Free Indicators Pack for NinjaTrader 8 — Install, Activate & Pro Tips

The Free Indicators Pack by MAS Capital UK gives NinjaTrader 8 users a fast, reliable toolkit for execution, risk, and market context. This step‑by‑step guide covers installation, activation (licensing via Machine ID), and practical usage of every included indicator.

You’ll also find troubleshooting checklists, platform caveats, and pro tips gathered from real user support. If you’re new to NinjaScript imports or vendor licensing, don’t worry—follow the steps below and you’ll be set up in minutes.


Table of Contents 🔗


Overview of What’s Included 🔗

The pack contains lightweight, practical indicators for day‑to‑day trading:

  • EasyTrade — click‑to‑place Limit/Market orders from the chart with hotkeys.
  • RiskRewardAdvanced — instant risk/target extensions from any candle.
  • MarketStatistic — bar size, directional helpers, spreads vs MAs.
  • SRDynamicLines — overlay key MAs from multiple timeframes.
  • SymbolWmark — clean symbol watermark on your charts.
  • TraderLimit — auto lockout after daily max loss / reached target.
  • TrendFilter — bias coloring to reduce noise and overtrading.
  • BetterBarTimer — clearer time‑left for time‑based bars.

1) Installation (Import NinjaScript) 🔗

  1. Download the Free Indicators Pack file and save it somewhere easy to find.
  2. Open Control CenterTools > Import > NinjaScript Add‑On...
  3. Select the downloaded file and click Import.
  4. Confirm any prompts to replace existing files if asked.
  5. Restart NinjaTrader 8 to ensure the latest code loads.
Note: Always restart NinjaTrader after an import/update so compiled assemblies refresh correctly.

2) Activation & Licensing 🔗

We are a registered vendor for the NinjaTrader platform (vendor name: MASCapital). Distribution and licensing are handled through the platform’s standard vendor system and the NinjaTrader Ecosystem.

2.1 Machine ID Registration 🔗

To activate your free license, email your NinjaTrader 8 Machine ID to [email protected]:

To: [email protected]
Subject: Free Indicators Pack Activation

Hi, my name is <Your Name>.
Request: Free Indicators Pack activation for this Machine ID: <YOUR NT8 MACHINE ID>.

2.2 Where to Find Your Machine ID 🔗

  1. Open NinjaTrader 8 Control Center.
  2. Go to HelpAbout.
  3. Right‑click the Machine ID and choose Copy.

GIF showing how to find Machine ID in NinjaTrader 8 Control Center

Send it to [email protected]. We’ll issue your license promptly.

2.3 Is It Safe to Share a Machine ID? 🔗

Yes. A Machine ID is an identifier used by the vendor system to grant access to third‑party add‑ons. It cannot be used to access your brokerage or PC. NinjaTrader support confirms this usage.

Screenshot of NinjaTrader 8 Machine ID safety information

Tip: If you change hardware or reinstall Windows, your Machine ID may change—just email us to re‑activate.

3) EasyTrade — One‑Click Orders 🔗

EasyTrade lets you place entries directly from the chart using simple hotkeys—no manual order ticketing.

3.1 Requirements 🔗

Screenshot of EasyTrade indicator settings in NinjaTrader 8 Chart Trader

Note: The free NinjaTrader license does not include Chart Trader. Without Chart Trader available, EasyTrade won’t function.

3.2 Controls & Hotkeys 🔗

  • Long limit: hold configured Long button (default Left Shift) and click the price level.
  • Short limit: hold configured Short button (default Left Ctrl) and click the price level.
  • Flatten All: default Left Shift + Space to close all orders/positions of the selected account.
  • Market‑if‑Close: optional auto‑Market if your cursor level is within N ticks of current price (default 2 ticks). Adjustable.

Screenshot of EasyTrade hotkey configuration for long limit orders in NinjaTrader 8

Screenshot of EasyTrade short limit order setup in NinjaTrader 8

Screenshot of EasyTrade flatten all orders feature in NinjaTrader 8

Tip: Map hotkeys to match your muscle memory and keep the same across workspaces.

3.3 Troubleshooting 🔗

  • Verify Chart Trader is available on the chart (visible or hidden).
  • Confirm indicator imported correctly and you restarted NT8.
  • Ensure you’re on NT8 (EasyTrade is not compatible with NT7).
  • Check platform connection and that your account is active.

3.4 Stuck in LONG/SHORT? 🔗

  • Refocus the affected chart and press your configured long/short combo again, or
  • Refresh the window with F5.

4) Risk/Reward — Plot Targets Fast 🔗

RiskRewardAdvanced prints long/short extensions from any candle—great for quick scenario planning without manual math.

4.1 How to Use 🔗

  • Long extension: click the mouse wheel above the candle you’re referencing.
  • Short extension: click the mouse wheel below the candle.
  • Click the same candle again to remove the extension.

GIF demonstrating long extension plotting with RiskRewardAdvanced in NinjaTrader 8

GIF showing short extension plotting with RiskRewardAdvanced indicator in NinjaTrader 8

You can configure target levels in the indicator parameters.

Screenshot of RiskRewardAdvanced target level settings in NinjaTrader 8

4.2 Enhanced Version (Optional) 🔗

GIF of enhanced Risk/Reward Pro indicator features in NinjaTrader 8


5) Market Statistic — Context at a Glance 🔗

Get quick reads on volatility, direction, and distance from key averages.

GIF of Market Statistic indicator displaying volatility and direction in NinjaTrader 8

5.1 Bar Helper 🔗

Shows current and previous bar size in ticks—useful for sizing stops/targets and sensing volatility shifts.

Screenshot of Bar Helper showing tick sizes in NinjaTrader 8

Tip: In the example, 13 = current bar 13 ticks; 33 = previous bar 33 ticks.

Screenshot of Market Statistic bar helper interface in NinjaTrader 8

5.2 Market Helper 🔗

Screenshot of Market Helper parameters in NinjaTrader 8 Market Statistic indicator

Parameter Possible States Description
AVERAGE DOWN ▼ / UP ▲ Average slope bias.
MARKET DOWN ▼ / UP ▲ Overall market directional bias.
PRICE DOWN ▼ / UP ▲ Immediate price direction.
NEAR NO ⨯ / YES 🗹 Price proximity to a selected MA (useful for continuation setups).
SIDE # ▲ / # ▼ Buyer vs seller power (0–20 scale).
SUMMARY e.g., DOWN ▼ DOWN ▼ DOWN ▼ Composite view; aligned signals often precede trend continuation.

5.3 Spread Helper 🔗

Screenshot of Spread Helper showing MA distances in NinjaTrader 8

Monitors distance between 20 and 200 MAs and the current price. Wide spreads can signal overextension and potential mean reversion.


6) SR Dynamic Lines — Multi‑Timeframe MAs 🔗

Overlay important moving averages (e.g., SMA200) from up to six different timeframes on your main chart. Quickly judge where price sits relative to higher‑TF structure.

Customize the MA type/period and the included timeframes to fit your playbook (e.g., SMA20 across six TFs for trend‑leg alignment).

Screenshot of SR Dynamic Lines overlaying multi-timeframe MAs in NinjaTrader 8


7) Symbol Watermark — Stay Oriented 🔗

Adds a subtle, customizable symbol watermark to help you avoid symbol mix‑ups—especially useful when managing multiple charts/monitors.

GIF of Symbol Watermark feature in NinjaTrader 8 charts


8) Trader Limit — Daily Guardrails 🔗

Enforce your session rules automatically. When daily Max Loss is hit—or an optional Profit Target is reached—the indicator can block new entries and even close open positions (optional).

8.1 Key Settings 🔗

  1. Max Loss Limit — default $300. Blocks new entries once reached.
  2. Profit Target Limit — default $600. Stop trading once met.
  3. Close Open Position?false by default; auto‑flatten when a limit triggers.
  4. Include Unrealized PnL?true by default; count open P/L toward limits.
  5. Include Commission?false by default; enable for net‑of‑fees accuracy.

GIF showing Trader Limit settings for daily loss and profit in NinjaTrader 8

Tip: To add commissions in NT8: Control Center → Accounts → right‑click your account → Edit → pick a commission template → OK. Then set Include Commission? to true in Trader Limit.

9) Trend Filter — Clean Directional Bias 🔗

Designed for newer traders or anyone wanting a simple, consistent bias overlay. Match the indicator’s color scheme to your Data Series colors for visual cohesion.

Data Series colors example:

Screenshot of Data Series color settings for Trend Filter in NinjaTrader 8

TrendFilter colors example:

Screenshot of Trend Filter color scheme in NinjaTrader 8

Screenshot of Trend Filter bias overlay in NinjaTrader 8


10) Better Bar Timer — Clear Time‑Left 🔗

Improves readability of the time remaining for the active bar on time‑based charts.

GIF of Better Bar Timer showing time remaining on NinjaTrader 8 charts


FAQ 🔗

Is the Free Indicators Pack compatible with NinjaTrader 7?
No. The pack supports NinjaTrader 8 only.

Do I need Chart Trader for EasyTrade?
Yes. EasyTrade requires Chart Trader to read the selected Account/ATM. The free NT8 license doesn’t include Chart Trader.

Do I have to restart after importing?
Yes—always restart NinjaTrader after an import/update so assemblies reload cleanly.

Is sharing a Machine ID safe?
Yes. It’s an identifier for licensing add‑ons and can’t access your broker or PC.

Where can I learn more?
See our NinjaTrader 8 Machine ID guide and the NinjaTrader Ecosystem. For indicator‑specific pages, check EasyTrade and the Risk/Reward Pro.


Need help? Email [email protected]. We usually respond within one business day.

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