TradingView Tutorial 2026: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Mastering Charts

Quick Answer

TradingView is a powerful web-based charting platform used by millions of traders to analyze stocks, crypto, and forex markets. To get started, create a free account at tradingview.com, open a chart via Products โ†’ Super Charts, then use drawing tools and indicators to analyze price action. This complete 2026 guide covers everything from basic setup to advanced features like alerts, replay mode, and paper trading.

๐Ÿ“บ Prefer video? Watch the full TradingView 2026 tutorial above. Prefer reading? Keep scrolling for the complete written guide with bonus tips.

Key Takeaways

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    TradingView's free plan is sufficient for beginnersโ€”upgrade only when limitations become frustrating

  • โœ“

    Always search for ticker symbols (BTC, TSLA) rather than full names for more accurate chart results

  • โœ“

    Master four essential indicators: Volume, Moving Averages, RSI, and ATR to analyze any market

  • โœ“

    Use the Long/Short Position tool to plan every trade with proper risk-to-reward ratios before entering

  • โœ“

    Practice with Paper Trading and Replay Mode before risking real moneyโ€”this builds skill without financial risk

  • โœ“

    Set alerts on price levels and indicators so you never miss important trading setups

Introduction: Why TradingView Matters in 2026

Whether you're completely new to trading or you've been using TradingView for a while but feel overwhelmed or disorganized, this guide will give you a clean setup and clear workflow that actually makes sense.

"I've been using TradingView for over seven years now. So I'm super familiar with the platform and I really enjoy teaching. My goal here is ambitious, but I will try my very best to make this the best TradingView tutorial on YouTube."

This comprehensive course covers everything step-by-step: account setup, understanding the interface, opening your first chart, navigation, drawing tools, indicators, alerts, replay mode, and paper trading. If you're a beginner, watch from start to finish. If you're more advanced, use the video chapters above to jump to what you need.

How to Create a TradingView Account (Free vs Premium)

To access TradingView, simply go to tradingview.com. You can also download the TradingView desktop app or mobile app, but this tutorial focuses on the web browser version (which also applies to the desktop app).

TradingView Plans at a Glance

Free $0
  • โœ“ 1 chart per tab
  • โœ“ 2 indicators per chart
  • โœ“ Basic drawing tools
  • โœ“ Limited alerts
  • โœ— Contains ads
  • โœ— No volume profile
Best for: Complete beginners
Essential ~$15/mo
  • โœ“ 2 charts per tab
  • โœ“ 5 indicators per chart
  • โœ“ All drawing tools
  • โœ“ More alerts
  • โœ“ No ads
  • โœ— No volume profile
Best for: Active traders
Premium ~$30/mo
  • โœ“ 4 charts per tab
  • โœ“ 10 indicators per chart
  • โœ“ Volume profile
  • โœ“ Extended alerts
  • โœ“ No ads
  • โœ“ Intraday data
Best for: Serious traders

๐Ÿ’ก Start with Free, upgrade when limitations become frustrating.

Try Premium Free for 30 Days + Get $15 Bonus โ†’

Why You Need to Sign Up

Before doing anything else, you need to sign up for TradingView. If you don't sign up, you'll get annoying popups that can actually delete your work.

Important: TradingView has a free plan that's actually pretty good. For most beginners, I recommend starting with the free plan.

Creating Your Account

  1. Click the "Get Started" button in the top right corner

  2. Choose to sign up with Google (fastest) or email

  3. You'll be taken to the plans page

Free vs Paid: Which Plan Should You Choose?

My recommendation for beginners: Start with the free version. Then if limitations become annoyingโ€”too many ads, need more indicators, want more chartsโ€”wait to upgrade until you actually hit that point.

If you want to try premium features, you can use a free 30-day trial. I have a special link that gives you the trial plus a $15 bonus when you eventually decide to upgrade:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Try TradingView Premium Free for 30 Days + Get $15 Bonus

Your First Minute in TradingView (Interface Overview)

When you first sign in, your screen should show your profile picture in the corner (initially just a letter of your name). I'm recording this tutorial on the free version so I can show features everyone has access to.

The main elements you'll see:

  • Your profile - Upper right corner

  • Watch list - Tab on the right side (where you add assets to track)

  • Navigation bar - Top of screen with Products, Markets, etc.

