What Are Trading Hotkeys?
The Hotkeys feature allows traders to improve speed and efficiency by mapping trading actions to keyboard shortcuts. With hotkeys, you can execute orders and perform platform actions without using the mouse.
How to Create and Enable Hotkeys
Access Hotkey Settings
Go to Platform Settings and find the Hotkeys section.Define Key Combinations
Assign your preferred keyboard shortcuts to available actions such as Buy Market or Cancel All.Enable Hotkeys for Specific Components
After configuring your hotkeys, click the “H” icon in the top-left corner of each component window to activate hotkey functionality within that module.
Available Hotkeys
Buy Market
Sell Market
Join Bid
Join Ask
Reverse Position
Close Position
Cancel All
Flatten All
Hide Volume Profile Column
Center on Last Price
Increase Contract Size (+1)
Decrease Contract Size (-1)
Breakeven
Important Notes
Hotkeys only function when the browser window is active and focused.
For best performance, avoid browser or system-level conflicts with your chosen shortcuts.
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