1. First- make sure you have installed and connected successfully to R|Trader Pro - (Otherwise you will NOT be able to connect to MotiveWave)
3. Run the setup program 'motivewave_setup.exe' ('MotiveWave.pkg' on Mac OSX) that you downloaded in Step 2. Complete all 3 steps in this installation wizard.
4. On page 2 of the initialization wizard, you will be asked for the license key (this appears in your 'Welcome to MotiveWave!' email) LEEOO™ does not offer license keys for this platform.
5. Page 3 of the initialization wizard will allow you to create a workspace. Type in Leeloo™ and then click 'Next'
6. Create Workspace - Choose a Service:
- Service : Select 'Rithmic'
- Username: (ie. LL000907 . Your Rithmic/Platform username will begin with LL and is sent via Welcome email after purchase. It is NOT the username you chose when you registered for LeelooTrading.com)
- Environment: Select 'Paper (Chicago)'
- Market Data: Select 'Non Aggregated'. (if you are experiencing lag issues with Rithmic data, try selecting the Aggregated data option instead)
Next - test the connection
7. Test Connection- A new window will appear
- Username: (ie. LL000907 . Your Rithmic/Platform username will begin with LL and is sent via Welcome email after purchase. It is NOT the username you chose when you registered for LeelooTrading.com)
- Password: Rithmic password sent in the 'Welcome to the Family' email after purchase
- Environment: Select 'Paper (Chicago)'
- Market Data: Select 'Non Aggregated'. (if you are experiencing lag issues with Rithmic data, try selecting the Aggregated data option instead)
8. Click 'Connect'
9. Click 'Ok'
10. Click 'Finish'
11. Open MotiveWave
12. Steps 1-6 (see image below), will be the same process are your test connection previously. Select 'Remember Password' and click 'Connect'.
13. Your should now be connected to the platform. You can verify that your account is connected by clicking the 'Account' tab. There you should see your Leeloo™ account.
Commissions are factored in on all simulated accounts during the evaluation. Your Net P&L is one of the factors we use to determine funding eligibility. You do not need to manually enter commissions (for functionality) on your platform, aside from your own personal analysis reasons.
1. In the Console Menu Bar, click 'Configure'
2. Click 'Commissions'
3. Add 1.97 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.
Warning: Do NOT engage in any trading activity with money you cannot afford to lose. Day trading can be extremely risky and offers no guarantee for success. You should not fund day-trading activities with retirement savings, student loans, second mortgages, emergency funds, funds set aside for purposes such as education or home ownership, or funds required to meet your living expenses.
If you engage in day trading activities, set a budget and do not spend beyond your set budget.