[AbsP] New Horizon | 1 year

NinjaTrader Automated Trading Bot – 10-Year Backtest Performance

Different traders prioritize different outcomes.

For that reason, New Horizon, a NinjaTrader automated trading bot, was backtested on the NQ 1-minute chart over 10 years using 3 separate templates focused on lower drawdown, higher profit factor, and funded account compatibility.

NQ 1-Minute 10-Year Backtest | Low Drawdown Template 

NQ 1-Minute 10-Year Backtest | High Profit Factor Template 

NQ 1-Minute 25K Evaluation | Bulenox Funded Template

How the NinjaTrader automated trading bot works

New Horizon is a trend-following automated trading system for NinjaTrader 8, designed to identify entries on shallow pullbacks within confirmed trends.

It is optimized around the 2 most critical components of every trade: Entry & Exit. A built-in slope filter helps the system avoid sideways markets by remaining inactive when trend strength is insufficient.

1. Trend Detection & Entry Logic

Rather than relying on traditional indicators based on historical price data, this NinjaTrader automated trading bot uses an alternative analytical model that continuously evaluates chart structure in real time.

1.1. Trend detection through market slope

During each trading period, New Horizon automatically draws a straight line through the candle bodies to define the market’s internal value axis.

The slope of this line is used to classify the current market structure:

• Rising slope suggests bullish conditions.
• Falling slope suggests bearish conditions.
• Flat slope suggests a sideways or range-bound market.

The degree of steepness is also used to gauge trend strength, as steeper slopes usually indicate stronger directional movement.

1.2. Continuous real-time tracking

One of the key advantages of this real-time trade execution system is its ability to update in real time without waiting for the candle to close:

• Each new tick triggers a recalculation of the internal value line.
• Market slope is continuously refreshed using the latest price data.

This makes New Horizon a responsive NinjaTrader automated trading bot designed for futures trading automation.

1.3. Shallow pullback detection

New Horizon does not enter immediately after a trend is identified. Instead, it waits for price to retrace into a defined value zone around the internal value line before searching for an entry.

This forms part of its trend-following trading strategy and risk-managed trading system.

• Permitted Value Zone: The system defines a balanced price area where market conditions are generally more favorable for trade entries.
• Required Entry Condition: Price must form a shallow pullback within the primary trend, helping confirm that the trend remains intact rather than transitioning into a reversal.

1.4. Signal candle confirmation

Once price retraces into the permitted value zone, New Horizon requires confirmation before executing an entry. Signals are triggered through one of the following conditions:

Condition 1: Momentum Break Confirmation

• In a downtrend, after an upward pullback, a bearish candle closing below the prior bullish candle’s low triggers a Sell entry.
• In an uptrend, after a downward pullback, a bullish candle closing above the prior bearish candle’s high triggers a Buy entry.

Condition 2: Explosive Momentum Confirmation

When the signal candle shows a significantly larger range than surrounding candles, it may indicate strong directional participation. 

If this occurs alongside confirmed slope conditions and a valid pullback into the permitted value zone, New Horizon automatically executes the trade entry.

2. Risk management inside the NinjaTrader automated trading bot

The NinjaTrader automated trading bot is designed not only to generate trade signals, but also to manage open positions through a synchronized trade management framework that adapts to changing market conditions.

2.1. Trading operation: Session-based optimization

The system allows you to configure 3 independent trading windows, each with its own settings. Trading activity is automatically activated or paused according to the selected schedule, with the appropriate parameters applied to each session.

This supports futures trading automation and algorithmic trading bot behavior across different market sessions.

2.2. Risk Management 

To manage risk, 3 complementary exit mechanisms are built into this NinjaTrader automated trading bot.

Exit mechanism 1: Fixed SL/TP

Stop Loss and Take Profit levels are placed at predefined tick distances to create a hard safety boundary and prevent uncontrolled trade risk.

Exit mechanism 2: Dynamic SL/TP

This is a core part of the ATR-based dynamic risk management system used in the algorithmic trading bot. Instead of fixed distances, stop loss and take profit adapt to volatility using ATR (Average True Range).

How it works

• ATR is calculated from recent candles to estimate current volatility. 
• For Buy trades, recent lows help guide stop placement while recent highs help guide profit targets. 
• For Sell trades, recent highs help guide stop placement while recent lows help guide profit targets. 
• In higher volatility, exits may widen to reduce premature stop-outs. 
• In calmer conditions, exits may tighten to improve capital efficiency. 

Key benefits

• Adaptive protection: Exit levels adjust to current market conditions rather than fixed assumptions. 
• Reduced noise exits: Wilder room during volatility may help avoid unnecessary stop-outs. 
• Expanded profit potential: Targets can extend during strong trends instead of remaining fixed. 
• Improved flexibility: Positions are managed according to real-time price behavior.

