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How to Use Simulated Trading

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Simulated Trading is a mode that allows playing back historical data on charts and in DOM windows and using manual and auto trading during playback.<br>
Level 1 and 2 data for simulated trading can be downloaded or collected from any supported data provider or from our servers using [[Market Data Sim]] feed.<br>Market Data Sim provides access to Futures, Crypto, Stock, Forex, and Index instruments: several months of minute and one week of tick Level 1 and Level 2 data. [[Market_Data_Sim#Data_availability|Find the full instrument list here.]]
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=== Choose a mode Mode ===
Use the dropdown to switch between '''Standard''' and '''Advanced Simulated Trading'''.<br>Advanced Simulated Trading uses Level II 2 data as well as Level I1.
=== Choose a resolution Resolution ===
Use the dropdown to select data replay resolution.
=== Set a starting point Starting Point to begin simulation Begin Simulation ===
To set the starting point on your chart, click the '''Start Simulated Trading''' button and click the place on your chart to begin simulation from. It’ll start automatically after the starting point is set and data is loaded.
Once the date in the calendar is set, click the '''Set the date and time to start Simulated Trading''' button next to it to start.
=== Manage the replay Replay ===
Use control buttons to '''Pause''', '''Resume''', '''Step Forward'''<br>
See '''[[Chart Trading]]''' for more info.
== Using DOM windows Windows in Simulated Trading mode Mode ==
To start playback and simulated trading in a DOM window:
See '''[[Getting Started with AutoTrading]]''' for more info.
== Using Order and Position Tracker in Simulated Trading mode Mode ==
For the [[Order and Position Tracker]] to display simulated trading results, it should be open via '''File → New''' and [[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Switch_to_Workspace_Mode|'''Workspace Mode''']] should be enabled.<br>[[Order and Position Tracker]] will display simulated trading orders and positions starting from the moment simulated trading was enabled. Simulated trading results from previous sessions will not be displayed.<br>When simulated trading is stopped, the [[Order and Position Tracker]] will display real trading history.