Your Rithmic account
BluSky supports Rithmic and provides browser-based agreement signing for Mac users. Its setup guide lists Rithmic Paper Trading for evaluation accounts and Rithmic 01 for funded accounts, with Chicago Area as the gateway.
Evaluation: Rithmic Paper Trading. Funded: Rithmic 01. Gateway: Chicago Area.
Set up on Mac
Complete the web agreements
Follow the agreement link in BluSky’s official guide before signing in to your trading application.
Choose the account system
Use Rithmic Paper Trading for evaluation or Rithmic 01 for funded access, following the instructions issued with your account.
Enter your trading credentials
Use your Rithmic user ID and password with Chicago Area as the gateway. Select your active BluSky account after connecting.
Using Lightwick
Lightwick brings Rithmic trading to a native Mac workspace, with charts, market depth, order entry, and account tools together. Start with BluSky’s Rithmic account option and the connection details supplied with your account.
Lightwick is free during beta. Create an account to get started, with connection guidance for your trading account.
Join the free betaWhat changes when I move to a funded account?
BluSky lists different systems for evaluation and funded accounts. Update your system selection and use the account details supplied with your funded account.
More help getting connected?
Rithmic agreements, system settings, and fixes for common login and market-data issues.
Read the Rithmic on Mac guideOfficial resources
Account details and trading rules are managed by BluSky. Keep these resources handy as you set up.