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How to use TradingView’s charts

TradingView is a powerful platform with many fundamental and technical analysis tools and features that users can utilise when trading. One of its standout features is its advanced charting capabilities. In this guide, we will cover how to use the platform’s charts to gain deeper market insight and improve your analysis.   <h2 paraeid="{eb249f3e-0f52-4f4a-bf1f-41632d5469e2}{74}" paraid="1125590744">What is TradingView?  </h2> TradingView is a charting platform and social network used by 60M+ traders around the globe. It provides powerful indicators, drawing tools, and live data across various markets such as forex, indices, commodities, and more, making it the perfect place to analyse global markets and spot trading opportunities.   Outside of these features, it’s also a social network with a large global community of traders who can share their ideas and strategies – creating an ideal environment for traders looking to connect and learn from each other.   <h2 paraeid="{eb249f3e-0f52-4f4a-bf1f-41632d5469e2}{92}" paraid="1474938967">What can I trade on TradingView?  </h2> When you connect your ThinkMarkets ThinkTrader account to TradingView, you can trade all of ThinkMarkets' 4,000+ global instruments across forex, indices, commodities, stocks, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and futures. With access to such a wide range of markets, you have the complete freedom and ability to create a portfolio that is fully in sync with your trading preferences and risk appetite.   <h2 paraeid="{eb249f3e-0f52-4f4a-bf1f-41632d5469e2}{104}" paraid="1502149578">How to use Trading Charts on TradingView  </h2> TradingView's charts are highly customisable and come with hundreds of built-in indicators and strategies, drawing tools, and tools for traders to employ. Let's take a closer look at how the charts work and how you can utilise them to analyse the markets effectively.   1. Select the instrument you’re interested in Navigate to the symbol search function and find the instrument you want to trade from the list. Once selected, the price chart for that instrument will appear. <img alt="" src="/getmedia/57203768-7f56-4e2e-a27e-68dc1c734019/Image-1.png" /> <img alt="" src="/getmedia/1e4b1f0f-1950-4365-aef1-91833d9f6ca8/Image-2.png" />   2. Compare different instruments Use the comparison tool to compare the price action of two or more different symbols simultaneously. This tool is ideal for helping you spot market trends and potential trading opportunities. <img alt="" src="/getmedia/b983f83f-c973-4a4d-8a14-8f4e0d8e87c5/Image-3.png" /> <img alt="" src="/getmedia/3fbe32d4-01ed-4ad0-ac39-4df21c5824f0/Image-4.png" />   3. Choose a timeframe Pick from a wide range of time frames, ranging from one second to one year. This allows you to find the ideal time frame to match your trading strategy and identify emerging trends. <img alt="" src="/getmedia/4469c841-9e7d-4657-b7c5-3098c331a2fb/Image-5_1.png" /> <img alt="" src="/getmedia/26f68fba-f80b-49fa-8bdf-6a02ff9c20cf/Image-6_1.png" />   4. Choose a chart type Use the candles feature to select the chart type you wish to use. TradingView has many charts, including candlestick, bars, baseline, Heikin Ashi, Renko, and more. This wide selection ensures you’ll find a chart type that meets your trading preferences and helps you spot trading opportunities. <img alt="" src="/getmedia/9a4b3e51-991e-40d6-8a19-bbdaafb18f09/Image-5.png" /> <img alt="" src="/getmedia/3593e78e-7fda-4c94-9715-6b9ad0f2686d/Image-6.png" />   5. Access TradingView’s indicators The indicators feature allows you to access 400+ in-built indicators, including Bollinger Bands, Relative Strength Index (RSI), Ichimoku Cloud, moving averages, and many more. TradingView's indicators are perfect for helping you identify market signs and trends. <img alt="" src="/getmedia/8ec8ea34-605b-4b00-b4ee-cd324805977a/Image-7.png" /> <img alt="" src="/getmedia/9b09d144-7f5a-4883-ac89-9379322998a3/Image-8.png" />   6. Save indicator templates You can also access indicator templates, which allow you to group several indicators together into a single package and apply them to any trading chart. There are six pre-enabled templates to choose from, along with other templates created by traders on the platform. <img alt="" src="/getmedia/35f4b26e-b0a3-432e-a10c-c67685ce29a5/Image-9.png" /> <img alt="" src="/getmedia/7d9e02a9-2de9-4187-bef9-3a9d47a6bb0d/Image-10.png" />   7. Create alerts Get notified when an instrument you're interested in reaches a specified price level with price alerts. This is useful for those who don't want to monitor the charts constantly and wish to be notified of any potential trading opportunities. <img alt="" src="/getmedia/fe99f38a-084f-46c2-a556-ec25450fcfae/Image-11.png" /> <img alt="" src="/getmedia/c81825de-dfdb-4487-bef9-3e52bd484c76/Image-12.png" />   8. Backtest with Replay Use the Bar Replay tool you to backtest your strategies on historical data. This is ideal for practising your trading skills without needing to risk your own capital. <img alt="" src="/getmedia/f8d57a3e-81cb-4b53-af8d-3a968b4847bd/Image-13_1.png" /> <img alt="" src="/getmedia/e3237c68-9cb1-41c3-9db5-b49ff05a0767/Image-14.png" />   <h2 paraeid="{eb249f3e-0f52-4f4a-bf1f-41632d5469e2}{74}" paraid="1125590744">Connect your account to TradingView today</h2>   With its powerful charting capabilities, TradingView is great for analysing the markets and identifying trading opportunities. When combined with ThinkMarkets' superior product offering, conditions, and support, it has the power to elevate your trading to new heights. To learn more about connecting your ThinkMarkets account to TradingView, click <a href="/en/trading-view-thinktrader/">here</a>.

