Does PickMyTrade need your computer on? It depends on the broker connection you use. TradingView alerts run on TradingView’s servers, so a closed chart does not stop an active alert. However, a broker route that relies on a desktop connector still needs that connector and its broker session running somewhere like vps. For anyone searching
“Symbol Mapping Not Found” means PickMyTrade looked up the symbol your alert sent and found no Settings row with that exact string. The order was never built, so your broker never saw it. Send the continuous symbol (MNQ1!), pick it from the alert generator’s list, and confirm the row exists. That fixes the first half
You’ve built a TradingView strategy that works. The backtests look solid. But every time an alert fires while you’re away from the screen, you miss the trade — clicking “buy” by hand on a Rithmic account that could be running automatically. The algo trading market hit $21.89 billion in 2025 and grows another 14.4% this
Introduction to Multi-Account Trading in 2025 In the fast-paced world of prop firm trading, where traders chase funded accounts and scale strategies amid volatile markets, multi-account trading has emerged as a game-changer. Imagine executing a single trade signal and watching it replicate seamlessly across multiple prop firm accounts—from Apex Trader Funding’s 20-evaluation limit to Topstep’s
When new users join the platform, a common question is: “When will I get my PickMyTrade first trade?” Understanding the timing, setup requirements, and market factors that influence your first alert can help you set clear expectations and get off to a strong start. This guide walks you through exactly what affects the arrival of
Update (October 2026): Since 28 February 2026, ProjectX is available only through Topstep as TopstepX. Other prop firms that previously used ProjectX have moved to different platforms, most commonly Tradovate or Rithmic. The guide below may be outdated for non-Topstep firms. Futures traders have multiple options for professional trading platforms. This ProjectX vs Tradovate review
What Is a Prop Firm? A proprietary trading firm (prop firm) is a financial institution that uses its own capital to trade financial instruments, rather than trading on behalf of clients. This model allows prop firms to retain all profits generated from their trades. Traders within these firms are typically allocated a portion of the
Update (October 2026): ProjectX has been available only through Topstep (TopstepX) since 28 February 2026, so the ProjectX steps below no longer apply to GoatFunded. As of 30 September 2026, Goat Funded Futures’ help centre lists Tradovate and NinjaTrader on a CQG feed, plus several DXFeed platforms. PickMyTrade connects to Tradovate accounts only; check the
Update (October 2026): ProjectX has been available only through Topstep (TopstepX) since 28 February 2026, so the ProjectX steps below no longer apply to Blue Guardian Futures. As of 30 September 2026, Blue Guardian Futures’ help centre lists Tradovate with NinjaTrader, and Deepcharts. PickMyTrade connects to Tradovate accounts only; check Blue Guardian’s rules on automated
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