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What's new in MotiveWave 6.9.3

Apr 20, 2024
  • This is a bug fix only release. No new features have been added in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.9.2 (Mar 22, 2024)

  • This is a bug fix only release. No new features have been added in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.9.1 (Mar 19, 2024)

  • Dom/Order Book/Time&Sales – Symbol linking is now available for these panels when
  • they are separate from a chart (see link dropdown in tool bar).
  • Clock – a new dock tab is available (see + drop down) for displaying a digital clock

New in MotiveWave 6.9.0 (Mar 12, 2024)

  • New Watch List -The Watch List framework has been re-written in this update:
  • a Format – The format for watch lists has changed in this update, so you will not be able to revert to an older version with out losing your watch lists Please create a backup before upgrading in case you need to go back to an older version
  • b Quote Sheets – the functionality for quote sheets has been folded into the Watch List functionality and there is no longer a distinction between the two “Groups” have been renamed to “Sections”
  • c Search/Filter – A text box has been added to the dock tool bar to allow you to filter the watch list by symbol
  • d Dock toolbar – the tool bar on the watch list has been re-arranged with less frequently used buttons added to an overflow (more) dropdown
  • e Inline Editing – To make editing a watchlist more convenient, inline editors have been added to add new symbols This option can be turned off by toggling the “Edit Mode” option available in the More drop down
  • f Fixed Columns – Similar to the other tables (Positions, Accounts, Orders, Executions) the first column in the watch list is “fixed” so that when you scroll left/right it stays on the left side This can be adjusted via right click
  • Table Settings – a new tab has been added to the General Preferences dialog (Configure
  • > Preferences from the console menu bar) has been added under the “Theme” section (see “Table” subsection) This enables you to change colors, arrow type and update intervals for all tables
  • Time/Sales Panel – The existing Time/Sales panel has been re-written to use the new table framework
  • Auto Connect – An option has been added to the splash screen to automatically use the saved credentials on the login dialog Note: this does not work for all connections
  • Replay Accounts – Replay accounts can now be used between replay sessions and saved/restore on restart of MotiveWave To create a replay account see the ‘+’ dropdown on the Accounts dock
  • Heikin-Ashi Bars – This bar type is now supported for non-linear bars
  • Chart Alerts – the look of the chart alerts has been updated The font for the alert label
  • can now be changed in the Preferences dialog (General -> Fonts -> Chart Fonts)

New in MotiveWave 6.8.8 (Feb 6, 2024)

  • Java 21/JavaFX 21 – Upgraded to the latest version of Java and JavaFX. Note: macOS still uses JavaFX 19 due to new issues introduced by JavaFX 21
  • Volume Imprint – Added the following featues:
  • Show All – This option has been removed. Any existing studies that use this feature will default to 50 profiles.
  • Totals – Added the option to display the time per bar (useful for non-linear bars).
  • VWAP Component – Added an “Underlay” option
  • DOM – Added hotkey option to reset @Bid/@Ask for all open DOMS (see Config -> Preferences from the top menu bar, General -> Keyboard).
  • Volume Profile Study – Added HVN/LVN functionality (similar to what is current available in Volume Imprint)
  • Orders/Positions/Accounts tabs – Converted these panels to the new table framework. All of them have options to display a fixed number of columns.
  • Table Framework – Choose columns button is now available in the table column header (right hand side). Added an option to display the vertical scroll (on by default). When this option is on, you can click and drag the scroll to browse more quickly.
  • Trade Report – Converted table to the new table framework. Sort and columns settings are now saved/retrieved properly after restarting.

New in MotiveWave 6.8.7 (Jan 5, 2024)

  • This is a bug fix only release.

New in MotiveWave 6.8.5 (Dec 5, 2023)

  • This is a bug fix only release

New in MotiveWave 6.8.4 (Nov 16, 2023)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Trade History Panel – The Trade History panel has been re-implemented and renamed to “Executions”. It has the following new features:
  • Fixed Columns – By default the first column is fixed when scrolling horizontally. The number of fixed columns can be changed via right click.
  • Export Executions Since – There is a new field in the Export Executions Dialog to export trades since a given date.
  • Volume Imprint – Added a new Volume Per Second option to the Totals section

New in MotiveWave 6.8.3 (Nov 2, 2023)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Exit Strategies – Exit Strategy orders can now be modified before the exit strategy is submitted. Just click and drag the orders. You can also cancel exit strategy orders and remove the exit strategy via right click on Chart Order.
  • Console Page Hot Keys – Hot keys can now be assigned to display a specific page in the Console/Desktop.
  • MotiveWave Extensions Directory – The directory location for third party studies can be modified from the startup screen (see Options -> Advanced).
  • Google/Yahoo – Support for stocks from Saudi Arabia

New in MotiveWave 6.8.2 (Oct 21, 2023)

  • This is a bug fix only release.