How to Open a Candlestick Chart in TradingView

To open your first chart:

  1. Go to Products in the top menu

  2. Click Super Charts

  3. A candlestick chart will appear

Understanding What You're Looking At

A candlestick chart shows price movement with red and green bars. In the upper left corner, you'll see:

  • The symbol (e.g., BTCUSD for Bitcoin)

  • The timeframe (e.g., "D" for daily)

Each candlestick represents one period of price movement. On a daily timeframe, each candle = one day. The red/green "body" shows open and close prices, while the thin "wicks" above and below show the high and low reached.

Changing Timeframes

To change the timeframe, look for buttons at the bottom of the chart:

  • 5m = 5 minutes per candle

  • 1h = 1 hour per candle

  • 1D = 1 day per candle

  • 1W = 1 week per candle

Day traders typically use shorter timeframes (5m-1h), while swing traders and investors use longer ones (4h-1W).

How to Find Stocks, Crypto & Forex in TradingView (ANY Market)

To find any market, use the Symbol Search at the top of the chart.

The Right Way: Use Ticker Symbols

Always search for ticker symbols, not full names.

  • Bitcoin โ†’ Search BTC (not "Bitcoin")

  • Tesla โ†’ Search TSLA (not "Tesla")

  • Apple โ†’ Search AAPL (not "Apple")

Why? You'll get better, more accurate results. If you don't know a ticker symbol, just Google "[Company name] ticker symbol" or ask ChatGPT.

Understanding Multiple Results

When you search for BTC, you'll see multiple results like:

  • BTCUSD on Bitstamp

  • BTCUSD on Coinbase

  • BTCUSD on Binance

This is because the same asset trades on different exchanges. Each exchange shows slightly different prices due to liquidity differences. For most analysis, any major exchange works fine.

TradingView Zoom and Navigation Controls (Move Like a Pro)

Mastering navigation will save you hours of frustration.

Zooming In/Out

Vertical axis (price):

  • Left-click on the price axis (right side)

  • Hold and drag up/down to zoom

Horizontal axis (time):

  • Use your mouse scroll wheel

  • Or left-click and drag on the time axis at the bottom

Moving Around the Chart

  • Hold left-click anywhere on the chart and drag to pan around

  • You can zoom while dragging for quick navigation

โŒจ๏ธ TradingView Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

Save time with these essential hotkeys

๐Ÿ“ Drawing Tools

  • Alt + T Trend Line
  • Alt + H Horizontal Line
  • Alt + V Vertical Line
  • Alt + F Fibonacci Retracement
  • Alt + R Rectangle
  • Alt + E Text Note

๐Ÿ” Navigation

  • Scroll Zoom In/Out (time axis)
  • Click + Drag Pan Chart
  • โ†‘ โ†“ Scroll Chart Vertically
  • โ† โ†’ Scroll Chart Horizontally
  • Ctrl + โ†‘ Zoom In (price axis)
  • Ctrl + โ†“ Zoom Out (price axis)

โšก Quick Actions

  • Alt + A Create Alert
  • Alt + S Screenshot Chart
  • / Quick Search (symbols)
  • Space Toggle Crosshair
  • Esc Cancel / Deselect
  • Delete Remove Selected Object

โœ๏ธ Editing

  • Ctrl + C Copy Object
  • Ctrl + V Paste Object
  • Ctrl + Z Undo
  • Ctrl + Y Redo
  • Ctrl + A Select All Objects
  • Hold Ctrl Multi-Select Objects

๐Ÿ“Š Timeframes

  • 1 1 Minute
  • 5 5 Minutes
  • D Daily
  • W Weekly
  • M Monthly
  • , / . Previous / Next Timeframe

๐Ÿ”„ Replay Mode

  • Shift + โ†“ Play / Pause
  • Shift + โ† Step Back
  • Shift + โ†’ Step Forward

๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Press Ctrl + C on a trend line, then Ctrl + V to duplicate it with the exact same angleโ€”perfect for drawing parallel channels.

Auto Scale

At the bottom right, you'll see an "Auto" checkbox. When enabled, the chart automatically adjusts zoom as you scroll through time. Some traders find this helpful; I personally prefer manual control.

Logarithmic vs Linear Scale

This is important to understand, especially for crypto and long-term analysis.

Linear Scale (Default)

On a linear scale, equal distances = equal dollar amounts. A move from $0 to $10,000 looks the same as $90,000 to $100,000.

Problem: On long-term charts, early price movements become invisible because they're tiny compared to recent prices.

Logarithmic Scale

On log scale, equal distances = equal percentage moves. A 50% gain looks the same whether it's from $100 to $150 or $10,000 to $15,000.

