Follow new updates and improvements to FTO.
May 15th, 2025
Released the first wave of performance improvements to make the platform faster and more stable.
We're actively working on fixing 4-hour bar inaccuracies β the update is planned for the upcoming release.
Thank you for your feedback β more updates coming soon!
May 14th, 2025
This quick update addresses several important bugs and introduces a small but useful UI enhancement. We're also laying the groundwork for upcoming improvements in performance and data accuracy.
Fixed an issue where templates (both old and new) were not applied to graphical tools.
Resolved a bug where the Brush tool couldnβt reset to default settings.
Fixed behavior preventing start date selection when creating a Prop Firm Challenge project.
Fixed an issue where controls disappeared from the graphical tool settings modal when clicking outside the window β now the modal will close properly.
Fixed a bug with creating templates and applying default settings for the Horizontal Ray tool.
Fixed behavior where settings for Horizontal Line werenβt applied to the next added line.
Resolved a bug where clicking outside a graphical tool settings modal removed the active selection from the tool.
Pressing Ctrl + F now opens the Command Search window for quick access to features.
We're actively working on significant platform performance improvements, which will begin rolling out in the next releases.
In two weeks, we also plan to release a fix for 4-hour candlesticks, addressing known data inconsistencies on this timeframe.
May 7th, 2025
We are proud to unveil the largest release in the history of Forex Tester Online. Packed with automation, analytics, performance tools, UI enhancements, and the long-awaited support for custom indicators and prop firm challenges β this update is a major leap forward in trader experience.
Simulate realistic prop firm evaluation conditions and track progress via challenge metrics.
Create custom alerts with trigger conditions for smarter automation in your backtesting.
Deep performance breakdowns with new extended analytics dashboard.
New Command Search button and modal window for searching platform actions, including hotkeys.
Quick access to functions and expanding command library.
Smooth out price noise with Heiken Ashi charts for better trend visibility.
Assign specific timeframes to indicators in their settings.
Added 75+ new instruments:
55 from Stocks & Indexes
20+ Cryptocurrencies
Change tool templates via the floating panel.
Expand FVG zone with a dedicated button.
Quick-jump button on Horizontal Line to price crossing point.
Display tool anchor points on chart axes.
New graphical tool: Horizontal Ray.
Option to remove border on Rectangle.
Redesigned Reward-to-Risk Tool settings window.
Increased limit: up to 10 simultaneous charts.
Reset button for layout structure after resizing.
Rank Correlation Index (RCI)
VWAP
Adaptive Moving Average
Hull Moving Average
Kaufman Adaptive MA
Keltner Channels
Moving Average Colored
MA Crossover
MA with Levels
Price Channel
Linear Regression Channel
Mouse wheel zooms candles when hovering over price axis.
Dropdowns now open only by clicking the arrow, similar to pro platforms.
Fields in New Order and Reward-to-Risk Tool now remember your last input for all order types.
Optional sound on order execution + volume control in settings.
Fixed disappearing order tiles when multiple were placed on the chart.
Screenshot bug fixed (no more "blue screen" captures).
Right-click menu now works correctly on oscillators (Vertical Line tool).
Fixed lingering Vertical Line after symbol switch.
Fixed incorrect "Last Price" and "Price Change" values in Add/Change Symbol windows.
News filter now correctly applied on project reopen.
Duplicate project sorting on dashboard fixed.
SL/TP levels now display correctly after Partial Close.
Ribbon slider bug fixed.
SL/TP no longer disappears after clicking their tiles.
EMA no longer recalculates on manual scroll.
Supertrend no longer flickers after trend change.
RSI indicator now displays correctly on left chart side.
Tooltip bug on chart indicators fixed.
Fixed fill rendering bug when indicator line goes off-screen.
Trading Sessions indicator now respects project timezone.
Fixed persistent Rectangle background bug.
News visibility toggle now applies correctly between chart and news tab.
Improved Measure tool calculations.
Fixed Ichimoku overlay bug on candles.
Chart resize control bug through panel areas fixed.
