Is Nexus Chart Trader a one-time purchase?

Yes. Nexus Chart Trader is a one-time lifetime purchase for $599. Every feature is included with no subscriptions or renewals.

Nexus Chart Trader
for NinjaTrader 8.

Q: What is NCT (Nexus Chart Trader)?

NCT is the short name traders use for Nexus Chart Trader, a chart-trader add-on for NinjaTrader 8. It replaces the native NT8 Chart Trader panel with custom buy and sell buttons, one-click bracket orders, durable risk locks, auto-breakeven, and Smart Rotation across prop firm accounts.

Q: Does Nexus Chart Trader work as a Prop Firm Copier?

Nexus Chart Trader includes intelligent account rotation, which many prop firm traders prefer over simultaneous copying to avoid group trading flags. For standard master-follower copying (including across machines), we also offer a free Nexus Copier.

Q: Can I use this for Apex Trader Funding accounts?

Nexus Chart Trader supports NinjaTrader 8 connections used by Apex Trader Funding, Topstep, MyFundedFutures, and other prop firms. It detects Pro, Eval, and Sim account types and can apply separate risk settings to each.

Q: Can I use it on multiple computers?

Each license is tied to a single NinjaTrader Machine ID (found in Help > About). If you need to transfer your license to a different machine, contact us and we'll re-activate it for you at no cost.

Q: How does the Indicator Attachment system work?

Click the attach button on any TP or SL order, then hover over an indicator plot on your chart (EMA, SuperTrend, Levels, etc.) and click to attach. Your order will automatically follow that indicator's value in real-time. Works with any NinjaTrader indicator that has a visible plot.

Manage NinjaTrader 8 accounts from an on-chart execution panel.

Use custom buy and sell buttons, risk locks, Profit Protector, Smart Rotation, and account parking, alongside brackets and a visual risk/reward planner. Choose bar-close, click, POP, or buy-dip entries from one panel.

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Risk and News Locks

Account rotation

Intelligent brackets

Visual RR tool

Your Trading Cockpit

Make the Panel Work Like You Do.

Choose the control layout and button theme that keeps your execution, brackets, and account view exactly where you want them.

Nexus Chart Trader full command panel with green execution controls — Full Command Panel

Nexus Chart Trader panel with a bright green execution button theme — Green Button Theme

Nexus Chart Trader bracket-focused panel with take-profit and stop-loss controls — Bracket-Focused View

Nexus Chart Trader panel with a blue execution button theme — Blue Button Theme

Nexus Chart Trader streamlined panel with compact execution controls — Streamlined Layout

Features

Built for Funded NT8 Traders

Rotation, visual execution, and automated risk controls in one panel.

Smart Rotation™ & Account Parking™

Smart Account Rotation: Cycles to the next eligible account after each trade entry.
Global Lock on Loss: Can lock selected accounts for a configured cooldown after a loss.

Automated Risk & Management

ATR Trailing & Auto-BE: Trail a stop loss by market volatility (ATR) or fixed ticks, and move it to breakeven under the selected rules.
News & Schedule Lock: Blocks trading during selected high-impact news events or outside configured hours.

DCA Scaling & Multi-Mode TP/SL

6 Take-Profit Modes: Fixed Ticks, Points, Dollar Amount, ATR Multiplier, Risk/Reward Ratio, or Dynamic ATR-Tiered modes calculate the target from the selected setting.
5 Stop-Loss Modes: Fixed Dollar, Ticks, Points, ATR-Based, and Previous Candle modes are available.
DCA Entries: Scale into positions on a single account or across multiple accounts with Smart Rotation DCA. Brackets auto-recalculate on every add.

Take Profit Modes

✦ Fixed Ticks
✦ Dollar Amount
✦ Points
✦ ATR Multiplier
✦ Risk/Reward Ratio
✦ Dynamic ATR-Tiered

Stop Loss Modes

✦ Fixed Dollar Risk
✦ Fixed Ticks
✦ Points
✦ ATR-Based
✦ Previous Candle

Multi-Timeframe ATR

Chart · 1M · 5M · 15M · 1H · 4H · Daily

How Indicator Attachment Works

1Click the 🔗 Attach button on any TP or SL order

2Hover over any indicator plot (EMA, SuperTrend, Levels, etc.)

3Click to attach - your order auto-follows the indicator in real-time

Works with any NinjaTrader indicator that has a visible plot on the chart.

Indicator Attachment System

Attach SL to an EMA: Your stop follows the moving average as it curves - no manual adjustment needed.
Attach TP to a Resistance Level: Target automatically tracks key levels plotted by any indicator.
Smart Safety: Auto-detaches when Auto-BE or Trailing Stop triggers, so automation always takes priority.

Hotkeys, Streamer Mode & More

Speed, privacy, and professional workflow tools built for daily execution.

12+ Configurable Hotkeys: Buy, Sell, Close, Next/Prev Account, TP Up/Down, Flatten All (Shift+F), Breakeven (Shift+B), Instrument Switch, and more.
Micro/Full Instrument Switch: Toggle between ES↔MES, NQ↔MNQ, YM↔MYM with a single key press.
7 Themes: Every element fully themed. One-click cycle with the theme toggle button.

