Overview

CrossTrade's Local Trade Copier for NT8 Desktop

Overview

The CrossTrade NT8 Trade Copier enables flexible, multi-directional trade copying between NinjaTrader 8 accounts. Unlike traditional "master-slave" copiers, this system supports complex copying networks where any account can follow any other account, with complete customization of execution modes, position sizing, and risk management.

The copier works independently of webhooks. You can trade and copy locally on NT8 or copy trades sent from external sources.

Key Capabilities

• Group Copiers: For unified copying based on account type or strategy

• Multi-directional copying: Any account can follow any other account

• Multi-leader / Multi-follower: Create any copy relationship you need

• Mixed environments: Copy between live, demo, sim, and prop accounts

• Symbol mapping: Trade different contract sizes automatically (ES to MES)

• Real-time synchronization: Auto-Sync engine maintains alignment every 3 seconds

• Prop firm compliance: Stealth Mode hides automation signatures

• Tandem Mode: sync your copy action with your NT Account Manager monitors

Copier Disclaimer

Important: Do Not Run Multiple Trade Copiers Simultaneously

CrossTrade's Trade Copier is designed to have full visibility and control over the orders and positions it manages on your NinjaTrader accounts. Running a third-party trade copier alongside CrossTrade — or any combination of multiple copiers — introduces serious order management conflicts that can result in unexpected behavior including duplicate orders, missed exits, position mismatches, runaway trades, and uncontrolled risk exposure.

These conflicts arise because each copier independently tracks and manages order state with no awareness of the other. When two systems attempt to manage the same account simultaneously, neither has an accurate picture of your actual positions, and both will act on incorrect assumptions. The result is unpredictable and often costly.

We strongly recommend using CrossTrade as your sole trade copier on any NinjaTrader account where it is active.

If you choose to run additional copiers alongside CrossTrade, please be aware that you do so entirely at your own risk. CrossTrade support does not provide troubleshooting or assistance for any issues that arise in environments where third-party copiers are detected or involved. This includes, but is not limited to, position sync errors, unexpected order fills, and account discrepancies.

If you are currently using another copier and transitioning to CrossTrade, we recommend fully disabling and disconnecting the other copier before enabling CrossTrade on that account. Additional disclaimers can be found in our Legal Section on CrossTrade.io