MotiveWave Connection Instructions

MotiveWave connection instructions

How to: Add commissions

How to: Roll contracts

MotiveWave platform support

MotiveWave connection instructions

1. Download the platform here.
2. Run the setup program 'motivewave_setup.exe' ('MotiveWave.pkg' on Mac OSX) that you downloaded in Step 1.  Complete all steps in this installation wizard.
3. Run the MotiveWave application by double clicking on the desktop icon or from the Start Menu (Applications Folder for Mac OSX).  On page 2 of the initialization wizard, you will be asked for the license key (this appears in your Welcome to MotiveWave! email)

4. Page 3 of the initialization wizard will allow you to create a workspace. Type in TopstepTrader and then click 'Next'

   

5. Fill in the following information on the Create Workspace - Choose a Service slide

   • Service: Select TopstepTrader
   • Username: type the username found in Account Information email
   • Connection: Select Chicago

   Click 'Test Connection'

   

6. Fill in your password (found in Account Information email) and click 'Connect'.

   

7. Click 'Continue' on the login screen to be taken to your workspace.

   

How to: Add commissions

1. In the Console Menu Bar, click 'Configure'

2. Click 'Commissions'

3. Add 1.85 to Unit Cost and click 'Update'

How to: Roll contracts

Expired contracts rollover automatically for charts/watchlists.

Alternatively, you can enter the new contract symbol in the quick search box (top right corner).

MotiveWave platform support

MotiveWave provides support via an online guide or at support@motivewave.com.