FleX
02 Jul 2021, 15:58 ( Updated at: 02 Jul 2021, 15:59 )

I've now tried reinstalling again after following the instructions to do a clean install.
https://help.ctrader.com/ctrader/getting-started/install#clean-installation-of-ctrader

Upon reinstalling it showed the startup banner then it disappeared and the application had terminated. No error message like there was last time. Starting the application does the same thing, shows banner then terminates.

I have logs from the .Net utility, though not willing to post them here as I don't know if there's any personal data in them..

FleX
13 Feb 2021, 18:01 ( Updated at: 13 Feb 2021, 18:49 )

Absolutely! Spotware must address this.

Having been a long-time user of MQL5 Signals which we all know is run by a bunch of scammy Russians, I thought when Spotware launched their new 'Copy' platform it would surely be at least equivalent in transparency given their "traders first" claims. I guess that's why it's got an '*' so when you read the fine print it's actually "scammers first"...

Unfortunately it appears to be working more in favour of the scammers than the genuine Signal providers and the potential subscribers trying to find them.

I think that at a minimum the trader's own balance and equity must be visible, and personally I think there should also be a minimum balance in order to be able to list as a provider. Why should someone be able to profit off subscribers if they aren't even prepared to put their own money behind their trading..? Just ridiculous..

FleX
09 Oct 2019, 09:42

Agreed, it's clear that brokers are only integrating with LP's that have terrible Crypto spreads.

If cTrader could offer establised integration with Binance, realistic spreads could be available and it would become a leading platform for Crypto traders..

FleX
09 Oct 2019, 09:26

While you're at it, add the ability to customise the candle colours..

FleX
09 Oct 2019, 08:48

RE:

Panagiotis Charalampous said:

Hi drayzen,

We have plans to add cTrader Copy in desktop and mobile in the future. However, it is not clear for which reasons you think it is limited. Could you please explain?

Best Regards,

Panagiotis

What are your relative usage rates (%) for Desktop / Mobile / Web?
I'll take a guess at approximately 55% / 35% / 10% respectively, close to the mark..?

While searching to see if these figures had been published, I came across this quote associated with the release of Desktop 3.6:
"Our goal is to provide traders with the same user experience on all devices, as cTrader is accessible on desktop, web, and mobile. Also, being a very trader-oriented platform, we constantly add requested by traders features with every new update."
Copy appears to be an outlier to this goal.
If it's being intentioanlly held back as the service isn't up to handling a high number of active users, then just be upfront and say that it's coming in a staggered release for that reason, or some actions are required by brokers, or whatever the real reason is.
Being mysterious just annoys everyone..

Also note the response I received to this question on Twitter, the answer should always be the same regardless of channel.
https://twitter.com/cTrader/status/1181556157325824005

FleX
07 Oct 2019, 11:37

RE:

Panagiotis Charalampous said:

Hi drayzen,

cTrader Copy is more of an investment platform rather than a copying service. In cTrader Copy, you invest an amount in a strategy and let the strategy provider manage your funds in the same fashion as would happen if you have invested your money in e.g. a mutual or a hedge fund. It is your responsibility to choose the person that will manage your money wisely. If you need a platform with more flexibility and control over the copying procedure, cMirror is still available.

Best Regards,

Panagiotis

ok, well better change the name to cTrader Invest then, and it can continue to hover around in the background as something that no traders will be interested in, or even know exists..
Isn't cMirror being discontinued? Is there a shut-down date for it?

I was really hoping that switching to cTrader would be substantially better than MetaTrader, though the more I look the more I find just as many issues..

btw, this forum has no basic common functions such as: on-site notifications / thread subscriptions / links to your posts from your profile.
Better look in to getting this stuff sorted..  ;)

FleX
07 Oct 2019, 09:51

Spotware need to seriously re-think this.

I want total control over how my trades are copied before I would use this service.
Comparing this to MQL5 where I can use a trade copier in my MTx terminals, or what is possible with Signal Start.

What happens if the trader suddenly decides to change their mind how it works and not tell me?
Will Spotware refund my losses if the account gets wiped out due to their change in this scenario?
Clearly I'm not responsible because I have no control over what happens..

I was also wondering given the enforced Equity model, what happens in the case of Grid/Martingale style basket trading?
How do you ensure that all trades in the basket are copied with correct relevance to one another if the account equity changes between orders, or is that also broken?

I was wondering why there's so few good listings on the service.
Poorly conceived user controls and non-universal access. Get your s#it together!