TradingView with TradeDay: Setup and Limitations

I attempted to use TradingView with my second TradeDay evaluation because I'd spent 2 years building custom indicators and perfecting chart layouts on their platform. Figured I could connect TradingView to TradeDay, chart there, execute through TradeDay's interface—best of both worlds.

Wrong. Spent 3 hours trying to establish connection before discovering TradingView doesn't integrate with TradeDay at all. No direct connection exists. Can't trade TradeDay accounts from TradingView charts. Can't sync positions. Can't use TradingView's order execution features.

The "setup" is actually: Use TradingView for charting ONLY, then manually place orders in separate platform (Tradovate, Quantower, or TradeDay's proprietary). Two-application workflow that introduces lag, room for errors, and coordination complexity.

This guide covers TradingView's exact limitations with TradeDay, what you CAN use it for (advanced charting, social indicators, alerts), what you absolutely CANNOT do (trade directly, sync positions, execute orders), and realistic workflows for traders who insist on using TradingView despite these constraints.

Quick heads-up: This article is based on my real experience with TradeDay and the info available when I published/updated this. Things change in prop trading — rules, payouts, promos, all of it.

For the absolute latest, check TradeDay´s website or their faq page.

The Hard Truth: TradingView Doesn't Connect to TradeDay

What TradingView Offers:

• Best charting platform in the industry
• 100+ built-in indicators
• Pine Script for custom indicators
• Social features (public charts, ideas, strategies)
• Alerts and notifications
• Multi-timeframe analysis

What TradingView Lacks:

• Direct connection to TradeDay accounts
• Ability to execute trades in TradeDay accounts
• Position syncing with TradeDay
• Order flow data from TradeDay
• Real-time TradeDay account balance

The Disconnect: TradingView is a charting platform, not a broker. They connect to retail brokers (FXCM, OANDA, etc.) but NOT to prop firms like TradeDay. You can chart CME futures data on TradingView, but you can't trade your TradeDay account from TradingView interface.

What This Means: If you want TradingView charts + TradeDay trading, you need two separate applications open:

1. TradingView (for analysis)
2. Tradovate/Quantower/TradeDay platform (for execution)

You watch charts in TradingView, make decisions, then switch to execution platform to place orders manually.

I learned this after 3 hours of frustrated troubleshooting. Wish I'd known up front: TradingView + TradeDay requires dual-platform workflow, not integrated solution.

What You CAN Use TradingView For

Despite no direct connection, TradingView offers valuable features:

1. Advanced Charting and Analysis

TradingView Strengths:

• Superior drawing tools (trendlines, Fibonacci, patterns)
• 100+ technical indicators
• Custom indicators via Pine Script
• Beautiful visual presentation
• Easy timeframe switching
• Chart replay for backtesting

How to Use:

1. Open TradingView (tradingview.com)
2. Chart ES, NQ, or other futures you trade
3. Add your indicators and analysis tools
4. Identify setups and entry points
5. Switch to execution platform (Tradovate) to place order

Benefits:

• Better charting than Tradovate or TradeDay platform
• Custom indicators you've built over time
• Familiar interface if you already use TradingView

Example Workflow:

9:30 AM: Open TradingView + Tradovate side-by-side
9:45 AM: TradingView shows ES setup forming
9:50 AM: Setup confirms on TradingView
9:50 AM: Switch to Tradovate, buy 1 ES at market
10:02 AM: TradingView target hit
10:02 AM: Switch to Tradovate, close position


This works but requires constant switching between applications.

2. Social Features and Community Ideas

TradingView Community:

• Published trading ideas by other users
• Popular setups and strategies
• Educational content
• Market sentiment gauges

How to Use:

1. Browse TradingView ideas for ES/NQ
2. See what setups other traders are watching
3. Get secondary confirmation for your analysis
4. Learn new strategies from experienced traders

Caution: Don't blindly follow others' ideas. Use as confirmation tool only. Your TradeDay evaluation success depends on YOUR strategy, not copying random TradingView posts.

