It runs while you are away
Once you switch it on, the entries, stops, and exits are placed in the account you connected. Your computer can stay off. If your Tradovate connection needs to be reconnected, we email you.
AutoTrader strategy · Selective NQ / MNQ
More ways to find the right trade.
Built to adapt to the session.
Hybrid Trader is the second strategy inside AutoTrader. It combines multiple technical conditions and market structure elements at the New York open, then seeks entries and exits based on morning continuations or reversals after the market opens. It uses stricter stop losses, variable take-profit targets, and time-based exits. You still choose the contract size, whether it is switched on, and how closely you watch it.
In plain English: choose Hybrid, set your contract size, and it places those trades during the New York session while you are away. You can switch it off at any time.
No coding needed
Connect in minutes
Runs while you are away
Turn off anytime
Direct brokerage connection · Runs in the cloud · AutoTrader access included
AutoTrader engine · NQ · NY Open
Rules-basedRule checks
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Overnight Range mappedPass
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Session NY open · 1/dayPass
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Trend With the sessionPass
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Filters NY · newsPass
AutoTrader engine · NQ · NY Open
Rules-basedRule checks
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Overnight Range mappedPass
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Session NY open · 1/dayPass
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Trend With the sessionPass
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Filters NY · newsPass
$280,740Backtest P&L before commissions1 NQ · Includes modeled slippage
318Closed TradesOctober 11, 2023 to October 15, 2026
47.17%Win RateCompleted trades
$7,120Max DrawdownClosed-trade equity
Hypothetical or backtested performance does not represent actual customer trading. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Why traders choose it
Discipline and risk control — plus your time back.
Hybrid follows a defined trading process. It follows the same rules every day, puts a stop on every trade, and takes no trade on the days that do not meet its conditions.
Consistent strategy rules
The same rules run every New York session — entries follow the strategy’s conditions after both wins and losses.
Planned stops and targets
Each setup uses a stricter stop and a variable take-profit target, plus a time-based exit, backed by Elev8's 4:30 PM ET safety close.
Live & prop-firm ready
Works with Tradovate live and supported prop-firm accounts, subject to each firm's rules.
It is selective on purpose
It trades with the trend, trades a reversal, or does nothing. If the day does not meet its conditions, it takes no trade.
You stay in control
Choose Hybrid or AutoTrader per account, set size, and enable or disable anytime.
It runs on our servers during the New York session, so your computer can stay off.
You choose the contract size, turn trading on or off, and remain responsible for monitoring the account.
How Hybrid Works
One strategy that can respond in different ways.
Hybrid combines multiple technical conditions and market structure elements at the New York open. After the market opens it seeks a morning continuation or reversal, or it stays out.
Continuation, reversal, or skip
The trend, the volatility, the opening move, and the quality of the setup all have to line up. If they do not, Hybrid takes no trade. Having more setup types does not mean it trades more days.
Stops and targets fit the setup
Stops are stricter, and the take-profit target changes with the setup. Trend trades use their own distances. Reversal trades set the stop against how much the market is moving that day, and a trade can also exit on time.
Not every day is a trade day
Taking no trade is a normal result. Hybrid skips any day that does not meet its conditions. An open trade can exit on its time-based exit, and every open position still has a 4:30 PM Eastern safety close.
01 · Selective by design
Hybrid compares today's price action with the recent past before it enters anything. When the market is unclear, its filters keep it out.
02 · Different entry windows
After the market opens, Hybrid looks for a morning continuation or reversal. Qualifying setups can occur from shortly after 9:30 AM until about 10:30 AM Eastern.
03 · Setup-specific management
Every trade gets a stricter stop, a variable take-profit target, and a time-based exit.
04 · You control when it runs
On each connected account you choose Hybrid or AutoTrader, set the contract size, and switch it on or off. The strategy does not replace your own risk limits.
Hybrid vs AutoTrader
Same dashboard. A more selective path.
Both strategies live in AutoTrader, and they do not use the same rules. You still connect, choose the contract size, and switch trading on the same way.
AutoTrader
- •One strategy, based on previous day and overnight price action, liquidity sweeps, trend, and market structure.
- •Sets a daily bias for the New York session and enters before the market open.
- •Holds until the stop loss or 1:55 PM EST.
Hybrid Trader
- •Combines multiple technical conditions and market structure elements at the New York open.
- •Seeks morning continuations or reversals after the market opens, from shortly after 9:30 AM through about 10:30 AM Eastern.
- •Stricter stop losses, variable take-profit targets, and time-based exits.
You still choose the contract size, you still watch the account, and you can switch the strategy on or off. Hybrid does not remove risk, and it does not decide your size for you.
