TL;DR: To buy, sell, and close trades in Tradovate, log in via desktop, web, or mobile, open the Chart, DOM, or Order Entry screen, select your instrument, choose Buy/Sell and an order type (Market, Limit, Stop Limit, MIT), and submit the order. Trades can be closed from the Positions tab, Chart/DOM, or by using CANCEL ALL & EXIT ALL on the mobile app.
Whether you're just getting started or actively trading with FundedNext Futures, here's how you can buy, sell, and close trades seamlessly in Tradovate.
How to place buy and sell orders in Tradovate from Windows/Mac/Web Platform?
Log in to Tradovate.
Open the "Chart" or "DOM" (Depth of Market) panel.
Choose your instrument (e.g., MNQ, ES, CL).
Select "Direction" (Buy/Sell) & "Order Type": Market, Limit, Stop Limit, and MIT.
Set the trading parameters as per your strategy.
Click "Place Order" or "Submit" — the trade will enter the market based on your chosen type.
How to close buy and sell trades in Tradovate from Windows/Mac/Web Platform?
Positions Tab:
Go to the "Positions" section.
Click the "Close" button beside the position.
Confirm to exit fully or partially.
Chart or DOM:
Right-click on the position or instrument.
Select "Close" Position.
DOM Button (optional):
Use the built-in "Close" button on the "DOM" panel for quick exits.
How to place buy and sell orders in Tradovate from the mobile app (via “Main Menu”)?
Open the Tradovate mobile app and log in.
Tap the (☰) Menu icon in the upper-left corner of the app.
Select "Trade" from the menu options.
The "Order Entry" screen will open, allowing you to configure and place your order.
Set the trading parameters as per your strategy. Tap "Send" to place your order.
How to close buy and sell trades in Tradovate from the mobile app (via “Market”)?
Open the Tradovate mobile app and log in.
Tap the (☰) Menu (top-left) → go to "Markets."
Select the preferred instrument you wish to trade.
Tap "Trade" on the instrument’s detail screen to open the Order Entry screen.
Set the trading parameters as per your strategy. Tap "Send" to place your order. You can also change the selected instrument directly within the Order Entry screen.
How to close buy and sell orders in Tradovate from the mobile app?
Open the Tradovate mobile app and log in.
Tap the (☰) Menu (top-left) → go to "Markets."
Scroll right, and you will get the 'My Positions' section.
Tap "CANCEL ALL & EXIT ALL" to close the running orders.
Now that you know how to buy, sell, and close trades in Tradovate, you're ready to execute with confidence and make the most of your FundedNext Futures Account.