When to use log scale:

  • Long-term charts (weekly, monthly)

  • Assets that have grown significantly (like Bitcoin from $1 to $100,000)

When to use linear scale:

  • Day trading and short-term analysis

  • Most typical trading situations

To toggle: Look for the "Log" checkbox near the bottom right of your chart.

How to Enable TradingView Dark Mode (2026)

Enable TradingView dark mode in seconds: Profile โ†’ Menu โ†’ Dark theme โ†’ Done

If the bright white screen is burning your eyes:

  1. Click your profile picture (upper right corner)

  2. Find "Dark theme" in the dropdown

  3. Click to enable

That's itโ€”your whole interface switches to dark mode instantly.

Customizing Your TradingView Theme (Chart Colors & More)

To customize your chart appearance:

  1. Right-click anywhere on the chart

  2. Select "Settings"

  3. Go to the "Symbol" tab to change candle colors

  4. Go to "Canvas" tab for background, gridlines, etc.

Popular customizations:

  • Candle colors: Some traders prefer white/black instead of green/red

  • Background: Solid color or gradient

  • Gridlines: Enable or disable horizontal/vertical lines

Remember, you'll spend a lot of time in TradingView, so make it comfortable for your eyes. You can always click "Apply Defaults" to reset everything.

BEST TradingView Drawing Tools ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ

The left sidebar contains all drawing tools for analyzing charts. Let me show you the essential ones.

Drawing Support & Resistance Lines and Zones

Trend Line Tools โ†’ Horizontal Line

The horizontal line is the most basic tool for marking support and resistance levels. To use it:

  1. Select "Trend line tools" from the left sidebar

  2. Choose "Horizontal line" (or press Alt+H)

  3. Click anywhere on the chart to place it

You can customize line thickness and color by clicking on the line โ†’ Settings โ†’ Style.

My Preferred Method: Rectangle Tool

While many traders use horizontal lines, I actually prefer rectangles for support and resistance because real markets rarely respect perfect linesโ€”they respect zones.

  1. Go to "Geometric shapes" in the left toolbar

  2. Select "Rectangle"

  3. Click twice to define the zone boundaries

This gives you a range rather than a precise line, which is more realistic.

"Support and resistance are many timesโ€”in real markets, they are never perfect lines. They are more often support and resistance zones. For this reason, I prefer to draw out zones rather than perfect lines."

TradingView Trend Line Tool (Spotting Patterns)

Trend Line Tools โ†’ Trend Line

Trend lines help identify directional movements and chart patterns.

To draw a trend line:

  1. Select "Trend line" from the toolbar

  2. Click on the first point (usually a low or high)

  3. Click on the second point

Pro tip: To copy a trend line with the same slope:

  • Click on the trend line

  • Press Ctrl+C, then Ctrl+V

  • The new line maintains the exact same angle

This is useful for drawing parallel channels or identifying patterns like bull flags.

Fibonacci Retracement (Made Simple)

Gann and Fibonacci Tools โ†’ Fib Retracement

The Fibonacci retracement is one of the most popular tools for identifying potential reversal levels.

How to use it:

  1. Select "Fib retracement" from the toolbar

  2. Click on a swing low

  3. Drag to the swing high (or vice versa)

The tool automatically draws horizontal levels at key Fibonacci ratios: 0.236, 0.382, 0.5, 0.618, and 0.786.

These numbers are percentagesโ€”0.382 means 38.2% retracement from the swing. Price often bounces at these levels, especially 0.382 and 0.618.

"Most of the times the price will end in this area right here. You can see in this case we saw this moveโ€”the price came down and just touched the 0.382 level before we saw the next impulsive move to the upside."


TradingView Rectangle and Brush Tools

A few more useful tools from the geometric shapes menu:

  • Brush: For freehand annotations and marking multiple highs/lows

  • Path: Draw a predicted price path

  • Text: Add notes directly on the chart

To add text:

  1. Select "Text" from annotation tools

  2. Click where you want the text

  3. Type your note (e.g., "Significant resistance")

  4. Adjust font size as needed

How to Add Indicators in TradingView

Now we get to the fun partโ€”indicators. Click the Indicators button at the top of the chart (next to the timeframe selector).

Built-in vs Community Indicators

TradingView has tons of built-in indicators, plus thousands created by the community. You'll see:

  • Technicals: Official TradingView indicators

  • Community Scripts: User-created indicators (often marked with usage numbers like "75,000")

For beginners, I recommend sticking with built-in indicators until you understand the basics.