4 min readBeginners

TradingView

Using Drawing Tools and Chart Annotations on TradingView

TradingView has become one of the most trusted and used platforms for charting and technical analysis. Its clean, simple interface and strong visualisation tools are excellent for studying markets in real time and adjusting to conditions quickly. It maintains the same intuitive interface across devices with tools for all sorts of setups – whether you trade forex, indices, commodities, or cryptocurrencies.   The drawing tools and chart annotations are two of TradingView’s most useful and popular features. They allow traders to interact with the chart directly, turning it from a static price feed into a live workspace. You can use Fibonacci retracements to find possible pullbacks or draw trendlines to show progress. You can also leave short notes that explain your thinking. Each note turns into a visual post-it that helps you be more disciplined, clear, and structured in how you approach the markets.   TradingView’s drawing tools create a sort of visual feedback loop to help you learn faster, document your reasoning, and revisit your decisions later. Combined with the <a href="https://www.thinkmarkets.com/au/thinktrader-account/">ThinkTrader account</a> integration, you can connect your ThinkTrader account and trade directly on TradingView – keeping analysis and execution together in one place (more on this later!).   <h2>How Do TradingView’s Drawing Tools Work?</h2>   The drawing tool sits on the left-hand side of every TradingView chart. This vertical toolbar is the command centre of your visual analysis. Each icon opens a category of tools designed for a different purpose. The drawing tools can be customised in colour, thickness, opacity, and style, allowing you to build a consistent look that matches your trading strategy.   1. Trendlines and Channels  Trendlines are among a foundational tool in technical analysis. Drawing them helps connect key swing highs or lows to reveal directional bias and market structure. A clean, well-placed line can show where momentum begins to fade or accelerate. Many traders pair trendlines with parallel channels to identify zones of equilibrium or range-bound behaviour. This is useful for breakout or mean-reversion strategies.   <img alt="Selecting the Trend Line tool for drawing on a chart in TradingView." src="/getmedia/d11c8485-f909-4b30-bac1-50c80cedff28/Academy-Trading-View-Trendlines-and-Channels.png" />   2. Fibonacci Tools  TradingView’s Fibonacci retracement and extension tools are precise and adjustable. You can use them to measure the depth of a pullback within a trend or project potential future targets. For example, a retracement may highlight an area of renewed buying interest. You can also modify the ratio set, colours, or anchor points for clearer visibility.   <img alt="How to select Fibonacci Tools from the drawing dashboard on a TradingView chart." src="/getmedia/688c8af3-3d01-46aa-b3bc-de3eb27c3600/Academy-Trading-View-Fibonacci-Tools.png" />   3. Shapes and Zones  Shapes are invaluable when you need to highlight price areas instead of single levels. Rectangles can mark consolidation zones or supply and demand areas, while ellipses can circle high-volume price clusters. Professional traders use these shapes to visually isolate regions that matter most such as pre-breakout ranges or retest levels.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/da7c3059-ceb2-42f0-a2a2-e836d9ce1dbf/Academy-Trading-View-Shapes-and-Zones.png" />   4. Text and Notes  TradingView lets you add sticky notes, callouts, and labels anywhere on the chart. This is particularly useful when reviewing setups or teaching others. You can annotate why you entered a trade, add notes (“FOMO entry, weak confirmation”), or highlight a missed opportunity to improve awareness.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/550bffbb-7370-4b01-a714-1b66dabfe2e5/Academy-Trading-View-Text-and-Notes.png" />   5. Measurement Tools  The Ruler and Price Range tools give instant distance and percentage readings. For example, measuring a 250-pip EUR/USD rally helps assess volatility and risk-reward before setting stop-losses. These tools can also display bar counts to measure how long a move took to develop - data that’s crucial for time-based strategies.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/e4a60406-99fa-4417-847d-389bebc55ed3/Academy-Trading-View-Measurement-Tools.png" />   6. Drawing Templates  After customising your line and colour styles, you can save them as templates. This keeps your workspace consistent, especially if you monitor several markets. A consistent visual language speeds up pattern recognition and reduces errors during analysis.   All drawings and annotations are saved automatically to your layout. That means whether you switch from desktop to mobile or reopen your chart a week later, your notes and visuals will still be there. This significantly simplifies trading if you're using multiple devices.   <h2>Why Should You Use Drawing Tools and Chart Annotations?</h2>   TradingView’s drawing tools help reinforce the reasoning behind every trading decision. You engage more deeply with the chart when you manually map levels and patterns. This process sharpens intuition and consistency.   For instance, plotting trendlines before the session starts forces you to define bias objectively. Highlighting previous highs and lows anchors your analysis to actual data rather than emotion. Even short notes like “price rejected at 1.0850 again” become reference points that help reduce impulsive trades.   