Copy trades · Rithmic → Tradovate
Rithmic to Tradovate trade copier
CopyFlock copies futures trades from a Rithmic lead account to Tradovate follower accounts in real time. Every entry, exit, stop and target that fills on the lead is sent to each Tradovate follower with the sizing, symbol and protection rules you set for it.
Each account connects to CopyFlock on its own, so the lead and followers do not need to share a platform, a firm or a computer. Copying runs on our servers — no VPS, no platform add-on and no PC left running.
- Rithmic lead — Username, password and system
- Tradovate followers — Sign in on Tradovate's own page (OAuth)
- Sizing, caps and protection per follower
- Runs in the cloud, no VPS
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How copying from Rithmic to Tradovate works
Traders who run Apex or another Rithmic firm as their main account often hold Tradovate evaluations too — at My Funded Futures, Tradeify or Top One Futures. With the Rithmic account leading, you keep trading in R|Trader Pro or NT8 and the Tradovate accounts follow.
The Rithmic lead
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.
The Tradovate followers
Tradovate followers connect through OAuth too, so CopyFlock never sees their password. If Tradovate ends the authorised session — after a password change, for example — the dashboard flags the account and you sign in again; the other followers carry on.
What you need on each side
| Rithmic (lead) | Tradovate (followers) | |
|---|---|---|
| How you connect | Username, password and system | Sign in on Tradovate's own page (OAuth) |
| Password shared with CopyFlock | Yes — Rithmic has no OAuth | No |
| Extra subscription | None | None — no Tradovate API add-on |
| Typical accounts | Prop firm accounts and Rithmic 01 brokerage accounts | Personal accounts, NinjaTrader brokerage accounts and prop firm accounts |
| Prop firms | Apex Trader Funding, Tradeify, Lucid Trading, BluSky, Take Profit Trader, Funded Futures Network and more | Apex Trader Funding, Tradeify, My Funded Futures, Lucid Trading, BluSky, Top One Futures and more |
| What breaks the connection | A password change or reset | Signing out, revoking access or a password change |
How to copy trades from Rithmic to Tradovate
Step 1: Start a free trial
Create a CopyFlock account and start the 7-day free trial on 2 accounts — one Rithmic lead and one Tradovate follower. A card is required; cancel during the trial and you pay nothing.
Step 2: Connect the Rithmic lead
Choose Add account → Rithmic, enter the Rithmic username and password and pick the system your firm uses — the same details you enter in R|Trader Pro.
Step 3: Connect the Tradovate followers
Choose Add account → Tradovate and sign in on Tradovate's page for each login that holds a follower account.
Step 4: Create the copy
Pick the Rithmic account as the lead and the Tradovate accounts as followers. Choose a sizing mode for each follower: contract multiplier 1 for the same size, equity ratio for accounts of different sizes, or fixed contracts.
Step 5: Add caps and protection
Set a maximum contract cap and balance or equity thresholds that fit each Tradovate account's rules. Reaching a threshold flattens and pauses that follower.
Step 6: Test with one contract
Place a one-contract trade on the Rithmic lead and confirm each follower's order in the copy log. During the trial, followers copy a fixed 1 contract.
Sizing example: Rithmic lead, Tradovate followers
- My Funded Futures 50K on Tradovate — fixed contracts 1
- Always 1 ES
- Tradeify 100K on Tradovate — equity ratio
- 100 ÷ 150 × 3 = 2 ES
- Lucid 25K on Tradovate — alias ES→MES ×3
- 3 × 3 = 9 MES
Equity ratio uses live equity, so the Tradeify follower's size moves as both balances change. Add a maximum contract cap that matches its limit.
Things to know before copying Rithmic to Tradovate
- Followers fill after the lead. Each follower order is sent once the lead's fill is reported, so follower prices can differ slightly, especially with market orders in fast markets.
- Manual changes stay manual. If you close a follower by hand, it stays closed and joins in again with the lead's next trade.
- Symbols copy as they are. A Tradovate follower trades the lead's contract unless you add a symbol alias, for example NQ to MNQ.
- Futures only. CQG, Quantower and Volumetrica connections are not supported.
- Prop firm rules come first. Check that every firm involved allows copying between your own accounts — see prop firm copy trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions? Read the full FAQ or email support.
Can I copy trades from Rithmic to Tradovate in real time?
Yes. CopyFlock sends each Tradovate follower its order as soon as the Rithmic lead's fill is reported. Followers fill a moment later than the lead and may get a slightly different price.
Does Rithmic need to stay open for trades to copy?
No. CopyFlock connects to Rithmic directly from the cloud. Keep R|Trader Pro or NT8 open only when you want to trade the lead from it.
Will my Rithmic session limit be a problem?
CopyFlock uses one connection per Rithmic login, shared by all your copies. If you also run several other platforms on that login at once, you may reach the limit your firm and Rithmic set.
Can I copy from Tradovate to Rithmic as well?
Yes. Copying works in any direction between Tradovate, NinjaTrader accounts, Rithmic and TopstepX. See the Tradovate to Rithmic trade copier page.
How much does copying Rithmic to Tradovate cost?
The lead and each follower count as one account. Plans are $29/month for up to 10 accounts, $49/month for up to 20, or $99/month for unlimited accounts, with every feature on every plan. See pricing.
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