How to Connect TradingView to NinjaTrader 8

Many traders use TradingView for analysis but rely on NinjaTrader 8 for execution and broker connectivity. This guide explains how to link both platforms using Copilink - a professional-grade trade copier that mirrors orders instantly between your accounts.

Why Combine TradingView and NinjaTrader?

TradingView Strengths

Powerful charting and strategy backtesting tools
Web-based platform accessible from any device

NinjaTrader 8 Strengths

Direct broker integration for futures, forex, and prop firm accounts
Ultra-low-latency execution engine and advanced order handling
Native integration with Copilink for multi-account trade copying

How the Integration Works

There is no direct API connection between TradingView and NinjaTrader, but you can integrate them effectively using Copilink. The workflow uses TradingView for analysis and trade signaling, and NinjaTrader for execution and account synchronization.

Workflow 1: TradingView as Signal Source → NinjaTrader Execution via Copilink

Use TradingView to analyze setups and define entry criteria.
Place the trade on your leader account in NinjaTrader 8.
Copilink automatically copies that execution to all linked follower accounts instantly.

This keeps your execution reliable and compliant with prop firm rules, while still leveraging TradingView's flexible analysis tools.

Workflow 2: Manual Confirmation - Analysis in TradingView, Execution in NinjaTrader

Perform all chart analysis and setup planning in TradingView.
When ready, manually execute the trade in NinjaTrader 8 on your leader account.
Copilink mirrors the trade in real time across your funded, evaluation, and live accounts.

This approach combines TradingView's clarity with NinjaTrader's execution accuracy and prop firm compatibility.

Recommended Settings and Best Practices

Use Copilink's Persistent Settings to auto-save your leader/follower configuration.
Enable Follower Protection to auto-flatten followers that drift out of sync.
Keep TradingView focused on signal generation, not execution - let NinjaTrader handle order routing.
Verify your account mapping for micro ↔ mini contracts (e.g. MES → ES) using Copilink's cross-order support.
Use NinjaTrader's built-in logs and Copilink's monitoring panel to confirm all follower accounts mirror correctly.