Clarity: Drawings turn complex information into clean, digestible visuals, reducing analysis fatigue.   Discipline: Outlining setups before execution reinforces patience and structured thinking.   Consistency: Annotations allow you to look back at what worked, becoming the basis for a repeatable framework for improvement.   Communication: When publishing charts or sharing insights, annotations explain logic faster than paragraphs.   If you’d like to gain a better idea of how these tools are used in practise, visit our <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/broker/ThinkMarkets/">broker profile</a> on TradingView, where we regularly post trade ideas using these same tools. These visual examples demonstrate how structured, annotated charts can make complex strategies easier to break down and understand.   <h2>How to Access and Use TradingView Drawing Tools</h2>   Getting started with drawing tools is simple and intuitive, even for first-time users.   Open a Chart  <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/">Log in to TradingView</a> and find the instrument you want to analyse. For example, GBP/USD or NASDAQ 100.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/6caf9606-ac86-4e93-b16e-ee039fa28c8c/Academy-Trading-View-TradingView-Chart.png" />   Locate the Drawing Toolbar  The vertical toolbar on the left side contains every drawing option. Hover over each icon to expand tool sets like Lines, Fibonacci, or Patterns.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/420b2d8b-f0a7-47e3-b709-f9754c771352/Academy-Trading-View-Locate-the-Drawing-Toolbar.png" />   Select and Draw  Click a tool like a trendline and drag on the chart to place it. You can adjust endpoints freely or lock them once satisfied.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/a4d4c9b2-1145-4129-993d-1a2674a73813/Academy-Trading-View-Select-and-Draw.png" />   Customise Settings  Right-click on your drawing to open the style panel. From there, change colours, add labels, adjust visibility across timeframes, or toggle magnet precision for exact alignment with candle wicks.   Organise Drawings  Use the Object Tree (bottom-right corner) to rename, hide, or lock drawings. For active traders managing multiple analyses, this keeps the workspace clean and prevents confusion.   Save Your Layout  Click the cloud icon on the top bar. Your entire layout including drawings, notes, and indicators will sync automatically to your TradingView account.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/b1bf91f7-4d2b-4b68-9685-ac61b549bb6c/Academy-Trading-View-Save-Your-Layout.png" />   You can maintain multiple chart layouts, such as one for forex pairs and another for index CFDs. Once your setup is ready, you can place the trade directly on the platform using your ThinkTrader account.. This integration allows real-time transitions from visual planning to order execution, without leaving the chart.   <h2>Advanced Drawing Features to Explore</h2>   TradingView’s drawing suite extends beyond lines and shapes. Once you’re comfortable with the basics, advanced features can significantly speed up workflow, increase precision, and make professional-level charting accessible to everyday traders. Here are some of the most useful:   1. Magnet Mode  When active, the cursor automatically “snaps” to the nearest price point or candle wick. This ensures pinpoint accuracy, especially when plotting swing highs or Fibonacci anchors on volatile instruments.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/214311fb-bda2-42b8-bf0c-d63e4073b1ca/Academy-Trading-View-Magnet-Mode.png" />   2. Lock Drawings  After completing your analysis, lock key drawings to prevent accidental edits. This is particularly helpful when switching timeframes or sharing charts publicly.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/8342e0aa-1039-448b-a56f-fb807f17706c/Academy-Trading-View-Lock-Drawings.png" />   3. Multi-Timeframe Visibility  Select which drawings appear on specific timeframes. For instance, you might display long-term support lines on daily charts but hide them on 5-minute intervals to reduce clutter.   4. Sync Across Devices  Every annotation and shape is stored in the cloud. You can start drawing on a desktop, review it on your tablet, and refine it on mobile in perfect sync.   5. Publish with Confidence  When you share an idea on TradingView, your drawings appear with it. These visual elements make published setups easier for others to understand, turning your private notes into clear, professional-grade analyses.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/3019b3e7-7ebd-4aeb-adc0-79fb3d9e5106/Academy-Trading-View-Publish-with-Confidence.png" />   Together, these advanced functions give traders more control and adaptability. They turn TradingView into a workspace that evolves with your trading style.   <h2>Conclusion</h2>   TradingView’s drawing tools and annotations turn analysis into a tactile, visual process. They allow traders to move beyond reading data and actively engage with price action, test hypotheses, and refine decisions through direct interaction.   By mastering these features, traders develop habits of structure and review that improve both precision and confidence. Combined with ThinkTrader’s fast execution and cross-market access, these insights can be applied instantly to real trades.

