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PineConnector compatible prop firms

PineConnector routes TradingView alerts to MT4 and MT5, which makes it the bridge for forex prop firms and irrelevant for futures. The compatibility list is short; the rule list at each firm is what decides whether it can be used.

By firm

FirmPlatformPineConnectorEA ruleNote
FTMOMT5YesEAs permitted, own logic only; anti-HFT$400k exposure cap across accounts
FundingPipsMT5, cTraderYes (MT5)EAs and bots allowed on all challenge types since April 2026No arbitrage or latency strategies
The5%ersMT5YesEAs allowed on most plansVerify per plan
E8 MarketsMT5YesVerify2–3 week payouts
All futures firmsTradovate / Rithmic / ProjectXNoUse TradersPost

Pricing checked September 2026: $39 Starter, $79 Advanced, $159 Professional per month, roughly $26 effective on annual billing. Cloud hosting retired 31 March 2026, so an MT5 VPS (~$30 per month) is now part of the cost. FTMO's own-logic clause is the one to read twice: running a script you have licensed is fine; subscribing to someone else's signals through the same bridge may not be.

FAQ

Does PineConnector work with FTMO?

Yes, via MT5. FTMO permits EAs under anti-HFT restrictions and an own-logic requirement.

Does PineConnector work with futures prop firms?

No. It routes to MT4/MT5 only. Futures firms on Tradovate, Rithmic or ProjectX need TradersPost.

Do I need a VPS for PineConnector?

Yes, since the Cloud service retired on 31 March 2026. Budget around $30 per month on top of the license.

Firm rules cross-checked September 2026 against firm documentation and current rule trackers; per-firm sources on the rules cards. Rules change quarterly.