TradeCommand - Professional Risk Management Panel for cTrader

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Take full control of your trading with precision risk management, intuitive visual order placement, and powerful batch operations — all from one unified panel.

WHAT IS TRADECOMMAND?

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TradeCommand is a comprehensive trading panel designed for traders who demand precise risk control and efficient order management. Whether you are a day trader, swing trader, or position trader, this tool helps you:

• Calculate position size automatically based on your risk tolerance

• Place and manage orders visually with drag-and-drop chart lines

• Execute complex multi-tier take-profit and stop-loss strategies

• Perform batch operations on multiple positions and orders instantly

• Monitor real-time P&L with detailed breakdowns

Stop guessing your lot sizes. Stop manually calculating risk-reward ratios. Let TradeCommand handle the math while you focus on your trading decisions.

KEY FEATURES

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[1] SMART POSITION SIZING

Choose the sizing method that fits your trading style:

• Risk-Based: Define your risk as a percentage of balance, equity, or free margin. TradeCommand calculates the exact lot size to risk only what you specify.

• Margin-Based: Set a target margin percentage, and the panel determines the appropriate position size.

• Fixed Lots: For traders who prefer direct lot control.

Real-time preview shows you the exact monetary risk, potential reward, margin requirement, and commission before you click the button.

[2] VISUAL ORDER PLACEMENT WITH DRAG-AND-DROP LINES

This is where TradeCommand truly shines. Instead of typing numbers into input fields:

• Drag the Entry line to your desired entry price

• Drag the Stop Loss line to define your risk level

• Drag the Take Profit line to set your target

• Watch the risk-reward ratio update in real-time as you adjust

The chart overlay displays color-coded zones: green for potential profit area, red for risk area. You see your trade setup visually before committing.

Each line has a floating panel with quick actions: adjust price precisely, lock/unlock the line, or remove it entirely.

[3] STOP-LIMIT ORDERS

TradeCommand supports Stop-Limit orders for precise breakout entries:

• A stop trigger that places a limit order when price reaches your stop level

• Configurable limit range (distance from the stop trigger price)

• Useful for breakout strategies where you want controlled entries

Supported order types: Market, Market Range, Limit, Stop, and Stop-Limit.

[4] ADVANCED ORDER MANAGEMENT

Beyond basic order placement, TradeCommand provides:

Pending Order Controls:

• Set expiration mode: Good Till Cancelled (GTC), End of Day, or specific UTC time

• Attach custom comments to your orders for better tracking

• Modify or cancel orders directly from the panel

Position Controls:

• Partial close with preset percentages (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)

• Move stop loss to breakeven with one click

• Enable trailing stop with customizable distance and activation pips

• Apply multi-tier exit plans to existing positions

[5] MULTI-TIER EXIT PLANS (PLAN ENGINE)

Professional traders often scale out of positions at multiple price levels. The Plan Engine allows you to:

• Define up to 5 Take-Profit tiers, each with its own trigger and close percentage

• Define up to 5 Stop-Loss tiers for staged risk reduction

• Set tier triggers by: exact price, pips from entry, or R-multiple

• Enable trailing stop that activates after reaching a specific profit level

• Save your exit strategies as templates and apply them to any position or pending order

Example: Close 30% at 1R, another 30% at 2R, trail the remaining 40% with a 1R trailing stop.

[6] BATCH OPERATIONS

Manage multiple positions and orders simultaneously:

For Positions:

• Close all positions (filter by symbol, side, or P&L status)

• Set or clear stop loss / take profit for all selected positions

• Move all positions to breakeven

• Enable trailing stop on multiple positions

• Apply exit plans to multiple positions at once

For Pending Orders:

• Cancel all pending orders (filter by symbol, side, or order type)

• Modify stop loss / take profit for all selected orders

• Apply exit plans to pending orders

Filter Options:

• By Symbol: All symbols, current chart symbol, or manually select specific symbols

• By Side: All, Buy only, or Sell only

• By P&L: All, profitable only, or losing only

Preview before execution: See exactly which positions or orders will be affected before confirming.