8 min readAll

TradingView

How to Improve Your Analysis with TradingView’s Community Ideas

TradingView's Community Ideas offer traders direct access to how others assess the markets. Instead of starting with a blank chart, you can look at actual instances of technical setups, annotations, and thought processes that other traders have openly posted. So, what are the TradingView Community Ideas? Community Ideas are user-created charts with analysis, indicators, illustrations, and explanations of what the trader is seeing.   Applying these ideas to your own trading strategy helps you compare alternative points of view, learn how other traders interpret market movements, and break down big moves into actionable steps. TradingView’s Community Ideas are a good way to support your own analysis and reinforce consistency.   <h2>How Do TradingView’s Community Ideas Work?</h2>   TradingView’s community ideas make trading analysis collaborative and transparent. Every registered user can create and publish them on their profile, adding a chart snapshot, notes, and technical analysis. These ideas can include indicators, trendlines, support and resistance levels, or annotations that describe the trader’s thought process and expectations for future price movement.   The first thing that stands out when you explore TradingView’s social community is the sheer volume of shared ideas. Yet, their real value goes beyond trade setups or forecasts. Each post gives you a glimpse into how other traders think, how they read the market, build conviction, and manage uncertainty.   You’ll find traders explaining where they entered or exited a position, why they made those choices and what they were looking for. Such thoughtful analyses from disciplined traders can help anyone dealing with overtrading, hesitation, or fear of missing out. It reminds you that trading is a process, not a sprint, and that not every setup needs to deliver a big win.   You can find a range of analysis types in the community ideas on TradingView - from short-term setups and breakout predictions to long-term macro insights. You can view them by asset class (forex, indices, stocks, crypto, or commodities) and filter by “Most Popular,” “Editors’ Picks,” or “Latest” to see what’s trending.   Each idea page is interactive. Users can comment, ask questions, and discuss alternative views. The “Play” button allows you to see how a published idea performs over time, revealing whether the author’s analysis played out as expected. This transparency helps traders learn not just from others’ successes, but also from missed forecasts - an invaluable aspect of skill-building in trading analysis.   As a trader, you can also publish your own ideas, building credibility in the community. By combining TradingView’s advanced charting tools with its social features, you tap into a continuous stream of crowd-sourced insights and real-time feedback that can enrich your own market perspective.   <h2>Why Should Traders Use TradingView’s Community Ideas?</h2>   Community ideas turn TradingView into more than a charting platform. They make it a collaborative space for learning. By following experienced analysts and exploring different viewpoints, traders can discover new techniques, validate their own strategies, and stay updated on market sentiment.   Trading can be mentally demanding, especially when losses build up or a strategy stops delivering results. In those moments, isolation often makes frustration worse. But TradingView’s social features can help counter that. By following traders you trust, joining comment discussions, or receiving feedback on your analysis, you’re reminded that others are navigating the same challenges.   That sense of connection can be grounding. You see that missed trades and drawdowns are part of everyone’s journey. Watching how others handle those moments with discipline and patience offers perspective. Emotional balance is easy to underestimate, yet it’s one of the most important factors in lasting success.   ThinkMarkets has a broker profile on TradingView, allowing traders to view structured market ideas directly from our team of analysts. All ideas reflect individual opinions rather than investment advice but these shared perspectives can enhance how you identify opportunities and manage risk.   <h2>How to Access TradingView’s Trade Ideas</h2>   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/de05d78a-9abd-40f7-b020-193209250238/Academy-Trading-View-How-to-Access-TradingView-Trade-Ideas.png" /> You can access community ideas through the Ideas tab in TradingView’s main menu. From there, you can:   <ul> <li>Browse by category: Filter by forex, indices, commodities, crypto, or stocks.</li> <li>Sort by time frame: View setups by short-, medium-, or long-term outlook.</li> <li>Follow authors or topics: Build a personalised feed that suits your trading interests.</li> </ul> <img alt="" src="/getmedia/30551b34-706f-408d-bee8-85d14aecb2ba/Academy-Trading-View-Sort-by-time-frame.png" />   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/e29d24ae-d759-4df9-ac4f-a7234ee02716/Academy-Trading-View-Follow-authors-or-topics.png" />   Each post links to an interactive chart where you can explore the author’s analysis in detail.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/54b4ab46-c041-4291-a9cf-cc9ed78bf589/Academy-TradingView-intractive-chart.png" />   Every community idea has tools that let you interact with it:   <ul> <li>Play button - shows how the idea played out historically</li> <li>Comments - where traders ask questions or challenge assumptions</li> <li>Reactions and saves - a quick way to bookmark ideas you find useful</li> <li>Follow button - follow creators whose analysis you trust</li> </ul> If you're trading on ThinkMarkets, you can take this further by linking your <a href="https://www.thinkmarkets.com/au/thinktrader-account/">ThinkTrader account</a> to TradingView. This integration lets you test, modify, and execute trades directly from the charts for forex, indices, commodities, and other assets.   ThinkMarkets publishes regular analysis on its official <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/broker/ThinkMarkets/">TradingView broker profile</a>. Traders can follow these ideas to see structured, consistent breakdowns of key markets prepared by our market analyst, Stavros.   Here is how you can follow ThinkMarket’s community ideas on TradingView:   1. Open TradingView   2. Search “ThinkMarkets” in the top search bar   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/29d9fd73-648d-48d2-b347-e07874574ecd/Academy-Trading-View-Select-the-ThinkMarkets-broker-profile.png" />   3. Select the Broker Profile   4. Click Follow   5. Open the “Publications” tab to browse our latest analysis   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/bcdbcf38-d1d4-4d18-a6fe-21fbe5e055c8/Academy-Trading-View-Open-the-publications-tab-to-browse-our-latest-analysis.png" />   It’s a convenient way to move from analysis to action within a single platform and trading environment. Once you find an idea you want to explore, you can:   <ul> <li>Open the same instrument in ThinkTrader</li> <li>Recreate the levels, tools, and indicators</li> <li>Review conditions in real time</li> <li>Execute trades only once you’ve completed your own analysis</li> </ul>   ThinkTrader offers access to forex, indices, commodities, and more, allowing you to apply what you learn directly on a professional-grade platform.   <h2>Conclusion</h2>   TradingView’s community ideas provide a powerful way to learn from other traders, explore diverse strategies, and see how technical analysis evolves in real time. When combined with ThinkMarkets’ competitive trading conditions, fast execution, and advanced platforms, they can form a strong foundation for refining your analytical edge.

