TradingView Paper Trading for Futures

TradingView Paper Trading for Futures just got a powerful upgrade. The platform has rolled out new features that allow futures traders to simulate the entire contract lifecycle with more realism than ever before. Whether you’re just learning or already experienced, these enhancements make paper trading a much more effective way to test strategies without risking real money.

Here’s a deep dive into the new features and how they can elevate your trading game.

Key Enhancements to Paper Trading for Futures

1. Realistic Futures Contract Execution

Futures contracts in Paper Trading now settle at the final settlement price upon expiration. This mirrors real-world market conditions, giving you a clear and accurate view of your realized profits and losses. By simulating the full execution process, you can better evaluate the effectiveness of your strategies and make data-driven adjustments.

2. Streamlined Position and Order Management

Say goodbye to manual cleanups. Expired positions now close automatically, and any active orders tied to expired contracts are canceled. This keeps your Paper Trading account tidy, reflecting only active positions and orders. The result? A smoother, more accurate simulation that minimizes errors and lets you focus on strategy.

3. Comprehensive Account History and Trading Journal

Every trade execution is now fully recorded in your Account History and Trading Journal. This update provides complete transparency into your trading performance, allowing you to analyze every detail of your trades. By identifying patterns and tracking your progress, you can refine your discipline and optimize your strategies with confidence.

4. Enhanced Expiration Date Visibility

Managing risk just got easier. A new Expiration Date column has been added to the trading panel for both positions and orders. This clear visibility into contract expiration dates helps you plan your trades, avoid surprises, and manage risk more effectively as contracts approach maturity.

5. Support for Traditional and Crypto Futures

Whether you trade traditional futures or crypto futures, these enhancements are available across all Paper Trading accounts, including contest accounts on The Leap. Test your strategies in a consistent environment, regardless of the market, and gain valuable insights into cross-market performance.

6. Cash-Settled Trading for Flexibility

All futures contracts in Paper Trading are now treated as cash-settled, meaning they’re closed by paying or receiving the difference between the entry price and the settlement price in cash. This approach provides a flexible and versatile testing environment, allowing you to experiment with strategies without the constraints of physical delivery.

Why This Matters

Until now, Paper Trading for futures was limited to basic actions like opening and closing trades, which restricted the ability to test long-term strategies. With these updates, you can now simulate the full lifecycle of a futures contract—from execution to expiration, including fees and balance changes. This creates a more realistic and insightful testing environment, helping you build confidence and refine your approach before trading with real capital.

Available to All Users

The best part? These features are enabled by default for both new and existing Paper Trading accounts and apply to all expiring futures contracts. Note that this update does not apply to perpetual or continuous futures.

Start Testing Today

With these powerful enhancements, TradingView’s Paper Trading feature is now a more robust and realistic platform for futures traders. Whether you’re developing a new strategy, refining your approach, or preparing for live trading, this update equips you with the tools to succeed.

We’d love to hear your feedback! Your ideas and insights help us shape the future of TradingView. Share your thoughts with us and let us know how these updates are working for you.

Pro tip for serious traders: Once you’ve tested your strategies in TradingView’s Paper Trading, you can take the next step by automating your trades with PickMyTrade. It connects seamlessly with your TradingView alerts to execute trades automatically removing emotions and making your strategies truly hands-free.

TradingView Enhanced Paper Trading for Futures