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How to Connect Your Winbance Account to Quantower via Rithmic

Updated over 10 months ago

At Winbance, we support integration with the Quantower platform through the Rithmic data feed, providing you with a robust trading experience. Follow the steps below to set up your connection.


πŸ›  Step 1: Download and Install Quantower

  1. Download Quantower: Visit the Quantower website and download the latest version of the platform.

  2. Install Quantower: Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.


πŸ” Step 2: Sign Required Rithmic Agreements

Before connecting, ensure you've signed the necessary Rithmic agreements:

  1. Access Rithmic Agreements: Navigate to the Rithmic Agreements page provided by your broker or platform provider.

  2. Sign In: Use your Rithmic credentials (provided by Winbance) to log in.

  3. Complete Agreements: Review and accept the "Market Data Subscription Agreement" and "Market Data Self-Certification".

Note: Ensure that your credentials are entered exactly as provided, as they are case-sensitive.


πŸ”— Step 3: Connect Quantower to Rithmic

  1. Launch Quantower: Open the Quantower application on your computer.

  2. Open Connections Manager: Navigate to the "Connections" section within Quantower.

  3. Add New Connection:

    • Click on "Add Connection".

    • Select "Rithmic" from the list of available connections.

  4. Configure Connection Settings:

    • Login: Enter your Rithmic username.

    • Password: Enter your Rithmic password.

    • Server: Choose the appropriate server:

      • Rithmic Paper Chicago

    • Optional: To avoid additional market data fees, enable the "Use RTrader" option. This requires RTrader Pro to be installed and running on your system.

  5. Connect: Click "Connect" to establish the connection.


πŸ“Š Step 4: Configure Your Workspace

  1. Select Workspace Template: Choose a pre-built template suitable for futures trading or create a custom layout.

  2. Add Widgets:

    • Click on the "+" icon to add panels such as charts, DOM (Depth of Market), order entry, and more.

  3. Arrange Panels: Customize the layout by dragging and dropping panels to suit your trading preferences.


πŸ“ˆ Step 5: Start Trading

  1. Open a Chart:

    • Click on the "+" icon and select "Chart".

    • Choose the instrument you wish to trade.

  2. Place Orders:

    • Use the chart or DOM panel to place market, limit, or stop orders.

    • Monitor your positions and manage orders through the "Positions & Orders" panel.


πŸ“ Additional Notes

  • RTrader Pro: If you enabled the "Use RTrader" option, ensure that RTrader Pro is installed and running during your trading session.

  • Market by Order (MBO) Data: To view MBO data:

    • Open the DOM Trader panel.

    • Access settings and enable the "Market by Order (MBO)" option.

  • Support: For any issues or assistance, please contact Winbance Support via email or live chat.

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