5 min readAll

TradingView

Using TradingView Heatmaps to make more informed trade ideas

Millions of traders rely on TradingView for market analysis. The platform combines powerful charting tools with real-time data so you can visualise opportunities and patterns across global markets. TradingView heatmaps are one of its most useful features for turning complex data into a clear visual snapshot of what assets are moving and why.   But what are TradingView heatmaps? Think of them as visual representations of market performance. They show how instruments in a group like stocks, indices, or cryptocurrencies are performing relative to one another. You can see each asset as a coloured block. The colour and size of the block tell you how strongly it’s moving and how large it is compared to others in the group.   Learning to read and apply TradingView heatmaps helps with more targeted trades. It allows quicker actions and better choices that strengthen your overall trading approach.   <h2>How Do TradingView Heatmaps Work?</h2>   TradingView heatmaps use colour and size to represent performance and volume across a selected group of assets. A darker or brighter colour points to a bigger percentage change in price. Green colours mark gains while red ones show losses. Each block's size reflects the instrument's market cap or trading volume based on your chosen options.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/85eeaade-f52c-44e7-9de2-26f8959397ae/Academy-Trading-Stock-heatmap.png" />   This kind of visual setup provides a fast look at what drives the market right now. You can quickly pick out sectors that lead or fall behind. The maps help find instruments with unusual activity levels. They also let you compare how assets did over the day.   TradingView supports four types of heatmaps:   <ul> <li>Stocks Heatmap – for global equities by sector or index.</li> <li>Crypto Heatmap – for major cryptocurrencies by market capitalisation.</li> <li>Forex Heatmap – for relative strength among major and minor currency pairs.</li> <li>ETF Heatmap – tracks performance and flow trends across exchange-traded funds, helping traders spot movements in sector-specific or thematic ETFs.</li> </ul> Heatmaps help you spot a group of assets which are moving in the same direction. Such groups often point to solid sector performance. They can reflect broader risk attitudes too. Sometimes they hint at potential shifts in trends.   <h2>What Can TradingView Heatmaps Help With?</h2>   Speed is the main practical advantage of using heatmaps. Rather than scrolling through charts one by one, you can see the entire market landscape in seconds. There are several ways to use TradingView heatmaps to strengthen your analysis and trading ideas.   1. Identify Market Leaders and Laggards A heatmap shows which sectors or instruments are leading the market and which are falling behind. If several large technology stocks appear deep green, that sector is outperforming. On the other hand, if company names are bright red, it may suggest rotation or risk-off sentiment.   2. Spot Unusual Activity When you look at Size by Volume, large or bright-coloured blocks indicate heavy activity. This can help you spot instruments drawing market attention, signalling potential breakouts or reversals.   3. Compare Performance Across Sectors If you group by sector, you can identify correlations. For example, if most financial stocks are red but one remains green, that outlier could indicate relative strength. Traders often use these comparisons to find trade setups aligned with sector momentum or divergence.   4. Filter Opportunities You can filter heatmaps by region, exchange, or market capitalisation. These classifications narrow the focus to specific instruments or time zones that fit your trading strategy.   5. Confirm Market Sentiment You can pair heatmap data with price action to get a fuller picture of market sentiment. A broad green field suggests risk appetite, while widespread red signals caution. These cues can help refine your directional bias before analysing individual charts.   <h2>How to Set Up TradingView Heatmaps</h2>   You can access TradingView heatmaps from the homepage or through the Products menu. You simply need to select Stocks, Crypto, Forex, or ETFs based on your needs and interests.   Once you pull it up, you’ll see a grid of coloured blocks. You can adjust the view to match your trading strategy and priorities:   <ul> <li>Sort by: performance, volume, or percentage change.</li> <li>Group by: industry, sector, or market.</li> <li>Colour by: percentage change or market volume.</li> <li>Size by: market cap, volume, or another available metric.</li> </ul> Size by Market Cap and Colour by Performance let you see which large-cap stocks are driving the market on a given day. Size by Volume can highlight which assets are seeing unusual trading activity, even if the price hasn’t moved much yet.   Heatmaps are not a placebo but they are flexible tools to help with identifying where market momentum may be building.   <h2>Integrating Heatmaps with ThinkTrader</h2>   When you notice a possible trade setup on the heatmap, it is easy to dive in and execute right there on TradingView. By <a href="https://www.thinkmarkets.com/au/trading-academy/tradingview/how-to-connect-your-thinktrader-account-to-tradingview/">connecting your ThinkTrader account</a> to the platform, you can tap into all sorts of markets and execute in one spot. =You just pull up a chart, layer on some indicators, and get your trade going in just a few seconds.   To connect your account to TradingView:   1. Log in to TradingView (or create a free account if you don’t have one).   2. Open a chart and click the ‘Trading Panel’ tab at the bottom of the screen.   3. From the list of available brokers, select <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/broker/ThinkMarkets/">ThinkMarkets</a>.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/bcf65456-c133-4222-a04e-746ebafec421/Academy-Trading-View-Select-thinkmarkets-as-your-broker.png" />   4. Click ‘Connect’, then log in using your ThinkTrader account credentials.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/d2eb781e-ff91-48c8-a041-6557da92f1c3/Academy-Trading-View-Click-connect-then-log-in-using-your-thinktrader-account-credentials.png" />   5. Once connected, you can place, modify, and manage trades directly from TradingView’s charting interface.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/7389102b-9fa7-4e12-9c3f-342e471d673f/Academy-Trading-View-Connected-with-ThinkMarkets.png" />   This integration allows traders to analyse markets with TradingView’s advanced tools and trade instantly through their ThinkTrader account.   <h2>Advantages of TradingView Heatmaps</h2> <ul> <li>Clear Visuals: Heatmaps remove the need to analyse endless charts or spreadsheets. You see everything at a glance.</li> <li>Speed: They help you scan the market quickly, ideal for traders who monitor multiple sectors or asset classes.</li> <li>Context: Viewing performance collectively highlights trends that might not be visible on a single chart.</li> <li>Customisation: Adjust grouping, colour, and sizing to suit your trading focus.</li> <li>Free Access: Most heatmap functions are available to all TradingView users, even without a paid plan.</li> </ul> Heatmaps help you stay informed of areas of the market that are active and adjust your focus accordingly.   <h2>Tips for Reading TradingView Heatmaps</h2>   <ul> <li>Focus on Relative Moves. The goal is to see how instruments compare, not just absolute performance. A stock rising 2% when others in its sector are down could be significant.</li> <li>Avoid Overreacting to Colour. A deep green or red block doesn’t necessarily signal a strong trend. Always confirm with charts or indicators.</li> <li>Use Multiple Time Frames. Daily heatmaps show short-term sentiment; weekly or monthly views highlight longer-term trends.</li> <li>Watch for Sector Correlation. When most sectors move together, sentiment is broad-based. Divergences can point to rotation or potential reversals.</li> <li>Combine with Other Tools. Use heatmaps alongside ThinkTrader’s technical analysis tools to validate signals before placing trades.</li> </ul> <h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid</h2>   <ul> <li>Trading on Colour Alone: A green block isn’t a buy signal. Always check chart structure and confirm with volume, momentum, or news.</li> <li>Ignoring Scale Settings: Setting “Size by” to volume instead of market cap changes interpretation. Make sure your settings match your analysis intent.</li> <li>Overfitting Ideas: Heatmaps show relative strength, not predictive power. You can use them to guide your research but not to replace full analysis.</li> </ul> <h2>Conclusion</h2>   TradingView heatmaps give traders a powerful visual way to understand market movement and sentiment. They simplify analysis by turning complex data into clear, colour-coded insights.   Learning heatmaps the right way opens up plenty of advantages. You start spotting the strong performers and the ones dragging behind. You track how sectors shift. You also pinpoint where all the market action is concentrating. With the <a href="https://www.thinkmarkets.com/au/thinktrader-account/">ThinkTrader account</a> integration, once you’ve spotted an opportunity, you can execute directly on TradingView, so you can act on those insights without switching platforms.

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How to use TradingView’s Replay Tool for backtesting

