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Import cTrader Trades to Vigil

cTrader is a modern forex and CFD platform used by brokers such as Pepperstone, IC Markets, and prop firms that offer an alternative to MetaTrader. Vigil accepts cTrader statement CSV exports and normalizes them for audit.

Why Import Your cTrader Trades?

Importing your cTrader trade history into Vigil gives you access to AI-powered trade auditing that goes beyond basic journaling. Vigil analyzes your entries, exits, risk management, and behavioral patterns to surface the specific mistakes costing you money.

Unlike traditional journals that just store your trades, Vigil runs a structured audit against your trading data. It identifies rule violations, drawdown patterns, overtrading signals, and win-rate anomalies by session, instrument, and day of week. Every import is parsed entirely in your browser -- your trade data never leaves your device.

Whether you are running a prop firm evaluation or trading a personal account through cTrader, importing your execution history lets Vigil audit your real performance instead of relying on manual entry.

Who this import guide is for

Best for traders exporting directly from cTrader and wanting to audit broker or platform history without manual trade entry.

What to verify after import

Broker exports can be messy around partial fills, commissions, duplicate headers, or signed quantities. The guide reduces that friction, but you still need to verify the parsed trades before saving.

  • --Export format reflected on this page: CSV
  • --8 common columns mapped from cTrader
  • --3 documented quirks for this format
  • --5 concrete export steps listed
How to Export from cTrader
  1. Open cTrader Desktop or Web and go to the History tab.
  2. Click the Statement or Export action for the date range you want.
  3. Choose CSV export and keep the default trade columns enabled.
  4. Save the file locally.
  5. Upload the CSV to Vigil > Import.

Export format: CSV

Supported Columns

Vigil automatically detects these cTrader columns and maps them to a standardized trade format:

IDSymbolOpening DirectionOpening TimeEntry PriceClosing PriceClosing QuantityNet
cTrader Format Notes
  • --Opening Time and Closing Time headers include the timezone in the column name.
  • --Opening Direction and Closing Direction are separate columns.
  • --Closing Quantity is usually expressed in lots, similar to MetaTrader.

[Screenshot: cTrader import flow in Vigil]

What Happens After Import

Once your cTrader trades are imported, Vigil normalizes every execution into a standard format with symbol, direction, entry/exit prices, quantity, and P&L. From there you can:

  • 1. Run an AI audit to identify your biggest leaks and rule violations.
  • 2. See performance breakdowns by instrument, session, and day of week.
  • 3. Track drawdown in real-time against your prop firm rules.
  • 4. Compare win rates, R:R ratios, and consistency across time periods.

Ready to import your cTrader trades?

Free, private, and takes under 30 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to import cTrader trades to Vigil?

Yes, importing trades from cTrader to Vigil is completely free. There is no limit on the number of trades you can import, and all parsing happens client-side in your browser so your data never touches our servers.

What file format does cTrader export?

cTrader exports trade data as CSV. Vigil automatically detects the cTrader format based on column headers and maps all fields to a standardized format for analysis.

Does Vigil support all cTrader trade types?

Vigil supports long and short trades from cTrader across all asset classes the platform covers. If your export includes partial fills or scaling, Vigil will parse each execution row and pair entries with exits automatically.

Is my cTrader data safe when importing to Vigil?

Your data is completely private. Vigil parses cTrader files entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. No trade data is uploaded to any server. This makes the import process GDPR-compliant by design.

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