Alpha Ticks and TickTickTrader differ on 2 of 18 points TradersPost compares: automated trading and copy trading.
Automated trading
Conditional
“The use of AI, bots, and other automated trading mechanisms is strictly prohibited across all account types." / "Semi-Automated Trading...is permissible under the condition that the user manually places, monitors, and manages the trade." Same parent rules. "VPS is permitted...however the use of VPN attempting to hide or change your IP address is not.”
Not allowed
Set by the firm
Copy trading
Not allowed
Set by the firm
Conditional
“TickTickTrader strictly prohibits automated trading using Expert Advisors (EAs) or any other form of trading bots." "You can only copy trades within your own accounts—copy trading with another user's account is strictly prohibited.”
Automation and copy trading rules are set by each firm and can change. Rules recorded May 21, 2026; confirm the current policy with the firm before you connect.
Alpha Ticks rules from help.alpha-futures.com.
TickTickTrader rules from support.tickticktrader.com.
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