Crash resolved when opening Partial Close > Limit tab.
Jump To was incorrectly allowed in Forward Testing mode β fixed.
UI adapted for longer texts in translations.
Improved Min/Max markers on chart + smoother scrolling.
Brighter Bar chart visuals.
Hotkey hints added to tooltips, dropdowns, and context menus.
Lock/Unlock icons now display properly on inactive tools.
Removed price marker from Engulfing/Inside Bar indicators.
Modal interaction refined β clearer logic for allowed/disallowed inputs.
You can now favorite individual tools outside of grouped categories.
Fibo Channel now supports toggle fill between levels.
Auto-focus on opening.
Arrow key navigation with highlight.
Enter
= select, Esc
= close.
Fully restructured documentation with examples.
New guide for building custom indicators via Cursor.ai.
Ability to create custom buttons for graphical tools via API.
March 25th, 2025
Weβre rolling out a focused update to expand the range of available trading instruments. This release brings a significant addition of popular ETFs, international indices, commodities, and bond-related instruments, enabling more diverse and flexible backtesting.
You can now backtest your strategies on the following newly added instruments:
SPY
β S&P 500 ETF
QQQ
β NASDAQ-100 ETF
TLT
β 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
DIAUS
β Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF
IWM
β Russell 2000 ETF
IWD
β Russell 1000 Value ETF
IWF
β Russell 1000 Growth ETF
IJH
β S&P MidCap 400 ETF
IJR
β S&P SmallCap 600 ETF
IVE
β S&P 500 Value ETF
IVW
β S&P 500 Growth ETF
IBB
β iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF
XLK
β Technology
XLV
β Healthcare
XLF
β Financials
XLE
β Energy
XLI
β Industrials
XLY
β Consumer Discretionary
XLP
β Consumer Staples
XLU
β Utilities
XOP
β Oil & Gas Exploration
IYR
β Real Estate
VXX
β Short-Term Volatility
USO
β United States Oil Fund
SLV
β Silver Trust
GLD
β SPDR Gold Trust
GDX
β Gold Miners ETF
GDXJ
β Junior Gold Miners ETF
BRENT
β Brent Crude Oil
EEM
β Emerging Markets ETF
EFA
β Developed Markets ETF
VEA
β Europe, Asia & Far East ETF
FXI
β China Large-Cap ETF
EWZ
β Brazil ETF
EZU
β Eurozone ETF
EWH
β Hong Kong ETF
EWJ
β Japan ETF
EWY
β South Korea ETF
EWW
β Mexico ETF
EWT
β Taiwan ETF
EWA
β Australia ETF
VGK
β Europe ETF
VNQ
β US Real Estate ETF
ILF
β Latin America 40 ETF
IEF
β 7-10 Year Treasury ETF
BUND
β German 10-Year Bond Future
DVY
β Dividend ETF
JNK
β High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
This expansion is designed to unlock more professional-grade testing scenarios and allow you to simulate strategies across stocks, bonds, volatility, commodities, and global markets.
Thanks for using Forex Tester Online β stay tuned for more features coming soon!
March 11th, 2025
This update introduces a powerful set of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes, improving usability, automation, and analysis tools.
Users can now add custom indicators (currently in beta mode).
Added documentation to guide users in writing custom indicators.
Expanded crypto support with the addition of:
Ripple (XRP)
Solana (SOL)
Litecoin (LTC)
Cardano (ADA)
Tron (TRX)
Toncoin (TON)
Polkadot (DOT)
Stellar Lumens (XLM)
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Added TDI, a momentum-based indicator used for market trend analysis.
Users can now save and access frequently used graphical tools from a dedicated panel.
Introduced "mystery" backtesting mode, where users can test strategies without seeing the exact symbol, date, and itβs price.
Added high/low price level markers for the visible area of the chart.
Added an option to enable/disable the Middle Line in the Trading Sessions indicator.
When selecting the RR tool, its values now auto-fill the New Order window, speeding up trade placement.
Jump to News Events
Quickly move before/after a news event (customizable).