3. Alerts and Notifications

TradingView Alerts:

• Price level alerts
• Indicator-based alerts
• Pattern recognition alerts
• Mobile notifications

Setup:

1. Right-click chart → Add Alert
2. Configure condition (price crosses $4,800, RSI below 30, etc.)
3. Select notification method (mobile app, email, popup)
4. Save alert

Use Case:

Set alert: "ES reaches 4,820"
→ Go about your day
→ Alert fires when level hit
→ Open Tradovate and evaluate setup
→ Place trade if conditions met


This prevents staring at charts all day. Let TradingView monitor, you respond when alerted.

4. Chart Replay and Backtesting

TradingView Replay:

• Access historical market data
• Replay price action at any speed
• Practice identifying setups
• Test strategies on past data

How to Use:

1. Load ES chart on TradingView
2. Click Replay button (play icon in top toolbar)
3. Select historical date
4. Watch price action unfold bar by bar
5. Pause when you see setup
6. Practice decision-making

Benefits:

• Free practice without risk
• Test if your strategy worked historically
• Build pattern recognition skills

I replayed 50 days of ES price action before my third evaluation. Improved my entry timing significantly.

5. Multi-Timeframe Analysis

TradingView Layouts:

• Display 4-6 charts simultaneously
• Different timeframes of same instrument
• Easy synchronization across charts
• Save layouts for quick loading

Example Layout:

Top Left: ES 60-min (trend)
Top Right: ES 15-min (intermediate)
Middle Left: ES 5-min (setup)
Middle Right: ES 1-min (entry)
Bottom: ES volume profile


TradingView handles multi-timeframe better than Tradovate or TradeDay platform. If this is crucial to your strategy, TradingView + execution platform workflow might be worth coordination overhead.

What You CANNOT Do With TradingView

These limitations are absolute—no workarounds exist:

1. Execute Trades Directly

Not Possible:

• Click "Buy" on TradingView chart to open TradeDay position
• One-click trading from TradingView interface
• Direct order entry via TradingView

Why: TradingView has no connection to TradeDay's backend. When you click "trade" on TradingView, it tries to route to connected broker. TradeDay isn't a TradingView-connected broker.

Workaround:None. You MUST use separate execution platform (Tradovate, Quantower, TradeDay platform) to place actual trades.

2. View Your TradeDay Account Balance

Not Possible:

• See real-time TradeDay balance in TradingView
• Monitor drawdown limits in TradingView
• Track profit/loss from TradeDay positions

Why: TradingView doesn't connect to your TradeDay account data. It only shows market data (price, volume) from exchanges—not your personal account info.

Workaround: Keep Tradovate or TradeDay dashboard open in second monitor to monitor balance while charting in TradingView.

3. Sync Open Positions

Not Possible:

• Display your active TradeDay positions on TradingView chart
• Show entry price, current P&L, or stop/target levels from TradeDay account
• Automated position tracking

Why: Again, no connection between platforms. TradingView doesn't know what positions you have open in TradeDay account.

Workaround: Manually mark your entry on TradingView chart using drawing tools after opening position elsewhere. Tedious but functional.

4. Use TradingView Broker Panel

Not Possible:

• Enable TradingView's "Trading Panel" feature for TradeDay
• Access order entry, positions, or account info within TradingView interface

Why: Trading Panel only works with TradingView's connected brokers (FXCM, OANDA, Binance, etc.). Prop firms like TradeDay aren't integrated.

Workaround: Accept that TradingView is charting-only for TradeDay traders. No trading panel will appear.

5. Automated Strategy Execution

Not Possible:

• Write Pine Script strategy that automatically trades your TradeDay account
• Backtest strategy on TradingView then activate it to trade live
• Algorithmic trading from TradingView to TradeDay

Why: Pine Script strategies can be backtested on TradingView, but they can't execute real orders in TradeDay accounts. No API connection exists for this.

Workaround: Use TradingView for strategy development and backtesting, then manually trade the signals in Tradovate. Or export strategy logic and build it in platform that supports TradeDay automation (NinjaTrader potentially).