New in MotiveWave 6.8.1 (Oct 15, 2023)

  • OHLC Study:
  • Added option to show values in the DOM Notes.

New in MotiveWave 6.8.0 (Oct 14, 2023)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • DOM – The Depth of Market (DOM) panel has been rewritten in this update and includes the following new features:
  • Ticks Per Row – Allows you to combine price levels into a single row. Four
  • aggregation options are available:
  • Up – rows are collected up to the next price level
  • Down – rows are collected down to the next price level
  • Offer Up/Bid Down – Offer rows are collected up, Bid rows are collecteddown
  • Round rows are rounded to the nearest price level.
  • OCO Orders – OCO (One Cancels Other) can be places directly on the DOM using the new OCO selector in the tool bar.
  • Order Connector Lines – OCO and child orders now have connector lines to make it easier to visual these relationships.
  • LTQ – Last Trade Quantity can be displayed in the price column with an outline to show it the trade occurred at bid or at offer.
  • Cross Trade – Cross trade is available in standalone DOMs
  • Link Price – When attached to a chart the link price feature now works both when moving the chart or scrolling the DOM table.
  • Bid/Ask Delta Column – New column that combines the Bid Delta and Ask Delta.
  • Price Format – The price column can now be formatted to only show the last X digits
  • Theoretical Average – Theoretical average for a position can now be displayed in the price column.
  • Order Book – The Order Book has been rewritten and includes the following features:
  • Ticks Per Row – Allows you to combine price levels into a single row. Four aggregation options are available:
  • Up – rows are collected up to the next price level
  • Down – rows are collected down to the next price level
  • Offer Up/Bid Down – Offer rows are collected up, Bid rows are collected down
  • Round rows are rounded to the nearest price level.
  • Cumulative Volume – Displays a cumulative total of the volume for each row as a background on the table.
  • Cross Trade – Cross trade is available in standalone Order Books
  • Rithmic – Added environments for NeuroStreet and Bulenox
  • Keyboard Shortcuts:
  • Added a filter field to search for keyboard shortcuts (See General Preferences Dialog -> General -> Keyboard).
  • Added shortcut to toggle Exit Strategy (power on/off)
  • Volume Imprint Study:
  • HVN/LVN – Added support for High Volume Nodes / Low Volume Nodes (see new HVN/LVN tab.
  • Gradient Contrast – Added a slider to adjust the contrast for color adjust gradient option (see Display tab).
  • Trade Report – The Trade Report is now available in the Standard Edition.
  • General:
  • Cancel Lease Button – If you have a recurring lease, you will see an option to cancel the lease from the Help -> About dialog.
  • Max Linear/Non Linear Bars – Increased the maximum to 9,999,999

New in MotiveWave 6.7.12 (Sep 15, 2023)

  • This is a bug fix only release. No new features have been added in this update

New in MotiveWave 6.7.11 (Sep 7, 2023)

  • This is a bug fix only release. No new features have been added in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.7.10 (Jul 31, 2023)

  • This is a bug fix only release. No new features have been added in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.7.9 (Jul 28, 2023)

  • Support/Resist Component:
  • Added an option to show top/bottom prices.
  • TradeStation:
  • Upgraded to V3 of the TradeStation API.

New in MotiveWave 6.7.8 (Jul 6, 2023)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Volume Imprint – Added the following options:
  • Option to not print the volume using Thousands (K) and millions(M)
  • formatting.

New in MotiveWave 6.7.7 (Jun 28, 2023)

  • Volume Imprint – Added the following options:
  • Scale histogram by Bar, Visible Bars or Chart Session (ETH or RTH)
  • Color histogram using Volume or Delta
  • Optional reverse coloring for Gradient option

New in MotiveWave 6.7.6 (Jun 16, 2023)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • FXCM – Updated to their latest Java API.
  • IQFeed – Upgraded to the latest protocol 6.2. This adds the following features:
  • MBO – Market by order including individual orders and extra depth levels
  • Aggressor Flags – Aggressor flags are used where available for determining
  • AtAsk/atBid values for live and historical Time/Sales data
  • Java 20 – Upgraded to the latest Java runtime.

New in MotiveWave 6.7.5 (May 20, 2023)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features: Coinbase – Added support for Coinbase Advanced API. This is a replacement for the
  • current Coinbase Pro API which will be deprecated soon.

