We have listed all the frequently asked questions on TradingView Algo trading.
Which subscription plan should I take from TradingView?
APIBridge works great with both Free and Paid version of TradingView. Free version gives RT data and allow you to use all indicators/strategies on tradingview platform. Pinecript code alerts also work in free version. However, free version has limitation on continuous alerts and number of indicators etc. Check out this link for more details.
Can you give some good strategies with pinescript code?
All the strategies given below work in full automation in tradingview free plan (through Extension).
- Supertrend By KivancOzbilgic
- Renko Strategy
- Heikin-Ashi Strategy
- Peer Stocks Algo
- Channel Breakout Strategy
- Bracket Order using Chart-based Stoploss and Target
- Automatic Strike Calculation and Trading Based on Underlying Price
- Supertrend + MACD
- Pivot Extension
- Price Channel System
- Bollinger Band System
- MACD System
- RSI System
- (Pinescript tutorial) Automation Example using RSI
- (Pinescript tutorial) Adding SL, TGT and Trade Timings
- Box Theory Trading Strategy
- Donchian Channels System Strategy
- EMA Slope Trend Follower Strategy
- Historical Volatility Percentile + SMA Strategy for TradingView
- Log XZ Strategy
- Hull Suite Strategy
- Moving Average Cross Strategy
- PSARx Strategy for TradingView
- Support and Resistance Levels with Break Strategy
- Turtle Trend Trading System
- MACD By Hpotter Strategy
- CM_RSI EMA Strategy for TradingView
- WMX Williams Fractals Algo
- Wave Trend Algo Strategy
- Vortex Indicator Algo Strategy
- Stochastic Oscillator Algo
- SMI Ergodic Indicator Algo
- Pivot Point Supertrend Algo Strategy
- Pivot Boss 4 EMA Algo Strategy
- Mean Recursion Envelop Algo Strategy
- MACD VXI Algo Strategy
- LOG X Algo Strategy
- Hammer Algo Strategy
- Evening/Morning Star Algo Strategy
- Engulfing Candles Algo Strategy
- Combined Algo Strategy (RSI, Stochastic and EMA)
- Center of Gravity Channel Algo Strategy
- CM Sling Shot Algo Strategy
- CM RSI 2 HB MA Algo Strategy
- Candlestick Reversal System Algo Strategy
- 4 EMA Algo Strategy
Can I do automatic trading with any indicator (without coding) in TradingView?
Yes, you can do automatic trading using alerts (without any coding). In addition you can also check out the video and instructions from here.
Can I do automatic trading with any strategy (private or public) in TradingView?
Yes, you can automate any strategy from public library by editing its pinescript code. Add code for trading alerts based on strategy buy/sell conditions. See example here and also other pinescript codes openly available on this site.
How to automate supertrend strategy?
You can automate Supertrend (ST) in TradingView with APIBridge in two ways (1) Setting alerts on ST indicator (2) Setting up ST strategy with pine script alerts. Moreover you can also check out below links for more help.
(1) For Video and instructions here.
(2) For using pine script codes as per instructions here.
How to trade in options with auto strike selection?
You can define custom symbols like Call A, Put A etc. Based on alerts on spot price, you can send trade in options. In addition you can also check out this video and instructions here. Alternatively, you can calculate strike automatically using pine script, see example here.
How to change order quantity dynamically for TV strategy?
You can change qty for every order sent to TV using both alerts and pine script. For example, you may send 100 qty for LE; and 50 qty for two LX at different price (partial profit booking).
See here how to define all trading parameters without pine script. See example how to define alerts in pine script here For other examples, see strategies in help manual.
How to trade without charts using TradingView Screener?
You can trade without charts using TradingView screener to filter 1000s of stocks. See here step-wise instructions how to use Screener for Algo Trading.
How to do paper trading or simulated trading
APIBridge allow you paper trading mode, to test out the entire setup. See here.
Similarly you can check out this link all features allowed in paper trading. Note that TV connection with APIBridge in paper trading works exactly the same way it will work in live trading.
How to trade in BO or CO?
See here how to send CO/BO from TradingView using manual alerts. In addition you can check out this link example for full automation with pine script.
How to apply TSL?
You can apply TSL either through (1) TSL feature in BO give by your broker (2) TSL based exit in pinescript
If you broker allows to provide TSL in BO, see alert format here how to use it.
For applying TSL through pinescript, see example here.
How to apply SL and TGT?
You can apply SL and TGT either through (1) using CO/BO provided by your broker (2) SL/TGT based exit in pinescript
If you broker allows CO/BO, see alert format here how to use it For applying SL/TGT through pinescript, see example here.
How to trade in MCX?
You can trade in MCX just like NSE futures. Please complete the jump start tutorial to setup your algo for MCX give here.
How to trade positional strategy?
Please see here some useful settings in APIBridge which will help you in positional trading. APIBridge will receive signals from TradingView and based on the signals create your overnight positions.
What is the cost of complete setup for automation with TV?
Complete setup cost stats with 0 (free) and goes up based on your trading requirements. For semi-auto, you can start with free TV version and free APIBridge (paper trading). You can take paid APIBridge version for full automation and also add TV Paid version (1200). Finally, you can even add VPS for uninterrupted trading. For APIBridge subscription visit www.algoji.com For TV plans see here.
Do I need VPS?
You might not need a VPS essentially, but a VPS lets you trade without interruptions. Also you don’t have to worry about internet disconnection even when your computer is shut. In addition you can also setup free VPS in AWS for API Bridge, see video here.
How to test connection?
For APIBridge connection issues, please check out these steps to resolve connection issues.
For APIBridge extension issues, please check out these steps to resolve extension issues.
What are common problems in integration?
Connection between TradingView and APIBridge may be interrupted by your antivirus/firewall. Also, if you open too many tabs in Chrome, or your computer is slow, you will face problem.
For APIBridge connection issues, please see here steps to resolve.
For APIBridge extension issues, please see solution here.
How do I get started in PineScript?
Pine Script has a lot of tutorials, to know more click here . There are some algo-ready pine codes in our tradingview section to help you get started for trading.
How to trade in multiple accounts using TradingView?
To trade in multiple accounts of friend and family, see here
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