Step 17. Setting Alerts for Trader on the Go Indicator on TradingView Desktop

OBJECTIVE

In this video, I walk you through how to set an alert for the Trader on the Go indicator on TradingView, both on desktop and mobile. I emphasize the importance of having your favorite forex and futures pairs added to your watchlist for effective trading. I demonstrate the steps to create an alert, including selecting the right conditions and ensuring you receive notifications at the right time. I also recommend customizing the alert message to clearly indicate whether it's a buy or sell signal. Please make sure to follow along and set up your alerts to enhance your trading experience.

Introduction to Setting Alerts 0:00

  • Welcome traders to the training session.
  • Purpose: Learn how to set alerts for the Trader on the Go indicator on TradingView for both desktop and mobile.
  • Note: Setting up a watch list with favorite pairs (forex and futures) is beneficial.

Accessing the Alert Setup on Desktop 0:28

  • Start on the TradingView desktop application.
  • Ensure the Trader on the Go indicator is visible on the chart.

Creating an Alert 0:36

  • Right-click on the bull alert or the blue line on the chart.
  • Select 'Add Alert' from the menu.

Configuring the Alert Conditions 1:08

  • Confirm the alert is set for the correct symbol (e.g., BTC/USD).
  • Change the condition to 'Trader on the Go - 1 Minute' to ensure alerts are based on this indicator.

Utilizing the Watch List 1:48

  • If you have a watch list, select it to receive alerts for all pairs of interest.

Setting Alert Type 2:08

  • Set the alert type to 'Any Signal' to receive all alerts regardless of their position relative to the blue line.

Choosing the Time Interval 2:45

  • Ensure the interval is set to '1 Minute' to match the trading timeframe.

Alert Trigger Settings 3:07

  • Set the alert to trigger 'Once per bar close' to avoid false alerts from unclosed candles.

Customizing Alert Message 4:10

  • Change the alert message to 'TOTG alert' for easy identification.

Configuring Notification Settings 4:30

  • Ensure notifications are set to:
  • Notify in app
  • Show toast notification
  • Send email (optional)
  • Play sound (recommended) to alert you.

Finalizing the Alert 4:53

  • Click 'Create' to finalize the alert.
  • Verify the alert appears in the alert clock on the platform.

Next Steps 4:53

  • Note that mobile alert setup will be covered in the next video.