AlgoFuturesTrader (AFT)
ATS hybrid automated futures day trading multi algo, multi time frame trader, for the NinjaTrader trade platform, turnkey workspaces, configure or add your own algo code.NinjaTrader Hybrid Algo Trading
Full Feature Trial, & Freemium Access
- Turnkey day-trading and prop-firm trading workspaces
- Hybrid automated futures trading systems
- Intraday, swing and intermediate-term trading
- Discretionary, hybrid and fully automated trading modes
- Purpose-built for futures day traders and prop-firm traders
AlgoFuturesTrader for NinjaTrader 8
AlgoFuturesTrader—AFT—extends NinjaTrader Desktop with ATS hybrid trading systems, automated trade management, trading controls, technical indicators and progressive turnkey workspaces for simulator, prop-firm and live-brokerage trading.
AFT is purpose-built for NinjaTrader Desktop and supports progressive trading across the ATS Zero-to-Hero stages—from signals and automated exits through hybrid and fully automated trading.
👤 Discretionary Trading
The trader selects and enters each trade manually while using AFT indicators, signals and automated trade-management tools.
🧠Hybrid Algo Trading
Combine trader-led decisions with algorithmic signals, semi-automated entries and adaptive automated trade management.
🤖 Fully Automated Trading
Test and operate rule-based automated entries and exits with configurable controls, risk settings and system baselines.
AFT Frequently Asked Questions
Does AlgoFuturesTrader require a trading platform?
Yes. AlgoFuturesTrader is a professional add-in developed specifically for NinjaTrader 8 Desktop. NinjaTrader must be installed and correctly configured before AFT can be installed and used.
Does AlgoFuturesTrader require a market-data connection?
Yes. AFT operates inside NinjaTrader and uses the market data available through the trader’s NinjaTrader connection. Real-time trading requires an appropriate real-time market-data connection, while simulation, Market Replay and backtesting can use the corresponding data available through NinjaTrader.
ATS does not provide the NinjaTrader platform, brokerage connection or underlying futures market-data service.
Does AlgoFuturesTrader require AlphaWebTrader?
No. AlgoFuturesTrader and AlphaWebTrader are separate products. AFT can operate independently inside NinjaTrader without AlphaWebTrader.
An optional AWT API Link can connect AlphaWebTrader Desktop to supported AFT8 modules and provide AWT market context to selected AFT indicator views.
Does AlgoFuturesTrader power AlphaWebTrader?
No. AlphaWebTrader is an independent cloud-based product and does not depend on AFT or NinjaTrader.
The optional API connection allows selected AWT information to be used inside AFT. It does not mean that AFT powers or supplies the underlying functionality of AlphaWebTrader.
Can AlgoFuturesTrader be used for simulation, prop-firm and live trading?
Yes. AFT operates exclusively inside NinjaTrader 8 Desktop and can be used across supported simulation, demo, prop-firm and live-brokerage trading environments.
- NinjaTrader Sim101 simulated trading
- NinjaTrader demo and eligible data-feed simulation accounts
- Market Replay and historical backtesting
- Prop-firm evaluation accounts
- Prop-firm simulated-funded and performance accounts
- Prop-firm live-funded accounts
- Personal live-brokerage accounts
Available features, instruments and trading modes depend on the selected AFT Freemium, trial, Essentials, Premium or Ultimate plan. Traders must confirm that their broker, connection provider or prop firm supports NinjaTrader and permits their intended discretionary, hybrid or fully automated trading method.
Get Started with NinjaTrader & (AFT)
Get Started with NinjaTrader and AlgoFuturesTrader (AFT) is very easy simply download the NinjaTarder platform, then register for an ATS Universal account and download the ATS Desktop apps and select your trade package
1) đź“Ą Download NinjaTrader
Create your NinjaTrader account, download NinjaTrader Desktop and begin exploring the platform through simulated trading.
📊 Get NinjaTrader FREE2) ⚙️ Install and Connect
Install NinjaTrader Desktop and connect an eligible simulation, prop-firm or live-brokerage account. Use NinjaTrader Help and Support for guidance with platform installation, configuration, market-data connections and supported accounts.