TradingView has a number of charting and analytical functions, but one of the most useful for increasing trading confidence is the Bar Replay tool. It enables traders to go back in time on a chart and see price action as if they were in the market live. This creates a controlled environment for reviewing previous moves to understand how your approach would perform, and fine-tune your decision-making process without real-time market pressure.   TradingView’s Replay Tool lets traders rewind the chart to an earlier point in time and play forward each candle at their chosen speed. By doing this, traders can test ideas, observe how markets evolve, and practise analysing conditions without hindsight influencing their judgement. <h2>How Does TradingView’s Replay Tool Work?</h2>   TradingView’s Replay Tool works by loading historical data and allowing traders to replay price action one bar at a time. This way you can simulate live market conditions in a structured and consistent environment. Unlike scrolling back on a chart, replay mode hides all future candles, so you only see information that would have been available at that moment.   The Replay Tool lets traders scroll back through decades of market data. Historical depth varies depending on the instrument and chart timeframe. Major forex pairs and indices often have data that can extend back to the 1970s or 1980s, while some cryptocurrency charts reach as far as 2011. Such long historical range allows traders to test strategies across multiple market cycles and conditions, making backtesting more realistic and insightful.   1. Rewinding the chart to a chosen starting point You begin by selecting a point in history where you want the replay to start. You can hide all data on the right of a candle when you activate replay mode after clicking on a specific candle. This creates a clean slate where only past price action is visible.  <img alt="" src="/getmedia/e7c617e1-11bf-47f5-9283-23ac90665362/Academy-Trading-View-Rewinding-the-chart-to-a-chosen-starting-point.png" />  2. Playing forward at your own pace You can then advance the chart manually, candle by candle, or choose an automatic speed such as slow, medium, or fast. This replicates the experience of watching price unfold in real time. It helps traders build patience, avoid impulsive decisions, and analyse setups as they form rather than after the fact.   3. Testing strategies without bias Because future candles are hidden, the Replay Tool removes hindsight. You see the market exactly as it looked at that moment. Traders can test rules such as entries, exits, and confirmation signals, helping them recognise how their strategy behaves across different conditions.   4. Combining the tool with indicators and drawing tools All standard TradingView indicators remain available in replay mode. You can use moving averages, Fibonacci retracements, trendlines, or any custom indicator written in Pine Script®. This allows traders to analyse how signals change as new data arrives.   5. Reviewing wins, losses, and market structure Replay mode is useful when you are reviewing how price behaves around key areas such as support, resistance, or trend reversals. Traders can track how long trends lasted, how markets reacted to breakouts, and how volatility shifted across sessions.   6. No execution or simulation of real orders  <img alt="" src="/getmedia/d8f5fb32-33a8-4708-8180-81f74755406e/Academy-Trading-View-No-execution-or-simulation-of-real-orders.png" />  The Replay Tool is not a full trading simulator. It does not execute virtual trades or track hypothetical P&L. Its purpose is visual and analytical: to help traders observe market patterns and test ideas manually.   The Replay Tool is simple to use and removes the influence of future data, making it a highly effective way to learn from historical price behaviour.   <h2>Why Should Traders Use TradingView’s Replay Tool?</h2>   The Replay Tool offers several benefits for traders working on improving consistency and structure.   1. It reinforces unbiased analysis By hiding future data, the tool helps traders test setups without hindsight. This strengthens discipline and improves the ability to recognise valid signals as they form.   2. It helps traders understand market behaviour Watching a chart unfold bar by bar reveals the pace of trends, the duration of consolidations, and the volatility around reversals. This can be difficult to appreciate when reviewing a completed chart.   3. It is useful for refining strategy conditions Traders can use the tool to test when their entry rules work best, how often signals fail, and what market conditions suit their approach. This supports thoughtful strategy refinement.   4. It assists with routine technical practice Many traders use the Replay Tool daily to mark levels, identify patterns, and practise recognising candles and formations without rushing.   <h2>How to Access TradingView’s Replay Tool</h2>   Using the Replay Tool is straightforward and only requires a TradingView account. The following steps explain how to access and use it effectively:   1. Log in to TradingView and open any chart.   2. In the top toolbar, click the Replay icon (a small play button).   3. Access the Replay Tool   This activates the tool and places a vertical red line on your chart.   1. Select a starting point Click on any candle in the past.   All candles to the right of this point disappear, leaving a blank chart beyond the selected bar.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/e9d07218-b57f-4ad8-b703-751ebad8c20f/Academy-Trading-View-Select-a-starting-point.png" />  2. Advance the chart You can:   <ul> <li>click the forward button to move one candle at a time</li> <li>use the auto-play option to run the chart continuously</li> <li>adjust the speed to match your preference</li> </ul> This replicates the experience of watching live market data form.   3. Add indicators and drawing tools All TradingView studies and drawing tools work in replay mode. You can draw trendlines, apply moving averages, or use Pine Script® indicators to support your analysis.   4. Switch timeframes freely You can change timeframes during replay. This helps traders understand how lower and higher timeframes interact and how a setup looks across multiple views.   5. Exit replay mode Click X to return to the full chart with future data restored.   Your annotations remain saved to your current layout.   6. Put your analysis to the test Once you have used the Replay Tool and refined your strategy, you can put your ideas to the test directly on the TradingView platform.   By connecting your ThinkTrader account to the platform, you can trade forex, indices, commodities, and more using TradingView’s advanced charting tools and features.   <a href="https://portal.thinkmarkets.com/account/individual/">Create a ThinkTrader account</a> today and connect to the world’s leading charting platform.   <h2>Conclusion</h2> TradingView’s Replay Tool is a valuable feature for reviewing past market behaviour and learning how price action evolves over time. By allowing traders to hide future data and step forward one candle at a time, it supports structured analysis without the influence of hindsight. It is a practical tool for exploring ideas, refining trading rules, and understanding how different conditions affect your strategy.   When combined with a <a href="https://www.thinkmarkets.com/au/thinktrader-account/">ThinkTrader account</a>, traders can take what they learn from historical study and execute their ideas across forex, indices, commodities, and other markets.

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Introduction to Pine Script® for custom strategies on TradingView

