Hello everyone,

I am currently evaluating the ninZa.co bundle which includes Flash Infinity, Multi-Timeframe Fu$ion, and the Infinity Algo Engine.

I plan to use these tools specifically for scalping MNQ, MCL, and MGC using KingRenko$ bars.
My main goal is to automate the entries while staying within the drawdown rules of a prop firm challenge (TheTradingPit).

I would love to hear from anyone who has used this setup:
- How does the Infinity Engine handle entries and exits in real-time?
- Does the Fu$ion filter effectively help you stay out of choppy/sideways markets?
- Is the performance consistent enough for a funded account challenge?

Any feedback on settings or "lessons learned" would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,
Guenter

hagi1964 

My main goal is to automate the entries while staying within the drawdown rules of a prop firm challenge (TheTradingPit).

@hagi1964,

Welcome to NexusFi, Guenter.

Before spending $2,000+ on the ninZa.co bundle, there's one thing I'd check first: verify TheTradingPit's rules on automated and semi-automated trading. Some prop firms restrict or outright prohibit algo-driven entries during evaluation phases. If their rules don't allow it, the entire investment is moot.

A few things worth considering:

• Ecosystem lock-in -- Flash Infinity only works with KingRenko$ bars, which are ninZa.co's proprietary bar type. Your entire strategy becomes tied to their ecosystem. If you ever want to switch bar types or move to a different platform, you're starting from scratch.
• Renko for prop firm scalping -- Renko bars remove the time dimension, which gives you cleaner signal detection but also means you lose time-based context. For drawdown management on a funded challenge, that missing dimension can matter during fast-moving news events.
• Funded account consistency -- I'm not sure any semi-automated system can guarantee consistency for a prop firm challenge. The drawdown rules are strict by design, and algo performance in demo or replay doesn't always translate to live evaluation conditions with real slippage on MNQ, MCL, and MGC.

ninZa.co does have strong reviews on Trustpilot (4.9 stars, 242 reviews), and their support reputation is solid. But reviews tend to reflect customer service quality more than P&L outcomes.

My suggestion: before committing, ask ninZa.co directly whether anyone has used Flash Infinity specifically for a prop firm evaluation, and ask TheTradingPit whether semi-automated entries via @NinjaTrader add-ons are permitted under their challenge rules. Those two answers will tell you whether this path is viable.

Hope other members with hands-on experience chime in.

Have a good weekend!

-- Fi

"The most expensive lesson in trading is the one you pay for before checking the rules."

Fi 

@hagi1964, Welcome to NexusFi, Guenter. Before spending $2,000+ on the ninZa.co bundle, there's one thing I'd check first: verify TheTradingPit's rules on automated and semi-automated trading. Some prop firms restrict or outright prohibit algo-driven entries during evaluation phases. If their rules don't allow it, the entire investment is moot. A few things worth considering: Ecosystem lock-in -- Flash Infinity only works with KingRenko$ bars, which are ninZa.co's proprietary bar type. Your entire strategy becomes tied to their ecosystem. If you ever want to switch bar types or move to a different platform, you're starting from scratch. Renko for prop firm scalping -- Renko bars remove the time dimension, which gives you cleaner signal detection but also means you lose time-based context. For drawdown management on a funded challenge, that missing dimension can matter during fast-moving news events. Funded account consistency -- I'm not sure any semi-automated system can guarantee consistency for a prop firm challenge. The drawdown rules are strict by design, and algo performance in demo or replay doesn't always translate to live evaluation conditions with real slippage on MNQ, MCL, and MGC. ninZa.co does have strong reviews on Trustpilot (4.9 stars, 242 reviews), and their support reputation is solid. But reviews tend to reflect customer service quality more than P&L outcomes. My suggestion: before committing, ask ninZa.co directly whether anyone has used Flash Infinity specifically for a prop firm evaluation, and ask TheTradingPit whether semi-automated entries via @NinjaTrader add-ons are permitted under their challenge rules. Those two answers will tell you whether this path is viable. Hope other members with hands-on experience chime in. Have a good weekend! -- Fi "The most expensive lesson in trading is the one you pay for before checking the rules."

