Frequently Asked Questions

You're purchasing a NinjaTrader 8 strategy file (.cs file) containing the complete C# source code for the Gap-Fill Protocol automated trading strategy. This includes all entry logic, exit rules, risk management parameters, and position sizing calculations.

You receive lifetime usage rights - no subscriptions, no monthly fees. The code is yours to use, modify, and optimize as you see fit.

Yes, this strategy is built specifically for NinjaTrader 8. You'll need:

• NinjaTrader 8 platform (free version works for backtesting/simulation)
• Basic knowledge of how to import and compile strategies in NT8
• A data feed (for live trading) or historical data (for backtesting)

If you're trading with Apex Trader Funding, they provide NinjaTrader 8 access as part of their evaluation accounts.

Absolutely! That's the whole point. You own the source code and can modify any aspect of the strategy:

• Change entry and exit conditions
• Adjust risk parameters (stop loss, profit targets)
• Modify position sizing logic
• Add additional filters or confirmations
• Optimize for different markets or timeframes

We provide the strategy as a template. You're free to customize it for your specific trading style and risk tolerance.

Yes, the strategy comes pre-configured with position sizing and daily loss limits that comply with Apex Trader Funding evaluation rules. Specifically:

• 50k Account: Max 1 ES contract, $1,000 daily loss limit
• 150k Account: Max 2 ES contracts, $3,000 daily loss limit

That said, you are responsible for ensuring the strategy meets all prop firm requirements and for monitoring your account to prevent rule violations. Apex rules can change, so always verify current requirements.

The Gap-Fill Protocol is optimized for ES (E-mini S&P 500) and NQ (E-mini Nasdaq-100) futures contracts. These markets have:

• High liquidity with tight spreads
• Frequent overnight gaps that tend to fill
• Sufficient volume during the 9:30-11:00 AM ET window

The strategy can be adapted for other futures markets (YM, RTY, CL, etc.) but default settings are specifically tuned for ES/NQ behavior.

No. This is a digital product delivered instantly via email. Due to the nature of source code, all sales are final and non-refundable.

We encourage you to read the Strategy Details page thoroughly before purchasing to understand what the strategy does and doesn't do.

The Gap-Fill Protocol is sold as-is without ongoing support or guaranteed updates. You receive:

• The complete source code file
• Basic documentation on installation and parameters
• That's it

We may release updates or improvements in the future, but there's no commitment to do so. You're purchasing the current version of the code.

We make no claims about profitability. Trading results vary based on:

• Market conditions (volatility, trending vs. ranging, etc.)
• Your specific parameter settings and modifications
• Execution quality and slippage
• Account size and position sizing
• How well you manage risk and drawdowns

This is a trading strategy template, not a guaranteed profit system. You are responsible for testing, optimization, and risk management. Past performance does not indicate future results.

Basic understanding of C# and NinjaTrader 8 strategy development is helpful but not required. You can:

• Use the strategy as-is without any modifications
• Adjust basic parameters (stop loss, targets, position size) without coding
• Learn C# basics to make more advanced modifications

If you want to heavily customize the logic, you'll benefit from learning C# fundamentals and NinjaTrader's API documentation.

Yes. Your purchase includes lifetime usage rights for your personal trading. You can run the strategy on:

• Multiple prop firm evaluation accounts
• Your personal funded accounts
• Simulation accounts for testing

What you cannot do: Resell the code, redistribute it to others, or use it for commercial purposes (selling it as part of a service).

When you rent an algo (QuantVue, AlgoTrader, etc.), you:

• Pay monthly fees ($200-300/month typically)
• Don't own the code (black box)
• Can't modify the strategy
• Lose access if you stop paying

With Trade.Auction, you:

• Pay once ($99)
• Own the complete source code
• Can modify anything you want
• Keep it forever

It's the difference between renting an apartment and buying a house.