Need a strategy automated or an indicator built for cTrader? barmenteros FX delivers production-ready cBots and custom indicators written in C# (cAlgo) — tested against live broker conditions, source code included.
What You Get
Every project delivers these specific outputs:
- Fully compiled `.algo` file ready to load in cTrader desktop
- C# source code (`.cs`) — you own it, no black-box delivery
- Strategy Tester backtests with equity curve screenshots
- Parameter reference and deployment documentation
- 30-day post-delivery support for bugs and broker-specific configuration
How It Works
- Specification: You describe your strategy — entry/exit rules, risk settings, timeframe, instruments. We confirm scope and price before starting.
- Development: The cBot or indicator is built in C# using the cAlgo SDK, then tested against historical data and edge-case scenarios.
- Review and Revisions: You test against your broker. Up to 2 revision rounds are included in every quote — no extra charge.
- Delivery: Compiled `.algo` file, C# source code, and documentation delivered via secure file transfer. You deploy to cTrader directly.
Who This Is For
Good fit:
- Traders on IC Markets, Pepperstone, Tickmill, FxPro, or any Spotware-powered broker
- Traders with a defined strategy ready to automate — entry rules, exit conditions, risk parameters all specified
- MT4/MT5 traders migrating to cTrader who need their existing logic ported to C#
- Developers who need a second pair of eyes on a cBot that fails in live trading
Not the best fit:
- Traders without a defined strategy — we automate, we don’t design strategies
- Anyone looking for a copy of an existing cBot found online — original systems only
- If you trade exclusively on MetaTrader, see Expert Advisor Programming instead
What Makes This Different
cTrader runs on C# and the Spotware cAlgo SDK — a completely different environment from MetaTrader’s MQL. The event model is different, position management works differently, and the way orders interact with broker infrastructure has its own set of edge cases. Developers who only know MQL4/MQL5 frequently miss these distinctions, producing cBots that pass Strategy Tester but misfire on live accounts.
I’ve built cBots across ECN brokers where cTrader is the preferred platform — IC Markets, Pepperstone, FxPro. These environments expose conditions that Strategy Tester cannot reproduce: partial fills on limit orders, broker-specific symbol naming that breaks instrument lookups at runtime, and position sizing precision differences that accumulate across a session. The code accounts for these by design, not as an afterthought discovered after go-live.
Source code delivery is standard, not an add-on. Every project includes the `.cs` file alongside the compiled `.algo`. You own the system outright — modify it, extend it, or pass it to another developer without restriction.
Pricing
Custom cBots and indicators start at $150 for simple single-rule automation. Standard projects with multiple conditions, risk management, and multi-instrument support typically range from $300–$1,200 depending on scope.
Every project receives a fixed-price quote before work starts — no hourly rates, no scope creep surprises. Quote turnaround is 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cTrader and MetaTrader programming?
cTrader uses C# and the Spotware cAlgo SDK. MetaTrader uses MQL4 or MQL5 — a proprietary scripting language with its own compiler and runtime. The programming languages, APIs, event models, and broker communication layers are entirely different. A developer who knows MQL but has never built for cAlgo needs to learn a new platform from scratch — or will produce code that compiles but fails in production. barmenteros FX develops for both platforms with separate, platform-specific toolchains built on real production experience.
Can you convert my MT4 EA to a cTrader cBot?
Yes. Platform conversion is a specific service. The process is not a simple recompile — it requires rewriting the strategy logic in C# with cAlgo’s event model, adapting position management to cTrader’s position-based structure (vs MetaTrader’s trade-based system), and validating that execution behaviour matches the original intent across multiple scenarios. Conversions typically cost $300–$800 depending on the complexity of the original EA. Submit a quote request with your `.mq4` or `.mq5` file attached for an accurate assessment.
How long does cTrader cBot development take?
Simple single-strategy cBots: 3–5 business days from confirmed specification to first delivery. Complex systems with multiple filters, risk management tiers, or multi-instrument logic: 1–2 weeks. Timeline is confirmed in your fixed-price quote before work starts. Revision rounds are included and do not extend the timeline unless the scope changes.
Do you provide the source code for custom cBots?
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Which cTrader version do you develop for?
Current stable cTrader desktop (Spotware), targeting the cAlgo API version 4.x. Most automated strategies run on the desktop platform — web-platform cTrader has limited cAlgo support. If your broker uses a white-label cTrader variant, include the broker name in your quote request so we can check for any platform-specific deviations before quoting.