Note: On the free plan, you can only have 2 indicators per chart. Essential allows 5, Premium allows 10+.

Essential TradingView Indicators Quick Reference

๐Ÿ“Š Volume

What it measures: How much was traded during each candle

How to use: High volume = more significant moves. Confirms breakouts and reversals.

Default: No settings needed
๐Ÿ“ˆ Moving Average (SMA)

What it measures: Average price over X periods

How to use: Price above MA = uptrend. Below = downtrend. Use as dynamic support/resistance.

Popular: 20, 50, 200
โšก RSI

What it measures: Momentum (speed/strength of price movement)

How to use: Above 70 = overbought, below 30 = oversold. Look for divergences.

Default: 14
๐Ÿ“ ATR

What it measures: Volatility (how much price moves on average)

How to use: High ATR = wide stop-loss. Low ATR = tighter stop-loss. Great for position sizing.

Default: 14

๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Keep indicator settings consistent (e.g., all using 14 or 21 periods) for cleaner analysis.

โš ๏ธ Free plan only allows 2 indicators per chart. Need more?

Unlock 5+ Indicators with Premium Trial โ†’

The Volume Indicator (Signal That Confirms Everything)

Search for "Volume" and add the basic volume indicator.

What Volume Shows

Each bar represents how much was traded during that candlestick. On a Bitcoin daily chart, it shows how many BTC changed hands that day.

To see exact numbers, hover over a candle and look at the upper left where it says "V" followed by the volume.

How to Use Volume

Higher volume = more significant moves.

For example, if you see a hammer candlestick (bullish pattern) with high volume, that's a stronger signal than the same pattern with low volume. Volume confirms the conviction behind price moves.

"If we have a hammer with little volume, it's still bullish but not super bullish. But if we have a hammer and we have lots of volume, the signal becomes more clear, the signal becomes more bullish."


The Moving Average Indicator (Trend Indicator)

Search for "Moving Average" and add the SMA (Simple Moving Average).

Adjusting Settings

Click the gear icon on the indicator to access settings:

  • Length: How many candles to average (common values: 20, 50, 200)

  • Style: Line color and thickness

How to Use Moving Averages

Moving averages help identify trend direction:

  • Price above MA = Generally bullish/uptrend

  • Price below MA = Generally bearish/downtrend

  • Price crossing the MA = Potential trend change

Warning: In sideways/choppy markets, price will cross the MA repeatedly, generating false signals. Moving averages work best in trending markets.

My Favorite Momentum Indicator (RSI)

Search for "RSI" or "Relative Strength Index."

What RSI Measures

RSI measures momentumโ€”the speed and strength of price movement. It oscillates between 0 and 100.

Key Levels

  • Above 70: Overbought (may be due for a pullback)

  • Below 30: Oversold (may be due for a bounce)

RSI Divergences

One of my favorite RSI strategies is looking for divergences:

  • Bearish divergence: Price makes higher high, RSI makes lower high

  • Bullish divergence: Price makes lower low, RSI makes higher low

Divergences can signal potential reversals before they happen.

Customizing RSI

In settings, you can:

  • Change the length (default 14)

  • Adjust colors and line thickness

  • Remove the RSI moving average (I usually disable this for cleaner charts)

ATR Average True Range Indicator (Volatility Indicator)

Search for "ATR" or "Average True Range."

What ATR Measures

ATR measures volatilityโ€”how much price moves on average per candle.

  • High ATR: Large candles, volatile market

  • Low ATR: Small candles, quiet market

How to Use ATR

ATR is incredibly useful for:

  1. Stop-loss placement: In high volatility (high ATR), use wider stop-losses. In low volatility, use tighter ones.

  2. Position sizing: Adjust position size based on current volatility

  3. Identifying market conditions: Know when markets are active vs. quiet

"When the ATR is high and when the price moves a lot, you might want to use a little bit wider stop-loss. But when we have smaller movements like when we have right here, we have small movements, we have low ATR, then we might want to have a smaller stop-loss."

Pro tip: Keep indicator settings consistent. If your RSI uses 14 periods, consider using 14 for ATR too. This creates consistency in your analysis.