Jump directly to news release time.
Jump to Graphical Tool Intersections
Jump to where a tool crosses price or another indicator
Jump to Indicator Intersections
Jump to where an indicator crosses:
Price
A graphical tool on the chart
A graphical tool in the oscillator panel
Another indicator
Jump to Any Trading Session Start
Previously limited to specific sessions, users can now jump to the start of any session.
Jump to Fibonacci Tools
Jump to retracement or extension levels, even if the Fibonacci tool is in the past.
Jump to Next News Event
Added to the Jump To dropdown in the ribbon.
Jump to Price Intersections (Right-Click Menu on Chart)
Quickly navigate to:
Price crossing a graphical tool (if selected).
Price crossing an indicator (if present).
Price crossing a psychological level (configurable).
High/Low of the previous or current session.
High/Low of the Hourly, Daily, Weekly, etc., bar.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Default Change
Default DST setting for new projects changed to US_DST instead of No_DST.
Symbol Descriptions in Symbol Selection Modal
Users can now view symbol description.
Deposit/Withdraw in Terminal Context Menu
Users can now adjust balance via the right-click menu in the terminal.
New Options in Settings β Commissions
Added a symbol selection field for commission customization.
New Options in Settings β Chart Settings β Views
Users can now toggle the display of:
Symbol and timeframe selection buttons.
One-Click Trading panel.
Information panel (Date/Time, OHLC, Volume).
List of added indicators.
Min/Max price values.
Enhanced Search in UI
Currency selection window.
Indicators dropdown (now recognizes synonyms & abbreviations, e.g., FVG).
Hotkey settings (search using "Jump To" or "Go To").
Project creation window (search for symbols).
News tab (search for events & countries in filters).
Language dropdown on the chart (search by language).
Jump To Modal Issue
Fixed a bug where clicking behind the Jump To modal was possible when crosshair mode was enabled.
Trading Sessions Indicator in Multi-Chart Mode
Resolved a bug where the Trading Sessions indicator could not be changed when multiple charts were open.
Multi-Charting Minor Bugs Fixed
Various fixes to multi-charting functionality.
Fibonacci Retracement Fill Option Fix
Fixed an issue where the "Fill Inside" option did not save in Fibonacci Retracement.
Fibonacci Channel Transparency Issue
Fixed a bug where Fibonacci Channel transparency settings were not saved when copying tools.
Auto-Scaling Fix
Fixed an issue where Y-axis auto-scaling did not adjust properly when switching symbols.
DST Issue in Jump To Date Window
Fixed a bug causing incorrect DST settings in Jump To Date.
Hotkey Fixes
Multiple improvements and bug fixes in hotkey functionality.
Order Actions During Jumps
If an order action occurs during a Jump To, a toast notification will now display.
Bar Shadow Thickness Increased
Improved visibility of bar shadows in the chart.
Graph Tool Context Menu Icon Update
Added a gear icon next to the "Go Forward Till" menu item for easier access to timeout settings.
Timeframe Change Modal Improvements
Added hotkeys H, D, W, M, O for faster timeframe selection in the Add Custom Timeframe window.
Jump To Date Modal Enhancements
Added quick selection options: 00:00, +1H, +1D, +1W, +1M.
Improved descriptions for radio button options.
Improved Toast Notifications
Added progress messages for Jump To actions.
Added timeout settings button to timeout-related toasts.
This update introduces custom indicators, more crypto symbols, advanced Jump To functionality, and major usability improvements. We've also implemented critical bug fixes and UI enhancements to ensure a smoother experience.
Thank you for your continued support and feedback! π
February 19th, 2025
Weβre excited to introduce new features, enhancements, and key fixes to improve your trading and analytical experience. Hereβs whatβs new:
Resizable Charts in Multi-Chart Mode
Users can now resize charts within the multi-chart layout, providing greater flexibility for workspace customization.
Hotkeys Tab Update
The Hotkeys tab has been updated with a new UI and now allows users to customize hotkeys to match their workflow.
