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What Is TradingView?


What Is TradingView?



TradingView is a free charting platform and social network designed for traders and investors. It provides real-time financial charts and a wide array of tools to identify trading opportunities across multiple markets, including Stocks, Forex, Crypto, Futures, and Commodities.


TradingView is also the platform that powers our EliteAlgo trading system/indicator. To use EliteAlgo, you’ll need a TradingView account—simply create one and provide your username when signing up for EliteAlgo.


Getting Started with TradingView


How to Create a TradingView Account

  1. Visit the TradingView homepage.
  2. Click "Sign In" at the top right, then select "Sign Up".
  3. Register using your Google, Facebook, Twitter, or email account for a quick setup.
  • Alternatively, download the TradingView app on your mobile device and follow the same steps.



Charting with TradingView

  • To open a chart, log in and click "Chart" at the top left of the website.



How to Change the Symbol

  • Update the chart’s symbol (e.g., stock or currency pair) by clicking the ticker in the top left corner and entering a new one.



How to Change Your Timeframe

  • Timeframes control how frequently new candles appear on the chart. Adjust this by clicking the timeframe option to the right of the ticker and selecting your preferred interval (e.g., 1 minute, 1 hour, etc.).


Updated on: 24/02/2025

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