Dual-Platform Workflow: Making It Work

If you insist on using TradingView despite limitations:

Setup 1: Side-by-Side Dual Monitor

Monitor 1: TradingView

- Primary ES chart (5-min timeframe)
- Your custom indicators
- Full screen for analysis


Monitor 2: Tradovate

- Minimal layout
- Quick Trade bar for order entry
- Account balance/positions panel
- Just execution interface


Workflow:

1. Analyze on Monitor 1 (TradingView)
2. Execute on Monitor 2 (Tradovate)
3. Return to Monitor 1 for trade management decisions
4. Close on Monitor 2 when target hit

Benefits:

• Best charting (TradingView)
• Fast execution (Tradovate)
• Clear separation of analysis vs execution

Drawbacks:

• Requires two monitors
• Context switching creates lag (2-3 seconds)
• Positions not visible on charts (must remember entry)

Setup 2: Single Monitor Overlapping Windows

If You Only Have One Screen:

Layout:

Background: TradingView (large chart)
Foreground: Tradovate (small window, corner position)


Workflow:

1. TradingView fills screen
2. Tradovate sits in bottom-right corner
3. Analyze on TradingView
4. Click Tradovate corner window to activate
5. Execute trade
6. Click back to TradingView

Benefits:

• Works with single monitor
• TradingView chart remains visible mostly

Drawbacks:

• Tradovate window partially blocks chart
• Constant window management (annoying)
• Easy to click wrong window accidentally

Setup 3: TradingView Alerts + Mobile Execution

For Part-Time Traders:

Strategy:

1. Set up TradingView alerts for key levels
2. Go about your day (not watching charts)
3. Alert fires on phone
4. Open Tradovate mobile app
5. Evaluate setup and execute if valid

Benefits:

• Don't need to watch charts constantly
• TradingView does monitoring for you
• Trade from anywhere

Drawbacks:

• Slower response time (alerts aren't instant)
• Mobile execution is clunky vs desktop
• Might miss fast-moving setups

I tried Setup 1 (dual monitor) for 2 weeks during my second evaluation. Workflow felt clunky—constantly switching from TradingView analysis to Tradovate execution. Eventually abandoned TradingView and moved entirely to Tradovate for simplicity.

TradingView Subscription: What You Need

TradingView Tiers:

Free:

• 1 chart per tab
• 3 indicators per chart
• Basic drawing tools
• Delayed data (15 min lag on some instruments)

Pro ($14.95/month):

• 5 indicators per chart
• Multiple charts per tab
• Alerts
• No ads

Pro+ ($29.95/month):

• 10 indicators per chart
• More alerts
• Multiple chart layouts

Premium ($59.95/month):

• 25 indicators per chart
• Unlimited alerts
• Priority support

For TradeDay Trading:

• Free: Insufficient (3 indicators too limiting)
• Pro: Minimum recommended (if using TradingView)
• Pro+/Premium: Only if you heavily rely on custom indicators

My Opinion: If you're paying $30-60/month for TradingView, just use Quantower (free with TradeDay) which has integrated execution. TradingView subscriptions make sense for retail traders using TradingView's connected brokers—not for prop firm traders who need separate execution platforms anyway.

Why Most TradeDay Traders Don't Use TradingView

Reasons to Avoid:

1. Coordination Overhead

• Managing two platforms simultaneously
• Lag between analysis and execution
• Positions not synced across applications

2. Cost

• TradingView Pro: $15/month
• TradeDay subscription: $105/month (for $50K account)
• Total: $120/month when Tradovate/Quantower are free

3. Error Risk

• Analyze on TradingView: "Buy at 4,820"
• Switch to Tradovate
• Market moved to 4,825 during switch
• Miss entry or enter at worse price

4. Alternatives Exist

• Tradovate charting is adequate for most strategies
• Quantower has advanced features if needed
• Both have integrated execution (no dual-platform hassle)

When TradingView Makes Sense:

• You have years of custom Pine Script indicators you can't replicate elsewhere
• You're part-time trader using alerts (not active screen watching)
• Your strategy requires TradingView's specific social features
• You already pay for TradingView for other trading (stocks, crypto)

When It Doesn't:

• You're full-time day trader executing 20+ trades daily
• You need fast execution with minimal lag
• You prefer integrated analysis + execution
• You're cost-conscious (why pay extra for charting)

95% of TradeDay traders don't use TradingView. Tradovate or Quantower provide sufficient charting with integrated execution. The 5% who do use TradingView are usually experienced traders with highly customized setups they've built over years.

