Charting platform
Can you trade forex on TradingView?
Yes, through a connected broker. TradingView is a charting platform: you place forex trades from its charts via a broker account that integrates with it.
Checked 7 October 2026. Products and rules change, so confirm in the TradingView app before you rely on this.
Forex on TradingView by country
Whether you can trade currency pairs on TradingView where you live.
| Country | Allowed? | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Allowed in UK | ◐Via a connected broker | |
 Allowed in USA | ◐Via a connected broker | Only via brokers that serve US forex clients (CFTC/NFA-registered). |
 Allowed in EU | ◐Via a connected broker | |
 Allowed in Australia | ◐Via a connected broker | |
 Allowed in Canada | ◐Via a connected broker |
What this means for you
TradingView isn’t a place to trade currency pairs directly, although it offers some currency exposure as described above. To trade forex you need a broker that offers it and is regulated where you live.
What you can do on TradingView instead
- Paper trading on TradingView
Futures, CFDs and spot forex: what’s the difference?
- Spot forex is buying and selling currency pairs directly, the way most forex traders and forex signals work.
- Forex CFDs track currency pairs without you owning the currency. They are common in the UK, EU and Australia but banned for US retail clients.
- Currency futures are exchange-traded contracts (such as CME Euro FX) with fixed sizes and expiry dates. Prices follow the same pairs, but contract sizes and costs differ.
Choosing somewhere to trade forex
- Check the broker is regulated where you live (for example the FCA, NFA/CFTC, CySEC or ASIC).
- Compare spreads, commission and overnight swap.
- Start small, or on a demo account, and read how leverage and margin work.
FAQ
Can you trade forex on TradingView?
Yes, through a connected broker. TradingView is a charting platform: you place forex trades from its charts via a broker account that integrates with it.
Is forex on TradingView available in the UK and USA?
UK: Via a connected broker. USA: Via a connected broker (Only via brokers that serve US forex clients (CFTC/NFA-registered).).
What can I use instead of TradingView for forex?
A broker regulated for forex where you live. Platforms that offer forex in at least one of the UK, US, EU, Australia or Canada include Trading 212, Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, Plus500. Check the regulator, leverage limits and costs before opening an account.
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