ProEdge Torque Trend: Ride the Wave From the Beginning
While most traders chase trends after they’ve already started, ProEdge Torque Trend positions you at the point of ignition—where institutional momentum first reveals itself. This sophisticated trend-following system identifies the precise moment when market dynamics shift into a directional bias, giving you early entry into moves with the highest probability of continuation.
Smart Entry Execution
Pro Edge Torque Trend features intelligent order routing that optimizes your entry price. The system automatically determines whether to use aggressive market orders or patient limit orders based on the strength of the setup and your profit objectives. When momentum is explosive, you get instant market fills. When there’s room to improve your entry, the strategy places limit orders at optimal levels—with automatic expiration if the market doesn’t cooperate.
The Torque Momentum Engine
Our proprietary Torque detection identifies when multiple momentum factors align in one direction. Unlike simple moving average crossovers or basic indicators, the Torque engine analyzes trend structure, momentum strength, and price action confluence to spot genuine directional moves—not just noise. You enter when the trend is born, not when it’s already mature.
Adaptive Position Management
Choose between tick-based or ATR-based profit and stop calculations that automatically adjust to changing volatility. The integrated position sizing engine calculates optimal contract quantities based on your minimum profit objective per trade, ensuring consistent risk-reward ratios across different instruments and market conditions.
EdgeRunner Visual Intelligence
The integrated EdgeRunner visual suite provides instant clarity with color-coded edge bands, real-time price tracking, and momentum state identification. You’ll always know exactly where you stand in relation to key levels and whether conditions favor trend continuation.
Professional-Grade Controls (Requires Pro Edge Guardian)
- Group Lock Protection: Prevents overtrading and conflicting positions across multiple strategies
- Asset Class Awareness: Blocks hedged exposure within the same market sector
- Limit Order Expiry: Automatically cancels unfilled orders after specified bars
- Customizable Trade Windows: Control exactly when the strategy can trade
- Audio Alerts: Get notified when high-probability setups develop
Universal Application ProEdge Torque Trend adapts to any instrument and timeframe. Trade ES, NQ, crude oil, currencies, or any market—the strategy automatically adjusts to the instrument’s characteristics and volatility profile.
Stop chasing trends. Start catching them at their beginning with ProEdge Torque Trend.
Core Trading Logic
- Proprietary Torque momentum detection algorithm
- Trend-following entry at momentum inception points
- Dual-direction capability (longs and shorts independently enabled)
- Multi analysis architecture
- First-paint signal recognition
Intelligent Order Execution
- Smart order routing (Market or Limit based on conditions)
- Automatic limit price calculation at optimal reentry levels
- BarsWait limit order expiry system (auto-cancel after X bars)
- Configurable entry order type override (always Market or smart routing)
- Average fill price tracking for bracket placement
Position Sizing & Risk Management
- Automatic position sizing based on minimum profit objectives
- ATR-adaptive or tick-based profit/stop calculations
- Separate profit and stop parameters for longs and shorts
- Maximum contract quantity caps for risk control
- Static quantity option for fixed-size trading
Account Protection Features (Requires ProEdge Guardian)
- Group Lock integration (prevents overtrading across strategies)
- Asset class conflict detection (no hedging same sector)
- Same-instrument position blocking (no duplicate positions)
- Opposite-direction trade filtering (no hedging same instrument)
- Cancel limits on lock feature (auto-cancel working orders when locked)
- Automatic session reset on new trading day
Visual Feedback System
- EdgeRunner visual suite with color-coded edge bands
- Real-time price tracking with horizontal line display
- Real close price dot markers
- Torque momentum bar coloring (bullish/bearish states)
- Fully customizable colors and line styles
- Transparency controls for visual elements
Trade Control & Timing
- Customizable trade window (start/end times)
- Session-aware operation with auto-reset
- Built-in trade hour restrictions
- First bar of session logic
- Limit order expiration management
Alert System
- Audio alerts when setups become “armed”
- Custom sound file support with file picker
- Priority-based alert notifications
- Unique alert IDs for each signal type (Market vs Limit entries)
Strategy Settings
- Enable/disable longs and shorts independently
- Adjustable ATR period for volatility calculations
- Configurable profit and stop levels (separate long/short)
- Trade window time controls
- BarsWait setting for limit order expiry
- Debug mode for testing and troubleshooting
Professional-Grade Architecture
- Unmanaged order handling for maximum control
- OCO (One-Cancels-Other) bracket management
- Historical vs realtime state awareness
- Order state monitoring and recovery logic
- Partial fill handling with complete fill detection
- Built for NinjaTrader 8 platform
Risk Management Features
- Stored profit/stop distances (locked at entry signal)
- Prevents bracket recalculation after entry
- Proper position flat detection before reset
- Entry order cancellation on rejection/cancel
- Bracket cleanup on position exit
- Trade window enforcement
User-Friendly Design
- Organized parameter groups for easy configuration
- Minimal learning curve with intuitive settings
- Compatible with standard NinjaTrader features
- Works with any instrument type (futures, forex, equities)
- Separate Series tracking for painted states
Software Requirements
- NinjaTrader 8 (latest version recommended)
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
Hardware Requirements
- RAM: 8GB minimum, 16GB recommended
- Hard Drive: 50GB available space
Data Feed Requirements
- Real-time or historical data feed subscription
- Compatible data providers: Kinetick, CQG, Rithmic, Interactive Brokers, or any NinjaTrader-supported feed
- Continuous connection to data feed during trading hours
- Historical data for backtesting and strategy analysis
Brokerage & Account Requirements
- Active NinjaTrader brokerage account OR supported third-party broker
- Funded account with sufficient capital for your trading plan
- Appropriate market data subscriptions for instruments you intend to trade
- Real-time or simulated trading account (Sim101 for testing)
Knowledge Requirements
- Basic understanding of NinjaTrader 8 platform operation
- Familiarity with strategy properties and configuration
- Understanding of order types (market, limit, stop)
- Knowledge of risk management principles
