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Sierra Chart Desktop Application — Download & Setup Guide

Download Sierra Chart Version: 2957 | License: Commercial (Tiered pricing) | Platform: Windows 10/11 x64 | SHA-256: a989a0146e826cd3797e38cf29cbcf8870ec2cceea50541e3eee1f933ede0cb9

Overview

Sierra Chart is a professional-grade charting and trading platform for Windows 10/11 x64, designed for futures, forex, and options traders. The platform is widely used by professional traders, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms for its low-latency market data, advanced order types, and extensive customization capabilities.

Sierra Chart supports market data feeds from CQG, Rithmic, IQFeed, Interactive Brokers, and 20+ additional data providers. The platform features a powerful ACSIL (Advanced Custom Study Interface and Language) for developing custom indicators, trading strategies, and automated trading systems in C++.

The platform includes a comprehensive backtesting engine with tick-level data replay, portfolio-level backtesting, and strategy optimization. Sierra Chart also supports DOM (Depth of Market) trading, bracket orders, OCO (One-Cancels-Other) orders, and advanced order management.

Key Features

  1. Professional Charting — Advanced chart types (candlestick, bar, line, Renko, Kagi, Point & Figure) with 100+ built-in studies, custom drawing tools, and multi-timeframe analysis.
  2. DOM (Depth of Market) Trading — Level-2 DOM with one-click order placement, automated order management, and visual order book depth analysis.
  3. ACSIL Custom Study Development — Develop custom indicators, trading strategies, and automated trading systems in C++ with full access to Sierra Chart’s API.
  4. Backtesting Engine — Tick-level backtesting with historical data replay, portfolio-level backtesting, and strategy optimization with walk-forward analysis.
  5. Multi-Data Feed Support — Connect to CQG, Rithmic, IQFeed, Interactive Brokers, OANDA, and 20+ additional data providers with automatic failover.
  6. Advanced Order Types — Bracket orders, OCO (One-Cancels-Other), trailing stops, iceberg orders, and custom algo order types.
  7. Automated Trading — Develop and deploy automated trading strategies with real-time order execution, position management, and risk controls.
  8. Multi-Monitor Support — Detach chart and trading windows for multi-monitor setups. Save workspace layouts for different trading sessions.
  9. Data Export & Analysis — Export historical data to CSV, Excel, or Python pandas. Integrated analysis tools for volume profile, market profile, and seasonal analysis.
  10. DTC Protocol Support — Direct market access (DMA) via DTC protocol for low-latency order execution on futures and forex markets.

System Requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 x64 (21H2) Windows 11 x64 (23H2/24H2)
Processor Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 (4 cores) Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 (8+ cores)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
Storage 2 GB free disk space 5 GB SSD
Display 1920x1080 (single monitor) 1920x1080 x 2+ (multi-monitor)
Network Broadband (25 Mbps) Broadband (100+ Mbps) for real-time data
Graphics Integrated GPU Dedicated GPU (for multi-monitor rendering)

How to Download and Install

Step 1: Download the Installer

Click the Download badge above to visit the official Sierra Chart download page (sierrachart.com). Select Windows (.zip). The file is approximately 50 MB.

Step 2: Verify the Checksum

Get-FileHash .\sierra-chart-2957-x64.zip -Algorithm SHA256

Compare with the hash listed at the top of this page.

Step 3: Run the Installer

Step 4: Complete Setup

  1. Launch Sierra Chart and enter your license key (or start a 14-day free trial).
  2. Configure data feed: File → Open Intraday Chart → Select data feed → Enter credentials.
  3. Set up chart: File → New/Open Intraday Chart → Select symbol → Configure studies.
  4. Configure DOM: Trading → Open DOM → Select symbol → Set order parameters.
  5. Set up workspace: drag and drop widgets (chart, DOM, trade window, account list).

Step 5: Post-Installation

Troubleshooting & FAQ

Issue: Data feed connection fails

Solution:

  1. Verify data feed credentials.
  2. Check internet connection.
  3. Ensure the data feed server is accessible (some feeds require VPN).
  4. Check Windows Firewall: allow SierraChart.zip through inbound/outbound rules.
  5. Contact your data feed provider for server address and port configuration.

Issue: Charts not updating

Solution:

  1. Check data feed connection status.
  2. Restart Sierra Chart.
  3. Reconnect the data feed: File → Disconnect → Connect.
  4. Check if the market is open (some symbols have limited trading hours).

Issue: Custom study not compiling

Solution:

  1. Check the ACSIL documentation for syntax errors.
  2. Ensure the study is compiled in the correct mode (Release/Debug).
  3. Check the log window for compilation errors.
  4. Update Sierra Chart to the latest version.

FAQ

Q: Is Sierra Chart free?
A: Sierra Chart offers a 14-day free trial. After the trial, pricing starts at $26/month (Basic) to $66/month (Full) depending on the feature set.

Q: Which data feeds are supported?
A: CQG, Rithmic, IQFeed, Interactive Brokers, OANDA, and 20+ additional data providers.

Q: Can I develop custom indicators?
A: Yes. Sierra Chart’s ACSIL (Advanced Custom Study Interface and Language) allows you to develop custom indicators, trading strategies, and automated trading systems in C++.

Q: Does Sierra Chart support automated trading?
A: Yes. You can develop and deploy automated trading strategies with real-time order execution, position management, and risk controls.

Q: Is Sierra Chart suitable for beginners?
A: Sierra Chart is designed for professional traders. Beginners may find the interface complex. Consider starting with a simpler platform like TradingView or MetaTrader.