Many traders use TradingView for charting, technical analysis, and for sharing ideas. But the platform's capabilities, technical indicators and strategies extend beyond that. It has a proprietary scripting language for creating custom trading tools. Pine Script® is a lightweight programming language that allows traders to write custom indicators, alerts, and strategies directly on charts. Pine Script® is designed to be accessible, even for users with no coding background. It lets traders automate parts of their analysis, test ideas quickly, and build tools tailored to their own trading style.   Pine Script® provides a simple way to turn a trading idea into a visual tool or a rule-based script. Many users compare it to Python but you don't need to be a programmer to learn how to use it. In this guide, we will cover the basics that can help you enhance your analysis with the Pine Script syntax. <h2>How Does Pine Script® Work?</h2> Pine Script® operates directly on TradingView charts. When you write a script, TradingView processes the code and displays the output as an indicator, overlay, signal, or backtest result. Every script follows a similar structure: you define inputs, write your conditions, and display the results visually.   1. Simple, approachable structure Pine Script® is designed to be beginner friendly. A short script can produce a complete indicator. For example, a script that plots a moving average takes only one or two lines. Functions use plain language, which reduces the learning curve for traders who have never coded before.   2. Library of built-in functions TradingView includes hundreds of built-in tools that traders can use without writing complex code. These include:   <ul> <li>Moving averages</li> <li>Oscillators</li> <li>Trend indicators</li> <li>Price series functions</li> <li>Logic operators</li> </ul> Beginners can combine these components to build custom versions of tools they already use.   3. Custom indicators and overlays Pine Script® lets you plot lines, shapes, and labels directly on the chart. Many traders use it to adjust existing indicators or add rules that are specific to their strategies. For example, you might add colour changes when a moving average crosses or highlight price zones based on your own criteria.   4. Strategy testing One of the most useful features is the ability to create strategies. Traders can write long and short conditions, set stop levels, and run historical tests. The results show how the strategy would have behaved over time. This helps traders understand their logic and refine certain conditions. It does not predict future performance, but it provides structure for review and decision-making.   5. Alerts and signals Alerts based on Pine Script® allow traders to monitor markets without constant screen time. You can write a condition and use that rule to trigger notifications. This helps ensure you never miss a setup that fits your criteria.   6. Community scripts and transparency TradingView hosts a large public library of Pine Script® indicators and strategies. Each publicly shared script includes the source code, which allows traders to learn by reading. This transparency is valuable for beginners who want to understand how tools are built.   7. Interactive editing environment The Pine Editor sits below every chart. It updates your script in real time and highlights errors clearly. If something is written incorrectly, the editor explains where the logic is failing so you can learn as you go.   The overall workflow is simple: write → test → edit → apply. This makes Pine Script® a smooth entry point into scripting and technical analysis automation.   <h3>Why Should Traders Use Pine Script®?</h3> Pine Script® offers benefits to traders who want more control over their analysis. It allows you to adapt tools, reinforce structure, and document your rules clearly.   1. Create tools tailored to your style Instead of relying only on standard indicators, Pine Script® lets you adjust settings, rules, and visual cues. This personalisation helps you stay consistent with your own approach.   2. Simplify complex chart routines If you regularly draw the same levels or monitor repeated conditions, Pine Script® can automate parts of that process. Automation reduces mistakes and keeps your analysis organised.   3. Learn from the community TradingView’s public library contains thousands of scripts written by other traders. You can follow authors, explore alternative techniques, and use these examples to understand how different strategies are structured.   Quick tip: Follow our TradingView profile   You can also follow our <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/broker/ThinkMarkets/">broker profile</a> on TradingView to view in-depth analyses. These ideas provide high-level insights into market behaviour and direction across multiple asset classes.   <h2>How to Access Pine Script® and Use It on TradingView</h2> Accessing Pine Script® is straightforward, and beginners can start experimenting within minutes. <h3>1. Open the Pine Editor</h3> Log in to <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/">TradingView</a> and open any chart. Below the chart, click Pine Editor. This opens the scripting area and gives you access to the default template.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/88e8a6ba-bf76-49a5-82a8-a7ab6dc6ff92/Academy-Trading-View-Open-the-Pine-Editor.png" />   <h3>2. Create a New Script</h3>   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/7fec75d2-6489-4115-b0cd-aa11ae48431c/Academy-Trading-View-Create-a-New-Script.png" />   <h3>3. Start with a simple script</h3> The best way to learn is to write a basic indicator. For example, a moving average script looks like this:   //@version=5   indicator("Simple MA", overlay=true)   plot(ta.sma(close, 50), title="SMA 50", color=color.blue)   Click Add to chart. The script now appears directly on your chart.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/002c40a9-7925-4148-ad8a-ba0274700e54/Academy-Trading-View-Add-to-chart.png" />   <h3>4. Modify and customise</h3> Right-click on the indicator and select Settings to adjust colours, visibility, or calculation inputs. You can also edit the script and click Save to update it.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/e59d542e-6c2d-45bb-a814-9c5255d24ffe/Academy-Trading-View-Save-script.png" />   <h3>5. Use built-in examples</h3> TradingView provides templates such as:   <ul> <li>Moving average crossovers</li> <li>RSI indicators</li> <li>Trend filters</li> <li>Label-based signals</li> </ul> These are useful starting points if you want to learn how conditions are structured.   <img alt="" src="/getmedia/ed3dfeee-8f27-45fb-ac5c-129c2fd895ba/Academy-Trading-View-Open-built-in-script.png" />   <h3>6. Explore the Public Library</h3> Click Indicators, then go to the Community Scripts tab. You can search for indicators or strategies written by other users. Most have open code you can study, edit, or adapt for personal use. <h3>7. Test strategies</h3> If you create a strategy script, add it to the chart. The Strategy Tester tab will show historical performance, trade entries, and exits. This helps you review how your rules behaved under past market conditions. It is not predictive, but it offers structure and insight. <h3>8. Combine with a ThinkTrader account</h3> Once you have refined your analysis on TradingView, you can put it to the test. By <a href="https://www.thinkmarkets.com/au/trading-academy/tradingview/how-to-connect-your-thinktrader-account-to-tradingview/">connecting your ThinkTrader account</a> to the platform, you can execute trades directly on TradingView. A <a href="https://www.thinkmarkets.com/au/thinktrader-account/">ThinkTrader account</a> gives you access to forex, indices, commodities, and other markets. Don’t have an account? Sign up for one here. <h2>Conclusion</h2> Pine Script® gives traders a simple way to create custom tools, explore ideas, and automate parts of their analysis. By learning its basics, you can turn your observations into structured rules and build indicators tailored to your trading style. TradingView’s editor, templates, and public library make the learning process smooth and approachable, even if you have never coded before.   When combined with ThinkMarkets' excellent trading conditions, Pine Script® lets you test ideas on TradingView and quickly execute them – all without having to leave the platform.

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What is TradingView? A beginner’s guide

