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ArcTrader Platform Overview

ArcTrader is DayTraders’ in-house trading platform built to give traders access to charting, order placement, account management, and market monitoring tools in one workspace.

Use your Rithmic credentials to sign into ArcTrader

With ArcTrader, traders can view charts, monitor symbols, manage orders, track positions, use Depth of Market, access watchlists, and manage account activity directly from the platform.

ArcTrader includes many advanced charting features, including multiple chart layouts, chart trading tools, order tickets, bid/ask lines, Japanese chart types, drawing tools, and more.

What is ArcTrader?

ArcTrader allows traders to:

  • View live charts

  • Search and select symbols

  • Place trades

  • Manage open positions

  • Review working orders

  • Monitor account status

  • View account balance and P&L

  • Access order entry tools

  • Use Depth of Market

  • Organize symbols and layouts

  • Use drawing tools and indicators


Main Platform Areas

ArcTrader may include:

  • Trading

    • Main trading workspace

    • Used for charts, orders, positions, and account activity

  • Copier

    • Used for copy trading functionality when available

  • Stats

    • Used to review account or performance-related information when available

  • Chart Area

    • Displays the selected symbol and price movement

  • Order Ticket

    • Used to place Market, Limit, and Stop orders

  • DOM

    • Used to view Depth of Market and place orders from the ladder when supported

  • Account Manager

    • Displays positions, orders, order history, account balance, P&L, and drawdown information


What Can You Do in ArcTrader?

Depending on your account access, ArcTrader may allow you to:

  • Select a trading account

  • Select a market symbol

  • Change chart timeframe

  • Add indicators

  • Use drawing tools

  • Place Buy or Sell orders

  • Use Market, Limit, and Stop orders

  • Add Take Profit exits

  • Add Stop Loss exits

  • View open positions

  • View working orders

  • Review order history

  • View account status

  • View account balance

  • View open P&L

  • View daily closed P&L

  • View drawdown information

  • Flatten open positions


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