Context Menu for Orders on Chart
Added a right-click context menu for orders directly on the chart, making it easier to modify, close, or interact with trades.
New Indicator: Pivot Points
Introduced the Pivot Points indicator, a powerful tool for identifying support and resistance levels.
Customizable Background for Gann Box
Users can now disable the background fill of the Gann Box graphical tool for a cleaner chart view.
Fibonacci Extension UI/UX Improvements
Added level fill with toggle option for better visualization.
Levels are now clickable, making adjustments easier.
Trend Line can be turned off for more customized charting.
Crosshair Mode Stability
Fixed an issue where crosshair mode was disabled after drawing graphical tools.
Resolved a bug where objects couldnβt be selected in crosshair mode.
Template Issue with Gann Box
Fixed a bug where templates were not properly applied to the Gann Box tool.
Pipette Tool Interference
Fixed an issue where using the pipette during order placement could unintentionally switch to drawing graphical tools.
Chart Button Display Fixes
Corrected the display of buttons ("Move to Last Bar," "Reset Chart Scale to Default," and "Timezone") when an oscillator was present on the chart.
Screenshot Naming Issue
Fixed an issue where saved screenshots had incorrect file names.
Lock/Unlock Button Icons
Updated and fixed icons for the Lock/Unlock feature.
Chart Style Fixes
Resolved styling issues affecting chart appearance.
Calendar Updates
Updated calendar UI in the Project Creation Window and Jump To Window for a better user experience.
This release brings greater customization, improved user interaction, and enhanced stability to the platform. Thanks for your feedback and support! π
February 5th, 2025
Weβre excited to introduce new features, enhancements, and important bug fixes to improve your trading and analysis experience. Hereβs whatβs new in this release:
Text Editing Tab in Graphical Tool Modals
Added a dedicated tab for editing text in the modals of graphical tools, making text adjustments more intuitive.
New Indicators Added:
Parabolic SAR
Fractals (B. Williams)
Bulls Power
Bears Power
Auto-Scaling Control
Added the ability to enable/disable auto-scaling individually for each chart.
Auto-Scale Button Relocation
The Auto-Scale [A] button has been moved directly to the chart (bottom right corner) for easier access.
Trade Icons Clustering
When there are too many trades displayed on the chart, icons will now collapse into badges for a cleaner view.
Pips Display Next to Points
Added a display of pips next to points on the price ruler, improving precision during analysis.
Customizable Bid Label Color
Users can now change the color of the Bid label in the chart settings.
Reward-to-Risk Tool Improvement
Added the ability to set a fixed reward-to-risk ratio, streamlining risk management calculations.
Text Tool Issue in Multi-Chart Mode:
Fixed an error when creating text tools in multi-chart setups.
Candle Shadow Color Reset:
Resolved an issue where candle shadow colors would reset to default after refreshing the page.
Project Save Issue with Copied Text Tool:
Fixed a bug where projects wouldnβt save correctly after copying a text tool.
Toast Notification Close Button:
Addressed an issue where the toast notification wouldnβt close when clicking the close (X) button.
Swap Decimal Display in History Tab:
Corrected the decimal display for swaps in the closed orders column of the History tab.
Brush Tool Deactivation Bug:
Fixed an issue where the Brush tool wouldnβt deactivate after switching to the cursor tool.
Pending Order SL/TP Calculation Error:
Resolved a bug where SL/TP calculations were based on the last applied price instead of the current price when dragging pending orders.
Graphical Tool Panel Issue After Undo:
Fixed glitches in the graphical tool panel after using the Undo function.
Inability to Place SL/TP Under Testing Panel:
Fixed an issue where it was impossible to set SL, TP, or other objects beneath the testing panel.
Time Zone Button UI Enhancement:
Improved the design of the time zone button located below the price axis for better visibility and usability.
Updated UI Icons:
Replaced old icons with new, modern icons for a refreshed interface look.
This release focuses on enhancing user experience, improving analytical tools, and ensuring platform stability. Thank you for your continued feedback and support! π
January 21st, 2025
This update introduces new features, enhancements, and important fixes to improve usability, performance, and customization options.
