In short
- TradingView is a charting platform; trading requires an account with an integrated broker.
- Connect through the Trading Panel under your charts.
- Check the broker is FCA-authorised and that TradingView is available to UK clients.
UK brokers that integrate with TradingView
| Broker | TradingView for UK clients | FCA FRN | Retail loss rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperstone | Yes — CFDs and spread betting | 684312 | 72.9% |
| Spreadex | Yes — spread betting and CFDs | 190941 | 61% |
Other brokers are adding TradingView integration; check each broker's current platform list for UK clients.
How integration works
When a broker integrates with TradingView, your orders are sent from TradingView's interface to the broker, which executes and holds your positions. TradingView provides the charts, drawing tools and order panel; the broker provides prices, execution and custody of your money.
How to connect, step by step
- Open a live or demo account with a broker that integrates with TradingView.
- Open a chart on TradingView and click Trading Panel at the bottom of the screen.
- Select your broker from the list and log in with your broker credentials.
- Choose the account to trade and confirm the connection.
- Place orders from the order panel or directly on the chart; drag stop-loss and take-profit lines to adjust them.
What you can do
- Place market, limit and stop orders from the chart
- Attach and drag stop-loss and take-profit levels
- Monitor positions, orders and account balance
- Use TradingView alerts alongside your trading
Limitations to know
- Prices on the chart may come from a different data feed than your broker's executable prices — check that you're viewing the broker's symbols.
- Pine Script strategies don't place live trades automatically through most broker integrations.
- Not all instruments or account types are available through the integration.
- Availability can differ between a broker's UK and international entities.
What to check in a TradingView broker
| Check | Why |
|---|---|
| FCA authorisation | Your money and protections depend on it |
| TradingView for UK clients | Some brokers offer it only through non-UK entities |
| Account types supported | Spread betting and raw-spread accounts aren't always integrated |
| Costs | Same spreads and commission as other platforms? |
| Instruments | All the pairs and CFDs you trade? |
TradingView vs MetaTrader
| TradingView | MetaTrader 4/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charting | Excellent, browser-based, huge drawing toolkit | Solid, more dated interface |
| Community scripts | Large Pine Script library | Large MQL4/MQL5 library |
| Automated live trading | Limited through most broker integrations | Full support via Expert Advisors |
| Multi-device | Same layout on web, desktop and mobile | Separate desktop, web and mobile apps |
| Broker choice | Integrated brokers only | Very wide |
Alerts as a trading tool
Even without automated execution, TradingView alerts are useful: you can be notified by app, email or pop-up when price reaches a level or an indicator condition triggers, then decide whether to trade. That suits traders who can't watch charts all day.
Using TradingView charts with any broker
If your broker doesn't integrate with TradingView, you can still use TradingView for analysis and place trades on your broker's own platform. Just remember that TradingView's default data feed may differ slightly from your broker's prices — set your levels using your broker's quotes.
Practical tips
- Practise with the broker's demo connection before trading live through TradingView.
- Double-check order size units — lots, units or contracts — in the order panel.
- Check how the integration handles stop-loss and take-profit if your connection drops.
Frequently asked questions
Is TradingView a broker?
No. TradingView is a charting and social platform. To trade, you connect an account you hold with an integrated broker.
Do I need a paid TradingView plan to trade?
You can connect a supported broker on TradingView's free plan; paid plans add features such as more indicators per chart and more alerts.
Can I use TradingView with MT4?
Not directly. TradingView integrations use the broker's own connection. Some brokers offer both MT4 and TradingView on the same account type.
Which UK brokers work with TradingView?
Among the FCA-regulated brokers we cover, Pepperstone and Spreadex integrate with TradingView for UK clients.
CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading these products. You should consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.