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Broker and platform integration

How do I place live trades directly from TradingView?

TradingView allows you to place live trades straight from your chart when your broker is supported by the platform. All you need to do is open a chart, access the Trading Panel at the bottom of the screen, and select your broker. Once connected, you can submit market, limit and stop orders directly through TradingView's interface. Positions, pending orders and trade history will appear in a panel beneath the chart, allowing you to manage your trades without switching platforms.

How do I connect my TradingView account to my broker?

Connecting your broker to TradingView follows a simple two-step flow:

1. Open a live trading account with a supported broker. For example, FPMarkets.com lets you open an account and explicitly choose "TradingView" as your platform when you register.
2. Link your broker account to TradingView. Log in to TradingView.com and open any chart. At the bottom of the page, click 'Trading Panel', then choose your broker's icon (e.g., FP Markets). Accept the permissions requested to connect your accounts.

Why can't I find my broker in TradingView?

TradingView only supports a small number of brokers. Many brokers - especially those who operated exclusively on MT4 or MT5 - do not yet offer native TradingView connectivity. And in some cases, your broker may be supported, but not in your region, due to licensing restrictions.

Does TradingView support MT4 or MT5?

No. TradingView doesn't support MetaTrader 4 or 5 directly - in fact, you could think of TradingView as an alternative to MetaTrader, with advanced charting and automated trading capabilities.

Markets and availability

Which markets can I trade through TradingView?

Your choice of markets will ultimately depend on your broker. We recommend FPMarkets.com because it offers over 1,000 instruments across Forex, stocks, indices, commodities, crypto, metals and bonds.

Why can't I trade certain instruments?

Some symbols are chart-only and not tradeable with your connected broker. This could happen either because your broker doesn't offer the asset, or regional restrictions apply.

Fees and costs

Does TradingView charge fees for placing trades?

No. TradingView doesn't add fees, spreads or commissions to your trades. The only trading costs you'll pay are your broker's costs, exactly as if you were trading through your broker.

Do I need a paid plan to trade through TradingView?

No. Trading is available even with a free TradingView plan. However, some advanced features - such as extra indicators, multiple charts per layout, or advanced server-side alerts - require a paid subscription.

Are there extra commissions or spreads for trading through TradingView?

No. The only fees you'll be are your broker's fees. We recommend FP Markets' Raw account with spreads from 0.0 pips, and a low $3 commission per lot, per side. Visit FPMarkets.com to learn more.

Is it safe to connect TradingView to my broker's account?

Yes. TradingView only receives permission to:

• View your balance and activity;
• Process orders, and;
• Access market data.

Importantly, TradingView never has access to the funds in your trading account — only your broker does. You can revoke TradingView's access at any time from your broker's settings.

Paper trading

How do I use TradingView's Paper Trading account?

Paper Trading, also known as demo trading, simulates a live trading environment. To activate it:

• Open a chart;
• Click Trading Panel; and
• Select Paper Trading by TradingView.

You'll get a virtual balance and can place simulated trades using the same interface as a live account.

Can I convert my Paper Trading performance to a live account?

No. Paper trading is a standalone service. To trade with real money, you must connect your broker's account through TradingView's Trading Panel.

How is paper trading execution different from live trading?

Paper Trading fills orders instantly and assumes idealised market conditions. This differs from live trading in several ways:

• No requotes;
• No slippage;
• No partial fills;
• No liquidity constraints;
• No margin calls or liquidation risk unless manually simulated.

Paper trading is an excellent educational tool, but doesn't replicate real-world execution. That's why we usually recommend opening a small live account, even if you are new to trading.

Orders and execution

Which order types does TradingView support?

TradingView supports all common order types offered through its brokers. These include:

• Market orders;
• Limit orders;
• Stop orders;
• Stop-limit orders;
• Take-profit and stop-loss orders;
• Brackets (SL + TP submitted automatically).

Most order types can be placed visually by dragging levels directly on the chart.

Why is my order not filling or delayed?

The following factors may cause slow or unfilled orders:

• Internet or connectivity issues on your end. TradingView displays broker latency in the trading panel, which could help you diagnose connection lag;
• Low liquidity in the underlying market;
• Wide spreads when the markets are volatile;
• Your broker requires additional verification;
• Limit or stop orders being placed too close to the market price.

How can I modify or cancel orders on TradingView charts?

Drag-and-drop on the chart or use the order panel below the chart to adjust or cancel orders.

Why was my order rejected on TradingView?

Rejections occur due to insufficient margin, market closures, size limits, or instrument restrictions set by your broker. Contact your broker for assistance, as they are ultimately responsible for trade execution.

Conclusion

The combination of FP Markets' range of instruments with TradingView's charts is a match made in heaven. So it's perhaps no surprise that FP Markets has won dozens of awards, including that of "#1 Best Trade Execution" four times in a row. Open your account here to see for yourself.

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