Added 8 historical scenarios to the dashboard, allowing users to test strategies under real-world market events.
Implemented basic gestures for the mobile version to improve navigation and usability.
Introduced separate hotkey configurations for Mac and Windows to enhance compatibility.
Modal windows can now be freely dragged and repositioned on the screen.
Subscription details are now available on the Account page, providing better visibility of user plans.
Added a screenshot button with options to download or copy images to the clipboard.
Introduced 22 new US stock symbols, expanding market coverage.
The lot size value is now saved in the One-Click Trading panel for consistency across trades.
Users can now upgrade from a Monthly to a Lifetime subscription directly from the Account page.
Envelopes
Supertrend
Engulfing Bar
Average Daily Range
Added the MACD line to the Signal Line for better visualization.
Integrated a Featurebase feedback form to collect user insights and improve platform development.
The selected theme now syncs between the landing page and the web application for a seamless experience.
Improved level visibility with color fill.
Levels are now clickable and can be moved across the chart.
Trendline can be toggled on/off for better customization.
Number of Times TP or SL Was Changed
Number of Trades Without TP or SL
Time to Set TP or SL
Average Win/Loss Ratio with Different Risk-Reward Ratios
Users can now add custom sessions in the Jump To settings.
Fixed a freeze issue occurring after using Jump To.
Fixed a crash when searching for projects using the "+" symbol.
Resolved a crash when adding symbols with no available data relative to the projectβs current date.
Fixed a project-saving issue when exiting to the dashboard while loading a project.
Fixed incorrect behavior of the "No data available" blocking layer during Bar Back/Bar Forward.
Fixed the Middle Line option for the Rectangle tool and ensured it saves properly in templates.
Fixed the "Apply to default" button for Elliott Wave category tools.
Fixed testing issues after Jump To in areas with no data.
Resolved incorrect price line behavior in the crosshair tool when hovering over oscillators.
Fixed an issue where the wrong bar types appeared in the Chart Mode dropdown after a page reload.
Fixed a bug where interactions with tools were impossible if "Mouse Sensitivity to Lines" was set below zero.
Fixed modal scrolling issues that affected app scrolling.
Improved indicator calculations to account for every tick for more accurate results.
Fixed line style inconsistencies in the Reward-to-Risk tool.
Improved chart behavior when changing layouts (when a project contains multiple symbols, new charts will open with different symbols instead of duplicating).
Adjusted the design of the graphical tools and indicators settings modal to match the updated UI.
Expanded the color and shadow palette for improved visibility in dark mode.
Fixed an issue where text about available symbols overlapped with the chart.
Updated icons in the indicator control panel for better clarity.
This release brings major usability improvements, expanded trading tools, and critical bug fixes to enhance the overall platform experience. Thank you for your continued support and feedback! π
December 24th, 2024
We are pleased to introduce new features and critical bug fixes aimed at improving your experience with the platform. Below are the details:
Added the ability to jump to a specific price or date via the context menu on the chart for faster navigation.
Introduced an option in the Jump To drop-down menu to jump directly to a specified price.
Enabled Jump To functionality for graphical tools through the context menu, allowing users to jump to the price crossing the graphical object (excluding Fibonacci tools and text objects).
Open Orders Context Menu (Open Positions tab):
Added options to Go forward to order close or Go forward to breakeven.
Pending Orders Context Menu (Pending Orders tab):
Added an option to Go forward to order execution.
Resolved an issue where the candle shadow color was not saved in templates after user adjustments.
Fixed a bug that prevented graphical tools from being edited on inactive charts after a page reload.
Corrected the behavior of the Accelerator Oscillator (B. Williams) when changing the MA type to EMA.
Fixed synchronization of graphical objects added prior to switching symbols on a secondary chart.
Resolved a bug where older templates for graphical objects with selected timeframe values did not work.
Addressed an issue where the "Apply Changes to All Projects?" modal window would not close during theme changes.
