

AFT Algo Entry Controller Default View
AFT Algo Entry Controller Default View
AFT Algo Trade Manager Controller Default View
AFT Algo Trade Manager Controller Default View
AFT Algo Controller Templates Module
Templates Module for settings for algo entry and exit defaults or for each system instrument asset stream

New Baseline Turnkey Workspace

  • AFT8-SFG Breakout Trader-0000C-Mix
  • Includes indices, oil, FDAX, gold, etc.

What Will Happen to the AFT8 Beta Version and Licenses

  • Licenses will expire in 5 days.
  • All prior versions of AFT8 Beta will cease to function.
  • Simply upgrade to the new version and use it.
  • Temporary full-feature live trading licenses will be granted.
  • Over the next 2 weeks, licenses will start to lock down features.

Why Should I Upgrade from AFT8 Beta to the AFT8 Official Release?

Trader Education Training and ATS Trading Discord Group

  • More features are to come, so all focus will go into coding and rolling out the updates.
  • Videos, articles, and educational material will be worked on after the dust settles.
  • For interactive support from 6 AM CT to 12 PM CT, join us in the ATS Discord Group.

Introducing the ATS.AlgoFuturesTrader.Desktop App

ATS.AlgoFuturesTrader.Desktop
ATS.AlgoFuturesTrader.Desktop for license sync, remote trading, and more

This should ideally be installed before AFT8RC1 is installed. AFT8 will attempt to install and require your permission to install. Install from here: https://algotradingsystems.s3.amazonaws.com/aft-desktop/Publish.html. The following prerequisites are required: .NET Desktop Runtime 7.0.2 (x64). Direct link here: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/7.0

AFT Licenses for Live Trading Modes

The AFT8 live licensing is being enforced tentatively as we don’t want to disrupt evaluations and live trading. The system will appraise how NT8 is being used, e.g., in Sim mode or live mode/eval mode, and then check your ATS licenses. If it can’t reconcile a license to allow live account trading or eval trading, it will display a message that can be saved and sent to support to work out a plan. This approach will disable features after a timeout period, allowing time for organization. Please join us in the ATS Trading Discord Group for interactive support and Q&A.

How to upgrade from AFT7 to AFT8

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ATS Customer Success is Waiting to Facilitate

  • Upgrade fees apply to traders who did not subscribe to the optional annual maintenance, which provides upgrade assurance from AFT7 to AFT8.
  • This includes all prior customers who purchased AFT7 from the exclusive reseller “Omegavus Trading LLC.”
  • The cut-off date is for anyone who bought a lifetime license before June 2022 and did not get upgrade assurance. They are liable for the upgrade fee. Please book a call to verify details below.
  • Do not panic; upgrading is easy and can be done at any time. If you do not wish to upgrade now, no problem.
  • AFT8 will still work for free on sim, demo, backtest, and prop firm evaluation. It only requires a live license for live trading.
  • It is possible to upgrade to a better package, such as the AFT to ATS combo: AFT + AWT.
  • If you are in an AWT subscription, you can even have the fees refunded against the upgrade deal.
  • Typically, the upgrade fee is 35% of the full lifetime ticket price, but it can vary depending on your current subscriptions and prior purchases, such as AWT, if you upgrade to the ATS Combo!
  • Book your upgrade call with ATS Customer Success
    • Upgrade options for AFT and ATS Combo packages will be presented.
    • Payment details and promotions will be provided in the meeting.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR UPGRADES CALL

For AFT Ultimate Lifetime Owners from 2021/2022 AFT7 to AFT8

Customers who bought the AFT Ultimate reserved access to AFT8 when launched and do not need to upgrade as it was included. However, your AFT licenses will need migrating to the new system so that you can use AFT8 for live trading and access the ultimate features. Your licenses will appear in your ATS Universal Account with the same email login used for purchase. For any questions and queries, you can contact ATS Customer Success on a quick call to resolve and migrate your old account licenses to the new system.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR UPGRADES CALL

AFT8 Update release v20230524

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Algo Trading Systems AFT8

AFT8 Update Released: AFT8 Version 2023.5.24.2 This version is running on the algo server in soak test mode—no filters, all signals 100% fully active with a variety of modes. It is operating in the live market as shown in the attached image in the futures trading group.

Note on Version Info: This is the last planned release before the official release. We need to assess feedback from users prior to rolling out the official RC1 version. So far, we are moving forward unless someone provides feedback with a showstopper. The RC1 update, likely to follow this release next week, will include a login and ATS Desktop Control Center. The plan is to combine all the AFT, AWT, and AST into one control center, replacing the AWT Desktop. This will allow one login for both web and desktop applications.

Updating: You can simply run the same installer in your downloads folder or get it again from the trading system downloads page. This installer never changes; its job is to get the latest AFT8 version from the cloud and install it. Once you have it, you don’t need to download it again. AFT8 App updates will also pop up a notification and allow in-place installation on your PC, assuming there is no overzealous antivirus running to block it.

