TradingView How-To Guides

    Step-by-step tutorials for getting the most out of TradingView.

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    TradingView Alerts Not Working? 9 Causes and Fixes
    Trading Education

    TradingView Alerts Not Working? 9 Causes and Fixes

    Alerts that never fire, fire late, or fire twice almost always come down to nine settings. Work through them in order and you'll find the one causing your problem.

    Sep 164 min
    Repainting Indicators on TradingView: How to Spot Them
    Trading Education

    Repainting Indicators on TradingView: How to Spot Them

    Repainting is why a script with a flawless chart history loses money live. Here's what causes it, the three kinds you'll meet, and a 10-minute test that exposes any of them.

    Sep 163 min
    How to Set a Stop Loss and Take Profit on TradingView
    Trading Education

    How to Set a Stop Loss and Take Profit on TradingView

    Draw risk on the chart before you enter with the long and short position tools, set bracket orders through a connected broker, and size the trade so the stop is affordable.

    Sep 164 min
    How to Use the TradingView Screener to Find Setups
    Trading Education

    How to Use the TradingView Screener to Find Setups

    Build a screen that returns ten candidates instead of four hundred: pick a liquid universe, filter by trend and momentum, then save it and let alerts do the watching.

    Sep 164 min
    How to Create a TradingView Watchlist (And Actually Use It)
    Trading Education

    How to Create a TradingView Watchlist (And Actually Use It)

    Building a watchlist takes two minutes. Building one you'll still use in three months takes a little structure. Here's both.

    Sep 163 min
    How to Send TradingView Alerts to Discord or Telegram
    Trading Education

    How to Send TradingView Alerts to Discord or Telegram

    TradingView webhooks can push your alerts straight into a Discord channel. Here's the exact setup, the message format, and what to check when nothing arrives.

    Sep 163 min
    How to Combine Indicators on TradingView Without Clutter
    Trading Education

    How to Combine Indicators on TradingView Without Clutter

    Six indicators that all measure the same thing isn't confirmation, it's an echo. Here's how to build a chart with three layers that each answer a different question.

    Sep 163 min
    How to Use TradingView Paper Trading (Full Setup Guide)
    Trading Education

    How to Use TradingView Paper Trading (Full Setup Guide)

    TradingView's built-in paper account lets you place, manage and review orders on live charts for free. Here's how to set it up and how to keep the results meaningful.

    Sep 163 min
    How to Save a Chart Layout on TradingView
    Trading Education

    How to Save a Chart Layout on TradingView

    Stop rebuilding your chart every morning. Save layouts, set a default, and load the right setup for each market in one click.

    Sep 163 min
    TradingView Invite-Only Script Not Showing? Here's the Fix
    Trading Education

    TradingView Invite-Only Script Not Showing? Here's the Fix

    You were granted access to an invite-only indicator but it isn't in your list. Almost always it's one of five things — here they are in order.

    Sep 163 min
    How to Pass a Prop Firm Challenge (Without Gambling)
    Trading Education

    How to Pass a Prop Firm Challenge (Without Gambling)

    Evaluations are not won by trading better. They're won by sizing so the drawdown rule can never reach you before your edge plays out.

    Sep 166 min
    Prop Firm Drawdown Rules Explained: Static, Trailing and Intraday
    Trading Education

    Prop Firm Drawdown Rules Explained: Static, Trailing and Intraday

    The same 6% drawdown can mean three completely different things. Here's how each type is calculated and which one quietly kills accounts.

    Sep 165 min
    The Daily Loss Limit Is What Actually Fails Your Account
    Trading Education

    The Daily Loss Limit Is What Actually Fails Your Account

    Max drawdown gets the attention. The daily limit does the damage — because it's the rule that punishes tilt rather than strategy.

    Sep 165 min
    Prop Firm Position Sizing: The Only Maths That Matters
    Trading Education

    Prop Firm Position Sizing: The Only Maths That Matters

    Your risk per trade isn't a preference under an evaluation — it's derived from the drawdown rule and the losing streak you have to survive.