<h2>What is TradingView? A beginner’s guide</h2> TradingView is one of the most popular charting platforms, used by 60 million traders worldwide. But why is the platform so popular among traders, and can it help you improve your trading? In this article, we'll deep dive into the TradingView platform, exploring its rise in popularity, how it works, and the advanced tools and features it offers. <h2>Introduction to TradingView</h2> TradingView is a charting platform that enables traders and investors to analyse the world’s financial markets. The platform started with a vision of creating a space that helps traders from around the world better understand and analyse financial markets. Over the years, TradingView has evolved from a charting tool to an all-in-one platform where traders can chat, analyse and trade global markets. TradingView is widely known for its range of powerful technical analysis tools, customisable indicators, and drawing tools, but another major reason for its appeal is its social networking feature. This feature enables users to share trading ideas, connect with fellow traders, and follow market experts. This community-driven approach is largely why the platform has exploded in popularity. <h2>Key Features of TradingView</h2> TradingView is home to many powerful tools and features that can help you make more informed trading decisions. Let’s take a closer look at what they are and how they can help you. <h2>Customisable charts</h2> With TradingView, you can set up your charts to perfectly match your needs. Adjust appearance settings, choose from a range of chart types, and set scales to quickly identify price changes. You can also annotate your charts, with the ability to add drawings and indicators to enhance your analysis. Best of all, you can save your chart preferences, so no matter the instrument you're analysing, your charts remain the way you like them. <h2>Powerful tools</h2> Access a powerful range of technical indicators to help you analyse market data and make more informed trading decisions, including:   <ul> <li>20+ chart types such as candlestick, line, bar charts, and more</li> <li>400+ built-in indicators such as Bollinger Bands, MACD, RSI, and more</li> <li>110+ drawing tools such as trend lines, Gann and Fibonacci, geometric shapes and more</li> </ul> You can also create your own trading tools and custom indicators with TradingView’s programming language, Pine scriptTM. Whether you’re creating scripts for personal use or sharing them with the wider TradingView community, they can be a great way to improve your trading experience. <h2>Real-time market data</h2> View live and historical price data across a wide range of markets, including forex, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and more. TradingView sources the highest-quality data to ensure that your trading decisions are based upon the most accurate and reliable information available. <h2>Live alerts</h2> Stay informed on every market move with customisable alerts. Set alerts that trigger when there’s price movement on your favourite instruments, enabling you to seize opportunities quickly. Receive notifications via email, mobile, or desktop, ensuring you never miss a move, even when you’re on the go. <h2>Global community</h2> Access the world's biggest social network for traders and connect with 60 million global users. Share your trades, strategies, and ideas with a global community. It's the perfect platform to learn from other experienced traders or share your own trading expertise with the world. <h2>Why Use TradingView with a ThinkMarkets Account</h2> One of TradingView’s standout features is that it allows users to connect their trading accounts from supported brokers directly to the TradingView platform. This means you can connect a ThinkMarkets live account to TradingView, allowing you to enjoy TradingView’s advanced charting and analysis tools combined with ThinkMarkets’ industry-leading trading conditions. By connecting your ThinkMarkets account to TradingView, you can trade 4,000+ global instruments with tight spreads from 0.4 pips, fast execution, no dealing desk intervention, and more. <h2>How to connect a ThinkMarkets account to TradingView</h2> Ready to sign up? Connecting your ThinkMarkets account to TradingView is simple and only takes a few steps.   <table aria-rowcount="1" border="1" data-tablelook="1184" data-tablestyle="MsoNormalTable"> <tbody> <tr aria-rowindex="1" role="row"> <td data-celllook="4369" role="rowheader"> Step 1   <a href="https://portal.thinkmarkets.com/account/individual" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for a ThinkMarkets trading account   </td> <td data-celllook="4369" role="columnheader"> Step 2   Create or log in to your TradingView account   </td> <td data-celllook="4369" role="columnheader"> Step 3   Visit our <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/broker/ThinkMarkets/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">TradingView broker profile</a> and click ‘Trade’   </td> <td data-celllook="4369" role="columnheader"> Step 4   Connect your ThinkMarkets account to TradingView   </td> <td data-celllook="4369" role="columnheader"> Step 5   Begin trading directly on the TradingView platform  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   <h2>Final thoughts</h2> TradingView is one of the most powerful charting platforms, which is why it’s used by 60 million traders. Whether you’re a new or experienced trader, TradingView can help you improve your analysis, develop more effective strategies, and provide you with access to a global community of traders. By connecting your ThinkMarkets account to TradingView, you can enjoy a superior trading experience. Sign up for an account today and gain access to 4,000+ global instruments with exceptional trading conditions. <h2>FAQs</h2> What can I do with TradingView? TradingView allows you to analyse global markets with its advanced and extensive range of technical analysis tools, customisable charts, and real-time pricing data. You can also share your ideas, trades, and strategies with traders worldwide. It’s the perfect platform for those looking to elevate their trading while connecting with a diverse and global community.   Is TradingView free to use? TradingView offers a free membership called ‘Basic’, allowing anyone to take advantage of its essential features. For those seeking more advanced features and tools along with an ad-free experience, a paid plan may be more suitable. To learn more about the paid plans TradingView offers, <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/pricing/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">click here</a>.   Is TradingView suitable for beginners? Yes, TradingView is suitable for beginner traders. With its simple and intuitive interface, user-friendly charting tools, and supportive community, it is an excellent platform for helping beginners improve their trading skills.   What markets can I trade on TradingView? You can trade 4,000+ financial instruments across forex, indices, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and futures when you connect your ThinkMarkets live account to TradingView.   Is there a fee for connecting a ThinkMarkets account with TradingView? It’s free to connect your ThinkMarkets account to TradingView.

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How to connect your ThinkTrader account to TradingView

<section> It’s now possible to connect your ThinkTrader account to TradingView. This integration means you can trade directly on the powerful TradingView platform and access a wide range of fundamental and technical analysis tools. Trading on TradingView also lets you take advantage of its social networking feature, allowing you to connect and share trading ideas with traders from around the globe. If you’re ready to start trading on TradingView, read on to learn how to connect your ThinkTrader account in just a few steps. <h3>Step 1: Create an account</h3> Sign up for a ThinkTrader account if you don’t already have one. <img alt="ThinkTrader website" src="/getmedia/10deb29e-49d0-4ae0-9199-5996e5d8e67e/Step-1-TM-Website.png" /> <img alt="Create an account" src="/getmedia/4cda9d18-5e8f-4ed6-929d-04722a4bbe0b/Create-Account.png" /> <h3>Step 2: Go to TradingView</h3> Once you have a ThinkTrader account, go to TradingView and log in or create an account if you don’t already have one. Then, visit <a href="https://tradingview.com/broker/ThinkMarkets" target="_blank">tradingview.com/broker/ThinkMarkets</a>. <img alt="TradingView website" src="/getmedia/8459bd0c-6e52-443d-90e3-6fdd119ca99f/Step-2-TV-Website.png" /> <img alt="ThinkMarkets profile on TradingView" src="/getmedia/54104389-6e31-4834-aa7d-e1e0d5181f6f/TV-TM-Profile.png" /> <h3>Step 3: Connect your ThinkTrader account</h3> After landing on the ThinkMarkets broker profile, click the ‘Trade’ button. A pop-up screen will appear where you can enter your ThinkTrader account credentials and log in. <img alt="Enter account credentials" src="/getmedia/ef0fceaf-e745-4476-aaa5-992aed439b86/Tap-Create.png" /> <img alt="Connect ThinkTrader account" src="/getmedia/a9142b0a-6f2a-46e1-b334-89c0c9419ad3/Tap-Connect.png" /> <h3>Step 4: Begin trading</h3> After successfully connecting your ThinkTrader account to TradingView, you can start trading. To select the instrument you want to trade, click on the symbol box in the top left corner. This allows you to search for instruments offered by ThinkMarkets. Once you select the instrument, its trading chart will appear, and you can open a buy or sell position. <img alt="Start trading on TradingView" src="/getmedia/ef20f84c-d626-469d-a7e5-4cf97df350ac/You-are-connected.png" /> Would you like to view a step-by-step video on how to connect to TradingView? Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG79e02n4co&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">here</a> to watch it now. </section>

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