Hotkey Quick Reference

BuyConfigurable

SellConfigurable

CloseConfigurable

Flatten AllShift+F

BreakevenShift+B

Next AcctConfigurable

TP ↑/↓Configurable

Micro SwitchConfigurable

Theme

🌙 ☀️ 🌃

Dark · Light · Midnight

Streamer

👁️

Full · Short · Redacted

Prop Firm Rule Compliance, Automated.

Daily Loss Limit

Separate thresholds for Pro and Eval accounts. Auto-flattens and locks the account for the session when the limit is hit. Locks survive app crashes, restarts, and reconnections.

Daily Profit Target

Lock in profits automatically. When your daily PnL hits your configured target, all positions are flattened and the account is locked - no temptation to give it back.

Trailing Drawdown

Tracks your peak Net Liquidation value and auto-flattens if drawdown from peak exceeds your limit - exactly how prop firms calculate it.

Profit Protector

Activates after hitting a profit milestone. Set a hard floor or trailing percentage - if profit drops below your threshold, positions are flattened automatically.

Max Position Size

Prevents position exceeding your configured maximum. If you somehow go over (DCA, partial fill, etc.), excess contracts are auto-trimmed via market order.

Auto-Close Before Market Close

Automatically flattens all positions X minutes before session end. No more forgetting to close before the deadline - configurable from 1 to 60 minutes.

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Native NT8 Chart Trader vs. Nexus

NinjaTrader 8 Chart Trader: Native Panel Compared With Nexus

NT8's built-in Chart Trader handles basic order entry. Nexus adds rotation, risk locks, and multi-account controls.

Swipe table →

Capability	Native NT8	Nexus Chart Trader
Visual drag-to-set entry / stop / target	Basic	Full, auto-sized
Dollar-risk based position sizing	×	✓
Multi-account rotation & parking	×	✓
Daily loss & profit locks (survive restarts)	×	✓
Trailing drawdown & Profit Protector	×	✓
Consecutive-loss global cooldown	×	✓
Auto-breakeven & ATR trailing engine	ATM only	Integrated
TP / SL calculation modes	Ticks	6 TP · 5 SL
Attach SL/TP to an indicator plot	×	✓

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DCA / scaling entries with bracket recalc	×	✓
News event & schedule trade lock	×	✓
Auto-close before session end	×	✓
Order timeout (auto-cancel limits)	×	✓
Max position size auto-trim	×	✓
Execution markers with PnL labels	×	✓
Streamer / privacy mode	×	✓
Configurable hotkeys	Limited	13+
OBS recording trigger on entry	×	✓
Order throttling for stable connections	×	✓

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NCT (Nexus Chart Trader)?

NCT is the short name traders use for Nexus Chart Trader - a professional chart trader add-on for NinjaTrader 8. It replaces the native NT8 Chart Trader panel with custom buy sell buttons on the chart, one-click bracket orders, tamper-proof risk locks, auto-breakeven, and Smart Rotation across prop firm accounts.

Can I add custom buy sell buttons to NinjaTrader 8?

Yes. NinjaTrader 8 does not ship with configurable on-chart buy/sell buttons, so most traders either write custom NinjaScript or install an add-on. Nexus Chart Trader (NCT) adds a full custom button panel directly on your chart: buy/sell market, bar-close entries, POP and buy-dip entries, quantity steppers, flatten, reverse, and template buttons - no coding required. See our full guide to custom buy sell buttons for NinjaTrader 8.

Does Nexus Chart Trader work as a Prop Firm Copier?

Nexus Chart Trader includes intelligent account rotation, which many prop firm traders prefer over simultaneous copying to avoid “group trading” flags. For standard master-follower copying (including across machines), we also offer a free Nexus Copier.

Can I use this for Apex Trader Funding accounts?

Absolutely. Nexus Chart Trader is optimized for Apex Trader Funding, Topstep, MyFundedFutures, and other major prop firms using Rithmic or Tradovate connections within NinjaTrader 8. It auto-detects account types (Pro, Eval, Sim) and applies the correct risk settings for each.

Does it work with Tradovate and Rithmic connections?

Yes. Nexus Chart Trader works with any connection type supported by NinjaTrader 8, including Rithmic, Tradovate, and CQG. Built-in order throttling helps keep rapid bracket adjustments stable on high-traffic connections.

Can I use it on multiple computers?

Each license is tied to a single NinjaTrader Machine ID (found in Help > About). If you need to transfer your license to a different machine, contact us and we'll re-activate it for you at no cost.

Does it work with NinjaTrader's built-in ATM strategies?

Nexus Chart Trader manages its own brackets. Disable ATM strategies when using Nexus to avoid duplicate orders, because Nexus handles take-profit, stop-loss, trailing, and breakeven logic internally.

What risk protections survive a NinjaTrader crash or restart?

Daily risk locks are durable - they survive app crashes, restarts, and reconnections. Your accounts stay locked until the session boundary clears them, even if NinjaTrader goes down.

How does the Indicator Attachment system work?

Click the attach button (🔗) on any TP or SL order, then hover over an indicator plot on your chart (EMA, SuperTrend, Levels, etc.) and click to attach. Your order will automatically follow that indicator's value in real-time. Works with any NinjaTrader indicator that has a visible plot.

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