How to Set Up a TradingView Alert for Buy and Sell Signals

This guide walks you through setting up a TradingView alert to trigger buy/sell signals for your trading bot. We’ll cover the essential settings and configurations step by step.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• A Cryptohopper account
• A paid TradingView subscription

Step-by-Step: Setting Up a TradingView Alert

1. Log in to your TradingView account.
2. Search for your trading pair and exchange.
3. Select the candle size (e.g., 1H, 4H).
4. Choose a technical indicator (e.g., RSI, MACD).
5. Click “Alert” on the chart.
6. Configure the Conditions (varies by indicator).
7. Set the alert frequency (e.g., "Once per bar close").
8. Define an expiration time for the alert.
9. Under Notifications, enable “Webhook URL”.

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10. In Cryptohopper:

    • Navigate to Marketplace → Apps → TradingView.
    • Use the Alert Generator to create a webhook message.

11. Configure the Alert:

    • Select your bot.
    • Enter the currency symbol (e.g., BTC for BTC/USDT).
    • Set the Action (buy/sell) or use {{strategy.order.action}} for dynamic signals.
    • Choose an order type (e.g., market, limit).
12. Optional: Add take_profit:X to include a take-profit value.
13. Paste the generated alert message into TradingView and click “Create”.

Key Settings Explained

TradingView Configuration

• Condition: Matches your indicator’s logic (e.g., "RSI crosses above 70").
• Options: Controls alert frequency (e.g., "Once per 15 minutes").
• Expiration: Limits how long the alert remains active.
• Webhook URL: Critical for sending alerts to Cryptohopper.

Cryptohopper Configuration

• Bot Selection: Links the alert to your specific bot.
• Currency: Base currency only (e.g., ETH for ETH/USDT).
• Dynamic Actions: Use {{strategy.order.action}} to automate buys/sells.
• Order Types: Market, limit, or trailing orders.

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FAQ

Q: Can I use free TradingView accounts for alerts?
A: No, alerts require a paid TradingView plan.

Q: How do I test if my alert works?
A: Manually trigger a condition (e.g., simulate an RSI crossover) and check Cryptohopper’s activity log.

Q: Can one alert handle both buy and sell signals?
A: Yes, by using {{strategy.order.action}} in the alert message.

Q: What’s the expiration time recommendation?
A: Set it slightly longer than your candle timeframe (e.g., 5 minutes for 1-minute bars).

Pro Tips

• Combine multiple indicators (e.g., RSI + MACD) for higher accuracy.
• Backtest alerts in TradingView’s Strategy Tester before live use.
• Monitor your bot’s response latency to avoid missed signals.

This guide ensures your TradingView alerts seamlessly integrate with Cryptohopper for automated, data-driven trading.