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TradingView

Established 2011

The charting platform almost every crypto trader lives in — with a social layer on top.

TradingView is the industry-standard charting tool for crypto, stocks and FX, with every indicator imaginable, multi-timeframe layouts, and alerts. Its social feed of trade ideas and scripts is both its best feature and its biggest trap — analysis quality varies wildly.

Quick facts

Founded

2011

Pros

Best-in-class charts used by the entire industry
Huge scriptable indicator library (Pine Script)
Free tier is genuinely usable

Cons

Social feed ideas are often marketing, not analysis
Full features need paid plans (US$15–60/mo)
Execution requires a broker/exchange integration

Best for

Chartists and anyone who takes technical analysis seriously

Fees

Free tier; Pro from ~US$15/month.

Security notes

Not a custodian — you never hold funds on TradingView. Treat 'top ideas' on the feed as entertainment until verified.

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Frequently asked questions

What is TradingView?

TradingView is The charting platform almost every crypto trader lives in — with a social layer on top. TradingView is the industry-standard charting tool for crypto, stocks and FX, with every indicator imaginable, multi-timeframe layouts, and alerts. Its social feed of trade ideas and scripts is both its best feature and its biggest trap — analysis quality varies wildly.

Is TradingView safe to use?

Not a custodian — you never hold funds on TradingView. Treat 'top ideas' on the feed as entertainment until verified. As always, verify details on the official site before trusting funds to any service.

How much does TradingView cost?

Free tier; Pro from ~US$15/month. Figures change — confirm current pricing on the official site before deciding.

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