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What’s TradeAdapter
Last Updated: February 24, 2026Welcome to TradeAdapter — let’s automate your first trade. Our bridge service executes your TradingView alerts directly on brokers and exchanges via their API, or through MetaTrader (MT4/MT5). What TradeAdapter does TradingView → Broker / Exchange Connect directly via API (where supported) and execute alerts in real time. BUY / SELL entries TP / SL...
How TradeAdapter works
Last Updated: February 24, 2026How TradeAdapter works From TradingView alert → validation → routing → execution. This page explains the full pipeline in plain English. High-level pipeline Signal An indicator/strategy triggers in TradingView and fires an alert with your message payload. Receive TradeAdapter receives the webhook, parses the fields, and checks formatting. Validate & normalize We validate required fields,...
Supported Platforms & Brokers
Last Updated: February 26, 2026Supported Platforms & Brokers TradeAdapter supports direct integrations and MetaTrader (MT4/MT5) setups to reach most brokers worldwide. Overview Check if your platform is directly supported If it appears in the Direct API table below, use that route for the simplest setup. Otherwise, use the MT4/MT5 bridge It’s the universal connector — works with most brokers...
Requirements
Last Updated: February 26, 2026Requirements Before going live, make sure you meet these requirements to avoid missing signals or rejected orders. Confirm your TradingView plan To send webhook alerts from TradingView you need a paid plan (Essential, Plus, Premium or Ultimate). Free trials of any paid plan also include webhooks. The free Basic plan does not support them. Compare...
Quick Start
Last Updated: February 26, 2026Quick Start Get your first automated trade running in 10–15 minutes (demo recommended). Pick your route Direct Broker/Exchange Best when your platform is supported directly. No local software needed Connect via API keys in TradeAdapter MT4 / MT5 Bridge Best for Forex/CFD brokers. Install MetaTrader + TradeAdapter EA Enable Algo Trading Step-by-step Select a symbol...
Indicator vs Strategy
Last Updated: February 26, 2026Indicator vs Strategy Both work with TradeAdapter — the key difference is how you create alerts in TradingView. The key difference Indicator You create one alert per action (Buy, Sell, Close, TP, SL…). Each gets its own message. 1 alert = 1 action You pick the condition and set the message Full control over every...
Strategy Example
Last Updated: February 26, 2026SuperTrend strategy — Step-by-step with TradeAdapter Full tutorial: Pine Script strategy, TradingView alert, and execution via MetaTrader or Direct API (e.g. Binance). Educational purpose This page shows how to automate a trading strategy on TradingView with TradeAdapter. The goal is to demonstrate the end-to-end flow (strategy → alert → broker). The example is not a...
Safety & Risk Disclaimer
Last Updated: February 24, 2026Safety & Risk Disclaimer Automated trading carries inherent risk. Please read this before using TradeAdapter on a live account. Disclaimer ⚠️ Trading involves risk TradeAdapter is execution software — it forwards signals from TradingView to your broker or MetaTrader. It does not provide financial advice, manage risk on your behalf, or guarantee profits. You are...