Please ensure you complete the connection steps described in this article before connecting to BookMap for the first time using your Rithmic account.
You must have Level 2 market data enabled for at least one exchange. To activate it, please contact our Live Chat.
Once you are ready, follow the steps below to connect BookMap to your Rithmic account.
Connecting Your Rithmic Account to BookMap
Go to bookmap.com in your web browser.
Review the subscription options for BookMap.
Purchase a Global or Global Plus plan (required for Rithmic connections).
Create your BookMap user account during checkout.
Log into the BookMap user portal with the credentials you created.
Go to the Get Started section.
Select the version compatible with your operating system.
Download the production version (recommended).
Install the application on your computer.
Launch BookMap after installation.
Enter your BookMap login credentials on first launch.
If you are already logged into the user portal, BookMap may recognize you automatically.
Select Simulation Mode and click OK to continue.
Ignore any pop-ups for now (you can configure them later).
In the top menu, open the Connections section.
Click Configure.
In the new window, click Add Connection.
Select Rithmic from the list of available platforms.
Log into your TakeProfitTrader dashboard.
Locate your purchased Rithmic account.
Copy your Rithmic username.
Paste it into the username field in BookMap.
Copy your Rithmic password.
Paste it into the password field in BookMap.
Select Rithmic Paper Trading as the system.
Select the correct gateway based on your location.
Click OK to save your configuration.
Return to the Connections menu in BookMap.
Select your newly created Rithmic connection.
Verify that the connection status shows successfully connected.
Opening a Chart and Starting to Trade
In the top menu bar, click the + icon.
Make sure Rithmic Platform is pre-selected.
Select the appropriate exchange from the list.
Enter the symbol you want to trade.
Click Subscribe.
Wait for the chart to load.
Customize the chart’s visual settings if needed.
Open the Trade Control Panel (appears automatically; if not, click the lock icon).
Select the Chart option to enable chart trading.
Choose the number of contracts you want to trade.
Confirm your settings and begin trading.
You are now fully connected and ready to trade through BookMap.
Happy trading!