3) 🚀 Add AFT
Download and Install ATS Desktop apps, start NT and load the ATS turnkey workspaces. Traders can begin progressing through Zero-to-Hero...
🚀 Get Started TradingNinjaTrader Frequently Asked Questions
Is NinjaTrader Desktop free?
NinjaTrader Desktop is free for advanced charting, strategy backtesting and simulated trading. Streaming live market data may require a trial, eligible funded account or separate market-data subscription.
Does AlgoFuturesTrader require NinjaTrader Desktop?
Yes. AlgoFuturesTrader is installed into NinjaTrader 8 Desktop and requires an eligible AFT Freemium, trial, Essentials, Premium or Ultimate plan whenever its features are used.
Can ATS help install and configure NinjaTrader?
ATS provides self-guided setup resources covering the supported NinjaTrader settings required for AFT. Assistance with the NinjaTrader platform, brokerage account, market-data connection or platform installation should be requested directly from NinjaTrader Support.
Do I need a live brokerage account?
No. You can begin with NinjaTrader Sim101, a demo connection or an eligible data-feed simulation account. Use the ATS turnkey pathway to learn the platform and develop your trading process before considering prop-firm or live-brokerage trading.
AFT Pricing Comparison
| F | E | P | U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan Overview | Limited-feature access with free indicators, Adaptive Bars and manual Micro Futures trading on simulation, demo and market-replay accounts for one PC. | Semi-automated Micro Futures trading with the full range of AFT indicators and bars, manual trade entry and automated trade management on simulation, demo, prop-firm evaluation, simulated-funded and live accounts for one PC. | Fully automated Micro Futures trading and trade management on simulation, demo, prop-firm evaluation, simulated-funded and live accounts for one PC. | Fully automated trading and trade management for all supported Futures markets on simulation, demo, prop-firm evaluation, simulated-funded and live accounts for two PCs. |
| Devices | ||||
| NinjaTrader 8 | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Machine Licenses | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Instruments | ||||
| Micro Futures | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| All Futures | N | N | N | Y |
| All Instruments, charting for Stocks, ETFs and Options | N | N | N | Y |
| Trading Account Modes | ||||
| Replay, Backtest | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| *0 Sim, NinjaTrader Demo | *Y | Y | Y | Y |
| *1 Prop Firm Eval | N | Y | Y | Y |
| *1 Prop Firm Live | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Live Money Account | N | Y | Y | Y |
| System Types | ||||
| Session Breakout | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Trend Trader | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Mean Reversion | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Manual Discretionary | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Configure Your Own Rules | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Code Your Own Algo Rules | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Box Breakout OCO | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| *2 News API Breakout OCO | N | N | Y | Y |
| *2 AWT API Trader | N | N | Y | Y |
| *2 AWT API AI Trader | N | N | Y | Y |
| Turnkey Workspaces & Settings | ||||
| NYSE Indices Session Breakout | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| RTH Session Breakout | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Trend Scalper | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Mean Reversion | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Workspace Settings Assistance | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Feature Access | ||||
| Technical Indicators | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Signals Indicators | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Self-Optimizing Bars | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Position Compounding | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Automated Trade Manager | N | Y | Y | Y |
| NinjaTrader 8 Manual Entry | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| NinjaTrader Web Manual Entry | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Algo Exit Controller UI | N | Y | Y | Y |
| *3 Algo Entry Controller UI | N | N | Y | Y |
| *3 NinjaBuddy Trade UI | N | N | Y | Y |
| *3 NinjaBuddy Manual Mode | N | N | Y | Y |
| *3 Hybrid Automated Trade Entry | N | N | Y | Y |
| *3 Fully Automated Trade Entry | N | N | Y | Y |
| *3 Risk Position Sizer | N | N | Y | Y |
| Multi-Shot Trade Copier | N | N | Y | Y |
| *4 Algo Trading Systems | ||||
