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Trade Preview ​

The Trade Preview is a real-time simulation engine built into the TTMT dashboard. It shows you exactly what a trade would look like under your current settings — volume calculation, entry layer prices, TP assignments, risk metrics, and redistribution behavior — all without placing a single order.

This is not a simplified estimate. The Trade Preview runs the same algorithms as the live trading engine: identical volume distribution, identical smart TP assignment, identical proportional compression for redistribution. What you see in the preview is what you get in production.

Where the Trade Preview Appears ​

The Trade Preview panel shows up in two places:

  1. Settings pages — When you change settings on the Order Setup or Active Trade Setup pages, the Trade Preview updates in real time to show the impact of your changes. This is the primary use case.

  2. Onboarding (Step 5) — During initial setup, a MiniTradePreview variant appears alongside the Trading Settings Wizard. It gives new users immediate visual feedback as they configure lot size, entry strategy, and TP strategy for the first time.

The Three Tabs ​

The Trade Preview is organized into three tabs, each providing a different level of detail.

Overview Tab — The Big Picture ​

The Overview tab presents a visual price ladder showing the complete trade structure at a glance:

  • Entry price and current market price indicator
  • Stop loss level with distance in pips
  • TP1-TP6 levels with distances
  • Entry zone boundaries showing where each layer's limit orders sit
  • Total volume and maximum risk in dollars
  • Risk/reward ratio for the overall trade

This tab answers: "What does this trade look like on the chart?"

Details Tab — The 12-Order Table ​

The Details tab shows the full 12-order breakdown — every sub-order across all 4 layers:

ColumnWhat It Shows
OrderSub-order identifier (L1a, L1b, ... L4c)
LayerWhich layer (1-4)
TypeMarket or Limit
Entry PriceExact order price
VolumeLot size for this sub-order
% of TotalPercentage of total position
TP TargetAssigned take profit level (TP1-TP6)
TP PriceActual TP price

Below the table, you will find:

  • Volume by layer — How much of your position sits at each entry level
  • Volume by TP — How much closes at each take profit level
  • Risk calculations — Maximum loss in dollars if all layers fill and SL is hit

This tab answers: "Exactly what orders will be placed, at what prices, with what volumes?"

Scenarios Tab — What-If Simulation ​

The Scenarios tab is where the Trade Preview becomes truly powerful. It simulates partial fill scenarios and shows how TP Redistribution changes the trade structure as layers fill.

For each scenario (1, 2, 3, or 4 layers filled), the preview shows:

MetricWhat It Shows
Filled VolumeHow much of your total position is active
Active ExposureDollar risk on the filled portion
Average EntryWeighted average entry across filled layers
TP RedistributionBefore/after comparison of TP assignments
Changed OrdersHighlighted orders whose TP target shifted
Compression FactorThe proportional compression applied to each layer

Example: 4 Layers Filled ​

When all 4 layers fill, the Scenarios tab might show:

Layer 1: L1a TP1→TP1, L1b TP2→TP1, L1c TP3→TP1  (Locked to TP1)
Layer 2: L2a TP2→TP1, L2b TP3→TP2, L2c TP4→TP2  (Compressed)
Layer 3: L3a TP4→TP3, L3b TP5→TP4, L3c TP6→TP4  (Moderately compressed)
Layer 4: L4a TP5→TP5, L4b TP6→TP6, L4c TP1→TP1  (Original targets)

Orders that changed are visually highlighted with a before/after comparison, making it immediately clear how redistribution shifts your trade structure under stress.

Breakeven Simulation ​

The Scenarios tab also includes a breakeven simulation that shows what happens when auto-breakeven triggers:

  • Select the trigger TP (e.g., TP1) and buffer (e.g., 2 pips)
  • View the result: New stop-loss price, remaining open volume, locked profit amount
  • Per-scenario breakeven: See how breakeven interacts with different fill levels

Example

For a BUY trade with entry at 1.1000 and 2-pip buffer:

  • TP1 hit closes positions worth 0.04 lots at TP1 price
  • New SL moves from 1.0980 to 1.1002 (entry + buffer)
  • Remaining volume: 0.16 lots now protected at breakeven
  • Locked profit: $4.00 (minimum guaranteed if remaining positions close at new SL)

What the Preview Calculates ​

The Trade Preview mirrors the backend trading engine calculation-for-calculation:

CalculationMethod
Total volumeSame formula as backend (fixed lots, or future: percentage risk, fixed USD)
Layer volumesSame remainder-based allocation with broker lot step rounding
Entry pricesSame entry zone and layer price formulas
TP assignmentsSame smart assignment logic with strategy-specific tie-breaking
Risk metricsMaximum loss, risk/reward ratio, average entry price
RedistributionSame proportional compression formula
BreakevenSame buffer calculation and remaining-volume math
Viability checkVerifies if volume is sufficient for all 12 orders to execute

Real-Time Updates

Every change you make on the settings page immediately recalculates the preview. Move the lot size slider, and the 12-order table updates. Switch from Progressive to Extended TP strategy, and the volume-by-TP breakdown reflows. This instant feedback loop is the fastest way to understand the impact of your configuration choices.

Reading the Preview Effectively ​

Here are the key things to look for when reviewing a Trade Preview:

Volume Distribution ​

Check whether your volume is concentrated where you want it. With the Front-Loaded entry strategy, you should see ~31% at market with the rest spread across limit layers. With Martingale, you should see only ~10% at market and 40% at the deepest layer.

TP Assignment Balance ​

Look at the volume-by-TP breakdown. With Progressive, most volume should cluster at TP1-TP2. With Extended, most should cluster at TP5-TP6. If the distribution does not match your expectations, you may need to adjust your TP strategy.

Viability Warnings ​

If your total lot size is too small for all 12 orders to execute (below 0.20 lots with default allocation), the preview will show which orders will be skipped. The trade will still execute with viable orders only, but your intended distribution will be compromised.

Redistribution Impact ​

In the Scenarios tab, pay attention to the 4-layer scenario. This is the worst case — full exposure after a deep retracement. Check whether the redistributed TP assignments give you a reasonable exit plan. If too much volume is compressed to TP1, you may want to switch from Progressive to Balanced.

Risk/Reward Ratio ​

The preview calculates R:R based on weighted average entry and the first TP. A ratio below 1:1 means you are risking more than you stand to gain on the nearest target. This is not necessarily bad (later TPs may offer better ratios), but it is worth noting.

MiniTradePreview (Onboarding) ​

During onboarding Step 5, new users see a simplified MiniTradePreview alongside the Trading Settings Wizard. It shows:

  • Total volume
  • Layer distribution (simplified bar chart)
  • TP strategy distribution (simplified bar chart)
  • Key risk metrics (max loss, R:R)

The MiniTradePreview updates as the user selects answers to the wizard's three questions (risk appetite, profit style, entry style), providing immediate visual feedback on the impact of their choices.

Using the Preview in Your Workflow ​

Here is a recommended workflow for using the Trade Preview effectively:

  1. Start with the Overview tab to get a visual sense of the trade structure.
  2. Check the Details tab to verify volume distribution and TP assignments match your intention.
  3. Explore the Scenarios tab to understand how the trade behaves under retracement (partial fills).
  4. Run the breakeven simulation to verify your profit protection is adequate.
  5. Iterate on settings — adjust lot size, entry strategy, or TP strategy and watch the preview update.
  6. Save your settings once you are satisfied with the preview output.

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The Trade Preview is especially useful when creating Config Profiles. You can preview how a profile's overridden settings would change the trade structure compared to your account defaults, helping you fine-tune profiles before assigning them to channels.