Getting
Started.
A walkthrough of what Eltrove does, how to connect your brokerage account, and what happens once you're live. Plain English. No installs, no terminals.
How Eltrove works in 60 seconds
Eltrove is a managed trading service. You sign in, subscribe, connect a brokerage account by pasting two API keys, and the system trades on your behalf, fully automated, fully visible.
There's no software to install, nothing to keep running on your computer. The forecasting models, execution engine, and dashboard all live on Eltrove's servers. Your only job is to watch the dashboard, adjust risk settings if you want, and let it run.
The end-to-end flow
Sign up
Create an Eltrove account with your email at eltrove.com/auth. We send a magic link; no password required.
Subscribe
Pick a plan. Card upfront via Stripe Checkout. 30-day money-back guarantee on the first charge.
Connect your broker
From your portal, paste an Alpaca or Interactive Brokers API key + secret. We verify the keys work, encrypt them, and never display them again.
Eltrove starts trading
Within a cycle (~5 minutes), the system begins scanning, forecasting, sizing, and placing orders. The dashboard goes live the moment your first signal fires.
You watch + tune
Check the dashboard whenever you want. Pause, liquidate, exclude symbols, dial risk up or down. The system follows your rules, not the other way around.
Getting an Alpaca API key (recommended for new users)
Alpaca is a US-only brokerage with a clean API and zero commissions. Free to open. We recommend starting in paper mode to watch the system before risking real money.
Open an Alpaca account
Go to alpaca.markets and sign up. Paper accounts are instant. A live account takes a few business days for ID + funding.
Switch to Paper Trading
In the Alpaca dashboard, use the toggle in the top-right to select Paper Trading. (You can come back and connect Live later.)
Generate API keys
Left sidebar → Your API Keys → Generate New Key. Alpaca will show you a Key ID and a Secret Key. Copy both immediately: the secret is shown only once.
Paste into Eltrove
In your Eltrove portal, click Connect Broker, choose Alpaca + Paper, and paste both values. We test-call Alpaca with the keys; if they're valid, you're connected.
Going live later
Once you've watched paper for a few weeks and you're comfortable, repeat the same steps from Alpaca's Live tab, fund the account, and swap the keys in Eltrove. The system will pick up the new account on the next cycle.
Getting an Interactive Brokers connection
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) offers global markets, options, and lower margin rates than most retail brokers. Setup is slightly more involved than Alpaca but worth it for serious accounts.
- Open an account at interactivebrokers.com (paper accounts available after live approval).
- Enable the Client Portal API from Account Settings → API.
- In Eltrove, choose IBKR as the broker and follow the connection wizard: we'll authenticate against your IBKR account using OAuth.
- For users who already run IB Gateway locally, we can connect to your gateway instead. Email [email protected] for setup help.
What Eltrove costs
- Eltrove: $89/mo, billed monthly. Core forecasting + execution + dashboard. One brokerage account.
- Eltrove Signature: $249/mo (waitlist). Custom strategy selection, custom universe, multi-broker.
- No performance fees. No hidden charges. Cancel any time; billing stops at the end of the current cycle.
What Eltrove does not do
- Hold or move your money.
- Trade options, futures, or crypto (yet: equities only at launch).
- Give personalized financial advice or guarantee returns.
- Share your data, keys, or trades with anyone.
Common questions
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Everything happens in the browser. The only "technical" step is copying two API keys from your broker into your Eltrove portal.
What happens if my subscription lapses?
Trading halts. Open positions are left alone; we never liquidate without your action. Resume billing to resume trading.
Can I run Eltrove on a small account?
Yes. Position sizing scales with equity. For accounts under $25k we route through the Tradier cash account integration to avoid pattern-day-trader restrictions.
How do I get help?
Hit the Get Info button at the top of the homepage, or email [email protected]. We answer personally.
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