Automate futures trading strategies using TradingView alerts and execute trades seamlessly through supported futures brokers. PickMyTrade enables traders to automate entries, exits, and advanced risk management for futures contracts while eliminating manual execution.
This page covers Futures as an asset class. Broker-specific setup guides are linked where applicable.
Automated futures trading allows you to convert TradingView indicator or strategy alerts into live futures orders at your broker. Instead of placing trades manually, PickMyTrade listens for alerts, applies predefined execution and risk rules, and places trades automatically.
This enables faster execution, reduced emotional bias, and consistent risk management — while keeping full control over your TradingView logic. PickMyTrade integrates directly with TradingView and supported futures brokers to deliver reliable, low-latency futures automation.
Faster Execution
No Emotional Bias
Consistent Risk Rules
Alert Triggered
A TradingView indicator or strategy alert fires.
Alert Interpreted
PickMyTrade determines Buy, Sell, or Close action; Long or Short direction; quantity or risk-based sizing; and Stop Loss / Take Profit logic.
Risk Rules Applied
Stop Loss, Take Profit, trailing logic, and exit rules are applied automatically based on your configuration.
Order Executed
The futures order is routed to your connected broker and executed instantly.
PickMyTrade supports both TradingView alert types for futures automation:
| Alert Type | When to Use |
|---|---|
| INDICATOR | RSI, EMA, VWAP, custom indicators |
| STRATEGY | Pine Script strategies with defined entries and exits |
Use INDICATOR alerts when managing exits via PickMyTrade.
Use STRATEGY alerts when exits are fully controlled in TradingView.
Understanding these concepts is essential for effective automated futures trading.
| Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Futures Contract | Agreement to buy or sell an asset at a future date |
| Long | Buy a contract expecting price to rise |
| Short | Sell a contract expecting price to fall |
| Leverage | Margin-based exposure to larger positions |
| Tick Size | Minimum price movement allowed |
| Contract Size | Dollar or point value per contract |
| Margin | Capital required to open and maintain positions |
| Liquidation | Forced position closure due to insufficient margin |
PickMyTrade provides professional, broker-aware futures risk controls.
PickMyTrade supports automated futures trading across multiple brokers. Feature availability varies by broker and execution infrastructure.
| Broker | Indicator Alerts | Strategy Alerts | Trailing SL (Auto) | Multiple TP / SL | Trade Copier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive Brokers | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Rithmic | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| TradeStation | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| ProjectX | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (Auto Trail) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Tradovate | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Notes
Auto trailing stop loss is supported only on ProjectX and Tradovate.
Multiple Take Profit / Stop Loss from PickMyTrade is supported only on Tradovate.
Feature behavior depends on broker-side order handling.
PickMyTrade supports futures trade copying on selected brokers.
Supported Copier Brokers
Common Use Cases
PickMyTrade allows futures automation across multiple accounts, enabling flexible risk scaling from a single TradingView alert.
Supported Futures Brokers
Each broker uses the same TradingView alert logic with broker-specific execution capabilities.
Futures trading involves substantial risk and may result in losses exceeding the initial margin. Automated systems execute strictly based on predefined rules and may not react to sudden market conditions.
PickMyTrade does not provide trading signals or investment advice. Always test strategies using simulation environments before deploying live capital.
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You can automate any futures instruments supported by your broker, including ES, NQ, YM, RTY, CL, GC, SI, and all CME/CBOT futures contracts. PickMyTrade works with all TradingView alerts across Interactive Brokers, Rithmic, TradeStation, ProjectX, and Tradovate.
Auto trailing stop loss is supported on ProjectX and Tradovate. Interactive Brokers, Rithmic, and TradeStation support indicator and strategy alerts but not auto trailing SL through PickMyTrade.
Yes. PickMyTrade supports futures trade copying on ProjectX and Tradovate. Common use cases include prop firm account replication, strategy scaling across multiple accounts, and team or fund-based execution.
Yes. PickMyTrade supports multiple broker accounts under one login, multiple PickMyTrade accounts, and quantity multipliers per account, enabling flexible risk scaling from a single TradingView alert.
Yes. PickMyTrade offers a free trial with full access to all futures automation features. Always test strategies using simulation before deploying live capital.
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