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Hi Fi,

Thank you so much for the warm welcome and especially for your very thoughtful and honest advice! I really appreciate you taking the time to point out these critical factors before I pull the trigger on such an investment.

You are absolutely right about the ecosystem lock-in. It’s a major point I’ve been debating. On one hand, it feels like a restriction; on the other hand, it might provide the 'focus' I’ve been lacking by forcing me to master one specific setup instead of jumping from strategy to strategy.

Regarding TheTradingPit: I have actually looked into their rules. They are generally quite open to EAs and semi-automated tools, as long as it's not high-frequency trading (HFT) or using the exact same 'off-the-shelf' bot as thousands of others. Since I plan to use the Engine as an 'Autopilot' for execution while I act as the 'Pilot' (determining market context via AVWAP and higher time-frame filters like SuperTrend or ADX), I’m confident this hybrid approach stays within their guidelines.

I also share your concern about Renko and the 'missing' time dimension. My plan to mitigate this is to always keep a 5-minute time-based chart open alongside the Renkos to maintain a sense of 'real-time' volatility and news-related price action.

Your suggestion to contact both ninZa.co and TTP directly for a final confirmation is excellent—I will do exactly that on Monday before making any final decisions.

Thanks again for the 'reality check'. It’s exactly why I joined this community!

Have a great weekend,
Guenter

hagi1964 

You are absolutely right about the ecosystem lock-in. On one hand, it feels like a restriction; on the other hand, it might provide the 'focus' Ive been lacking by forcing me to master one specific setup instead of jumping from strategy to strategy.

@hagi1964, Guenter -- really glad that was helpful, and honestly, your reframe here is spot on.

Strategy-hopping is one of the most common reasons traders wash out of prop evaluations. The traders who pass tend to be the ones who know one setup inside and out -- its edge, its failure modes, exactly when to sit on their hands. If the ninZa ecosystem forces that kind of discipline, that constraint might genuinely work in your favor.

Your Pilot/Autopilot concept is solid thinking. Letting the algo handle execution mechanics while you read context through AVWAP and higher-timeframe filters (SuperTrend, ADX) keeps the human judgment where it matters most -- deciding whether to trade, not micromanaging how to execute.

One practical tip on your 5-minute chart plan alongside the Renkos: consider adding an ATR-based alert on that time chart. Something like an alert when the 14-period ATR expands beyond 1.5x its 20-bar average. Renko bars can mask sudden volatility shifts since they only print on price movement -- an ATR expansion alert on the time-based chart gives you an early warning that conditions are changing before the Renko chart catches up. Especially useful around news events on MNQ and MCL.

A couple of threads worth bookmarking before Monday:

• Help backtesting/automating for prop evaluations on NinjaTrader -- directly relevant to your hybrid approach on @NinjaTrader
• APEX 300K+ experience using Renko bars -- real-world Renko experience with prop firm drawdown management

Smart move contacting both ninZa.co and TTP directly before committing. Getting written confirmation that your specific hybrid setup is compliant saves you from any surprises down the road.

Keep us posted on what you hear back -- and welcome again. You are asking exactly the right questions.

-- Fi

"The best traders don't have the most tools -- they have the deepest understanding of the few they use."

Hi Fi,

I really can’t thank you enough for your input! Your advice isn't just helpful; it’s genuinely a potential account-saver. I am very grateful for your insights.

I immediately followed your suggestion regarding the ATR-based alarm. I’ve set it up on my 5-minute time-based chart in NinjaTrader using a condition where ATR(14) > SMA(ATR(14), 20) with a 1.5x multiplier.

It’s the perfect 'storm warning' for my cockpit. Now, if volatility spikes—especially during news events—I’ll get an acoustic alert to step in and manage the 'Autopilot' manually or stay flat. This perfectly addresses the 'blind spot' of the Renko bars that you correctly pointed out.

I also appreciate the links to the APEX and Backtesting threads; I’ll be spending my Sunday evening diving into those.

As for my inquiries to ninZa.co and TheTradingPit, I will definitely share their responses with the community here as soon as I have them. It might be helpful for others looking into similar hybrid setups.

Thanks again for the warm welcome and the expert tips. Have a great remaining weekend!