Simple setup
Choose Hybrid inside AutoTrader.
Your purchase unlocks the AutoTrader dashboard. Connect a brokerage account, then turn trading on for that account. Hybrid Trader is already selected. Elev8 verifies the account is flat before the switch changes.
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Connect your brokerage
Authorize a demo, live, or supported prop-firm account from the Elev8 dashboard.
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Turn trading on
Use the trading switch on the account card. Hybrid Trader is selected by default, and the menu under the switch changes the strategy.
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Set your contract size
Choose the contract size after the account is on. Elev8 only places trades while that switch stays on.
Before any order reaches your account, it is checked against the session rules, the risk limits, and whether you have the strategy switched on.
Choose the path on each account
Choose monthly or lifetime access, then select Hybrid.
Both plans include the dashboard, AutoTrader, and Hybrid Trader for their stated access period. Connect your broker, choose the strategy, set your contract size, and switch it on only when you want it placing trades.
Strategies in action
See AutoTrader and Hybrid Trader on the chart.
Follow recorded entries and exits on NQ. Use the Systems filter to compare both strategies or focus on one, then select a trade to explore its details.
Chart and strategy model trades are delayed 15 minutes and refresh every minute. These are hypothetical strategy results; individual brokerage fills may differ.
Hybrid backtest
What the Hybrid rules did over 1 year and over 3 years.
Both cards come from the same recorded backtest, which runs from October 11, 2023 to October 15, 2026. The first card is the last twelve months and the second is all three years. The calendar below shows every trading day in those results.
1-year backtest
October 15, 2025 – October 15, 2026
$140,200
701.0% from $20,000 · 1 NQ
Ending$160,200
Max drop$7,120
Win rate50.5%
Trades111
Profit factor 4.03
3-year backtest
October 18, 2023 – October 15, 2026
$279,290
1396.4% from $20,000 · 1 NQ
Ending$299,290
Max drop$7,120
Win rate47.0%
Trades317
Profit factor 3.11
Trade-by-trade backtest history
Every day in the backtest
The same results, one trading day at a time. Green days made money, red days lost money, and grey days had no trade. Use the buttons to show only the last twelve months or all three years.
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Choose your plan
Get Hybrid Trader access.
Start monthly for a lower upfront cost, or lock in lifetime access at the limited-time 50% sale. Both unlock the AutoTrader dashboard and let you choose Hybrid Trader on your connected accounts.
Monthly Access
$199 / month
Full AutoTrader and Hybrid Trader access while active. No discount code, cancel anytime.
- Full AutoTrader & Hybrid Trader access while active
- Direct Tradovate connection
- Elev8+ Indicator Suite included
- All current strategy updates
- Cancel anytime — access ends at period close
Best Value
Lifetime Access • Limited-time 50% sale
$999 $1,999
$999 once vs $2,388 for 12 monthly payments
Pay once and keep access for life. The lifetime sale price is applied automatically at checkout while the offer is active.
- Lifetime AutoTrader and Hybrid Trader access
- Direct Tradovate connection
- Elev8+ Ultimate Indicator Suite included
- Future strategy updates included
- Dashboard audit and trade history
Monthly is $199/month with no discount code and renews until cancelled; access ends at the close of your paid period. Lifetime is a one-time payment with the 50% sale applied automatically. AutoTrader fees are non-refundable once access is granted, except where required by law. Review all terms before purchase.
Questions
Hybrid Trader FAQ
How Hybrid fits inside AutoTrader, what you control, and what the results on this page do and do not represent.
STRATEGY & HOW IT TRADES
What is Hybrid Trader versus AutoTrader?
Both strategies are in the same AutoTrader dashboard, and they do not follow the same rules. AutoTrader follows a single automated strategy based on previous day and overnight price action, liquidity sweeps, trend, and market structure. It establishes a daily bias for the New York session, enters before the market open, and holds until the stop loss or 1:55 PM EST. Hybrid combines multiple technical conditions and market structure elements at the New York open. It seeks entries and exits based on morning continuations or reversals after the market opens, with stricter stop losses, variable take-profit targets, and time-based exits. On each connected account you choose the contract size and whether the strategy is switched on.
Is Hybrid Trader a separate subscription?
No. It is a strategy option inside the Elev8 AutoTrader product. The same membership and pricing provide access to the dashboard and available AutoTrader strategies.
Can I switch between AutoTrader and Hybrid Trader?
Yes. Each connected Tradovate or TradeStation account can be set to AutoTrader, Hybrid Trader, or Off. Elev8 verifies that the account has no open position or working order before switching.
