TradingView’s Pine Script has become the go-to coding language for traders who want to develop custom indicators and strategies efficiently. This guide provides a hands-on introduction to Pine Script, complete with actionable examples suitable for beginners and experienced traders alike.
Below, we explore six real-world scripts that demonstrate Pine Script’s capabilities—from basic moving averages to advanced predictive modeling.
1. Simple Moving Average (SMA) Indicator
Keywords: Pine Script, SMA indicator, TradingView strategies
A foundational example:
//@version=5
indicator("Simple Moving Average", shorttitle="SMA", overlay=true)
length = input.int(200, minval=1, title="Length")
smaValue = ta.sma(close, length)
plot(smaValue, title="SMA", color=color.blue)How it works:
- Sets a 200-period SMA default.
- Uses
ta.sma()to calculate the average closing price. - Plots the line directly on the price chart (
overlay=true).
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2. Moving Average Crossover Strategy
Keywords: Pine Script strategies, backtesting, trend following
Convert an indicator into a strategy:
//@version=5
strategy("Moving Average Cross", overlay=true)
shortMA = ta.sma(close, 30)
longMA = ta.sma(close, 200)
plot(shortMA, color=color.red)
plot(longMA, color=color.blue)
longCondition = ta.crossover(shortMA, longMA)
if (longCondition)
strategy.entry("Long", strategy.long)Key features:
- Enters long when the 30-period SMA crosses above the 200-period SMA.
- Backtest performance metrics are available in TradingView’s Strategy Tester.
3. Price Channels for Position Scaling
Keywords: ATR, technical analysis, fair value
Use volatility to define entry/exit zones:
fairvalue = ta.ema(close, 21)
atr = ta.atr(14)
support = fairvalue - (atr * 2) // 2x multiplier
resistance = fairvalue + (atr * 2)Application:
- Identifies overbought/sold levels relative to a 21-period EMA.
4. Breakout Sniper Strategy
Keywords: breakout trading, volatility, backtesting
Capture breakouts with:
highest_high = ta.highest(high, 365)
breakout = high >= highest_high
if (breakout)
strategy.entry("Long", strategy.long)Optimization tip: Adjust the lookback_period for different assets.
5. Fear & Greed Index
Keywords: sentiment analysis, RSI, market extremes
Combine RSI, volume, and volatility:
fgi = (ta.rsi(close,14) - 50) * (close / ta.ema(close,14)) * (volume / ta.avg(volume,90))
bgcolor(fgi <= -40 ? color.red : fgi >= 100 ? color.lime : na)6. Gaussian Process Regression (GPR)
Keywords: predictive modeling, time series forecasting
Advanced probabilistic forecasting:
// Simplified GPR logic
predicted_means = kernel_matrix.mult(training_outputs)
plot(predicted_means, color=#FF00FF88)Use case: Forecast price trends using historical data patterns.
FAQs
Q1: How do I add Pine Script to a TradingView chart?
A: Paste your code into the Pine Editor and click Add to Chart.
Q2: Can I automate trades with Pine Script?
A: Yes, but only via TradingView’s alerts (no direct broker integration).
Q3: What’s the difference between strategy and indicator?
A: strategy includes trade logic for backtesting; indicator visualizes data.
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Final Word
These examples illustrate Pine Script’s versatility for technical analysis and algorithmic trading. Experiment with parameters to refine your edge.
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