Corrected a problem where chart settings were not saved after switching themes.
Fixed an error where swaps were incorrectly deducted from order profits.
Resolved an issue where only shadow colors were reset to default when clicking "Apply default" on chart templates.
These updates aim to provide greater flexibility, improved navigation, and enhanced stability across the platform. Thank you for your feedback and support!
December 10th, 2024
We are excited to announce our latest update, packed with new features, enhancements, and critical fixes to elevate your trading experience. Hereβs whatβs new:
Dark Mode
A full dark mode theme has been introduced, allowing users to switch between light and dark modes for a more comfortable experience in low-light environments.
Vertical Scroll on Sidebar
Added vertical scrolling to the graphical tools sidebar for improved navigation and ease of use.
Expanded Leverage Options
Added higher leverage options (400, 500, 1000, and more) to align with broker offerings and support high-leverage trading preferences.
Chart Limit Increased
The restriction of opening only 4 charts has been removed. Users can now open up to 8 charts and create projects with 8 symbols.
New Indicator: Aroon
Added the Aroon indicator to the list of available indicators, enhancing trend and momentum analysis.
Lock/Unlock Feature for Graphical Tools
Added a lock/unlock option in the context menu for graphical tools, allowing users to fix or adjust tool positions easily.
Crosshair Default Setting
The crosshair pointer is now the default cursor for all new projects, providing instant precision.
Deposit Date Hidden in Trading History
The initial deposit date is now hidden from trading history for a cleaner display.
Relocated the "Close Chart" button to the top-right corner for better accessibility.
Updated the FTO logo to the latest version.
Merged the Backtesting Panel and Graphic Tools Panel into a unified, streamlined component.
Updated icons for new symbols for enhanced clarity.
Added a Required Margin Tooltip in the New Order window for quick reference.
Added Paste functionality to the context menu for graphic tools in oscillators.
Implemented saving and restoring of graphic tools within oscillators.
Updated the editing panel for graphic tools drawn in oscillators for better usability.
Verified and improved Undo/Redo functionality for graphical tools in oscillators.
Adjusted context menu positioning to avoid clipping near the right edge of the screen.
Fixed an issue where closed orders at the end of project history were not removed.
Corrected a NaN points issue when backtesting closed orders after project restoration.
Fixed a bug that caused the last closed order, price axis, dropper, and order markers not to display after reloading the page and closing two orders.
Corrected execution of triple swap from Wednesday to Thursday.
Fixed an issue where fields in the Symbol Properties tab did not reset to default values after deletion.
Resolved overlapping tabs (analytics, chart settings, news) in the terminal header for smaller screen widths.
Corrected a crash when right-clicking on a graphical tool drawn in an oscillator.
Adjusted the context menu for better visibility near screen edges.
Fixed a bug where the "Show Parameters" checkbox didn't work for oscillators.
Addressed an issue where the crosshair pop-up failed to display points.
Resolved an incorrect toast message issue in "Forward Testing Only" mode during bar backtesting.
Fixed an issue where rectangles would "disappear" when hovered over on the chart.
Resolved an issue where templates were not saved correctly.
Fixed infinite loading for charts when opening a project, changing timeframes, or switching symbols.
Addressed mixed parameters for graphical tools when multiple tools were used on a chart.
Fixed the Trading Sessions indicator to correctly display all sessions, including resolving a bug where only the London session was shown on H4 timeframes.
Improved precision for selecting the Risk-Reward Tool.
Resolved issues with the rectangle extension feature.
Fixed crashes when duplicating or creating projects with an existing name.
Resolved balance reset issues during project updates.
Fixed bugs where PnL and currency pairs in the project dashboard were not updated immediately after switching.
Ensured closed orders on the last bar of a saved project were properly removed.
Fixed a bug causing the project to hang when loading data at the end of history.
Resolved issues with project settings not saving correctly.
This release brings significant improvements to usability, performance, and stability. Thank you for your continued feedback and supportβthese updates reflect our commitment to delivering a best-in-class trading platform!