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 Eval.
Enter your Tradovate username and 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 copy ratios for each follower (e.g., 1.0x = same size).
Configure risk settings: daily loss limit, profit target, max quantity.

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.
Risk limit triggers (DLL, DPT, max drawdown).

Tips for Tradovate Copy Trading

Test your copy group on a Tradovate demo account before going live.
Use bracket orders on the leader — they copy automatically to followers.
Set a daily loss limit on every follower account.
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?