How to Use TradingView with FTMO: Complete Copier Setup Guide

FTMO TradingView Copier is a game-changer for traders. A trader on r/Forex asked: "Want to use FTMO with TradingView for executions." FTMO is one of the world's largest prop firms, and they provide MetaTrader 5 accounts. TradingView has the best charts and Pine Script strategies. The missing piece? A copier that bridges the two.

FTMO TradingView Copier: Why FTMO Traders Want TradingView

FTMO provides MT5 for execution, but many traders prefer TradingView for analysis and strategy development. The reasons are compelling:

• Pine Script is easier to learn than MQL5 for writing custom indicators and strategies
• TradingView's charting is faster, cleaner, and more intuitive than MT5's built-in charts
• Cloud-based alerts — TradingView monitors your conditions 24/7 without needing to keep a platform open
• Community scripts — thousands of free strategies and indicators available immediately

The problem: TradingView can't place trades on FTMO's MT5 servers directly. You need a bridge.

Will FTMO Allow a Trade Copier?

FTMO permits Expert Advisors (EAs) on their MT5 accounts. The TV_Copier EA included with TradingView Copier Pro is a standard MT5 Expert Advisor that:

• Runs locally on your machine or VPS
• Only executes orders it receives via webhook — it has no autonomous trading logic
• Uses standard MT5 trading functions (no API hacks or protocol bypasses)

Step-by-Step: TradingView → FTMO Setup

Step 1: Get Your FTMO MT5 Credentials

After passing the FTMO Challenge and Verification, you'll receive MT5 login credentials. Open MT5, connect to FTMO's server, and log into your funded account.

Step 2: Install TradingView Copier Pro

Download from tradingviewcopier.com and install. Launch the application.

Step 3: Add Your FTMO Account

1. In the app, go to Accounts → Add Account
2. Click Auto-Detect MT5 to find your FTMO MT5 installation
3. Click Install EA — the TV_Copier EA is placed in your MT5 Experts folder
4. In MT5, refresh the Navigator (F5), then drag TV_Copier onto any chart
5. Enable AutoTrading (green robot icon in MT5 toolbar)

Step 4: Configure Risk Settings for FTMO

FTMO has strict risk rules. Configure your account in the copier:

• Daily drawdown limit: Set to FTMO's maximum daily loss (typically 5% of initial balance)
• Max daily trades: Limit trades per day to prevent overtrading
• Lot size: Size positions according to FTMO's account size (e.g., 0.5 lots on a $50K account for 1% risk per trade)

Step 5: Set Up Your TradingView Alert

In TradingView, create an alert on your strategy or indicator:

1. Enable Webhook URL in the Notifications tab
2. Paste the webhook URL from TradingView Copier Pro (looks like https://abc123.trycloudflare.com/webhook)
3. Set the message format: {"action":"BUY","symbol":"EURUSD","lot":0.5}
4. Create matching CLOSE alerts for every entry alert

Step 6: Test on Demo First

Before connecting to your funded FTMO account, test the entire chain on FTMO's demo or free trial. Verify that:

• Alerts fire correctly from TradingView
• The copier receives and processes the webhook
• Trades appear in MT5 with correct symbol, lot size, and direction
• CLOSE signals properly close positions

FTMO-Specific Considerations

Symbol Naming

FTMO may use different symbol names than TradingView. Use the Symbol Remap feature to map:

• GOLD → XAUUSD
• US30 → US30.cash
• NAS100 → USTEC.cash

News Event Trading

FTMO may restrict trading around high-impact news events. The copier doesn't know about news schedules — you need to manually disable alerts during restricted periods or use TradingView's alert conditions to filter by time.

Weekend Positions

Some FTMO rules prohibit holding positions over the weekend. Make sure your TradingView strategy includes Friday close logic, or set up a manual CLOSE-all alert before market close.