Copy trades
Copy trades between futures platforms
CopyFlock copies futures trades from one lead account to any number of followers, and the lead and followers do not have to be on the same platform. A Tradovate lead can copy to Rithmic and TopstepX accounts, an NT8 account can copy to Topstep, and every other combination works too.
Pick the platform your lead account is on and the platform of your followers below. Each page explains how both sides connect, what you need, and how sizing works for that pairing.
- Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic and TopstepX
- Any lead to any follower, in any direction
- Each account connects on its own
- Runs in the cloud, no VPS
On this page
Every platform combination
| Lead on | Followers on Tradovate | Followers on NinjaTrader | Followers on Rithmic | Followers on TopstepX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradovate | Tradovate trade copier | Tradovate to NinjaTrader | Tradovate to Rithmic | Tradovate to TopstepX |
| NinjaTrader | NinjaTrader to Tradovate | NinjaTrader trade copier | NinjaTrader to Rithmic | NinjaTrader to TopstepX |
| Rithmic | Rithmic to Tradovate | Rithmic to NinjaTrader | Rithmic trade copier | Rithmic to TopstepX |
| TopstepX | TopstepX to Tradovate | TopstepX to NinjaTrader | TopstepX to Rithmic | TopstepX trade copier |
Same-platform copying — Tradovate to Tradovate, Rithmic to Rithmic and so on — is covered on each platform's trade copier page.
Copy from Tradovate
The Tradovate lead connects through Tradovate's OAuth sign-in. Trade it from the Tradovate web, desktop or mobile app, from TradingView or from any tool that routes orders to the account — CopyFlock copies what fills on the account, so the front end does not matter.
- Tradovate to NinjaTrader trade copier — followers: NinjaTrader brokerage accounts and prop accounts traded in NT8.
- Tradovate to Rithmic trade copier — followers: Prop firm accounts and Rithmic 01 brokerage accounts.
- Tradovate to TopstepX trade copier — followers: Topstep Trading Combines and funded accounts.
Copy from NinjaTrader
CopyFlock does not connect to NinjaTrader itself. It connects to the account behind it — Tradovate for NinjaTrader brokerage accounts, Rithmic for prop accounts you trade in NT8 on a Rithmic connection — so every order you place in NT8 is copied when it fills, and nothing is installed in NinjaTrader. NT8 simulation accounts (Sim101 and playback) cannot lead.
- NinjaTrader to Tradovate trade copier — followers: Personal accounts, NinjaTrader brokerage accounts and prop firm accounts.
- NinjaTrader to Rithmic trade copier — followers: Prop firm accounts and Rithmic 01 brokerage accounts.
- NinjaTrader to TopstepX trade copier — followers: Topstep Trading Combines and funded accounts.
Copy from Rithmic
The Rithmic lead connects with the username, password and system your firm gives you. Trade it from R|Trader Pro, NinjaTrader 8 on a Rithmic connection or any other Rithmic front end; R|Trader Pro can stay open on the same login while CopyFlock is connected.
- Rithmic to Tradovate trade copier — followers: Personal accounts, NinjaTrader brokerage accounts and prop firm accounts.
- Rithmic to NinjaTrader trade copier — followers: NinjaTrader brokerage accounts and prop accounts traded in NT8.
- Rithmic to TopstepX trade copier — followers: Topstep Trading Combines and funded accounts.
Copy from TopstepX
The TopstepX lead connects through the ProjectX API with your TopstepX username and an API key. You keep trading in TopstepX as usual; CopyFlock reads the lead's fills through the API, so that login needs an active ProjectX API subscription.
- TopstepX to Tradovate trade copier — followers: Personal accounts, NinjaTrader brokerage accounts and prop firm accounts.
- TopstepX to NinjaTrader trade copier — followers: NinjaTrader brokerage accounts and prop accounts traded in NT8.
- TopstepX to Rithmic trade copier — followers: Prop firm accounts and Rithmic 01 brokerage accounts.
How each platform connects
| Platform | How you connect | Password shared | Extra subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tradovate | Sign in on Tradovate's own page (OAuth) | No | None — no Tradovate API add-on |
| NinjaTrader | Via Tradovate (NinjaTrader brokerage) or Rithmic (NT8 prop accounts on a Rithmic login) | Not for Tradovate; yes for Rithmic | None — no NT8 add-on |
| Rithmic | Username, password and system | Yes — Rithmic has no OAuth | None |
| TopstepX | TopstepX username and a ProjectX API key | No — an API key instead | ProjectX API subscription, billed by ProjectX |
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions? Read the full FAQ or email support.
Can the lead and followers be on different platforms?
Yes. Each account connects to CopyFlock on its own, so a lead on one platform can copy to followers on any mix of Tradovate, Rithmic and TopstepX, including accounts you trade in NinjaTrader.
Is cross-platform copying slower?
Follower orders are sent as soon as the lead's fill is reported, whichever platform they are on. Routing paths differ between platforms, which can add a little variation in timing and price.
Which platforms are not supported?
CQG, Quantower and Volumetrica connections are not supported, and NinjaTrader simulation accounts cannot be copied.
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