New in MotiveWave 6.7.4 (May 10, 2023)

  • This is a bug fix release only. No new features are included in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.7.3 (May 3, 2023)

  • Save Live Tick Data – For CQG and Rithmic, live incoming ticks (Time And Sales) can be saved to disk to avoid loading historical tick data from the server. This feature can be disabled from the Preferences Dialog (Configure -> Preferences from the Console menu bar, see Historical Data tab).

New in MotiveWave 6.7.2 (Apr 20, 2023)

  • Chart Orders – Added an option to create (but not submit) an order. By default this is disabled, but can be configured in the General Preferences Dialog (Configure -> Preferences, click on Orders then on Submission)

New in MotiveWave 6.7.1 (Apr 18, 2023)

  • This is a bug fix release only. No new features are included in this update

New in MotiveWave 6.7.0 (Apr 18, 2023)

  • Important Note: Data formats have changed in version 6 of MotiveWave. Workspaces created using older versions of MotiveWave will be forward compatible (ie they can be used in Version 6) but once the workspace has been opened in version 6, it will not be able to be opened by older versions. Please consider creating a new workspace for version 6 testing and restore from a backup of an existing workspace.
  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • 1. Trade Copier – This feature enabled you to copy trades from a lead account to follower accounts. Chooser File -> New -> Trade Copier Account from the Console Menu Bar.
  • 2. Chart Orders – The look and behavior of the chart orders has been updated in this release. Submission and Display options can be found under the General Preferences Dialog (Configure -> Preferences from the Console Menu bar, see “Orders” tab).
  • 3. Binance Futures – Support for USD-M Futures and COIN-M Futures have been added. Note: this is a separate connection from the existing Binance (Spot/Margin) service. Note: you will need to make sure your API key has been enabled for futures.
  • 4. Kraken Futures – Kraken futures are now supported. Note: this is a separate Kraken Futures connection from the existing Kraken Spot connection.
  • 5. IronBeam – connections for IronBeam via CQG and Rithmic have been added.
  • 6. Continuous Contracts – Another adjust method has been added: Cumulative Diff Adjusted. This option will apply the sum of all contract differences ahead of the current contract instead of just the difference from the next contract.
  • 7. TPO Study – Added the following options:
  • a. Merge/Split Eth Split Session – You can now merge/split TPOs that have the Split Reg vs Ext Session attribute.
  • b. Display Tab – (Split Reg vs Ext session only) POC line can be displayed for ETH Only, RTH only or Both sessions
  • c. Volume Profile Tab
  • i. (Split Reg vs Ext session only) POC line can be displayed for ETH Only, RTH only or Both sessions
  • ii. Added Naked POC option
  • 8. SDK – The following new classes were added:
  • a. Info classes – These classes derive from BaseInfo and have an enabled attribute:
  • i. BarSizeInfo
  • ii. FileInfo
  • iii. InputInfo
  • iv. InstrInfo
  • v. MAMethodInfo
  • vi. StringInfo
  • b. Desc classes - The following descriptor classes were added to supplement the above info classes:i. BarSizeDesc
  • ii. DiscreteDesc – Works with StringInfo
  • iii. FileDesc
  • iv. InputDesc
  • v. InstrDesc
  • vi. MAMethodDesc

New in MotiveWave 6.6.15 (Feb 25, 2023)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Java – Updated to the latest version (19.0.2)
  • Rithmic Connector – Added Funded Futures

New in MotiveWave 6.6.14 (Jan 30, 2023)

  • Important Note: Data formats have changed in version 6 of MotiveWave. Workspaces created
  • Using older versions of MotiveWave will be forward compatible (ie they can be used in Version
  • 6) but once the workspace has been opened in version 6, it will not be able to be opened by older
  • Versions. Please consider creating a new workspace for version 6 testing and restore from a
  • Backup of an existing workspace.
  • This is a bug fix release only. No new features are included in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.6.13 (Jan 16, 2023)

  • This is a bug fix release only. No new features are included in this update

New in MotiveWave 6.6.12 (Dec 20, 2022)

  • This update includes a fix for the Google/Yahoo data feed due to changes that Yahoo made over the weekend.