FAQ

Can I use TradingView's paper trading to practice before TradeDay evaluation?

Yes, but it won't replicate TradeDay's rules. TradingView paper trading doesn't enforce drawdown limits, consistency requirements, or position limits. It's useful for testing strategies on price action, but won't prepare you for prop firm rule compliance.

If TradingView adds TradeDay integration in future, will this guide update?

TradingView would need to add TradeDay to their broker list. As of January 2026, this hasn't happened and isn't announced. If it occurs, traders would connect via TradingView's Trading Panel using TradeDay credentials. Currently hypothetical only.

Can I export my TradingView indicators to Tradovate or Quantower?

No direct export. TradingView uses Pine Script. Tradovate and Quantower use different languages. You'd need to manually recreate indicator logic in new platform or hire developer to port code. Most common indicators (moving averages, VWAP, RSI) already exist in all platforms.

Does using TradingView for charts violate any TradeDay rules?

No. TradeDay doesn't restrict what charting software you use. You could use TradingView, TradingView alternatives, or even pen and paper to analyze—doesn't matter. Only restriction is you must execute trades through TradeDay-supported platforms (Tradovate, Quantower, TradeDay platform, NinjaTrader).

Can I stream TradingView charts while trading TradeDay account?

Yes, if you mean displaying TradingView on second screen for viewers. Many traders stream setups from TradingView while executing in Tradovate off-screen. Just don't share your TradeDay account credentials publicly or show balance on stream (violates terms potentially).

Are TradingView's free indicators better than Tradovate's built-in ones?

Subjective. TradingView has more variety and community-built options. Tradovate has fewer indicators but covers all standard ones (moving averages, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, etc.). For 90% of traders, Tradovate's indicator library is sufficient. TradingView's advantage is custom/exotic indicators and social sharing.

Can I use TradingView on mobile while trading TradeDay on desktop?

Yes. TradingView mobile app works independently. You could chart on phone using TradingView, then execute trades on desktop using Tradovate. Awkward workflow but technically possible. Most traders prefer all-desktop or all-mobile (using Tradovate mobile for both charting and execution).

If I already pay for TradingView for stock trading, should I use it for futures too?

Reasonable approach. If you're already subscribed, using TradingView for futures charting costs nothing additional. Just accept you'll need Tradovate open simultaneously for execution. Might be worth the dual-platform hassle to consolidate all charting (stocks + futures) in one place.

Does TradingView show real-time futures data or is there delay?

Real-time for most futures if you subscribe to proper data package. CME data (ES, NQ, etc.) requires TradingView exchange subscription ($2-10/month). Without subscription, data is 10-15 minutes delayed. For TradeDay trading, you need real-time—delayed data is useless.

Can I use TradingView's strategy backtester to test TradeDay compliance?

Partially. You can backtest whether strategy would be profitable, but TradingView won't simulate TradeDay's specific rules (drawdown limits, consistency requirements, etc.). Use TradingView for profitability backtesting, then manually verify strategy fits TradeDay's constraints separately.

Final Thoughts: TradingView Isn't Worth Complexity for Most Traders

TradingView excels as charting platform. But for TradeDay trading specifically, requiring separate execution platform creates friction that undermines efficiency.

If you're new to prop firms: Use Tradovate or Quantower exclusively. Get comfortable with evaluation rules and platform mechanics before adding complexity of dual-platform workflow.

If you're experienced with custom TradingView setups: The dual-platform workflow is manageable but annoying. Weigh whether your custom indicators truly justify coordination hassle. Could you replicate 80% of functionality in Quantower with less friction?

I abandoned TradingView after 2 weeks of testing during evaluation. Coordination overhead wasn't worth marginal charting improvements. Your mileage may vary—especially if you have years invested in Pine Script indicators.

But for most TradeDay traders, better solution is mastering Tradovate or Quantower fully rather than splitting attention across two platforms.

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