    Sep 165 min
    Why Most Traders Fail Prop Firm Challenges (9 Repeating Causes)
    Trading Education

    Why Most Traders Fail Prop Firm Challenges (9 Repeating Causes)

    Almost none of it is bad analysis. It's sizing, recovery trading and rules that were never read properly in the first place.

    Sep 164 min
    Prop Firm Payout Rules Explained: Splits, Cycles and Consistency
    Trading Education

    Prop Firm Payout Rules Explained: Splits, Cycles and Consistency

    Passing is the easy half. Getting paid depends on payout cycles, consistency rules and conditions most traders only read after they qualify.

    Sep 165 min
    Is a Prop Firm Account Worth It? An Honest Cost-Benefit Breakdown
    Trading Education

    Is a Prop Firm Account Worth It? An Honest Cost-Benefit Breakdown

    Evaluation fees, retry costs and pass rates versus trading your own capital. The maths, without anyone selling you a challenge.

    Sep 165 min
    TradingView Indicator Not Showing on Chart? 9 Fixes
    Trading Education

    TradingView Indicator Not Showing on Chart? 9 Fixes

    You added the indicator, the name is in the legend, and nothing is drawn. Here's every cause, ordered from most to least common.

    Sep 164 min
    TradingView Alerts Arriving Late? Why, and How to Fix It
    Trading Education

    TradingView Alerts Arriving Late? Why, and How to Fix It

    An alert that lands three minutes after the move is worse than no alert. Here's what causes the lag and which part of it you can actually control.

    Sep 163 min
    Getting Duplicate TradingView Alerts? Here's Why
    Trading Education

    Getting Duplicate TradingView Alerts? Here's Why

    The same alert firing five times in a row isn't a glitch — it's usually one setting, and occasionally three copies of the same alert you forgot about.

    Sep 163 min
    TradingView Webhook Not Working? A Diagnostic Checklist
    Trading Education

    TradingView Webhook Not Working? A Diagnostic Checklist

    Webhooks fail silently, which makes them miserable to debug. Work through this in order and you'll find the cause in a few minutes.

    Sep 164 min
    TradingView Running Slow or Lagging? How to Fix It
    Trading Education

    TradingView Running Slow or Lagging? How to Fix It

    Sluggish charts are almost always self-inflicted: too many indicators, too many bars, too many tabs. Here's the order to fix them in.

    Sep 163 min
    TradingView Indicator Settings Keep Resetting? Fix It Properly
    Trading Education

    TradingView Indicator Settings Keep Resetting? Fix It Properly

    Reconfiguring the same indicator every morning means you never saved it as a default. Two menu options solve it permanently.

    Sep 163 min
    TradingView Mobile Alerts Not Coming Through? Fix List
    Trading Education

    TradingView Mobile Alerts Not Coming Through? Fix List

    Push notifications fail on the phone far more often than in the browser, and it's usually the operating system rather than the app.

    Sep 163 min
    TradingView Price Different From Your Broker? Here's Why
    Trading Education

    TradingView Price Different From Your Broker? Here's Why

    Your chart says 1.0842 and your platform says 1.0839. Nothing is broken — different feeds, different sessions, different quotes.

    Sep 163 min
    Do TradingView Indicators Repaint? How to Check in Five Minutes
    Trading Education

    Do TradingView Indicators Repaint? How to Check in Five Minutes

    Repainting is the single reason a chart full of perfect arrows produces nothing in live trading. Here is what actually causes it, and a test you can run on any script before you trust it.

    Sep 165 min
    Why Most Trading Indicators Fail (And What Separates the Ones That Don't)
    Trading Education

    Why Most Trading Indicators Fail (And What Separates the Ones That Don't)

    Lag, curve-fitting, correlated confluence and survivorship bias. Four structural reasons an indicator can look brilliant on a chart and do nothing for your account.

    Sep 165 min
    How to Test a Trading Indicator Properly (A Method You Can Run This Week)
    Trading Education

    How to Test a Trading Indicator Properly (A Method You Can Run This Week)

    A structured way to evaluate any indicator before risking money: define the rules first, use bar replay, log a fixed sample, then check whether your results survive costs.

    Sep 166 min
    How SimpleAlgo Signals Actually Work (No Black Box)
    Trading Education

    How SimpleAlgo Signals Actually Work (No Black Box)

    What the indicator measures, when a signal is finalised, how stops and targets are derived, and the specific situations where it performs badly.

    Sep 165 min
    How to Use Multiple Timeframes on TradingView
    Trading Education

    How to Use Multiple Timeframes on TradingView

    Set up a top-down workflow with multi-chart layouts, synced symbols and higher-timeframe data on one chart — without ending up with six contradicting opinions.

    Sep 104 min
    How to Backtest a Strategy on TradingView
    Trading Education

    How to Backtest a Strategy on TradingView

    Use the Strategy Tester properly — commissions, slippage, sample size and the settings that turn an impressive backtest into an honest one.

    Sep 104 min
    How to Use TradingView Bar Replay to Practise Trading
    Trading Education

    How to Use TradingView Bar Replay to Practise Trading

    Step through past sessions candle by candle to practise entries, test a setup and build screen time without risking money.

    Sep 103 min
    How to Use TradingView on Mobile Without Missing Trades
    Trading Education

    How to Use TradingView on Mobile Without Missing Trades

    Set up the mobile app so alerts arrive instantly, your layouts sync from desktop, and you can manage a position from your phone.

    Sep 103 min
    How to Add an Indicator on TradingView (Step by Step)
    Trading Education

    How to Add an Indicator on TradingView (Step by Step)

    The exact steps to add any indicator to your TradingView chart — built-in, community, and invite-only scripts — on desktop and mobile.

    Sep 94 min
    How to Change Indicator Settings on TradingView
    Trading Education

    How to Change Indicator Settings on TradingView

    Change inputs, colours, alerts and defaults on any TradingView indicator — and make your changes stick across every chart.

    Sep 93 min
    How to Remove or Hide Indicators on TradingView
    Trading Education

    How to Remove or Hide Indicators on TradingView

    Delete one indicator, hide it temporarily, or clear every indicator from your chart at once — on desktop and mobile.

    Sep 93 min
    How Many Indicators Can You Use on a Free TradingView Account?
    Trading Education

    How Many Indicators Can You Use on a Free TradingView Account?

    The exact indicator limits for every TradingView plan in 2026, what counts toward the cap, and how to get more out of a free account.

    Sep 93 min
    How to Save and Reuse an Indicator Template on TradingView
    Trading Education

    How to Save and Reuse an Indicator Template on TradingView

    Save your full chart setup once and apply it to any symbol in a single click — including default templates and layout syncing.

    Sep 93 min
    How to Set Up TradingView Alerts That Actually Fire
    Trading Education

    How to Set Up TradingView Alerts That Actually Fire

    Price alerts, indicator alerts, and alert conditions explained — plus the settings that stop your alerts firing late, twice, or not at all.

    Sep 94 min
    How to Get Buy and Sell Signals on TradingView
    Trading Education

    How to Get Buy and Sell Signals on TradingView

    How buy/sell signal indicators work on TradingView, how to add one, how to tell a legitimate script from a repainting one, and how to alert on signals.

    Sep 93 min
    How to Automate TradingView Indicators with Alerts and Webhooks
    Trading Education

    How to Automate TradingView Indicators with Alerts and Webhooks

    Turn indicator conditions into automated actions using TradingView alerts and webhooks — what is possible, what is not, and the safe way to set it up.

    Sep 93 min
    How to Use TradingView for Day Trading: A Complete Setup Guide
    Trading Education

    How to Use TradingView for Day Trading: A Complete Setup Guide

    The full day trading setup on TradingView — chart layout, timeframes, indicators, hotkeys, alerts and a repeatable session routine.

    Sep 94 min
    Best Indicator for Day Trading: What Actually Works in 2026
    Trading Education

    Best Indicator for Day Trading: What Actually Works in 2026

    An honest comparison of the indicators day traders actually rely on — VWAP, volume profile, adaptive trend filters and momentum — and how to combine three of them.

    Sep 94 min
    Crypto Trading Strategies for Beginners in 2026 (That Actually Work)
    Trading Education

    Crypto Trading Strategies for Beginners in 2026 (That Actually Work)

    New to crypto trading? Skip the hype and learn the four proven strategies beginners are using to navigate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins in 2026 — with clear rules and real risk management.

