TradersPost Team

Tom Hartman

Marketing

Tom Hartman

About

Tom Hartman is a Marketing Manager at TradersPost, where he focuses on product storytelling, content, and helping traders understand how to plug automated execution into their own style of trading. He has spent the last four years building tools and strategies for retail traders and commercial services around them, following a decade in leadership roles as head of operations for a Canadian marketing company and as lead developer at a web development agency.

As a trader with more than seven years of experience across multiple asset classes, Tom works at the overlap of builders and users, helping translate macro themes, AI, and automation into workflows that regular traders can actually run. He is particularly interested in how technology lets people participate in markets more systematically without needing to be full time professionals.

Outside of markets and product work, Tom spent four years as a stand up comedian, performing for thousands of people and producing live shows.

Blog Posts

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Features & Settings Dec 31, 2024

Should TradersPost Implement a Broker Trade Prevention Feature?

Some TradersPost users have requested a broker trade prevention feature to stop discretionary trading during set periods. While the idea could help with discipline, the TradersPost team favors alternative risk management tools like max drawdown liquidation and trade limits to maintain flexibility while improving risk control.

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Features & Settings Dec 30, 2024

Expanding the Trading Window in TradersPost

TradersPost allows users to set multiple trading windows within a single subscription, eliminating the need for extra subscriptions in most cases. Traders can define morning, afternoon, and overnight sessions to better control their trading strategies.

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E*TRADE Dec 30, 2024

Why Did My E-Trade Auto Trade Fail in TradersPost?

E-Trade automatically disconnects from TradersPost every 15 days, requiring manual reauthorization to continue auto trading. To prevent failures, traders should refresh their E-Trade connection weekly by logging into TradersPost and clicking Reconnect under broker settings.

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Features & Settings Dec 29, 2024

Micro Contract Sizing Explained in TradersPost

Micro futures (MNQ) trade at the same market price as full-sized E-mini futures (NQ) but have 1/10th the contract size and risk exposure. TradersPost reflects market price, so traders must adjust position sizing based on contract multipliers.

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Features & Settings Dec 28, 2024

Does “orderType: market” Force TradersPost to Use a Market Order?

Setting “orderType: market” in TradersPost does not force a market order if the market is closed. Instead, the order may be queued for market open or rejected during extended hours unless a limit order is used.

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Features & Settings Dec 28, 2024

Can You Automate Trading in a Cash Account?

Cash accounts do not allow short selling, but traders can automate long-only strategies or use inverse ETFs to simulate short positions. T+2 settlement rules also apply, requiring traders to wait before reinvesting funds from closed trades.

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Features & Settings Dec 27, 2024

Understanding the $25,000 Rule to Avoid Pattern Day Trader (PDT) Status

Whether the $25,000 PDT minimum applies depends on your broker. Firms can transition to FINRA’s new intraday margin requirements through October 20, 2027, so check your broker’s current requirements.

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Features & Settings Dec 26, 2024

Send Take Profit Stop Loss Signals

Master the art of sending complete trade instructions including entry, stop loss, and take profit levels in a single automated signal.

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Getting Started Dec 26, 2024

Prop Firms That Integrate with TradersPost

Some prop firms integrate with TradersPost, but traders should always verify automation policies before using the platform. Many firms using Tradeovate as a broker are likely supported, but an official list of compatible firms will be available soon.

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Features & Settings Dec 26, 2024

Managing Multiple APEX Accounts with TradersPost

Currently, managing multiple APEX accounts with TradersPost requires separate subscriptions, but a new per-account pricing model will soon allow traders to scale seamlessly. This update will provide more flexibility for those running 20+ prop firm accounts.

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Webhooks & API Dec 25, 2024

Understanding the “Subtract Exit Quantity from Signal Quantity” Setting in TradersPost

The “Subtract Exit Quantity from Signal Quantity” setting ensures that trades correctly offset existing positions, preventing errors when switching between long and short positions. This feature is useful for traders who prefer manual control over position sizing adjustments.

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Features & Settings Dec 25, 2024

Can TradersPost Automatically Calculate Position Sizing and Stop Loss?

TradersPost can automate stop loss and take profit calculations based on risk per position, but it does not determine order quantity without an entry price. Traders should carefully set risk-to-reward ratios to ensure long-term profitability.

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