[7] REAL-TIME MONITORING

The panel displays:

• Current spread and estimated commission

• Total risk amount for your planned trade

• Aggregated P&L summary by symbol (long/short/net)

• Executor status (online/offline indicator)

WORKFLOW OVERVIEW

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1. Set your risk parameters (sizing mode, risk percentage, stop loss distance)

2. Choose your order type (market, limit, stop, stop-limit)

3. Adjust entry, stop loss, and take profit using the visual chart lines or input fields

4. Review the preview (lot size, risk amount, reward amount, R:R ratio)

5. Click Buy or Sell to execute

6. Optionally attach an exit plan for automated multi-tier management

7. Use batch operations for portfolio-wide adjustments

TRADING USE CASE & REQUIREMENTS

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• Strategy type: Manual trading tool (not an automated trading strategy)

• Product type: Trading tool / risk management and order management panel

• Target symbols & periods: Works on any symbol and timeframe

• Trading use cases: Visual order placement, risk-based sizing, batch management, and multi-tier exit plans

• Suggested leverage: Depends on your broker; ensure sufficient free margin (margin preview is shown before execution)

• Suggested account size: Any; start on demo to validate your workflow and broker conditions

• Broker/prop requirements: Order execution requires cBots to be allowed (TradeCommand Bot). If bots are restricted, the panel works without execution.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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[Trade Executor Required]

To place and modify orders, you must run the companion "TradeCommand Bot" (a separate free product):

1. Install "TradeCommand Bot" from cTrader Store

2. Add it to any chart and start the bot in cTrader Automate

3. The panel will detect the executor and display "Exec: ON" in the header

If you cannot run trading robots (due to account restrictions or preference), the panel still provides value:

• Position and order display

• P&L calculations and summaries

• Risk calculations and trade previews

• Chart overlay visualization

Only actual order execution requires the bot.

[Commission Settings]

TradeCommand attempts to read commission rates automatically from your broker. However, if:

• Your platform does not provide commission data

• The displayed commission appears incorrect

You can manually configure commission in the Advanced settings:

• Commission Mode: Auto or Manual

• Commission Type: Open+Close or Open Only

• Commission Rate: USD per lot (or your account currency)

Accurate commission data improves the precision of your net profit calculations.

[Slippage Threshold]

For pending orders, you can set a slippage threshold. If the market has moved too far beyond your intended entry price when the order triggers, the system can skip execution to avoid unfavorable fills.

[ATR-Based Calculations]

Stop loss, take profit, and trailing distances can be set using ATR multiples. The ATR period is configurable in Advanced settings (default: 14 periods based on chart timeframe).

[Chart Overlay Settings]

Customize the visual experience:

• Toggle area fill (profit/loss zones)

• Toggle floating line panels

• Enable or disable chart dragging for lines

These settings are saved per symbol and timeframe.

[Confirmation Levels]

Choose your preferred confirmation behavior:

• None: Execute immediately on button click

• Normal: Show confirmation dialog before execution

• Paranoid: Require additional confirmation for all operations

[Language Support]

The panel interface supports English and Chinese. Select your preferred language in the settings, or choose "Follow System" to match your cTrader locale.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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• Communication: The panel communicates with the trade executor via cTrader LocalStorage, ensuring reliable message delivery across the platform.

• Compatibility: Works with all symbols and timeframes. Supports multiple instances across different charts.

• Performance: Optimized for minimal resource usage. Message throttling prevents system overload.

• Data Persistence: Your settings and exit plan templates are saved locally and persist across sessions.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

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• Risk-Conscious Traders: If you always want to know exactly how much you are risking before entering a trade.

• Visual Traders: If you prefer to see your trade setup on the chart rather than in abstract numbers.

• Active Traders: If you manage multiple positions and need efficient batch operations.

• Strategy Traders: If you use multi-tier exit strategies and want to automate the execution.

• Traders who need Stop-Limit orders and advanced order types.

SUMMARY

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TradeCommand transforms cTrader into a precision trading workstation:

• Know your risk before every trade

• Place orders visually with drag-and-drop lines

• Use Stop-Limit orders for breakout strategies

• Automate multi-tier exits with the Plan Engine

• Manage your entire portfolio with batch operations

Trade smarter. Manage risk better. Execute faster.

Install the free TradeCommand Bot from cTrader Store, run it on any chart, and connect it to TradeCommand for order execution.

SUPPORT

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For support, please contact the developer via the cTrader Store product page.

DISCLAIMER

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Trading involves risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.