How does Hybrid decide to continue, reverse, or skip?
Hybrid combines multiple technical conditions and market structure elements at the New York open, then seeks a morning continuation or reversal after the market opens. Trend, volatility, opening movement, and setup quality must align before it can enter. Qualifying setups can occur from shortly after 9:30 AM through about 10:30 AM Eastern. Each trade uses a stricter stop, a variable take-profit target, and a time-based exit, and every open position still has Elev8’s 4:30 PM Eastern safety close. If the filters do not line up, Hybrid stays flat.
Does Hybrid trade every day?
No. Hybrid is built to skip days that do not meet its conditions. Having more setup types does not mean it trades more days, and taking no trade at all is a normal result.
Once enabled, does Hybrid place the trades?
Yes. Once you connect a brokerage account, choose Hybrid, set your contract size, and switch it on, the entries, stops, and exits are placed for you without clicking each trade. You still choose the size, whether it is on, and how closely you watch it. Hybrid does not remove risk.
Do I need to watch the screen while it trades?
You do not have to watch every tick or click each entry. Many traders still check status, balances, and P&L during the session. You remain responsible for turning trading on or off, choosing contract size, and managing risk settings.
Can I shut down my computer and still have Hybrid run?
Yes. Hybrid runs on the same servers as AutoTrader. As long as it is switched on and your Tradovate connection is still active, the trades are placed while your computer is off. If that connection needs to be reconnected, we email you.
Is Hybrid just an indicator?
No. Hybrid is a strategy you select in the AutoTrader dashboard. It places trades through your connected broker. The indicator suite is a separate tool included with your plan: Pro access while a monthly subscription is active, or Ultimate access with lifetime.
RESULTS & EXPECTATIONS
What do the performance results represent?
They are hypothetical or backtested one-NQ strategy results, not customer brokerage results. They include modeled slippage, exclude commissions, and cannot predict future performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How should I interpret the backtest?
Returns vary with contract size, market conditions, skipped sessions, and the stops and targets attached to each setup. Use the interactive history on this page as a modeled reference under specific assumptions, not as a forecast. Consider whether the strategy’s rules, potential losses, and monitoring requirements fit your account.
Will Hybrid pass a prop-firm evaluation quickly?
There is no guaranteed timeframe. Prop rules, daily loss limits, contract caps, and skipped sessions all matter. Hybrid is built to stay selective, not to force a trade every day so an evaluation finishes faster.
Is this a get-rich overnight system?
No. Hybrid is a defined process for NQ and MNQ sessions. It can skip days, take losses, and still requires you to choose size, keep it enabled only when you want it on, and monitor the account.
ACCOUNTS & COMPATIBILITY
What account do I need?
You need an eligible Tradovate-connected account. Broker and prop-firm rules vary, so confirm that automated trading is permitted for your account.
Which brokers or prop firms does Hybrid work with?
Hybrid uses a direct Tradovate connection from the Elev8 dashboard. That includes live, demo, and supported prop-firm accounts that expose a Tradovate login. Confirm the firm’s automation rules before enabling Hybrid.
Can I use Hybrid on evaluation and funded accounts?
If the firm allows automated trading on a Tradovate-connected evaluation or funded account, you can select Hybrid on that account and match contract size to the account’s limits. The firm’s rules still apply.
Does Hybrid trade forex or other markets?
No. Hybrid is built for NQ and MNQ futures on the AutoTrader dashboard, not forex or other products.
GETTING STARTED
How difficult is the setup?
Setup is the AutoTrader dashboard workflow: connect a Tradovate account, choose Hybrid Trader on that account, set contract size, and enable it when you want it to place trades. No coding and no separate Hybrid installer.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. There is no coding, webhook, or custom script required for the Tradovate connection.
How do I access Hybrid after purchase?
After checkout, create or sign in to your Elev8 account and open the AutoTrader dashboard. Connect Tradovate, select Hybrid Trader on the account, set size, and enable it when you want it to place trades.
PRICING, ACCESS & SUPPORT
What does my purchase include?
Both plans include AutoTrader, Hybrid Trader, the dashboard, and trade history. Monthly access includes the Pro indicator plan while your subscription is active; lifetime access includes the Ultimate indicator plan for life.
Is this monthly or lifetime?
You can choose $199 monthly or the limited-time $999 lifetime plan. Both unlock AutoTrader and Hybrid Trader; monthly renews until cancelled, while lifetime is a one-time payment with no recurring AutoTrader fee.
How does the lifetime price work?
Lifetime access is $999 instead of $1,999 while the limited-time 50% sale is active. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. AutoTrader fees are non-refundable once access is granted, except where required by law.