STEP 6 - Download and Import Strategies from the BEF Client Leaderboard into NinjaTrader

Before you begin:

1. Ensure you are successfully logged in to R Trader Pro and NinjaTrader.
   • Check for the green indicator in the bottom-left corner of NinjaTrader’s Control Center to confirm your connection.
2. Have access to the Blue Edge Financial Discord server.

1. In NinjaTrader, go to the Control Center.
2. Navigate to the New menu and select Strategy Analyzer.
   • Keep this open for later steps.
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1. Open the Futures section of the Blue Edge Financial Discord server.
2. Locate the Downloads channel.
3. Click on the provided download link for the Blue Edge Client.
   • Download the file to your VPS or computer (where you run your Ninjatrader which is most likely your VPS).
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1. After downloading, extract the zip file to a folder on your VPS or computer.
2. Inside the extracted folder, locate and open the Blue Edge Client V5 application.
   • Note: The version number (V5) may change as updates are released.

1. When the Blue Edge Client opens, it should automatically load the most recent strategy vault.
   • If it doesn’t load or if you want to update to a newer vault:
     • Click the Load Vault button in the top-left corner.
     • Browse to the vault file downloaded from the Vaults section in the Discord server and load it.
       
       

1. Once the vault is loaded, you’ll see a list of strategies.
2. Use the Filters section in the Blue Edge Client to refine your search:
   • Example filters include Apex Challenge, Apex Funded, Topstep Challenge, and Topstep Funded.
   • More prop firms will be added in the future.
3. Select the appropriate filter, such as Topstep Challenge, to view strategies designed for that specific challenge.
   

1. To sort strategies, double-click a filter column, such as Pass Rate or Passes, to organize the list.
   • Look for strategies with the highest passes and the least fails.
2. Once you’ve found a suitable strategy, right-click on it and select Send to NinjaTrader.
   
3. After sending the strategy, wait a few seconds for NinjaTrader to confirm the import.
   • You’ll hear the import confirmation sound from NinjaTrader.
4. The strategy is now successfully imported and ready to use.

1. After successfully importing the strategy into NinjaTrader via the Blue Edge Client:
   • Go to the Control Center in NinjaTrader.
2. Navigate to the Strategies tab.
3. Right-click anywhere in the field and select New Strategy.

1. A menu will open, allowing you to select the imported strategy.
2. Scroll to the Blue Edge Financial folder, double-click on it, and locate the desired strategy from the list.
   • Once you find the strategy, double-click to select it.

1. Enter your Blue Edge Financial email address when prompted.
2. Set your Profit Target:
   • For a $50k challenge, if your goal is to make $3,000, input $53,000 (your account total after reaching the target).
3. Select the correct Instrument (e.g., NQ for Nasdaq futures).
4. Under Type, select 2nd, and input 40 as the value for the 2nd.

1. Locate the Account Setting section.
2. By default, the account is set to a SIM account in NinjaTrader.
3. Update this by selecting the specific Live Account you wish to use from the dropdown menu.

1. After completing the settings, click OK to finalize your configuration.
2. The strategy will now appear in the Strategies Tab in NinjaTrader.
3. Click Enable to activate the strategy:
   • Once enabled, the strategy will begin running, and you can monitor its performance directly within NinjaTrader.

• Always ensure R Trader Pro is logged in before logging into NinjaTrader to avoid connection issues.
• Keep your Blue Edge Client updated to access the latest strategies and features.
• Remember to always double-check your settings before enabling the strategy.
• For any issues or questions, feel free to reach out to our support team or consult the community in Discord.