Frequently Asked Questions

Algo-X is a multi-asset automation and risk platform. Supported futures, prop-firm, and SIM accounts connect through NinjaTrader; supported stocks, options, and crypto paper/live accounts connect through Alpaca. Available execution features depend on the broker, account mode, entitlement, and market session you connect.

Our proprietary algorithm generates trading signals based on real-time market analysis. Each signal is sent to the Algo-X Bridge, which validates the order parameters, verifies that stop-loss and take-profit levels are present and valid, and then forwards the complete bracket order to your NinjaTrader platform for execution.

Every trade that reaches your account includes protective stops. Signals that are missing a valid stop-loss or take-profit are automatically blocked at the bridge level. There are no naked orders—ever.

NinjaTrader connections support configured CME futures such as MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K, MCL, and MGC. Alpaca connections support eligible U.S. stocks, options, and crypto in paper or live mode. The dashboard shows only products supported by your connected broker and account; you can configure eligible instruments per account.

Algo-X is designed with prop-firm compatibility in mind. It includes several features specifically built to help traders operate within the rules of funded trading accounts.

Key features include: bracket orders with mandatory stop-loss and take-profit on every trade, configurable daily profit targets with automatic position flattening when targets are reached, Payout-Safe Mode which dynamically monitors drawdown headroom and adjusts position sizing accordingly, per-account instrument filtering to comply with firm-specific allowed instruments, and automatic weekend flattening before Friday market close.

It is the user’s sole responsibility to configure Algo-X with the correct limits and parameters for their specific prop firm’s rules. Algo-X is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any proprietary trading firm.

When Payout-Safe Mode is enabled, Algo-X computes your account’s trailing drawdown headroom and daily loss headroom in real time before every trade. The system categorizes risk into zones: GREEN (normal trading), YELLOW (reduced size), and RED (all signals blocked).

In the RED zone, no new trades are forwarded to your account. In the YELLOW zone, position sizes are automatically reduced to protect remaining headroom. The system also enforces a cooldown period after consecutive losses and monitors instrument concentration to prevent overexposure to a single market.

All of these checks happen at the bridge level, before any order reaches NinjaTrader. This provides an additional layer of protection beyond what NinjaTrader or your broker offers natively.

When Payout-Safe Mode is enabled, Algo-X dynamically calculates position size for each trade based on multiple risk factors rather than using a fixed contract count.

The sizing algorithm considers: the stop-loss distance of the specific trade, your account’s current trailing drawdown headroom, your remaining daily loss headroom, the maximum contracts allowed per your configuration, a configurable safety buffer percentage, and current instrument concentration across open positions.

This risk-based sizing approach means that as your available headroom decreases, position sizes are automatically reduced. If headroom becomes critically low, signals are blocked entirely. The goal is to help preserve your account within its drawdown limits.

Algo-X operates in real market conditions with real order execution. The system tracks entry slippage (difference between signal price and actual fill price), exit slippage on stop-loss and take-profit fills, signal-to-fill latency (time from signal generation to order execution), order rejections and their reasons, and partial fill handling.

An execution metrics dashboard provides visibility into these real-world execution factors so you can monitor performance accurately.

Slippage is an inherent part of futures trading and cannot be eliminated. Algo-X does not guarantee zero-slippage execution, but it provides full transparency into execution quality so you can make informed decisions.

Configured Algo-X strategies can run automatically after you connect and explicitly enable an eligible account. Futures orders are validated and forwarded through NinjaTrader during supported futures sessions; supported stock, options, and crypto workflows use the connected Alpaca account and its applicable market hours.

The user controls available are designed to be risk-reducing only. You can pause signal forwarding, set daily profit targets, enable Payout-Safe Mode, filter which instruments are allowed, and set maximum contract limits. These controls can only restrict or reduce trading activity—they cannot be used to override the system to increase risk or bypass protective stops.

No. Algo-X does not and cannot guarantee that you will pass any proprietary trading firm evaluation or funded account challenge. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss.

Whether you pass or fail an evaluation depends on market conditions, your account configuration, execution quality, slippage, and the specific rules of your prop firm. While the tools provided (Payout-Safe Mode, daily profit targets, bracket orders) are designed to help reduce the risk of rule violations, they do not eliminate that risk.

You should only trade with capital you can afford to lose, including any evaluation fees paid to prop firms.

No. Algo-X does not guarantee profits, returns, or any specific financial outcome. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss, and past performance is not indicative of future results.

Algo-X is a signal-forwarding and risk-management tool, not an investment advisory service. Nothing provided by Algo-X constitutes investment advice, financial advice, or a recommendation to trade.

You should only trade with capital you can afford to lose entirely.

You can start without a paid subscription by bringing an eligible NinjaTrader SIM account, installing the Algo-X NinjaTrader AddOn on a Windows machine or VPS, and verifying the bridge connection. A funded or evaluation account is not required for this free SIM path.

Pro costs $500 for the introductory first month and renews at $1,000 per month. Pro and multi-asset features require the relevant supported NinjaTrader or Alpaca account and entitlement. Helionix Cloud hosting is optional; you may use your own compatible Windows machine or VPS.

Each instrument has calibrated default stop-loss and take-profit distances based on its volatility profile and tick size. For example, MES uses a 4-point stop-loss and 6-point take-profit by default. These levels are attached as bracket orders at signal time, meaning your protective stops are placed simultaneously with your entry order. Any signal that arrives without a valid stop-loss or take-profit is automatically blocked and never reaches your account.

Yes, within the limits of your access plan and each connected broker. Eligible BYO SIM access and paid Pro entitlements are shown separately in the product. Each enabled account keeps its own configuration, including instrument filters, risk limits, Payout-Safe settings where supported, and maximum position or contract limits.

All open positions are automatically flattened before the Friday market close to avoid holding risk over the weekend. Signal forwarding automatically resumes when futures markets reopen on Sunday at 5:00 PM Central Time.

No. All payments for Algo-X subscriptions are final and non-refundable. Please review the full refund policy before subscribing.

You can cancel Pro at any time through your Whop dashboard or by contacting support@algo-x.pro. Cancellation prevents the next renewal and paid features end according to the billing status shown in your account. Eligible free BYO SIM access is separate from the paid Pro entitlement.