| Base Line & optimized variant Stats access | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Baseline Workspaces & Settings | N | N | Y | Y |
| Optimized Workspaces & Settings | N | N | Y | Y |
| *4 Algo R&D systems & Stats Updates | N | N | Y | Y |
| Robust API Trade Engine | ||||
| AFT Async parallel Trade Engine, no halts/errors or loss of context | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Restart & Continue | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Auto Start with NT8 start | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Disconnect/Reconnect Continue | N | Y | Y | Y |
| True Swing Trading Ability | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Monitor Orders,Positions Fault Tolerance Self Healing | N | Y | Y | Y |
| *2 News Event Avoidance | N | N | Y | Y |
| API Access | ||||
| AWT Trendo API | N | N | Y | Y |
| *2 News Event API | N | N | Y | Y |
| Support | ||||
| Self Assisted Help | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Help Desk/Email | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Discord Support Forums | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Discord Interactive Support | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Priority Assisted Support | ||||
| Priority Help Desk | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Assisted Support | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Elevated 1 to 1 Support | ||||
| *5 Teams/Zoom/TeamViewer | N | N | Y | Y |
| AFT Special Notices | ||||
| *0) Freemium Trading Modes | AFT Freemium provides selected bars and indicators for supported Micro Futures when using Sim101, an eligible NinjaTrader demo connection or Global Simulation Mode. Freemium does not include advanced algorithmic or Hybrid Algo Trading features, automated trade management, cloud services or access to all supported instruments. Feature and trading-mode restrictions apply. | |||
| *1) Prop-Firm Trading | Prop firms vary considerably in their rules, reliability and overall quality. ATS may identify selected affiliated or compatible prop firms, but traders remain responsible for reviewing and complying with each firm’s current rules. Prop-firm evaluation, simulated-funded and funded-account trading require an eligible paid AFT plan. Feature and instrument restrictions apply according to the selected plan. | |||
| *2) Planned Features | Planned features may be introduced in future releases but are not guaranteed and have no fixed delivery date. Features and development priorities may change or be withdrawn because of technical feasibility, platform changes, demand, development time, cost, available resources or other commercial considerations. | |||
| *3) Automated-Entry Features | Automated-entry features—including the Algo Entry Controller, NinjaBuddy, Hybrid automated entry, fully automated entry and Risk Position Sizer—require an eligible Premium or Ultimate plan. Premium supports Micro Futures. Ultimate supports all AFT-supported Futures but does not include other instrument types such as stocks, ETFs or options. | |||
| *4) Algo Trading Systems and R&D | ATS workspaces, settings, statistics and research updates are provided according to the selected plan. Baseline and optimized workspaces, settings and ongoing Algo R&D updates require an eligible Premium or Ultimate plan. Features, systems, settings and research priorities may change as AFT continues to develop. | |||
| *5) Elevated Technical Support | Support begins with ATS Universal Search, the 24/7 AI Help Agent, online help, training videos, Discord resources and the AI-assisted Help Desk. When necessary to resolve an eligible technical issue, remote assistance through Microsoft Teams, Zoom or TeamViewer may be provided to Premium and Ultimate traders at ATS’s discretion and subject to availability during live support hours. Remote technical support does not include sales meetings, personal onboarding, trading coaching or financial advice. | |||
AlgoFuturesTrader Plans
- Start Free or Choose a Paid Plan — Explore AlgoFuturesTrader with Freemium, or choose Essentials, Premium or Ultimate for progressively more advanced trading intelligence, signals, alerts and platform access. See the AFT plan comparison above.
- Flexible Paid Plans — Essentials, Premium and Ultimate are available through Monthly, Annual or One-Time Lifetime plans.
- Ultimate: Up to Two PCs for One Trader — Use AFT on one or two parallel machines, such as home, work or data-centre PCs.
- Buy Now, Pay Later — Eligible customers may finance a One-Time Lifetime purchase through monthly instalments offered at checkout.
- Lifetime Product Access — A One-Time Lifetime license includes permanent access to all releases for the purchased major product version, with no mandatory renewal.
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