Where to promote your cTrader products on Reddit

Reddit is one of the most underrated platforms for promoting trading bots, indicators and plugins. While many sellers focus on Telegram or Discord, Reddit offers direct access to thousands of active traders who exchange strategies, discuss tools and look for reliable solutions daily.

And it’s not just theory – one of our cTrader Store sellers recently made 4 sales worth over $500 in a single week, all from just one Reddit post in the right community.

The key is not to spam, but to add value first. By sharing insights, answering questions and then naturally linking to your product, you build trust and visibility.

Why Reddit works for sellers

• Niche audiences - each subreddit is a focused community where you can speak directly to traders who already care about your topic
• Long-term visibility - Reddit posts are indexed by Google and can drive traffic weeks or even months after publication
• Trust factor - content that looks like a genuine contribution builds credibility much faster than straightforward advertising
• Conversation-driven - unlike ads, Reddit lets you respond, clarify and show expertise in real time

Subreddits worth exploring

r/Daytrading - highly active intraday community where traders look for strategies, setups and automation. Great for scalping tools, short-term indicators and concise case studies.

r/Forex - one of the largest trading subs with constant discussion of strategies, brokers and tools. Backtests and strategy breakdowns get strong engagement.

r/AlgoTrading - ideal for bots, APIs and automation. Members are often developers, so technical depth lands well. Think “how I automated my EURUSD breakout strategy”.

r/AlgoTradingCrypto - focused on algorithmic strategies for crypto markets. If your product works on BTC, ETH or alt pairs, this is the right audience.

r/Trading - broad market discussions. Less technical than r/AlgoTrading, good for educational guides, comparisons and general insights.

r/Stocks - equity-focused but with steady interest in indicators and charting. Frame posts as educational walk-throughs or practical comparisons.

r/BitcoinMarkets - bitcoin trading community. Relevant for products built for crypto volatility, market-making or automated signal generation.

r/PropFirmTester - reviews and experiences with prop firms. Useful if your tools help funded traders meet evaluation targets and risk rules.

How to post without being banned

Reddit is strict with self-promotion. To avoid getting flagged, follow these principles:

• Provide value first - write posts that could stand on their own even without your product link
• Stay active in comments - reply to questions and engage in discussions to show you’re part of the community
• Share results, not ads - instead of “buy my indicator”, write “I tested this approach and here are the results (with a tool that automates it)”
• Use variety - balance between case studies, guides, and personal experiences rather than only dropping product announcements
• Follow each subreddit’s rules - many communities have specific posting guidelines pinned at the top

Content formats that work well

• Case studies - share your backtest results, highlight key insights, add charts or screenshots
• Practical guides - “how to avoid false RSI signals” or “3 setups that work best during news releases”
• Comparisons - walk through how different strategies performed under the same conditions
• AMA sessions - “ask me anything about building a scalping bot” creates space for natural mentions of your product
• Behind the scenes - explain your development process or lessons learned from testing strategies

Final tip

Think of Reddit not as a place to drop links, but as a stage to build influence. Traders who consistently share useful insights quickly become recognised voices in their communities. Once you have that trust, linking to your cTrader Store product feels natural - and it converts into real sales.