ZoneTraderPro Chart Setup and Templates
To make it a little easier when you lose a workspace or change computers, ZoneTraderPro has created this page to get you back up and running quickly. Here you will find all the templates and BloodHound VIX files to reconstruct your workspace quickly.
Remember that there are setup videos on the ZoneTraderPro video library page that detail all of the parameneters that you need to know. The BloodHound indicator is not on the templates. You will need to add that, if you want it on your chart. After adding BloodHound indicator to the chart, remember to go back and re-save the template so you have a customized version of it for your use.
Where to Place the Templates
Templates
The templates must be saved in the Documents folder location you see on the right.
You must RIGHT CLICK and SAVE AS
ZTP 3.5 Point ES ZigZag Chart
The 3.5 ZigZag chart is considered one of the two main decision charts. The chart template has the following indicators applied.
- ZigZag ZTP for the zones
- ZoneTraderProV2BH for the patterns
- ZtpDelta Divergence for volume analysis and divergences
- ZtpDD_KP2Ratio for the KP2 to be displayed in the lower panel
- You will need to add BloodHound
The chart in the pictue is set at 210 ticks. The chart must have the Tick Replay parameter checked. The smaller the number, the faster you will have a close of a bar. You want a faster close of the bar, because this update BloodHound and the KP2 Ratio. You will find that the information provided gives a more detailed picture than a chart with a higher setting.
On this chart I placed the BloodHound VixV11 which is the VIX trend template.
ZTP .35 Point SPY ZigZag Chart
The .35 ZigZag chart is considered the second main decision chart. The chart template has the following indicators applied.
- ZigZag ZTP for the zones
- ZoneTrader $VIX (ZoneTraderVix9D to be released shortly)
- ZtpDelta Divergence for volume analysis and divergences
- ZtpDD_KP2Ratio for the KP2 to be displayed in the lower panel
- You will need to add BloodHound
The chart in the pictue is set at 35 ticks. The chart must have the Tick Replay parameter checked. This chart has the VIX9D indicator on it which will be released in the very near term. The SPY is used as a provy for the ES, because it provides more divergence signals.
On this chart I placed the BloodHound VixTrigger which is the VIX trigger template because it will give a BloodHound indication faster than the trend.
Before this chart can be created, you must follow the step by step instructions to add the necessary instruments. That page is found here.
ZTP 7.5 Point ES ZigZag Chart
The 7.5 ZigZag chart is considered the overview chart. This chart template has the following indicators applied.
- ZigZag ZTP for the zones
- ZtpDelta Divergence for volume analysis and divergences
- ZtpDD_KP2Ratio for the KP2 to be displayed in the lower panel
- ZtpCumulativeDelta set to filter trades of 100 or more
- ZtpDeltaStrenght set to filter trades of 100 or more
- Normally you would not use BloodHound onthis chart
- Optionally you can purchase a subscrtion from SpotGamma to display critical levels in support and resistance based on the option positioning
The chart in the pictue is set at 7.5 points for the ZigZag. The chart must have the Tick Replay parameter checked. It has the SpotGamma support and resistance levels. This combined with Delta Strenght can show when options positions are being open or closed at critical levels.
There is no reason to place BloodHound here, as it would only put more stress on you computer.
ZTP VIX Chart
The ZTP VIX chart is looking at 4 VIX indexes. The VIX9D must be added first, then the VIX data series, then the COR90D data series, and then the VVIX data series,. The latest version (9/17/23) omits the VIX1D in favor of COR90D.
They must be added in this order so that the template functions correctly.
All of these data series are set to 1 tick. DO NOT USE Tick Replay.
You will need to add the BloodHound indicator. The BloodHound template file, after version 13, has 2 options.
The options allow you to decide if we are in a higher or lower VIX environment. In a lower VIX environment, the VIX is not moving as much as in a high VIX environment. The lower VIX template option requires less of a VIX move to change the BloodHound signal.
On this chart I placed the BloodHound VixTrigger which is the VIX trigger template because it will give a BloodHound indication faster than the trend. I did this to draw my attention quicker to the VIX. Because 0DTE normally make up around 50% of the total volume traded, VIX9D is on top, and is theoretically more sensitive as these options are opened and closed as day trades, but are very sensitive to ES price change, thus requiring additional options dealers hedging.
The purpose of all of these trigger charts, is to match the BloodHound zigzags with the ZtpZigZag indicator.
Also added is a default NinjaTrader indicator called the Moving Average Ribbons. And you can see it results. The price is the thick black line. The price line properties can be changed to anything you like in the data series. I also changed the color of the slowest moving average to black and gave it a thickness of 2.
Remember, you still need to put the BloodHound indicator on the charts. Also change the BloodHound signal setting from .8 to .7, if you want a signal when 3 of the 4 signals agree.
These templates were updated 3/14/24. Delete any old versions before downloading.
ZTP Order Flow Chart
The ZTP Order Flow chart is set to a 7 range volumetric bar. The chart must have the Tick Replay parameter checked. The range can be adjusted higher or lower as you desire. The higher the range, the longer you will wait for a valid signal. The smaller the range, that will mean less volume has been analyzed.
This chart template has the following indicators applied.
- ZoneTraderProFlow Order Flow
- ZtpDelta Strenght with no filter
- OrderFlow VWAP
On this chart I placed the Delta Strenght filter at 0 because there has been less liquidity.
If you want sound alerts for this, or any template, they are available from this blog post and you can make your own HERE
$ADD Chart
The $ADD is an additional chart to measure market metrics. Tick replay is not needed.
It is using the BloodHound trend template.
This chart template has the following indicators applied.
- ZoneTraderProV2BH to show tick values only. Zigzag ticks = 1500
- Zigzag_ztp set at 20 deviation points
- You will need to add BloodHound
- ZonTrader$TICK
- ZonTrader$VIX
- ZonTrader$VIX9D (not released yet)
Step 1 - Installation of the License Checker
If you are an existing ZoneTraderPro customer and are upgrading to the BloodHound version, I will send you the files in Skype. This file is a license checker which is installed using the NinjaTrader Control Panel. If you are a new customer I will install this for you during setup.
Download the VIX Files
The files are the SharkIndicators BloodHound template files.
The picture on the below shows that path.
NOTE: The most current Live Vix file was updated 3/12/2025. It is now Version 17. There are now 2 files to simplify the choices in each template.
ZTP BloodHound Version 17TickVix Right Click and Save AS
ZTP BloodHound Version 17Trend Right Click and Save AS
Using the New ZoneTraderPro BloodHound Template Version 17
In this video we look at what the options are to setup the new files and chart templates to read the $VIX and $TICK. This video is for the version 17, updated 3/12/25.