Dịch vụ Is TradingView Connection with Tradovate through Topstep Free? – Full Guide

If you’re a trader evaluating platforms and funding firms, you may have asked: “Is the TradingView connection with Tradovate through Topstep free?” This article will walk you through the details: what exactly is available for free, what costs or requirements may apply, how the integration works, and tips to make the most of it.

1. What is the TradingView–Tradovate–Topstep Integration?

Here’s how the three pieces fit together:

• Topstep is a prop-trading firm that provides funded trading opportunities (via what they call a “Trading Combine”) using platforms like Tradovate.
• Tradovate is a futures trading platform / brokerage (and sometimes used by prop firms) that Topstep supports.
• TradingView is a widely used charting/analysis platform that offers a “Trading Panel” allowing brokers to connect so you can chart on TradingView and execute via a broker.

When Topstep states that you can “trade on TradingView by purchasing a new Tradovate Trading Combine and enabling the (free) TradingView add-on” they mean that once you have a Tradovate account through Topstep, you can connect that Tradovate account to your TradingView interface (via the Trading Panel) and execute trades from TradingView that route through Tradovate (and count toward your Topstep rules) rather than doing everything solely in Tradovate’s native UI.

2. Is the Connection Free – The Short Answer

Yes & No.

• Yes, the add-on or integration feature (TradingView add-on for Tradovate) is described as “free” in the sense that Topstep states: “The TradingView Add-on is a feature made available to Tradovate users by TradingView.”
• No, in the sense that you must have the relevant account (Tradovate account provided via Topstep) and you must have enabled the add-on, and depending on the data feed there may still be requirements (market data subscriptions, etc.). Additionally, you must purchase a Trading Combine or funded account via Topstep to use the Tradovate connection in many cases. In other words, the integration is “free” once you are eligible but the overall setup has cost/eligibility conditions.

Examples:

• Article states: “It’s possible to trade on TradingView by purchasing a new Tradovate Trading Combine and enabling the (free) TradingView add-on.”
• Topstep help article: “Both FREE and Pro versions of TradingView will support this integration.”

Thus, you are not paying extra for the “connect” feature itself, but you do need the underlying account setup and possibly data/feed costs.

3. What Are the Requirements & Conditions?

Here are the major conditions you must meet to use the connection:

1. Have a Tradovate account via Topstep (or equivalent) and your credentials must be provided.
2. Enable the TradingView add-on / integration inside your Tradovate account (settings → add-ons).
3. Log in to TradingView with your own TradingView account (free version or Pro works) and in the Trading Panel select Tradovate as broker and connect using your Tradovate credentials.
4. Have the appropriate account environment (Demo/Simulated for the Combine, or Live if funded) selected.
5. Market data / exchange subscriptions may apply: even if the connect is free, to trade you might need to pay for exchange data or brokerage fees depending on your contract (e.g., if trading futures, the CME data feed may incur cost). For example, the article on precisiontradinglabs indicates you must ensure you have required market data subscription.
6. Platform limitations: Some features or instruments may not be supported; also Topstep notes that they cannot provide direct support for latency/issues on TradingView; recommending to keep Tradovate open in a separate tab.

4. Step-by-Step: How to Connect

Here’s a simplified walkthrough based on Topstep’s instructions:

1. Log into your Tradovate account (via Topstep credentials), select “Simulated Environment” if you’re in the challenge/trading combine phase.
2. In Tradovate: Navigate to Application Settings → Add-On Tools (or similar) and activate the TradingView Add-On.
3. Log into your TradingView account (free or Pro). Open a chart, click the Trading Panel tab at the bottom.
4. From the broker list, select Tradovate, then enter your Tradovate login credentials (username & password) and connect. Choose your account (demo or live) from the dropdown.
5. Once connected, you’ll see your Tradovate account inside TradingView’s interface. You can place, modify, cancel orders – and they will route via Tradovate and count toward your Topstep challenge or funded account.
6. Optional best practice: Keep Tradovate open in a separate browser tab so if TradingView experiences latency you can still manage orders directly in Tradovate

5. What Doesn’t the Free Integration Cover?

While the connect feature is “free” in the sense of no extra charge, it’s important to understand what isn’t free or guaranteed:

• Market data/exchange fees may still apply. If you trade futures/commodities, you may require live exchange data subscriptions.
• Some features of TradingView (custom indicators, premium data, etc.) may require paid subscription, depending on your strategy or indicators.
• The Integration support: Topstep states they are unable to provide direct support for latency / issues arising in TradingView (since the add-on is provided by TradingView). So while connect is free, troubleshooting might be more complex.
• The prop firm costs: To be eligible you usually must pay for a Trading Combine (evaluation fee) or meet onboarding requirements with Topstep. The “free” connect doesn’t waive those costs.
• Platform switching restrictions: Topstep’s help documents show that beginning certain dates, new Trading Combines will only be available on TopstepX and platform switching may be restricted.
• Some brokers/integrations may limit instrument types or functionality when used via the bridge. Always check instrument eligibility.

6. Benefits of Using the Integration

If you meet the above conditions and set it up correctly, here are some clear advantages:

• Use TradingView’s advanced charting, indicators, community scripts, and analytical tools while trading a funded account at Topstep/Tradovate.
• Execute trades directly from your familiar TradingView interface without switching platforms.
• Consolidate your analytics and trading execution workflow into one environment.
• For traders who already subscribe to TradingView (free or paid), this saves switching learning curves.
• The “free” nature of the add-on means you don’t pay extra just to connect — you leverage the tools you already use.

Final Thoughts

In short: The integration of TradingView with Tradovate via Topstep is a valuable free add-on from the broker/firm perspective: you don’t pay extra for that connection. But you do still need to meet the underlying conditions (Tradovate account, Topstep challenge/Combine, market data subscriptions). If you’re eligible, the integration allows you to trade from TradingView while still using your Topstep/Tradovate account — which is a big convenience for many chart/trade workflows.

If you are considering using this setup, here’s what to do next:

• Confirm your eligibility with Topstep (ensure your account/account type supports Tradovate and TradingView connect).
• Verify you have enabled the add-on in Tradovate settings.
• Log into TradingView and connect using the Trading Panel → Tradovate.
• Do a few test/demo trades to ensure the orders count toward your Topstep dashboard and are executed properly.
• Keep Tradovate open as backup.
• Review your market data feed status and any potential latency issues.

With all that in place, you can leverage the powerful charting and community features of TradingView with the execution and challenge infrastructure of Topstep/Tradovate — often at no extra cost beyond your standard challenge/account fee.