How to Copy Trades in Tradovate Using Signal Trade App

Category: Tutorial | Date: 2026-03-28

Step 1: Create a Signal Trade App Account

Go to signaltradeapp.com and click "Sign Up Free". Enter your email, create a password, and verify your email address.

Step 2: Connect Your Tradovate Account

In the Signal Trade App dashboard, go to Connections and click "Add Connection":

Select "Tradovate" as the broker.
Choose your environment: Live, Demo, or Prop firm (for evaluation and funded accounts).
Sign in on Tradovate's own login page (OAuth) and approve access — Signal Trade App never sees your Tradovate password.
Click "Connect". Your accounts will sync automatically.

Step 3: Create a Copy Group

Go to the Cockpit page and click "Create Group":

Name your group (e.g., "Prop Firm Copier").
Add your leader account — this is the account you will trade manually.
Add follower accounts — these will copy the leader.
Set a copy ratio for each follower — a whole number from x1 (same size) to x100.
Optionally, on the Risk Mgmt page, enter each account's max drawdown and profit target, set a drawdown alert, and choose sessions to lock.

Step 4: Trade Your Leader Account

Open Tradovate (or NinjaTrader connected to Tradovate) and trade normally on your leader account. When a trade fills, Signal Trade App will:

Detect the fill via WebSocket.
Calculate the follower order size using the copy ratio.
Send market orders to all follower accounts within milliseconds.
Log the trade in the journal for all accounts.

Step 5: Monitor & Manage

Use the Signal Trade App dashboard to monitor:

Open positions across all accounts.
Real-time P&L per account and aggregated.
Copy group status and health.
Drawdown left and profit to pass per account (Risk Mgmt page), and any locked accounts.

Tips for Tradovate Copy Trading

Test your copy group on a Tradovate demo account before going live.
Use bracket orders on the leader — followers enter with it and exit when its stop or target fills.
Turn on a drawdown alert for every follower account on the Risk Mgmt page.
Check copy latency in the order log after your first few trades.

Ready to Copy Trades in Tradovate?

This setup takes less than 5 minutes. Create your free Signal Trade App account, connect your Tradovate accounts via OAuth, and start copying trades across all your prop firm and personal accounts immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I Copy Trades in Tradovate Using Signal Trade App?

A step-by-step tutorial on connecting Tradovate accounts, setting up copy groups, and copying trades automatically with Signal Trade App.

What do I need to Copy Trades in Tradovate Using Signal Trade App?

You need a compatible broker or prop firm account, a trade copier if you are scaling, and a clear risk plan. A step-by-step tutorial on connecting Tradovate accounts, setting up copy groups, and copying trades automatically with Signal Trade App.

How long does Copy Trades in Tradovate Using Signal Trade App take?

It depends on your preparation and market conditions, but most traders can set it up in under an hour and refine it over a few sessions.

How do I create a signal trade app account?