🔍 How to Create Trading Signals Without Coding: Introducing Markers for NinjaTrader
If you're a trader looking to automate signals without writing code, Markers by The Indicator Store is exactly what you need. This suite of tools for NinjaTrader empowers you to build powerful logic-based signals using a fully visual interface—ideal for discretionary traders, semi-automated systems, or those just getting started with strategy building.
🎯 What Is Markers?
Markers is a collection of NinjaTrader tools designed to simplify the process of generating and using custom signals. You can detect indicator behaviors like slope changes, crossovers, and more—without touching a single line of NinjaScript code.
🧩 Key Tools and What They Do
✅ Marker Slope
This tool detects changes in the slope of any indicator line (e.g., HMA, EMA, SMA). You can set a threshold to trigger signals only when the slope is steep enough—avoiding false entries in choppy markets. Signals can be visual (e.g., background color) or logical (for automated execution).
✅ Marker Copy
Use this tool to clone any indicator’s line so you can reference it elsewhere. For example, you can copy an SMA(100) line and use it as a baseline to compare against price or other indicators.
✅ Marker Crossover
This tool lets you create crossover conditions:
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Price crossing an indicator line
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One line crossing another (e.g., fast vs. slow moving average)
You can also apply distance thresholds, triggering a signal only if the crossover happens with enough “strength” (measured in points or ticks).
🔁 Combine and Automate
All three tools are compatible with each other, meaning you can:
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Detect slope + crossover
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Filter by copy-based distance
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Stack conditions visually
And if you're using Markers Plus, these signals can be executed live using market or limit orders.
📌 Why Use Markers?
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No coding required
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Fully visual logic
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Works with any indicator
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Ideal for discretionary traders and system builders
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Compatible with automated execution via Markers Plus
🎥 See It in Action
The full video tutorial is available on our YouTube channel, where we show exactly how to set up each signal and use thresholds to improve accuracy.
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