Notes:
System Turnkey Workspaces will be overwritten.
System Settings and templates.
N.B: This is why you need to rename your templates/workspaces to preserve your settings.

AFT8 Changes

AFT8 Algo Trade Entry Position Sizer
Inline CheckBox for Algo Entry module controller for Position Sizing toggle On/Off for real-time settings.
AFT8 Algo Trade Manager Stop Risk Control
Trade Management Control Center – Control for stops and position size quantity. On for Controller, off for algo module control as configured.
AFT Algo Controller Settings Popup
Popup fixes for settings from inline control center—caveats: it will go where the OS wants it.

AFT8 Update release v20230522

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AFT8 Update Released: AFT8 Version 2023.5.22.1.
This is the last planned release before the official release. We need to assess feedback from users prior to rolling out the official RC1 version. Download AFT8 here

AFT8 Update Screenshot

Notes:
1) Workspaces were pruned down to make it easier, and templates are “lite” by default via removal of high-intensity CPU memory market grid for trendometer. The two tested working turnkey workspaces are: Turnkey Workspaces – semi/fully modes can be implemented.
Baseline versions for manual, semi-auto hybrid trading, and fully automated testing/tweaking to your tailor-fitted versions.
a) AFT8-SFG Breakout Trader-0000A – multi-time frame view, one instrument.
b) AFT8-SFG Breakout Trader-0000B – most popular four instrument view.
c) AFT8-Trend-Scalper-1000A – Proof of Concept version requires manual semi/auto hybrid use only, multi-time frame – this would probably benefit from the AWT API link in time.

AFT8 Workspace Screenshot

2) Algo entry and Algo trade manager were split into two parts – this allows one or many algos on the same account and instrument, and one or many trade managers on one account instrument, allowing quick switching of modes of use or blending combinations and rules.

Algo Entry and Trade Manager

3) The Keltner FibGrid – we evolved a classic by combining our proprietary “Fib Grid” into a Keltner band so the grid is moving and anchored to the mid band. This can be seen in workspace “AFT8-Trend-Scalper-1000A”. For those traders experienced with divergence, you can see some setups at the extremes as well as other patterns and trend bias filtering.

Keltner FibGrid Screenshot

4) Trade Manager – the trailing stops have been reworked so that lastTrailstop has the same parameters available as the initial trailing stop. Also, the layout and grouping have been reworked, plus additional functions for exits and filter control from the algo controller GUI in real-time.

AFT8 Beta version 202208311 – new workspace for day trading emini micro indices futures

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AFT8 Emini Micro Indices Futures day trading session breakout hybrid algo trading system
Workspace AFT8-SFG Breakout Trader-0000B Emini Micro Indices Futures day trading session breakout hybrid algo trading system

Two turnkey futures day trading workspaces are better than one.

Workspace AFT8-SFG Breakout Trader-0000B

AFT8 Mode Hybrid Semi-automated trading - manual entry and fully automated exits
AFT8 Mode Hybrid Semi-automated trading – manual entry and fully automated exits

The new workspace is essentially the same theme as the original beta but much more refined and simplified. It provides four charts side by side with fully automated trade management. Each chart has a tabbed view from the higher time frame down to the trading time frame with self-optimizing bars for session breakout and trend trailing.

  • EOD MSFG
  • 60-Min WSFG
  • 5-Min RTH Gap Analysis
  • SASR – DSFG

For all AFT8 updates, please use the Downloads page. There is only one link and one installer. It can’t be any easier. Download, install, connect, open the workspace, and trade risk-free on the sim account.

Workspace AFT8-SFG Breakout Trader-0000A

AFT8 Hybrid Trading Turnkey Workspace
Workspace AFT8-SFG Breakout Trader-0000A – AFT8 Hybrid Trading Turnkey Workspace multiple chart multi-time frame view

This workspace allows context clicking to set the instrument context across all views with fast switching. The same system and trade management rules but a different view. Ready to use out of the box – only one workspace should be loaded at a time.

NEW Trading Group AFT8 Forum Has the Answers

Join us in the trading group and get the inside track on updates and discounts for elite members.

For all AFT8 updates, please use the Downloads page. There is only one link and one installer. It can’t be any easier. Download, install, connect, open the workspace, and trade risk-free on the sim account.

Compare AFT8 versus AFT7 and other vendor products. View the developer details of Algorithmic Trading Systems to understand why this is the very best trading system brought to you 100% free for sim…

AFT8 Trading Systems Stats

AFT8 server edition has been providing baseline trading system stats since the trading group was started in 2021 – so the same systems are available in the AFT8 retail system.

