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Paper trading allows you to set up algo, and test the working of your trading system. But it is not a substitute for live trading to check the performance of your strategy. What is the difference between Live Trading and Paper Trading? CasePaper TradingLive...

Setup VPS for Algo Trading – Amazon AWS

APIBridge, Installation

Amazon AWS can be setup easily on your pc. You can run APIBridge on a VPS or your personal computer. The benefits of running APIBridge on a VPS is basically uninterrupted trading: No worries about internet disconnection, it always keeps running. Even when you shut...

Using Custom Expert Advisor for Algo in MT4

APIBridge, MetaTrader

Note: Some steps in above video may be outdated, follow instructions below. First follow the steps below to integrate your custom Expert Advisory. Also note that you need to edit the .mql4 EA file for auto trading. Download here required files for your custom EA algo...

MT4 Compiler is not able to include external mqh files

APIBridge, MetaTrader

If you face issue while using sample strategy -“MT4 Compiler is not able to include external mqh files” Resolution: Firstly check “Algotrading.mqh” and “ExpertSignal.mqh” file is there in include folder of mt4 , and copy paste sample strategy (.ex4 file)...

MT4 server issues in algo trading

APIBridge, MetaTrader

MT4 server issues in algo trading can be because of the following reasons. Investor vs Trader Account If you are able to place orders in strategy tester but not able to place orders in live trading, check your login whether it is via investor credential or trader...

How to manually Restore and Migrate Templates

Do you need to migrate your complete settings (templates) when you move from one PC to another? Or just save all settings somewhere safely for future re-use? You can manually create backup for the same. Follow these steps: => From Root folder of Apibridge, Copy...

What are Templates and how do they work?

A template is the complete “set of settings” from APIBridge. Templates contains Symbol settings, Entry ,Exit and Square off time from UI Settings, API credentials and Signal Settings. You can add notes about each template by clicking Edit (for future...

How to setup algo for candlestick patterns in TradingView

If you study candlestick patterns, we have something exciting for you. Moreover, in this tutorial, we are going to set up an automated trading system based on any combination of 15 candlestick patterns. STRATEGY FEATURES: Firstly you can choose single or any...

How to use Trendlines for Algo in TradingView

First, from the left of the chart in tradingview website click on the trendlines icon. Select one of the trendlines and draw over the chart. Select the drawn trendline to see additional options will popup over lines. Click on the New Alert icon from the popup. In the...

How To Trade from TradingView Screener

You can use TradingView stock screener to filer among 100s of stocks of your choice. Trading view offers free stock screener for various exchanges, with this one can easily filter stocks based on various technical or fundamental parameters. In this tutorial we are...

How to send bracket orders or cover orders from TradingView

You can send Bracket Orders from TradingView either by using buttons (basic) or using Alerts (advanced). Cover Orders can be sent only through Alerts. In APIBridge Symbol Settings, remember to change Product Type to BO. Also, the order type should be correct. Some...

How to set powerful algo alerts in TradingView?

In the alert message box, you can define the following, each on a new line. All constants such as SYMBOL/TYPE should not be misspelled, “:” colon symbol acts as a separator and TYPE should be on top of group. NOTE: 1. Values in Alert box are given precedence over...

Setting up First Strategy in TradingView

You can easily set up your first strategy in TradingView. Here is a 2-minute tutorial to start algo trading with a simple moving average strategy in TradingView. We have listed all the steps to help you in applying the strategy. Here are the steps involved to apply...

How to manage Amibroker AFL sending too many Signals

With only one arrow, some AFL give repeated Buy signals. Check tools->preferences->intraday. The default Timestamp of intraday bars is set to End Time of Candle in old Amibroker versions. We should change it to recommended settings of Start Time of Candle. You...

How to manage repainting signals in Amibroker?

You may face problems if, Amibroker settings are not correct or, Your AFL has errors. All these problems such as Signal in Amibroker but no order placed Order placed but no signal in Amibroker Too Many Orders Placed From Amibroker Wrong price sent in order are due to...

Do I need Free or Paid version in TradingView?

Both free and paid versions of TradingView give real-time data, and you can use both for trading. However, you cannot use continuous alerts in Free version. Once you set an alert, it will trigger once and then disable automatically. Also, you cannot set more than two...

Error | Long and Short Position not Found

Errors: Long Position not found, Short Position not found APIBridge has smart risk management which avoids strategy misfire. If you see this message, it means your Signal Settings are turned on. Go To Application Settings-> Signal Settings You will see this rule...

Symbol Settings not found

If you see this message, it means your Symbol Settings are wrong. The Bridge needs some essential information for order placement. INPUT SYMBOL: this should be same as your chart symbol in TradingView, Amibroker, MT4 etc. If you accidentally add a character or do not...

Broker did not respond – Order not placed

Broker did not respond – Order not placed. If you see this message there may be certain reasons for this, we have listed all for you here. What if I place order with wrong values? If you give wrong orders parameters, broker api may not place your orders. In this...

Known Bugs

Here are the list of Known Bugs in APIBridge. We are working to resolve them 🙂 If you wish to know more about APIbridge click here. (Category- Advanced) Qty from SL: when you send exit signal – SX – is not placing order if sent with ” 0 “ stop loss and generating...

Which columns in Trade History are working?

Trade History Trade History shows you all details about an order which are important for system trading. Also It has additional details like ID, Strategy Tag (Stag), Signal Type (SigType), Cumulative PnL and Holding Time. NOTE: Columns marked with * are in beta mode....

Order History and Cancel Order

Order History shows all order types such as – Completed/Filled, Rejected, Open, Pending, Cancelled Cancel order Button: The cancel Order button is a new APIBridge feature that can be used to close any open position from the Order History...

Jump Start System Trading With Excel

APIBridge, Excel, Jump Start

Features: 1. Bulk upload CO, BO, or limit orders. Bulk cancel and Bulk modify the order. 2. Trade using free live data from NEST, ODIN, NOW, or any source 3. Deploy ORB Strategy 4. Open = Hi/Lo strategy 5. Support/Resistance Strategy 6. Advanced: If you are already an...

Jump Start System Trading with MT4

APIBridge, Jump Start, MetaTrader

Plugin Installation Download Plugin files from here for Sample Strategy. Follow instructions below, or scroll for video to bottom of page. Login in MT4 and click on Tool then go to Option or directly press shortcut key CTRL + OIn the options tab go Expert Advisors...

Jump Start System Trading With TradingView

APIBridge, Jump Start, TradingView

Installing Extension for Chrome Step 1: APIBridge should be logged in before you attempt to install the Extension in Google Chrome. Note: Extension is required for TradingView free version without webhooks. If you have a paid version and are already familiar with...

How to simulate or practice system trading in Amibroker

You can simulate or practice system trading in Amibroker by following steps Firstly you can use bar-replay to simulate any AFL as in live market trading.Secondly click on bar-replay. Use minimum step interval. Example – using step interval of 1-minute on...

How can I modify AFL strategy without any coding?

Here is a quick 5-minute tutorial to understand how you can modify AFL, and how real-time trading works with AFL. Scroll down for all required AFLs which are shown in video. Separate-Entry-Exit.aflBuy-Sell-DoubleIntradayOptionsOptions Auto Strike...

Broker API Connection

The Bridge connects with Broker API for functionality such as order placement, order management and trade management. In such cases some of the Bridge features may not function, or malfunction, based on the Broker API. Also you can see API errors under the Error tab...

Why APIBridge shows different Net Positions