New in MotiveWave 6.6.10 (Nov 22, 2022)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Volume Imprint – Added filter options to the Delta column: Text, Color, Text and Color.
  • Volume Imprint – Add Unfinished Auction lines and outlines. See “Display” tab and “Bid/Ask”, “Delta”, “Volume” tabs for outlines.
  • Java – Updated to the latest version (19.0.1)
  • Rithmic – Added environments for Leeloo Trading and The Trading Pi

New in MotiveWave 6.6.9 (Oct 3, 2022)

  • This update includes a high priority fix for the Rithmic connector that includes a missing Paper Trading connection. No new features are included in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.6.8 (Sep 22, 2022)

  • Important Note: Data formats have changed in version 6 of MotiveWave. Workspaces created using older versions of MotiveWave will be forward compatible (ie they can be used in Version 6) but once the workspace has been opened in version 6, it will not be able to be opened by older versions. Please consider creating a new workspace for version 6 testing and restore from a backup of an existing workspace.
  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • 1. Java – Updated to the latest version of Java (18.0.2.1)
  • 2. Rithmic – Added numerous new environments to choose from including Apex, Natural Trading, Trade Fundrr, UProfit Trader. Environments are now organized by System and Location in the login dialog.
  • 3. Import Trades – Added an option to import Trade History from a CSV file. The CSV file must be generated by MotiveWave using the Export Trades option.

New in MotiveWave 6.6.7 (Jul 11, 2022)

  • Important Note: Data formats have changed in version 6 of MotiveWave. Workspaces created using older versions of MotiveWave will be forward compatible (ie they can be used in Version 6) but once the workspace has been opened in version 6, it will not be able to be opened by older versions. Please consider creating a new workspace for version 6 testing and restore from a backup of an existing workspace.
  • This update includes a high priority fix for the Rithmic connector in addition to other fixes. No new features are included in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.6.5 (Jun 21, 2022)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • 1. Java – Updated to the latest version of Java (18.0.1.1)
  • 2. Oanda – Updated login procedure to use a native browser instead of the built-in
  • JavaFX web view.

New in MotiveWave 6.6.4 (May 1, 2022)

  • This update includes a high priority fix for the Google/Yahoo connector in addition to other fixes. No new features are included in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.6.3 (Apr 7, 2022)

  • This is a bug fix release only. No new features are included in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.6.2 (Apr 4, 2022)

  • Important Note: Data formats have changed in version 6 of MotiveWave. Workspaces created using older versions of MotiveWave will be forward compatible (ie they can be used in Version 6) but once the workspace has been opened in version 6, it will not be able to be opened by older
  • Versions. Please consider creating a new workspace for version 6 testing and restore from a backup of an existing workspace.
  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • 1. Rithmic – Updated to the latest Rithmic release (12.0.0)
  • A. M1 Support – Rithmic will now work on the native M1 version

New in MotiveWave 6.6.1 (Mar 3, 2022)

  • Important note:
  • Data formats have changed in version 6 of MotiveWave. Workspaces created
  • Using older versions of MotiveWave will be forward compatible (ie they can be used in Version 6) but once the workspace has been opened in version 6, it will not be able to be opened by older versions. Please consider creating a new workspace for version 6 testing and restore from a backup of an existing workspace.
  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Rithmic – Updated to the latest Rithmic release (11.4.2)
  • Zoom Bar Size – Added an override for this setting for a specific chart (See Chart
  • Preferences, General panel)
  • OHLC Study – Added options for Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly OHLC values
  • Big Trades – Added signal alerts for trades that occur above minimum sizes
  • TPO Study – Added Single Prints
  • Volume Imprint – The following enhancements have been added to Volume ImprintCloud Levels – Added option to disable the filter for the current symbol.
  • Summary Profile – Added option to align on left side
  • Added alerts for totals:
  • I Volume
  • II. Delta
  • III. Delta Change
  • IV. Cumulative Delta
  • V. AVAP

New in MotiveWave 6.6.0 (Jan 25, 2022)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Java/JavaFX 17.0.2 – Updated to the latest Java/JavaFX version
  • Mac OS M1 – M1 native version now available. Note: Rithmic is not supported in this version. We are still waiting for native libraries from Rithmic.
  • Cumulative Delta – Added the following options to the Cumulative Delta study:
  • Up/@Bid, Down/@Ask Color – Optionally this will color the bar with the given color where the bar close > open and bar delta < 0 or bar close < open and bar delta > 0
  • Auto Scale – If this option is selected scaling of the graph will not include the zero line
  • Delta Volume – Added the following option:
  • Up/@Bid, Down/@Ask Color – Optionally this will color the bar with the given color where the bar close > open and bar delta < 0 or bar close < open and bar delta > 0
  • OHLC Study – Added “Shorten Latest” option to display the latest print values closer to the latest candle.
  • Table Grid – Table grid options have been added to the DOM, Time and Sales Panel and the Order Book:
  • Grid Color – Ability to choose the grid color
  • Vertical Width – Set the width of the vertical lines (0 to hide)
  • Horizontal Width - Set the width of horizontal lines (0 to hide)
  • DOM Enhancements
  • Text Color/Text Align – Ability to choose a different text color and alignment for most columns
  • Delta Reset Interval – Added a reset interval for calculating the bid/ask delta columns. By default, it will not reset.
  • Delta Max Levels – The number of bid/ask delta levels can be limited (20/side by default)
  • Time And Sales – Updated the layout of the Time and Sales Preferences dialog:
  • Above Ask/Below Bid – Added coloring options for Time and Sale rows where the price traded above the ask or below the bid
  • Font – customized fonts can be chosen for @Ask, @Bid, Above Ask, Below Bid and highlighted sizes
  • Replay Mode – Added a speed control to the replay bar. This will allow you to adjust the replay speed dynamically. Note: this control is only visible if “Real Delay” is turned on in the Preferences dialog.
  • Volume Profile/TPO – Added an option compute the Value Area using Standard vs Optimized methods (see Configure -> Preferences from the Console menu bar, General Panel, Value Area Method setting):
  • Standard – Start with the POC, then look 2 rows above and below and add the set with the larger volume (similar to most trading platforms)
  • Optimized – Computes the optimal Value Area that has the smallest number of rows. Note: this can be much more CPU intensive
  • VWAP – Paths are now drawn separately between periods instead of continuous. For example on a daily VWAP, the lines will restart at the beginning of the day making it easier to see the starting point.