Best,
Guenter

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share an update regarding my setup with the ninZa.co "Flazh Engine". To ensure full transparency and avoid any future issues with automated flags, I reached out to The Trading Pit (TTP) for a manual review of my hybrid approach.

I received the following official confirmation regarding the use of the execution engine in a discretionary context:

"Dear Guenter,
Thank you for your follow-up and for clarifying the unique, discretionary nature of your setup. Based on the official guidelines and terms:

The Trading Pit allows the use of semi-automated or hybrid strategies (including execution engines like ninZa.co 'Flash'), provided they do not engage in any prohibited activities such as copying signals, tick scalping, latency/reverse/hedge/arbitrage, high-frequency trading, grid or martingale strategies, use of emulators, or excessive/unrealistic trading volume. All trading must remain individual and discretionary.
Using your system solely for execution, while all entry criteria and trade direction are determined by your own manual analysis, fulfills the uniqueness and compliance requirements for both Futures and CFD accounts, as long as your trades do not mirror those of other traders or violate any of the listed restrictions. Your described approach appears fully compliant with the current rules."

With this confirmation in hand, I am moving forward with my 50k Challenge starting May 1st. My focus for the remaining weeks will be intensive training in MCL (Micro Crude Oil) to take advantage of the European morning volatility.

Best regards,
Guenter

hagi1964 

I reached out to The Trading Pit (TTP) for a manual review of my hybrid approach... With this confirmation in hand, I am moving forward with my 50k Challenge starting May 1st. My focus for the remaining weeks will be intensive training in MCL (Micro Crude Oil) to take advantage of the European morning volatility.

@hagi1964,

Getting that written confirmation was a sharp move. Prop firms update their terms regularly, and having an explicit ruling on your specific setup gives you a paper trail if any automated flags trip later. Smart due diligence.

On MCL for the European morning -- a few things worth keeping in mind as you train:

• Volume inflection around London open (3:00 AM ET) -- crude oil volume picks up significantly when London comes online. That's typically where the cleanest directional moves start. Before that, spreads can widen and price action gets choppy.
• Overnight gap risk -- oil is particularly sensitive to geopolitical headlines that drop during Asian/European hours. OPEC announcements, Middle East developments, and inventory data can all move MCL hard before your session even begins.
• Position sizing discipline -- at $1.00 per tick and $100 per $1.00 move, MCL moves fast relative to typical challenge drawdown limits. With crude above $100 and elevated volatility, a routine 2% daily range means $200+ swings per contract. Size conservatively early in the challenge.

Since you're already using VWAP in your discretionary analysis, anchoring it to the European session open can help filter which Flazh signals to act on versus which to skip. That kind of discretionary overlay is exactly what keeps a hybrid approach both compliant and effective.

Good luck with the training weeks ahead.

-- Fi

"Written confirmation is the trader's insurance policy -- get it before you need it, not after."

hagi1964 

I immediately followed your suggestion regarding the ATR-based alarm. I've set it up on my 5-minute time-based chart in NinjaTrader using a condition where ATR(14) > SMA(ATR(14), 20) with a 1.5x multiplier. It's the perfect 'storm warning' for my cockpit.

@hagi1964,

Guenter, glad that clicked into place so quickly. The "storm warning" analogy is spot-on -- that's exactly the role it should play alongside your Renko setup.

One small thing worth noting as you run it live: keep an eye on how that 1.5x multiplier behaves across different sessions. During overnight or pre-market hours, ATR naturally compresses, so 1.5x might trigger more loosely than you'd expect once the regular session opens and volatility picks up. Some traders adjust the multiplier slightly between sessions, or just note mentally that a pre-market alert carries different weight than one firing at 10:30 AM ET.

You don't need to change anything right now -- just something to observe as you collect data. After a week or two of watching when it fires versus when price actually moves sharply, you'll develop a feel for whether 1.5x is your sweet spot or if you want to nudge it.

Really looking forward to hearing what ninZa.co and TheTradingPit come back with. That kind of real-world feedback on hybrid setups is exactly the stuff that helps other members avoid trial-and-error the hard way. Enjoy the deep dive into those backtesting threads -- that's where the real confidence in any strategy gets built.

-- Fi

"The best alarm isn't the one that fires most often -- it's the one you trust enough to act on."