Exit mechanism 3: Opposite Signal Exit

When a valid reversal signal appears, the system can immediately close the current position to align with the new market direction and updated price structure.

Key Benefits

• Trend alignment: Helps keep active positions consistent with current market conditions. 
• Automatic reversal capability: Can close an existing trade and open a new position in the opposite direction when conditions support it.
• Reduced stop-out risk: Early exits during reversals may help prevent trades from reaching the full fixed stop-loss level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why traders pay attention to New Horizon

1. What sets New Horizon apart from many other trading bots on the markets

Many automated systems are designed to produce short-term results quickly. New Horizon was built with a different objective in mind: long-term consistency, stability, and sustainability over time.

Rather than functioning as a simple signal generator, the NinjaTrader automated trading bot was designed as a complete trading framework that includes:

• Trade signal generation
• Risk management logic
• Performance evaluation mechanisms
• Probability-based entry filtering

Each component helps the system operate in a more structured and disciplined way across changing market conditions.

2. If the system performs well, why offer it to others?

High-quality software is commonly released commercially. New Horizon is no exception, built to deliver value to a broader trading community.

Not every trader has the time or experience to build a complete trading system from the ground up. As a result, when a strong system is developed, it is used internally and also made available to other traders, creating value on both sides.

Our goal has always been to help traders make better decisions and achieve long-term consistency.

3. Do professional traders use trading bots?

Absolutely. Quantitative funds and professional traders widely use automated systems to improve execution speed, capture opportunities, and maintain discipline by reducing emotional decision-making.

In practice, algorithmic and systematic approaches are commonly used across both institutional and professional trading environments.

Skilled traders don’t ignore good tools — they leverage them.

Backtest & Live performance

4. Can these backtest results be trusted?

Yes. All backtest results are fully transparent and can be independently reproduced in a 100% identical environment.

To verify the results, you can use any broker that supports NinjaTrader 8 and follow the detailed instructions provided.

5. Were the backtest results over-optimized?

No. Many automated systems achieve strong backtest performance through over-optimization, which often leads to poor real-world robustness.

The performance of this NinjaTrader automated trading bot is built on:

• Optimized trade management framework
• Probability-based trading logic
• Controlled, non-overfitted optimization

6. How can the backtest results be verified?

Detailed instructions are provided so the backtest can be independently reproduced and compared with the reported results.

7. Are there live trading results available?

Yes. A 30-day live forward test has already been conducted to demonstrate real-market performance. Further results will be updated over time.

Risk Management & System Logic

How does the system operate in real market conditions?

8. Is this system used in your own live trading?

Yes. As a NinjaTrader automated trading bot, New Horizon is actively used in our own live trading accounts as part of our day-to-day execution. 

At the same time, we still choose to share New Horizon with the trading community, because helping traders access more structured and disciplined tools has always been part of our mission.

9. Does this bot use martingale or grid-style position sizing?

No. The system does not use martingale or any form of grid-based position management. Each trade is independent, with only one position open at a time.

10. Is a stop loss implemented in every trade?

Yes. All trades are executed with predefined stop loss and take profit levels.

In addition, New Horizon includes advanced exit mechanisms designed to adapt to changing market conditions, such as:

• Trailing stops based on market volatility 
• Dynamic exit logic to help protect profits

11. How does the system optimize profitability?

New Horizon optimizes profitability through 3 core pillars:

• Market-confirmed signal generation
• Probability-based trade selection
• Adaptive exit logic driven by market conditions

This allows the system to let winning trades run when conditions are favorable, while ensuring downside risk remains strictly controlled within predefined stop loss levels.

12. Is the performance consistent every month?

Like all trading systems, performance is not linear on a monthly basis. There will be profitable months, losing months, and flat periods – all of which are a normal part of market behavior.

The focus is on long-term annual stability rather than individual monthly outcomes.

13. Is there a risk of overtrading?

No. The NinjaTrader automated trading bot does not trade every signal. It uses a probability-based filter to only take setups with a clear statistical edge. On average, it generates around ~1 trade per instrument per day, supporting disciplined, non-emotional execution.

14. What happens when market conditions change?

Markets are constantly changing, and New Horizon is built around that reality. Both its signal generation and exit logic are designed to adapt dynamically based on current market conditions.

15. How does the system handle slippage?

Slippage is an inherent part of live trading. New Horizon is designed to minimize its impact through structural factors:

• Stop/target levels are sufficiently wide to filter out minor market noise.
• Trade execution is conditioned on stable market states rather than volatile or noisy phases.

In our live trading usage of New Horizon, we have not observed any cases where slippage has had a meaningful impact on performance. Overall, slippage is considered minimal and remains within normal market tolerances.

