TradingView paper trading and connecting a broker

TradingView can send orders in two ways: to Paper Trading, its free simulator with virtual money, or to a real account at one of its integrated brokers. Both use the same Trade button and the same order ticket, so practise on paper first and check the broker carefully before you connect real money.

TradingView · Guide 3/3 2 min read · Platform menus checked against official help: October 2026

⚠️ Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money rapidly. Most retail accounts lose money. This content is education only, not investment advice or a recommendation.

TradingView order ticket (drawn mock-up)XAUUSD · Paper TradingOrder typeMarketQuantity10Take profit3,910.00Stop loss3,865.00SellBuy
TradingView order ticket (drawn mock-up) — Drawn mock-up for illustration, not a screenshot. Names may differ slightly between versions and brokers.

Start paper trading

  1. Connect Paper Trading. On Supercharts click Trade in the top-right corner, choose Paper Trading and click Connect. It is available to all users.
  2. Open the order ticket. Use Buy or Sell on the chart or the order panel. Set the side, quantity and order type (market, limit or stop).
  3. Add stop loss and take profit. Tick Take profit and Stop loss in the ticket and enter the levels, then confirm. The order and its brackets appear on the chart and in the panel at the bottom.
  4. Manage from the chart. Drag the order, stop or target lines to move them, or close them with the X on the line. Every action is also listed in the bottom panel.

Connect a real broker

  1. Choose a broker you have checked. The list under Trade shows the brokers integrated in your country. Check the broker's licence with the regulator yourself (SCA, DFSA, FSRA or CMA in the Gulf) before opening an account; being listed is not a licence check.
  2. Log in. Select the broker and sign in with the credentials that broker gave you. Follow any extra authorisation steps the broker shows.
  3. Check the account before trading. Confirm the account name, currency and whether it is demo or live in the bottom panel. Symbols must be the broker's, so search for the broker's symbol (for example a broker XAUUSD) before placing an order.

Frequently asked questions

Is TradingView paper trading free?

Yes. Paper Trading is available to every TradingView user and uses simulated money.

Can I trade forex on TradingView with a UAE broker?

Only through a broker integrated with TradingView in your country. Check the list under Trade, and check the broker's licence with the regulator yourself.

Are TradingView paper trading results realistic?

They track orders against real prices, but they do not reproduce real slippage, spread changes or emotions. Use them to practise, not to prove profits.

Sources (official help pages)