    Apr 83 min
    Swing Trading vs Day Trading: Which One Is Right for You in 2026?
    Trading Education

    Swing Trading vs Day Trading: Which One Is Right for You in 2026?

    Day trading and swing trading both work — but only one fits your lifestyle, capital, and personality. Here's an honest breakdown to help you choose the style that won't burn you out.

    Apr 53 min
    10 Common Trading Mistakes That Wipe Out 90% of Beginners
    Trading Education

    10 Common Trading Mistakes That Wipe Out 90% of Beginners

    The same ten mistakes destroy nearly every new trading account. Learn what they are, why they happen, and the simple rules that separate the 10% who survive from the 90% who don't.

    Apr 22 min
    Chart Clarity: The Secret to Trading Success
    Trading Education

    Chart Clarity: The Secret to Trading Success

    Learn why chart clarity is essential for profitable trading and how SimpleAlgo's visual indicators help you see opportunities clearly.

    Jan 223 min
    Mastering Trend Reversals: A Complete Guide
    Trading Education

    Mastering Trend Reversals: A Complete Guide

    Learn how to identify and trade trend reversals using SimpleAlgo's Trend Cloud, signals, and oscillator for maximum profit potential.

    Jan 213 min
    Oscillator Trading: Live Examples from Real Markets
    Trading Education

    Oscillator Trading: Live Examples from Real Markets

    See the SimpleAlgo Oscillator in action with real trading examples from crypto, stocks, and forex markets.

    Jan 203 min
    The SimpleAlgo Story: Building Tools That Traders Actually Need
    Industry News

    The SimpleAlgo Story: Building Tools That Traders Actually Need

    From frustrated trader to building a platform used by 120,000+ traders worldwide. Here's the story of how SimpleAlgo came to be.

    Jan 183 min
    Understanding Trend Lines: How to Draw and Trade Them
    Trading Education

    Understanding Trend Lines: How to Draw and Trade Them

    Trend lines are one of the most powerful tools in technical analysis. Learn how to draw accurate trend lines and use them to make profitable trading decisions.

    Jan 72 min
    Moving Average Crossover Strategies That Actually Work
    Trading Education

    Moving Average Crossover Strategies That Actually Work

    Learn proven moving average crossover strategies used by professional traders. From the Golden Cross to advanced EMA systems, master these trend-following techniques.

    Jan 73 min
    Mastering the SimpleAlgo Trend Cloud
    Product Updates

    Mastering the SimpleAlgo Trend Cloud

    The Trend Cloud is your visual guide to market direction. Learn how to use it for trend identification, entries, exits, and filtering trades.

    Jan 64 min
    MACD Divergence Trading: Spot Reversals Before They Happen
    Trading Education

    MACD Divergence Trading: Spot Reversals Before They Happen

    Learn to identify bullish and bearish divergences using MACD. This powerful technique helps you spot trend reversals before price confirms them.

    Jan 63 min
    SimpleAlgo Screener: Find the Best Trading Setups Fast
    Product Updates

    SimpleAlgo Screener: Find the Best Trading Setups Fast

    Learn how to use the SimpleAlgo Screener to scan hundreds of assets and find the highest probability trading setups in minutes.

    Jan 53 min
    RSI Trading Strategies: Beyond Overbought and Oversold
    Trading Education

    RSI Trading Strategies: Beyond Overbought and Oversold

    Go beyond basic RSI signals with advanced strategies including RSI divergence, failure swings, and range trading. Master this versatile oscillator.

    Jan 53 min
    Bitcoin Market Analysis: January 2026 Outlook
    Market Analysis

    Bitcoin Market Analysis: January 2026 Outlook

    A comprehensive analysis of Bitcoin's current market position, key levels to watch, and potential scenarios for January 2026.

    Jan 32 min
    Crypto Regulations in 2026: What Traders Need to Know
    Industry News

    Crypto Regulations in 2026: What Traders Need to Know

    Stay informed about the latest cryptocurrency regulations and how they might affect your trading activities in 2026.

    Dec 282 min