How to Build Your First Crypto Chart on TradingView

TradingView is the most powerful charting platform for crypto traders. Here’s a step-by-step beginner’s guide to building your first chart in 2025.

1. Choose a Crypto Trading Pair

Start by typing your desired pair (e.g. BTC/USDT) into the search bar at the top. Select a pair with your preferred exchange (like Binance).

2. Pick the Right Timeframe

Click the timeframe dropdown to choose from 1m, 5m, 1H, 4H, 1D, or custom. For beginners, 1H and 4H are ideal to avoid noise.

3. Add Indicators

Click “Indicators” and search for common tools like RSI, MACD, EMA. You can combine several for better insight. Avoid overloading your chart.

4. Customize the Layout

You can toggle between bar, line, or candlestick charts. Adjust colors, background, gridlines, and scaling to your preference.

5. Save Your Chart

Click the floppy disk icon to save your layout. If you have a free account, you can save up to one layout; paid plans allow unlimited charts and alerts.

Quick Start: Build Your First TradingView Chart

  1. Open a market & pair. In the top search, type BTCUSDT (or your asset) → pick a liquid exchange feed (e.g., BINANCE:BTCUSDT).
  2. Set timeframe. Choose 1D (swing) or 4H (shorter-term). Ensure timezone matches your locale.
  3. Choose chart type. Switch to Candles. Add Volume (Right-click → Insert Indicator → Volume).
  4. Add core indicators. Moving Average 50 & 200, RSI 14. (Indicators → search “Moving Average”, “RSI”).
  5. Tidy the layout. Color/code MAs, hide indicator titles, increase line thickness for clarity.
  6. Create alerts. Right-click price → Add alert → e.g., “Crossing MA50” or “RSI crosses 70/30”. Set notifications (app/email).
  7. Save your layout. Click Save → name it (e.g., “BTC Swing”) → enable autosave; use Make it default if desired.
  8. Sync & share. Log in on mobile; your layout syncs. Use Share to copy the chart link or snapshot.
Pro tips & hotkeys
  • / opens quick search; , edits indicator settings; Alt + drag = quick clone drawing.
  • Keep only 2–3 indicators visible; price action first, indicators second.
  • Use Object Tree to toggle layers (drawings/indicators) quickly.

Bonus Tips

Starter Layout Preset

Use this beginner-friendly setup to start with a clean, effective charting layout:

  • Chart type: Candlesticks, dark background
  • Timeframe: 4H (short-term) or 1D (swing)
  • Indicators:
    • Moving Average (MA50) → blue, line thickness 2px
    • Moving Average (MA200) → orange, line thickness 2px
    • RSI (14) → default, add 70/30 levels
  • Volume bars: enabled, overlay on chart
  • Gridlines: light grey, reduce opacity for clarity
  • Autosave: ON, default layout name “Starter Preset”

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a paid plan for charting?

No. You can use TradingView for free with some limitations. Pro plans unlock more indicators and saved layouts.

Can I use TradingView on mobile?

Yes. The mobile app is well-designed and allows full charting functionality, though advanced users may prefer desktop.

Does TradingView support crypto and stocks?

Yes. It supports crypto, stocks, forex, commodities, and more — all in one place.

Start Charting Today

→ Sign up or log in to TradingView and build your first chart – it’s fast, free, and intuitive.