New in MotiveWave 6.5.11 (Oct 24, 2021)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • VRAM Settings – Added an option to adjust the VRAM settings in the Advanced
  • Startup options.
  • Java 17.0.1 – Updated to the latest Java and JavaFX runtime

New in MotiveWave 6.5.10 (Sep 24, 2021)

  • Java 17 – Updated to the latest Java/Java FX runtime (JDK-17).
  • BTC/ETH Futures – added support for Bitcoin/Micro Bitcoin and Ether Futures. Includes cross trading for BTC – MBT.

New in MotiveWave 6.5.9 (Sep 11, 2021)

  • This is a bug fix release only.
  • No new features are included in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.5.8 (Sep 4, 2021)

  • CQG Connector – Updated to the latest CQG connector protocol (2.32).
  • SDK – Added two methods to specify the minimum number of bars for a specific bar
  • size:
  • a. Study::getMinBars(DataContext ctx, BarSize bs)
  • b. Study::setMinBars(int bars, BarSize bs)

New in MotiveWave 6.5.7 (Aug 10, 2021)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Attach Exit Strategy – Added an option to create a keyboard shortcut to attach the
  • active Exit Strategy to an open position.
  • Volume Profile Study – Added an “Offset” parameter to offset the profile X pixels from
  • the left or right side of the price graph
  • Show/Hide Studies – Added two new actions to show/hide all studies and show/hide
  • study graphs. See View -> Display -> Show Studies and View -> Display -> Show
  • Study Graphs
  • Focus Quick Search – Shift + Esc will now switch the keyboard focus to the Quick
  • Search box. The keyboard short cut can be configured under Preferences Dialog
  • (General -> Keyboard)

New in MotiveWave 6.5.6 (Jul 15, 2021)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Cross Trade:
  • Added support for Micro Crude Futures Contract
  • Cross trade on CL will now trade with the Micro contract instead of the e-mini contract.
  • dxFeed:
  • added support for EUREX, EDGX
  • IQFeed/IB:
  • Improved symbol mapping for IQFeed
  • Interactive brokers for futures contracts

New in MotiveWave 6.5.5 (Jun 30, 2021)

  • Order Heatmap–Performance and memory improvements
  • CME Equity Trading Hours –Updated the trading hours for CME equities to remove the 3:15-3:30 session

New in MotiveWave 6.5.4 (Jun 17, 2021)

  • This is a bug fix only release. No new features are included in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.5.3 (Jun 16, 2021)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • dxFeed – Added support for dxFeed data service: https://get.dxfeed.com/orders/new/motivewave
  • Order History – This study displays a visual history of order placement, modifications cancels and fills on the chart. Choose Study -> All Studies (from the top menu bar) and search for “Order History”.
  • Settlement Price – The settlement price can now be displayed:a.Price Indicator – as a price indicator on the price graph b.Chart Label – as a label on the chartc.DOM Price Column – highlighted in the price column of the DOM
  • Cross Trade –Added cross trade options for the following (CQG and Rithmic only)
  • DAXIndex -> Micro Dax Index
  • Euro STOXX 50 -> Micro Euro STOXX 50
  • Volume Imprint–Added an option to show the summary profile as a specific number of minutes or days
  • Fractal –Added “Alternate High/Low” option. This will alternate printing high markers with low markers

New in MotiveWave 6.5.2 (Jun 4, 2021)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Path/Price BarTag–An option tag may be displayed to the right of path for most studies (see advanced properties for a study path).
  • Cumulative Delta:
  • Max Bottom/Min Top –These options set a minimum/maximum value for the top/bottom axisb.Relative Delta –Plots additional cumulative delta bars that may be filtered by the tick size.
  • Up to 4 plots.3.VWAP –Added option to plot Regular Session, Extended session or the session chosen for the chart.
  • DOM:
  • Opening Range -Added Opening Range option to display the opening range on the price columnb.
  • Disable Recenter on Mouse Above Table. This option will disable the recenter option when the mouse is above the table.
  • Buy Bid/Sell Ask –If this option is enabled only buy orders can be placed on the Bid column and only Sell orders can be placed on the Ask column.
  • Zig Zag Osc-Added Zig Zag oscillator study. This displays the Zig Zag study in a separate plot.
  • OHLC Study –Added Overnight High/Low
  • Trade Panel –Added option to hide the P/L label.
  • Rithmic –Updated to the latest Rithmic Connector (11.1.0.0)

New in MotiveWave 6.5.0 (May 15, 2021)

  • Zoom Bar Width–Adjustments to the bar width smaller 1 pixel wide will automatically adjust the bar size (linear bars only). For example, if the bar size is 1 minute, reducing the bar width (from1 pixel) will switch the bar size to 2 min, 4 min, 8 min etc. Expanding the bar width from that state will revert the bar size to 4 min, 2 min and then 1 minute.
  • OHLC Developing Mid/High/Low –Options have been added to show the developing Midpoint, High and Low values.
  • VWAP Component –(Order Flow, Professional and Ultimate Editions only). The VWAP component is available as a Mouse Tool or in the “General” tab of the Components Panel. This behaves similar to the VWAP study, but has resize points to choose the Start/End points.
  • Order Heatmap –Added an option to filter the maximum sizes. This will filter outlarge sizes that can skew the heatmap colors.

New in MotiveWave 6.4.7 (Apr 23, 2021)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Profit/Loss Components–Added right click options to Flip, and change the number of targets.
  • Time&Salesa.@Bid/@Ask Background–Added an option to set the background (in addition to text color)
  • Highlight Big Sizes –Added an option to highlight the size cell only
  • Price Format –Added options for displaying only part of the priced.
  • Time Format –Added options for formatting the timecolumn
  • Shift Wheel Action –Added an option to change the behavior of holding down the shift key when using the mouse wheel. By default this will adjust the vertical spacing

New in MotiveWave 6.4.6 (Apr 15, 2021)

  • This is a bug fix only release.

New in MotiveWave 6.4.5 (Apr 9, 2021)

  • Order Heatmap:
  • Added an option to scale visible rows only. This will apply the color map to the sizes that are visible only.
  • DOM Templates:
  • Added the ability to import and export DOM templates DOM / Time & Sales /Order Book -Holding down the CTRL (CMD on Mac) key while scrolling the mouse wheel will change the row height of the table. This will allow you to zoom in/out.
  • DOM Recenter:
  • Double click on the DOM table will recenter. Holding down the control key will recenter all DOMs
  • Cumulative Delta:
  • Added options to change the color above/below 0 for a line chart (see advanced properties, Color Policy option)
  • Zig Zag:
  • Added option for reversal in ticks.

New in MotiveWave 6.4.4 (Mar 26, 2021)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Cross Trading–Cross trading futures contracts can be done via right click on the chart and choose
  • Cross Trade (symbol). For example,you can trade the MES contract from an ES chart.
  • Stacked Orders:
  • DOM –Orders at the same price will be displayed with brackets [].
  • The quantity displayed will be the sum of all the orders.
  • The position in queue marker will also display multiple markers.
  • Price Graph :
  • Orders that overlap will be offset to show that multiple exist and you can click drag any of the orders.
  • Drag Stacked Orders:
  • Holding on the control key (command on Mac) while dragging an order in the DOM or price graph will modify all orders of the same type and price.
  • Rithmic:
  • Support for delayed accounts5.Java 16
  • Updated to the latest version of Java/JavaFX

New in MotiveWave 6.4.3 (Mar 17, 2021)

  • DOM Panel:
  • Price Column–Added Alignment and option to display cumulative trades (same as Last Trade Quantity Column)
  • Table Striping–Added option to turn off the striping of the table rows
  • Time/Sales and Order Book:
  • Added option to turn off striping of the table rows
  • Erase Chart Shortcut:
  • Added Erase option to the mouse shortcuts for the chart. This shortcut would allow you to use a keyboard modifier to erase chart elements with a mouse click.
  • Fractal Study:
  • Added a “Show Label”option to display the price of the high/low

New in MotiveWave 6.4.1 (Feb 11, 2021)

  • This is a bug fix only release.

