Tradovate Auto Stop-Loss Script
Budget: £250 – £750 GBP
I need a small, self-contained script for the Tradovate platform that will take my initial stop-loss and then trail it automatically based on specific dollar amount gains. The idea is simple: I open a trade, set the first protective stop, and from that point forward the code keeps moving the stop as the position grows so I can step away and let it run.
Key points
• Platform: Tradovate (web or desktop; either works as long as the solution plugs straight into my account).
• Logic: trail the stop at specific dollar profits. The increments will vary from trade to trade, so I want the values to be editable in a quick parameters panel or a simple JSON/CSV array. For example, I might tighten the stop by $50 on one setup and by $120 on another without having to rewrite code.
• End-game: once the gross profit target I define is reached, the stop keeps locking in gains until price reverses and closes the position, or it can optionally exit the trade immediately—happy to follow whichever is simpler inside Tradovate’s API.
Deliverables
1. Clean, well-commented Tradovate script or custom study that implements the trailing logic.
2. A brief README explaining where to drop the file, how to set the variable dollar thresholds, and any limitations.
3. Quick test or demo session (screenshare is fine) so I can watch the stop adjust in real time.
Acceptance criteria: I enter a dummy trade in simulation mode, plug in several dollar milestones, and see the stop move exactly at those profit levels without manual intervention.
If you’ve worked with Tradovate’s API or indicator framework before, this should be a straightforward build. Let me know any clarifications you need and an estimate of turnaround time.
Key points
• Platform: Tradovate (web or desktop; either works as long as the solution plugs straight into my account).
• Logic: trail the stop at specific dollar profits. The increments will vary from trade to trade, so I want the values to be editable in a quick parameters panel or a simple JSON/CSV array. For example, I might tighten the stop by $50 on one setup and by $120 on another without having to rewrite code.
• End-game: once the gross profit target I define is reached, the stop keeps locking in gains until price reverses and closes the position, or it can optionally exit the trade immediately—happy to follow whichever is simpler inside Tradovate’s API.
Deliverables
1. Clean, well-commented Tradovate script or custom study that implements the trailing logic.
2. A brief README explaining where to drop the file, how to set the variable dollar thresholds, and any limitations.
3. Quick test or demo session (screenshare is fine) so I can watch the stop adjust in real time.
Acceptance criteria: I enter a dummy trade in simulation mode, plug in several dollar milestones, and see the stop move exactly at those profit levels without manual intervention.
If you’ve worked with Tradovate’s API or indicator framework before, this should be a straightforward build. Let me know any clarifications you need and an estimate of turnaround time.
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