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Indicator Quick Reference

The 4 essential indicators every trader should know

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Volume

How much was traded per candle
Confirmation
Default Settings
No settings neededโ€”just add it
What to Watch
Compare current bar to recent average
Key Signals
๐Ÿ“ˆ High volume + bullish candle = Strong move ๐Ÿ“‰ High volume + bearish candle = Strong selling ๐Ÿ“Š Low volume = Weak conviction, be cautious
๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Volume confirms other signals. A hammer candlestick with high volume is far more bullish than one with low volume.
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Moving Average (SMA)

Average price over X candles
Trend
Common Lengths
20 (short), 50 (medium), 200 (long)
Best For
Trending markets (not sideways chop)
Key Signals
๐Ÿ“ˆ Price above MA = Uptrend ๐Ÿ“‰ Price below MA = Downtrend ๐Ÿ”„ Price crossing MA = Potential trend change
โš ๏ธ Warning: In sideways/choppy markets, price crosses the MA repeatedlyโ€”creating false signals. MAs work best in clear trends.
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RSI (Relative Strength Index)

Speed and strength of price movement
Momentum
Default Length
14 periods (standard)
Range
0โ€“100 (oscillator)
Key Levels
๐Ÿ”ฅ Above 70 = Overbought (pullback possible) โ„๏ธ Below 30 = Oversold (bounce possible)
Divergence Signals (Advanced)
๐Ÿ“‰ Price: Higher High + RSI: Lower High = Bearish divergence ๐Ÿ“ˆ Price: Lower Low + RSI: Higher Low = Bullish divergence
๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Divergences can signal reversals before they happen. When price makes a new high but RSI doesn't, momentum is weakening.
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ATR (Average True Range)

How much price moves on average
Volatility
Default Length
14 periods (match your RSI)
Reading the Value
Higher = More volatile, Lower = Quieter
How to Use It
๐Ÿ“ High ATR โ†’ Use wider stop-losses ๐Ÿ“ Low ATR โ†’ Use tighter stop-losses ๐Ÿ’ฐ Adjust position size based on volatility
๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Use ATR ร— 1.5 or ATR ร— 2 as your stop-loss distance. This keeps your stop outside normal price noise.

Long and Short Position Tool

This tool is essential for planning trades with proper risk management.

Find it in: Forecasting and Measurement Tools โ†’ Long Position / Short Position

TradingView long position tool showing entry point, green profit target zone at +5%, red stop loss zone at -2%, and 2.5 risk-reward ratio

The Long Position tool visualizes your risk (red) vs reward (green). This example shows a 2.5:1 R:R ratio.

Using the Long Position Tool

  1. Select "Long position"

  2. Click where you would enter the trade

  3. A green area (take profit) and red area (stop loss) appear

  4. Drag them to set your levels

The tool automatically calculates your risk-to-reward ratio. A ratio of 2 means your target is twice the distance of your stop-loss.

Using the Short Position Tool

Same process, but for betting the price will fall:

  • Stop-loss goes above your entry

  • Take-profit goes below your entry

Why This Matters

Planning your exit BEFORE entering a trade is crucial for:

  • Removing emotion from decisions

  • Consistent risk management

  • Knowing exactly how much you risk on each trade

"Having a take-profit and a stop-loss is so so important especially as a new trader but even if you are an advanced trader. Pretty much everyone uses stop-loss and take-profit so that the price automatically buys or sells."



How to Set TradingView Alerts

Never miss an important price movement again by setting alerts.

How to set TradingView alerts: basic price alerts with crossing up/down conditions, indicator alerts via right-click menu, and alert management panel

Set TradingView price alerts (left) or TradingView indicator alerts (right) to never miss a trading setup. Manage all alerts from the bell icon.

Setting a Basic Price Alert

  1. Click the Alert button (bell icon at top)

  2. Choose your condition:

    • "Crossing up" = Alert when price goes above a level

    • "Crossing down" = Alert when price goes below

  3. Enter the price value

  4. Choose notification method (app notification, email, sound)

  5. Click "Create"

A dotted line appears on your chart showing your alert level.

Setting Alerts on Indicators

You can also set alerts when indicators reach certain values:

  1. Left-click on the indicator

  2. Right-click and select "Add alert on [indicator name]"

  3. Choose your condition (e.g., RSI crossing above 70)

Note: Some alert features require a premium plan.

Managing Your Alerts

Click the Alerts button to see:

  • All active alerts

  • Triggered alerts history

  • Edit or delete existing alerts

TradingView Replay Mode Tutorial

Replay mode lets you practice trading on historical dataโ€”essential for developing skills without risking money.