16. Is there any guarantee of a 100%-win rate?

No. No trading system can guarantee 100% winning performance, and any such claim should be treated with caution.

In backtesting, New Horizon typically shows a profit factor in the range of 1.5–1.7. In live conditions, accounting for factors such as slippage, spreads, and market dynamics, performance may adjust to approximately 1.3–1.4.

Even at these levels, the system can still maintain:

• Positive profitability
• Stability over time

And this is what we believe matters most in long-term trading.

Who this is for

17. Who is the system for?

New Horizon is built for traders who:

• Prefer a systematic approach to trading
• Do not have time to monitor charts for long hours
• Aim to remove emotional decision-making
• Prioritize stable, long-term growth
• Value disciplined risk management

18. Who is the system not for?

New Horizon is not built for traders seeking:

• Overnight success
• All-in, high-risk trading behavior
• Zero drawdown expectations
• Profits every single month

If you are looking for a system that never loses, this is not the right fit.

19. What is the minimum capital required to start?

You can begin with different account sizes. The more important question is not the minimum amount required to run the system, but whether your capital can comfortably handle normal drawdowns.

• For example: Smaller accounts (around $2,000) may start with Micro instruments to reduce exposure.

Each account size can be approached differently depending on risk tolerance and long-term objectives. For that reason, the best approach is to contact us so we can help recommend a setup that fits your current capital.

20. What markets can New Horizon trade?

At this time, the NinjaTrader automated trading bot is currently deployed on:

• NQ (Nasdaq-100 Futures)
• MNQ (Micro Nasdaq-100 Futures)

Additional markets will be added over time to help diversify opportunities and improve overall performance.

21. I’m not technical. Can I still use it?

Yes – absolutely. You do not need a technical background to use New Horizon.

• If you are new, setup usually takes around 5 minutes.
• If you are already familiar with the NinjaTrader 8 platform, it can take around 3 minutes. Simply follow the instructions, and you can get started quickly.

Setup & Support 

22. What do I need to run the system?

To use New Horizon, you only need a few basic requirements:

• NinjaTrader 8 
• A broker account
• A stable internet connection
• A VPS or other continuous running environment if you want the system running 24/7

These are all standard requirements in trading. We provide clear step-by-step guidance to help you set everything up and run it smoothly.

23. Will New Horizon receive future updates?

Yes. Any system built for long-term use should continue to be maintained and improved over time.

As New Horizon evolves, future updates may include:

• Necessary upgrades
• Performance enhancements
• Important system improvements

Whenever updates are released, we will communicate them clearly and in a timely manner. Our goal is to keep the system aligned with changing market conditions and positioned for long-term performance.

24. Will support still be available after purchase?

Absolutely. Support is a core part of what we offer. 

We do not just deliver the system and disappear. We stay with you throughout your New Horizon experience. For more than 10 years, customer support has been one of the key reasons traders continue to trust ninZa.co.

You can expect:

• Clear and timely responses
• Proper guidance whenever needed
• Ongoing support as you use the system

25. How do I get started?

Getting started is simple:

• Choose the plan that fits you best: 3 months (to try it out) or 1 year (for better overall value).
• Complete your registration

Right after that, our support team will proactively reach out and guide you step by step with:

• System setup
• Account connection
• Getting everything ready to run

Pricing & Access options

26. Is this worth the price?

Yes. New Horizon is offered through a subscription model, keeping the cost flexible and accessible without a large upfront purchase.

Specifically:

• Starting from just $2.50 per day (approximately $75 per month)
• Available in annual or 3-month billing options

At that level, you are gaining access to a fully developed automated trading system without the time, complexity, and trial-and-error costs of building one yourself.

27. What if I want to try New Horizon first?

New Horizon is not built on promises. Its foundation is transparent backtest data focused on long-term consistency rather than short-term results.

At the same time, we understand that many traders prefer to evaluate performance through real use. 

That is why we offer a 3-month plan. It allows you to use this NinjaTrader automated trading bot in live conditions and decide whether it fits your goals and expectations.

Once you have enough experience, you can later move to the 1-year plan for better overall value. This approach allows you to:

• Start with a smaller commitment
• Evaluate real-world performance
• Upgrade later if it feels right for you

28. Is there a 30-day free trial?

Almost – in a more flexible way.

If you begin with the $400 plan and decide within the first 30 days to upgrade to the $900/year plan, you will simply pay the remaining $500 difference.

Your 1-year term would begin from the date of the upgrade. In practice, this gives you a 30-day trial-like period before committing to the annual plan.

29. Should I wait for a lower price?

No. New Horizon is already part of our Absolute Price Program, which means the current offer will not be discounted below this level.

There is no need to wait for a lower price later. In fact, current pricing is already at its lowest level, and we expect prices to increase over time.