TradingView has become the standard tool for analyzing markets: powerful, visual and with one of the best trading communities. If you're just starting out, this guide takes you from scratch to mastering the concepts you'll use every day: charts, timelines, indicators, alerts, and paper mode.
First things first: the workspace
In the top bar you will find the asset finder (XAUUSD, BTCUSD, EURUSD, AAPL...), the button to add to the chart and access to watchlists. At the top right, the layout allow you to split the screen into several charts (one window for price, another for an index, another for volatility).
The left panel groups the drawing tools: trend line, rectangles, channels, hand-drawn supports and resistances, text, measurement. Below, the indicators are added in seconds and adjusted with a double click.
Temporalities: how to choose and why it's key
| Time | Para qué se usa |
|---|---|
| 1m-5m | Scalping and day trading with maximum precision; very noisy. |
| 15m-1h | Day trading with moderate context; the most used in intraday. |
| 4h | Short swing; balances noise and signal. |
| Day and week | Swing and position; the best place to see the bottom trend. |
The best practice is Large analyse and small trade: decide the trend on the 4h chart and look for the entry on the 15m or 1h one. Never look only at the temporality where you enter: the higher context dominates.
Essential indicators and alerts
The most used indicators are moving average (SMA/EMA), RSI and MACD (explained in this guide), volume and horizontal levels. Add only the ones you use: a reloaded chart detracts from clarity.
alerts are the superpower of TradingView - you can be notified when the price hits a level, crosses an average, or when a condition of a Pine Script indicator is met. That allows you not to spend the day glued to the screen: The market warns you, you sleep.
The paper mode: practice without money
TradingView includes a paper trading that simulates fictitious money trades using real prices. It is the best testing ground for beginners: learn to execute, manage risk and feel emotions without real risk. If something doesn't work on paper, it won't work with real money.
Remember to use a consistent position size also on paper: practicing without risk rules trains you on the opposite of what you need. And when you want a single indicator to give you structure, support, resistance, liquidity, divergences, and patterns on a single chart, that's exactly the focus of Everything possible.
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Frequently asked questions
Is TradingView free?
It has a free plan with enough features to get you started: charts, basic indicators, and limited alerts. Paid plans add more alerts, real-time data, and advanced features.
What temporality should I use?
Analyze in 4h or daily to see the trend and trade in 15m or 1h for entry. Avoid very small temporalities until you master the process.
Can I practice risk-free on TradingView?
Yes, with paper trading mode. It's a must to get started: simulate trades with real prices and no real money until your system is consistent.
How do I set alerts in TradingView?
Right click on the price, 'Add alert', and configure condition, interval and notification method. For conditions with indicators, Pine Script, the language of TradingView, is used.