New in MotiveWave 6.4.0 (Feb 1, 2021)

  • Chart Indicators–The following enhancements have been added to the Chart Indicators:a.Chart Specific Settings –Charts can override the global settings from the Chart Preferences Dialog (double click on the chart, see “Indicators” tab).b.Avg Entry Price –This new indicatordisplays the average entry price for the current position as an indicator.c.Tags –optionally a tag may be assigned to an indicator.
  • Time Axis –The following enhancements have been added to the Time Axis:a.Chart Specific Settings –Charts can override the global settings from the Chart Preferences Dialog (double click on the chart, see “Time Axis” tab).b.Line Color–a color can now be chosen for each time axis line that is enabledc.Time of Day–custom lines can be displayed at specific times of the day (ie: 11:00 AM).
  • Trading Hours –The following enhancements have been added to the Trading Hours feature (see General Preferences Dialog, General-> Trading Hourstab):a.Hours–the interface for specifying trading hours has been simplified to provide the same daily hours across multiple days (ie Monday –Friday, Sunday –Saturday etc)b.Edit Built-In Hours–The built-in hours can now be modified instead of creating a new set of trading hours. You can revert to the default hours by selecting the modified hours in the list and pressing the “Delete” key.c.Multiple Exchanges –You can assign trading hours to multiple exchange.d.Intraday Bar –You can specify a bar buildmethod for intraday bars (overriding the global default). See Intraday Barstab in the Trading Hours dialog.
  • Default Layout–The default layout haschanged when creating a new workspace.
  • Watch List Notes –A “Notes”column has been added to the Watch Lists where you can enter custom notes. Clicking on the cell in the watch list will allow you to edit the value inline.
  • Popout Panels –A popout option has been more of the panels in the console: Accounts, Positions,Orders, Trades, Optimizer, Alerts, Trade Report, Options, Journal.
  • Intraday Bar Build –The method for configuring how intraday bars are built can not be set per instrument or per Trading Hours (see above).

New in MotiveWave 6.3.4 (Jan 8, 2021)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • TDA–Order Book has an added option to expand the rows by Market Maker and optionally color rows at the same price
  • Time Calculation Method –Added an option to calculate elapsed time in a component using Elapsed time vs Trading time. This option is available in the Preferences dialog (Configure -> Preferences from the top menu bar, see Chart -> Chart Settings)
  • Time Sales –Added an optional end time field. This allows to you scroll to a specific time in the Time and Sales panel.(See Time and Sales Preferences Dialog).

New in MotiveWave 6.3.3 (Dec 18, 2020)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Interactive Brokers Smart Depth–Order Book has an added option to expand the rows by Market Maker and optionally color rows at thesame price

New in MotiveWave 6.3.2 (Dec 10, 2020)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • 1.Interactive Brokers Smart Depth–Upgraded to the latest TWS API and added support for SMART depth for stocks
  • 2.CQG –Updated to thelatest CQG API
  • 3.Cumulative Delta –Added the ability to restart delta calculation at start of week or start of month.
  • 4.Trade History –Added the option to choose account on Export to CSV feature.
  • 5.DOM shortcuts –Added the ability to assign keyboard shortcuts to the following actions:a.Reset @Bid/@Askb.Lock DOMc.Clear Notes
  • 6.DOM Price Scaling–The scaling of the price ladder in the DOM can now be synced with the price graph. A new button has been added to the tool bar in the DOM to toggle this feature on /off.
  • 7.LTQ DOM Column –Added a column to the DOM for computing last traded quantity.

New in MotiveWave 6.3.1 (Nov 21, 2020)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Study Quick Editor/Tool Bar –Study controls can now be added to the tool bar and are accessible from a new Quick Editor on the chart.
  • Quick Editor –buttons have beenadded to the study titles to show a Quick Editor that contains study controlsb.Tool Bar –A “Tool Bar” tab has been added to the study dialog to choose controls that are displayed in the tool bar.
  • Tool Bar Study Editor –A “Study Editor” action is available to add to the tool bar.This is used in conjunction with the Tool Bar option above and will display the selected controls. (See Preferences Dialog, “Tool Bar” tab).
  • SDK –The SDK has been enhanced to specific settings that are available to theQuick Editor and tool bar.

