Learn About TradingView

Overview#

TradingView is a charting platform and social network for traders and investors. You can track all markets, analyze data with a range of indicators, create and share trading ideas, and even trade directly from the charts. The platform is available on desktop, mobile, and tablet devices. With its clear interface and wide feature set, TradingView makes it easy to stay up to date with the latest market trends.

Key features of TradingView#

• Access Lune Trading's indicators: TradingView lets you access our TradingView indicators.
• Technical analysis tools: TradingView provides a range of charting tools and technical indicators, which you can use to analyze different financial markets. You can use these tools for stocks, commodities, forex, cryptocurrencies, and more.
• Social networking: TradingView includes a social networking aspect, so you can share your analysis, ideas, and strategies with others. You can follow each other, comment on ideas, and learn from each other.
• Trading platform integration: You can connect your existing brokerage accounts with TradingView and place trades directly from the platform. This makes it easier to analyze markets and make trades in one place.
• Market data: TradingView provides real-time and historical market data across a wide range of assets, including stocks, futures, major indices, forex, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies.
• Alerts: You can set up alerts based on a variety of conditions, delivered via email, SMS, or through the platform itself.
• Customizable workspace: The platform lets you create custom screen layouts to suit your trading style or strategy.

TradingView runs on a freemium model, so basic services are free, but premium features need a subscription. You do not need a TradingView subscription to use our indicators.

TradingView basics#

How to create a TradingView account?#

Creating a TradingView account is simple. Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Visit the TradingView website: Go to tradingview.com in your web browser.

2. Sign up: On the TradingView homepage, you find a "User" button, usually at the top right of the page. Click this button, then click "Sign in".

3. Fill in your details: You are asked to give some basic information. This usually includes your username, email address, and password. Remember your username, since you need it to receive access to our indicators.

4. Verify your email: After you enter your details, you are asked to verify your email address. Check your email for a message from TradingView and click the link to confirm the email address is yours.

5. Start using TradingView: Once your profile is set up, you can start using TradingView.

How do you change the symbol or ticker on a chart?#

To change the symbol or ticker on a TradingView chart, follow these steps:

1. Open TradingView and go to the chart you want to modify.
2. Find the search bar at the top left corner of the screen. The current symbol or ticker is shown in the search bar (e.g., AAPL for Apple Inc.).
3. Click on the search bar, and start typing the name or ticker symbol of the asset you want to switch to (e.g., MSFT for Microsoft Corp.).
4. A list of matching results appears as you type. Select the asset you want from the list by clicking on it.
5. The chart updates automatically to show the new symbol or ticker, along with its relevant data and price action.

You can also use the "Watchlist" panel on the right side of the screen to switch between symbols or tickers. Click on the asset within your watchlist to update the chart. If the asset you want is not in your watchlist, add it by searching for the symbol or ticker and clicking the "+" icon next to the search result.

You can also type the name of the asset you want directly on your keyboard. A search box appears and you can select the symbol you want.

How do you change the timeframe of your chart?#

To change the timeframe of your chart on TradingView, follow these steps:

1. Open TradingView and go to the chart you want to modify.
2. Find the toolbar at the top of the chart. You see various options, including timeframes such as "1m", "5m", "15m", "1h", etc.
3. Click on the dropdown arrow next to the current timeframe shown on the toolbar.
4. A list of available timeframes appears. Select the timeframe you want from the list (e.g., 1 minute, 1 hour, 1 day, or custom).
5. The chart updates automatically to reflect the new timeframe.

You can also use the shortcut keys (Alt + number) to switch between timeframes. For example, press "Alt + 1" for a 1-minute chart, "Alt + 2" for a 3-minute chart, and so on.

How do you add indicators to your chart?#

To add indicators to your chart on TradingView, follow these steps:

1. Open TradingView and go to the chart you want to customize.
2. Find the toolbar at the top of the chart. Click on the "Indicators" icon (a small f(x) symbol) or press the "/" key as a shortcut.
3. A search box with a list of popular indicators appears. You can scroll through the list to find the indicator you want, or type its name in the search box.
4. Once you find the indicator you want, click on it to apply it to your chart. The indicator applies right away, and you can customize its settings by clicking on the gear icon next to the indicator's name in the upper left corner of the chart.
5. If you want to add more indicators, repeat steps 2-4.

Remember that some indicators are overlaid on the price chart (e.g., Moving Averages), while others appear in separate panels below or above the main chart area (e.g., RSI or MACD). To remove an indicator, click the "x" icon next to the indicator's name in the upper left corner of the chart.

How do you create alerts?#

To create alerts on TradingView, follow these steps:

1. Open TradingView and go to the chart for which you want to set an alert.
2. Find the toolbar at the top of the chart. Click on the "Alerts" icon (a small bell symbol) or right-click anywhere on the chart and select "Add Alert" from the context menu.
3. An "Alerts" window appears with various settings to customize your alert.
   • Condition: Choose the condition that triggers the alert, such as crossing a specific price level, indicator value, or a combination of conditions.
   • Value: Define the value for the selected condition. For example, if you choose a price level, enter the target price here.
   • Options: Specify how the alert should behave. You can set it to trigger once, every time the condition is met, or only once per bar (candlestick).
   • Expiration Time: Optionally, set an expiration date and time for the alert. The alert is removed automatically after this time.
   • Alert Actions: Choose how you want to be notified when the alert triggers, via pop-up, sound, email, or SMS.
   • Message: Customize the message that is shown or sent when the alert triggers.
4. After you configure the alert settings, click the "Create" button to activate the alert. The alert is now listed in the "Alerts" tab in the right-hand panel.

You can manage your active alerts by clicking on the "Alerts" tab in the right-hand panel. To edit or delete an existing alert, click on the gear icon next to the alert and select "Edit" or "Delete" from the dropdown menu.

How to update TradingView indicator(s)?#

To update your TradingView indicator you need to:

1. Refresh your browser or mobile app to make sure you have the latest version of TradingView.
2. Remove the outdated indicator from your chart by clicking on the 'x' icon next to the indicator's name in the upper left corner of the chart.
3. Add the updated indicator by clicking on the "Indicators" icon (or pressing the "/" key as a shortcut) and going to the "invite-only scripts" section.
4. Select the updated indicator from your invite-only indicators list, and it applies to your chart.

The latest version of the indicator now appears on your chart, giving you the most up-to-date features and improvements.

How to save your layout?#

Make sure that you save your chart layout on TradingView after you update or modify your TradingView indicator. This makes sure the updates stay.

How do I receive update notifications?#

We usually announce our TradingView updates through our Discord server and our social media platforms. You may also receive instant update alerts or emails directly from TradingView. To make sure you get these notifications, activate them in your profile by going to your TradingView settings and doing the following:

TradingView -> Settings -> Notifications -> SCRIPTS YOU'VE ADDED TO FAVORITES OR LIKED

How do I find my TradingView username?#

1. Sign in to your account at: https://www.tradingview.com
2. Once signed in, visit this link: https://www.tradingview.com/u/#settings-profile
3. Your TradingView username should now be visible