How Do I Trade with TradingView?

Trade with TradingView's world-class charts through your Tradovate account. This guide walks you through the complete process of setting up TradingView integration with your Tradeify Tradovate account for seamless charting and trading.

Integration Overview

Account Requirements

Active Tradeify account with Tradovate access
Tradovate credentials from your Tradeify welcome email
TradingView account (free or paid subscription)

Platform Requirements

Tradovate account already set up and functional
Desktop web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
Stable internet connection for real-time synchronization

Important Notes

Free add-on: TradingView integration is free for all Tradeify users
Integration works through Web browsers and App
Third-Party Platform: TradingView is a third-party software platform. Any issues caused by TradingView's API, connectivity problems, or platform malfunctions are beyond Tradeify's support scope. We cannot repair or adjust accounts affected by third-party software issues.

Step-by-Step Setup Process

Step 1: Enable TradingView Add-on in Tradovate

Log into Tradovate at trader.tradovate.com
- Use your Tradeify-provided Tradovate credentials - Select "Demo" or "Simulation" environment
Access Application Settings :
- Click the three lines (hamburger menu) in the top-right corner - Select "Application Settings"
Activate TradingView Add-on :
- Find "Add-On Tools" section - Locate "TradingView Add-On" - Click "Activate TradingView Add-On" - Confirm activation when prompted

You should see a confirmation message that the TradingView add-on is now active.

Step 2: Set Up TradingView Account

Visit TradingView at tradingview.com or open the Tradingview App
Create or log into your account :
- If new: Sign up for a free TradingView account - If existing: Log in with your credentials
Navigate to a chart :
- Search for your preferred trading instrument (e.g., "ES1!", "NQ1!") - Open a chart for that instrument

Step 3: Connect TradingView to Tradovate

Open the Trading Panel :
- Look for the "Trading Panel" tab at the bottom of the chart - Click to open the Broker selection panel
Select Tradovate :
- In the Trading Panel, look for broker options - Click on the Tradovate logo - Select "Connect" next to Tradovate
Choose connection type :
- Select "Demo" (this is correct for Tradeify accounts)
Enter your credentials :
- Enter the credentials located at the top of your Tradeify dashboard (same as you would use to Log into Tradovate)

Important : Always select "Demo" for Tradeify accounts

Step 4: Verify Connection

Check connection status :
- Look for a green connection indicator in the Trading Panel - Your account balance should appear - Available instruments should populate
Test data synchronization :
- Charts should display real-time or near-real-time price data - Order entry fields should be active - Account information should match your Tradovate dashboard

⚠️ Important Usage Guidelines

Third-Party Software Disclaimer

TradingView is a third-party platform that operates independently of Tradeify's systems. Issues arising from TradingView's API connectivity, platform bugs, data feed problems, or other technical malfunctions are outside Tradeify's control and support scope. Accounts affected by third-party software issues will not be repaired or adjusted by Tradeify.

Best Practices

Keep Tradovate open:

Maintain Tradovate in a separate browser tab
You cannot check and monitor your drawdown effectively in TradingView

Monitor latency:

TradingView integration may have slight delays
For time-sensitive trades, consider using Tradovate directly
Test execution speed during different market conditions

Data verification:

Cross-check important price levels between platforms
Verify order fills in both TradingView and Tradovate
Report any synchronization issues immediately

Risk Management Integration

Tradeify rules enforcement:

All Tradeify trading rules apply to TradingView trades
Risk parameters are enforced through Tradovate
Daily loss limits and consistency rules remain active

Position monitoring:

Track positions in both platforms
Use Tradovate's risk dashboard for comprehensive monitoring
Set up alerts for approaching risk limits

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

Problem: Can't connect TradingView to Tradovate

Solutions:

Verify TradingView add-on is activated in Tradovate
Check that you're using correct credentials
Ensure "Demo" is selected, not "Live"
Clear browser cache and try again

Problem: Connection drops frequently

Solutions:

Check internet connection stability
Try different browser or disable browser extensions
Verify Tradovate account is active and accessible
Contact support if issues persist

Data and Synchronization Issues

Problem: Charts not updating or showing old data

Solutions:

Refresh the TradingView page
Check if markets are open for the instrument
Verify data subscription status
Switch to different timeframe and back

Problem: Orders not appearing in Tradovate

Solutions:

Check order status in TradingView Trading Panel
Verify connection status is green
Refresh Tradovate dashboard
Contact support for persistent sync issues

Note: Issues related to TradingView's platform functionality, API connectivity, or data feeds are third-party issues that Tradeify cannot resolve or compensate for.

Problem: Platform running slowly

Solutions: