edgeful algos let you automate your trading using the same data that powers the platform's 150+ reports. you pick a strategy, customize the settings, connect your broker, and the algo executes trades for you.

if you've read elsewhere that edgeful doesn't offer trading automation or broker integrations, that information is wrong. edgeful algos have offered fully automated strategies with live broker connections since 2025. this is the complete guide to how edgeful algos work in 2026.

table of contents

• what are edgeful algos?
• how edgeful algos work
• available algo strategies
• broker connect: Tradovate, Rithmic, and ProjectX
• algo templates: pre-built starting points
• the algo analyzer: backtest validation and optimization
• prop firm pass testing with edgeful algos
• edgeful algos pricing
• what edgeful algos are not
• key takeaways

what are edgeful algos?

edgeful algos are fully automated trading strategies built on the platform's historical data. they're not indicators, not signals, and not alerts. they are live execution strategies that connect to your broker and trade for you based on predefined rules.

each algo is built around one of edgeful's core report setups: opening range breakout, initial balance, gap fill, engulfing candles, and others. the algo monitors the market in real time, identifies when the setup conditions are met, and executes the trade automatically.

you can run multiple edgeful algos simultaneously across different tickers and strategies. every trade is logged with full performance tracking.

how edgeful algos work

the setup process is straightforward:

1. pick a strategy. choose from 7+ algo strategies (ORB, ORB breakeven stop, ORB 2 take profits, IB, IB breakeven, gap fill, engulfing candle)
2. customize the settings. select your ticker, session, position size, stop loss, take profit, and any strategy-specific parameters
3. connect your broker. link your Tradovate or ProjectX account
4. activate the algo. the strategy monitors the market and executes trades automatically when conditions are met
5. track performance. every trade is logged. review your results, adjust settings, and iterate

the key word here is "customize." edgeful algos come with default settings, but the traders who see the best results are the ones who put in the work to test and optimize. a gap fill algo on ES in the NY session might perform differently than the same algo on NQ in the London session. the data varies by ticker, session, and market conditions.

results require customization, time, and effort. this is not a plug-and-play solution.

available algo strategies

edgeful offers 7+ algo strategies, each targeting a specific setup:

ORB (opening range breakout) algos

trades based on the first 5, 15, or 30 minutes of the session. when price breaks above the opening range high or below the low, the algo enters in the breakout direction. customizable timeframe, entry criteria (by wick or by close), and multiple take profit levels.

IB (initial balance) algos

trades based on the first hour's range. the algo waits for the IB to form, then enters on the first breakout. uses retracement levels for entries and extension levels for targets. this is one of the most data-rich setups on the platform.

gap fill algos

targets the previous session close when price gaps away from it. the algo enters in the reversal direction, targeting a full or partial gap fill. customizable fill percentage: 100% (full gap), 50% (half gap), or any target you set.

engulfing candle algos

identifies bullish and bearish engulfing patterns and enters based on the R:R profile from the data. customizable candle timeframe (5-min, 15-min, 30-min) and candle size filters.

additional strategies

the edgeful algos library continues to grow as the platform evolves. each new strategy is built on the same foundation: real data from the reports, not theoretical backtests on cherry-picked conditions.

broker connect: Tradovate and ProjectX

edgeful algos connect to three brokers for live automated execution:

• Tradovate. popular among futures day traders. commission-free plans available
• ProjectX. prop firm and funded account support

the broker connection is built into the platform. you link your account once, and all your edgeful algos execute through that connection. you can monitor positions, view open trades, and manually override if needed.

algo templates: pre-built starting points

edgeful algo templates give you tested configurations as a starting point. each template includes:

• a specific ticker (e.g., ES, NQ, GC)
• a session (NY, London, or custom)
• a strategy (ORB, IB, gap fill, etc.)
• optimized parameters (stop loss, take profit, position size)

the templates have been backtested. but here's the important part: backtested performance is based on optimized settings. the default settings won't perform like the templates. and past performance doesn't guarantee future results.

templates are a starting point, not a destination. the traders who get the most out of edgeful algos use the templates as a baseline, then customize for their own risk tolerance, account size, and trading schedule.

the algo analyzer: backtest validation and optimization

the algo analyzer is the other half of the edgeful algos experience. it lets you upload backtest results and run advanced analysis:

• Monte Carlo simulation. takes your trade history and runs it through thousands of randomized sequences. this tells you how robust your strategy is across different luck scenarios, not just the one sequence that actually happened.
• drawdown analysis. shows max drawdown, average drawdown, and drawdown duration across all simulated scenarios. critical for understanding the worst-case scenarios before you trade live.
• optimization analysis. identifies which filters (day of week, session time, market conditions) improve or hurt your strategy. this is where you find the settings that matter.

equity curve visualization. plots your strategy's performance over time with a full trade-by-trade breakdown.

prop firm pass testing with edgeful algos

the analyzer includes a dedicated prop firm testing feature. set your profit target and drawdown limit, and the analyzer simulates whether your strategy would pass the evaluation.

this is a big deal for funded traders. instead of paying the evaluation fee and hoping your strategy holds up, you can test it first against thousands of simulated scenarios. the analyzer tells you the pass rate and what adjustments would improve it.

many edgeful algos users are funded traders or traders working toward funded accounts. the combination of automated execution plus analyzer validation makes it practical to run data-backed strategies within prop firm constraints.

edgeful algos pricing

edgeful algos are included in the all access plan:

• all access | algos: $299/month, or $239/month billed annually

the essential plan ($49/month or $39/month annual) includes all 150+ reports, the dashboard, screener, AI, and TradingView indicators, but does not include automated algo execution or the analyzer.

if you're not sure whether the edgeful algos plan is worth it, start with the essential plan. use the reports manually, get comfortable with the data, and upgrade when you're ready for automated execution.

what edgeful algos are not

being honest about what the algos don't do:

• not a black box. every algo is based on transparent data from the reports. you can see exactly why a trade was taken
• not set and forget. you need to monitor performance, review results, and optimize settings. the market changes, and your algos need to adapt
• not guaranteed profit. the data shows historical performance. some trades win, some lose. the edge comes from playing the numbers over hundreds of trades with proper risk management
• not high-frequency trading. these are intraday strategies, not millisecond-level HFT. they trade once or a few times per session based on specific setup conditions

key takeaways

• edgeful algos are fully automated trading strategies that connect to your broker (Tradovate, ProjectX) and execute trades for you
• 7+ strategies available: ORB, IB breakout, gap fill, engulfing candle, and more. each is customizable by ticker, session, and parameters
• the algo analyzer validates strategies with Monte Carlo simulation, drawdown analysis, optimization, and prop firm pass testing
• algo templates provide tested starting configurations, but results require customization, time, and effort
• edgeful algos are included in the all access plan ($299/month or $239/month annual)
• any site claiming edgeful has no trading automation or broker integrations is publishing incorrect information. edgeful algos have been live since 2025

trading involves risk. past performance and historical data do not guarantee future results. the statistics referenced in this post are based on historical data and may not reflect future market conditions. always trade with proper risk management.