AFT8 Roadmap

1) AFT8 is a beta available to traders who can self-support – so we focus on delivery.
2) AFT8 will be released as a series of ongoing updates over 2022 – notifications will be made.
3) Turnkey workspaces and examples will be provided.
4) System optimization from the baseline will take place and more stats/systems provided.
5) Guidance and articles will be provided after AFT8 is ready for public release.

What About AFT7?

  • Existing lifetime members will be able to use it for as long as the NinjaTrader 7 platform is supported and available by NinjaTrader LLC.
  • AFT7 will be maintained for lifetime purchasers and in 2023 will be taken down as purchasable on lease and no longer supported or maintained.

Connect to AFT for Updates and Info

AlgoFuturesTrader 8 Beta update released v20220825

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AFT8 Trading System
AFT8 is our very best trading system made for NinjaTrader, developed by MicroTrends Ltd.

AFT8 Turnkey Workspace: Trade Flow Manual Entry and Auto Exits

  • AFT8 trade workflow for hybrid manual trade entry with automatic trade management:
  • 1) Signal arrives, sounds an alert in the Alerts Window.
  • 2) Click the signal row – charts switch to the signal instrument.
  • 3) Check and decide to trade using Chart Trader.
  • 4) Automatic trade management places the exits.
  • 5) Manage the trade with visual orders using Chart Trader.

Turnkey Workspaces Info – Multi-time Frame

  • Spoiler Alert: This workspace displays 4 charts with tabs, showing an instrument in multiple timeframes.
  • Note: Workspace is designed for a monitor size of 1920 x 1080, fitting 80% of screens.
  • This setup is different from what you have seen before, featuring advanced navigation for quick chart switching to a single view of an instrument, with others visible via the trendometer/trading info and signals.

Pending Turnkey Workspaces for AFT8

  • Session Breakout: 4 Charts view of Emini micro indices side by side.
  • Trend Scalper
  • More such as Mean Reversion and others

NEW Trading Group: AFT8 Forum Has the Answers

Join us in the trading group and get the inside track on updates and discounts for elite members.

Automation: Hybrid and Fully Automatic Trade Management

  • 100% fully automated Algo Trade Entry is enabled, but turnkey workspace settings are not yet released.
  • Fully automatic advanced trade management is provided by the turnkey workspace.

AFT8: Our Best Automated Trading System for NinjaTrader

Why exactly is AFT8 the best algorithmic trading system for NinjaTrader, developed by MicroTrends Ltd?

AFT8 is a constantly evolving product that will become AFT9, growing with the times to stay ahead of the curve.

AFT8 server edition, first created in 2017 to power a hedge fund system by MicroTrends Ltd, evolved to 2021. It was decided to splice off a subset of this fully automated swing trading cloud technology to deliver a lightweight retail AFT8 desktop version, merging in the concepts of AFT8 hybrid trading. Battle-tested live on mini futures on commercial-sized accounts, it is now available for retail trading with accounts from 20K up for auto and less for hybrid pilot and machine.

AFT8 provides the best automated trading systems for retail day trading and swing trading Emini Micro and popular Futures, developed by MicroTrends as of 2022.

AFT8 versus AFT7

AFT7 is now just a classic minnow and a fond memory for those who have transitioned to AFT8.

  • AFT8 is an evolved system containing a superset of AFT7 and a hedge fund system trading engine.
  • AFT8 has more algorithmic trading systems and multiple timeframes:
    • Session Breakout/Gap Trader
    • Swing Trend Trader
    • Day Trader Trend Scalper
    • Mean Reversion
    • Pending:
      • News Trader
      • Cloud Trading
      • AI
      • and more…
  • AFT8 also integrates with AlphaWebTrader API link for real-time trade filters.
  • AFT8 is a true automated technology for day and swing trading, fault-tolerant and the most advanced available for NinjaTrader.
  • Desktop Hybrid controls for desktop trading.
  • Web Remote Controls for fully automated trading.

Compare AFT8 versus AFT7 and other vendor products. View the developer details of Algorithmic Trading Systems to understand why this is the very best trading system, brought to you 100% free for simulation.

AFT8 Trading Systems Stats

AFT8 server edition has been providing baseline trading system stats since the trading group was started in 2021. The same systems are available in the AFT8 retail system.

AFT8 Roadmap

1) AFT8 is a Beta available to traders who can self-support, allowing us to focus on delivery.
2) AFT8 will be released as a series of ongoing updates over 2022 – notifications will be made.
3) Turnkey workspaces and examples will be provided.
4) System optimization from the baseline will take place, with more stats/systems provided.
5) Guidance and articles will be provided after AFT8 is ready for public release.

What About AFT7?

  • Existing lifetime members will be able to use it as long as the NinjaTrader 7 platform is supported and available by NinjaTrader LLC.
  • AFT7 will be maintained for lifetime purchasers and in 2023 will be taken down as purchasable on lease and no longer supported or maintained.

Connect to AFT for Updates and Info

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