Accessing Replay Mode

  1. Click the Replay button (next to Alerts)

  2. A blue vertical line appears

  3. Click anywhere in the past to "jump back in time"

Using Replay Controls

At the bottom, you'll see:

  • Speed control: 1x = 1 candle per second, 10x = 10 candles per second

  • Play/Pause: Start and stop the replay

  • Jump to realtime: Return to live chart

Practicing Trades in Replay Mode

You can actually simulate trades during replay:

  1. Click "Buy" when you see a setup

  2. Set your take-profit and stop-loss

  3. Click "Confirm"

  4. Press play and watch the trade unfold

When you exit replay mode, TradingView shows your results: win rate, total profit, best trade.

"This can actually be a very useful tool because you can practiceโ€”how would you have traded this chart? It's often much easier to look back at a chart and take a look at 'I would have done this, I would have done that.' But when you use the replay tool, you get a more sort of live feeling."


TradingView Paper Trading Tutorial (2026)

Paper trading lets you practice with fake money in real-time markets.

Setting Up Paper Trading

  1. Click the Trading Panel button at the bottom of the screen

  2. Select Paper Trading from the broker list

  3. Click Connect

You start with $100,000 in fake money.

Placing a Paper Trade

  1. Right-click on the chart โ†’ "Add order on [symbol]"

  2. Or use the Buy/Sell buttons at the top

  3. Choose Market order (buys/sells at current price)

  4. Set your quantity (e.g., 1 BTC)

  5. Set take-profit and stop-loss levels

  6. Click Buy or Sell

Monitoring Your Positions

In the Trading Panel, you'll see:

  • Positions: Your open trades with real-time P&L

  • Orders: Pending take-profits and stop-losses

  • History: Completed trades

  • Account: Your fake money balance over time

Exiting Paper Trading

In the Trading Panel, click the menu icon and select "Log out of paper trading."

Why paper trading matters: It lets you test strategies and build confidence before risking real capital. Even experienced traders use it when testing new approaches.

Next Steps: Continue Your Trading Education

If you've followed this tutorial from start to finish, you now have everything you need to start experimenting on your own. You can begin slowly building your strategy and finding what works for you.

Here are the courses I recommend watching next:

All of these are available free on the Mind Math Money YouTube channel.

Frequently Asked Questions About TradingView

Is TradingView free to use?

Yes, TradingView offers a free plan that's actually quite capable for beginners. You can use candlestick charts, add up to 2 indicators per chart, set basic alerts, and access most drawing tools. However, the free version includes ads and limits you to one chart per tab. Most beginners should start free and upgrade only when limitations become frustrating.

What's the difference between TradingView Essential, Plus, and Premium?

The main differences are: Essential allows 2 charts per tab and 5 indicators, Plus offers 4 charts and 10 indicators, and Premium provides 8 charts and 25 indicators. Premium also unlocks advanced features like volume profile, volume footprint, and extended alerts. For most retail traders, Essential or Plus is sufficient.

Can I trade real money through TradingView?

Yes, TradingView integrates with several brokers including Bybit, OANDA, and others. You can connect your broker account and execute trades directly from TradingView charts. However, many traders use TradingView purely for analysis while trading on a separate platform.

How do I find the right chart for stocks or crypto?

Always search using ticker symbols rather than full names. For Bitcoin, search "BTC" not "Bitcoin." For Tesla, search "TSLA." This gives more accurate results. Also note that crypto trades on multiple exchangesโ€”the same asset on Binance vs Coinbase may show slightly different prices.

What's the best time frame to use in TradingView?

There's no single "best" time frameโ€”it depends on your trading style. Day traders often use 5-minute to 1-hour charts, swing traders prefer 4-hour to daily, and position traders focus on daily to weekly. Many traders use multiple time frames together for confirmation.

How do I save my TradingView charts and layouts?

TradingView automatically saves your work when you're logged in. You can also manually save chart layouts by clicking the layout icon in the top toolbar. Creating templates for your favorite indicator setups saves time when analyzing new assets.

What's the difference between logarithmic and linear scale?

Linear scale shows equal dollar amounts at equal distances, while logarithmic scale shows equal percentage moves at equal distances. Use logarithmic for long-term charts (especially crypto) where early price moves would be invisible on linear scale. Use linear for short-term day trading.

Can I use TradingView on mobile?

Yes, TradingView has excellent mobile apps for both iOS and Android. You can also use the desktop app for Windows and Mac, which offers better performance than the web version. All your charts, indicators, and alerts sync across devices.

Test Your TradingView Knowledge

1. What should you search to find Bitcoin's chart in TradingView?

2. What does the RSI indicator measure?

3. What does a risk-to-reward ratio of 2 mean?

4. When should you use logarithmic scale?

5. What is TradingView Paper Trading used for?

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