New in MotiveWave 6.2.5 (Sep 25, 2020)

  • This is a bug fix only release. No new features are included in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.2.4 (Sep 11, 2020)

  • Futures Roll Options - Added support for additional roll options and added defaults for major futures contracts:
  • Days Before Start of Contract Month
  • Days Before Day of Week Before Contract Month
  • Days Before Day of Month Before Contract Month
  • Days Before 1stBusiness Day of Contract Month
  • Days After Start of Contract Month
  • Days Before Day of Week
  • Days Before Day of Month
  • Days Before End of Contract Month
  • Days Before Last Business Day of Contract Month
  • Active Contract:
  • Added the ability to show the active contract for a Continuous Future in the Quote Board and Buy/Sell Boxes. See Preferences Dialog (Configure -> Preferences from the Console menu bar. Click on “Buy/Sell” tab).
  • Trade Manager Strategy:
  • Added the ability to specify Ticks or Pips when calculating offsets

New in MotiveWave 6.2.3 (Aug 27, 2020)

  • Continuous Futures:
  • Added support for custom continuous futures contracts that automatically roll based on volume or expiry date. Choose File -> New ->
  • Continuous Future from the Console menu bar.
  • Active Contract:
  • The active contract for a continuous future (see feature above) can be displayed in two locations:
  • Chart Label – A new chart label has been created for this. See Chart Settings -> Labels tab
  • Watch List – a new Column “Active Contract” has been added to the Watch List/Quote Sheets.

New in MotiveWave 6.2.2 (Aug 14, 2020)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Kraken–Added support for Kraken crypto exchange
  • Coinbase Pro –Added support for Coinbase Pro exchange
  • Binance –Added support for Cross Margin Accounts4.JavaFX 14.0.2.1–Updated to the latest JavaFX version
  • Questrade –Removed support for Questrade
  • Rithmic –The following enhancements were added to the Rithmic connectora.Added the following environments:i.Rithmic 04 Coloii.Rithmic 04 Auroraiii.Speedupb.Exchange Order ID –Added aggressor and resting exchange order idsto the live tick data.
  • Time & Sales Panel–Added option to “Aggregateby Order”(using new Rithmic feature above). If enabled time&sales entries will be combined if the aggressor exchange Order Ids and price match. This applies to consecutive trades only.
  • Big Trades –Added “Aggregate by Order” option (see above).
  • OHLC Study–Added support for specifying seconds for the opening range

New in MotiveWave 6.2.1 (Jul 23, 2020)

  • This version of MotiveWave contains numerous bug fixes and the following features:
  • Community Edition – Added some additional performance tweaks.
  • CryptoCompare – Added support the latest web socket API. Also added support
  • for the Order Book (Level 2 data).

New in MotiveWave 6.2.0 (Jul 7, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and features:
  • Community Edition–Added some additional performance tweaks.
  • CryptoCompare–Added support the latest web socket API. Also added support for the Order Book (Level 2 data).

New in MotiveWave 6.1.16 (May 28, 2020)

  • This is a bug fix only release. No new features are included in this update.

New in MotiveWave 6.1.15 (May 9, 2020)

  • This is a bug fix only release.

New in MotiveWave 6.1.14 (Apr 25, 2020)

  • Performance Improvements – Added some additional performance tweaks.
  • Order Flow Edition – The Trade Edition has been renamed to the Order Flow Edition. We also added the following features (previously only available in Professional and above):
  • Volume Profile Component (see General Component tab)
  • TPO Component (see General Component tab)
  • Standard/Elliott Wave Lite Editions –Trading capability has been added to these editions, this includes the following:
  • Live and Simulated Trading
  • Account/Orders/Positions/Trade History Panels
  • Trade Panel
  • Time and Sales Panel
  • Depth of Market – Note this is a basic DOM and does not include all of the features in the advanced DOM available in the Order Flow Edition and above
  • Order Book Panel
  • Show Roll Dates – Added options to show optional top and/or bottom markers for roll dates on the chart
  • Instrument Graph Study -Added an option fixed range 6. Java 14.01 -Updated to the latest Java version
  • Rithmic - Updated to the latest Rithmic API (10.10.1.0).

New in MotiveWave 6.1.13 (Mar 31, 2020)

  • Performance Improvements – Some significant changes have been made to improve the performance of MotiveWave with high volumes of live market data.
  • Watch List -Added an option to replace a futures contract with the next contract. Right click on a futures contract in the Watch List/Quote Sheet and choose “Replace with Next Contract”
  • Roll Date Lines – For continuous contracts computed on the client side, lines can be displayed for the roll dates in the chart. See Preferences Dialog (Configure -> Preferences, click on “Chart” then on “Time Axis”). The dates can be configured per chart from the Chart Preferences Dialog (double click on the chart, see “Display” tab).
  • Trend Line – a different line style can be chosen for the extended parts of a trend line. See Properties dialog (double click on the trend line, “Format” tab).