# Market Replay / NT Playback

Enhance your trading skills with NinjaTrader's "Playback" connection. Popularly known as Market Replay, historical data allows practice and identification of past trading opportunities. Replay specific days and times of your choice to improve your skills.

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FBq3YqJ2Vqvt7kIlF8gkK%2F3D%20NT%20market%20replay.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ad298bf4-0c8c-4782-9a7e-ee853463bd5a" alt=""><figcaption><p>NinjaTrader provides historical data making it highly effective for practicing &#x26; testing AlgoBox™ features and strategies.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FP07zxu8ApWaNbkrWvNTo%2Fframed.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d9e3bb5a-2c5b-4f8b-bd2f-a026bad8274f" alt=""><figcaption><p>"There is a direct correlation between TIME spent in Market Replay and the size of your PnL." -Vinny Emini</p></figcaption></figure>

## Steps To Setup Market Replay In NinjaTrader&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FrXjRQPKT4RoXz3D6hrum%2Fmarket%20replay%20GIF%201.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=aea0df16-7ee0-49ad-8fd0-6db18187eb5e" alt=""><figcaption><p>Navigate to the "Connections" tab and select "Playback" from the drop-down menu.</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %} <mark style="color:yellow;">Connect to Playback by first disconnecting from any other active connections.</mark>
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<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FndbwXs2JaSLPt7JygDEw%2Fmarket%20replay%20GIF%202.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=44618648-2c6a-4bdc-83a5-dc9542051d8b" alt=""><figcaption><p>1) <strong>Select</strong> the instrument you wish to download 2) Choose your desired date and 3) Click the "Download" button.</p></figcaption></figure>

After downloading your desired instrument and date range, you're ready to start using NinjaTrader's Playback feature.

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FAg3QZ8O2rr3lF5vE4OVa%2Fmarket%20replay%20GIF%203.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=24059ed7-20f4-47e9-b810-756a0fad346d" alt=""><figcaption><p>To replay historical data, 1) Select the instrument 2) Choose the date and then 3) Click "Continue."</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FDVLVVCBuHJ1JokCSOGgE%2Fmarket%20replay%20GIF%204.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=8d105e22-2727-41c6-8994-98af28f41d29" alt=""><figcaption><p>1) Click the green play button to start the data playback, then 2) Use the up arrow to alter the replay speed.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Example: Setting Up And Using Market Replay

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FUdtWTpkyQTPBEH2ue93g%2Fmarket%20replay%20GIF%20MAIN%20.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=c89a9411-08ad-4da1-bb63-6308de1ab618" alt=""><figcaption><p>WATCH: How to setup and use Playback in NinjaTrader.</p></figcaption></figure>

NinjaTrader's Market Replay lets you control the speed and playback. Adjust the speed to 1x, 2x, 4x, 10x, 20x, 100x, or more to suit your practice needs.

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FQsru8e8eO7sokW6oe0a5%2FMR%20pause%20play%20speed%20gif.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=0f3276a2-2e10-4f06-8c96-d165a326c83a" alt=""><figcaption><p>WATCH: How to Play, Pause, and Adjust the Playback speed.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2F7CfZMkXxiWAMvzRiiDHp%2FMR%20date%20gif.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=b84a9838-f36d-4fb2-8f56-18215ece1312" alt=""><figcaption><p>WATCH: Adjust the Playback start date to your specific preference and press the "Play" button to load the data for that selected day. The End date can be modified the same way but selecting the drop-down calendar.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FRcNTwBAC8xCazrQI2vo8%2FMR%20time%20gif.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=e10a24a3-72f2-465b-a3fc-6e06ce62b4a4" alt=""><figcaption><p>WATCH: How to adjust the Playback start time using the slider.</p></figcaption></figure>

Alternatively, you can load the data for a specific date and time by <mark style="color:yellow;">**right-clicking in the "Playback" window**</mark>. From the sub-menu, select "Go To," then choose the desired date and enter the start time:

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2F02V4TG4SBataJqwVC1Zm%2Fplayback%20module%20.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=6b85880d-ac10-434e-86c1-f3069315e42c" alt=""><figcaption><p><mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>Right-click on the Playback window</strong></mark>, select "Go To" from the sub-menu and then choose the date and specific time you want to start replaying.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Video Tutorial: Market Replay / Playback

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WATCH: Vinny E. Mini presents a step-by-step guide on setting up and utilizing Market Replay in NinjaTrader.
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{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/Uzp_b5aeXew>" %}
WATCH: Vinny E. Mini explains the keys to building successful trading habits in this short clip.
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AlgoBox™ and all FlowMaster™ tools only require Level 1 data to operate.
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NinjaTrader's Order Flow package is NOT required.
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