Why doesn’t my TradingView backtest match the published result?
Check the instrument and data provider, chart timeframe, date coverage, whether the same script version and preset are applied, Strategy Properties (starting capital, sizing, commission and slippage), and how much historical data your TradingView plan provides. TradingView may have different coverage from the original research export; performance can also change after release. Review the strategy settings checklist and optimization setup guide.
How do I get invite-only scripts?
Send your TradingView username after joining Smart Trader. Access is usually added within 24 hours after receiving a verified membership request. See Request TradingView access.
Does my membership include the editable Pine code?
No. Smart Trader includes invite-only script access and available member optimizations. Editable, optimization-specific code variations are separately licensed in the Source Code shop.
Why do costs matter more on small timeframes?
When the average price move per trade is small, a fixed commission and spread can consume a much larger fraction of the gross result. Use the same cost assumptions when comparing tests. Beware that leverage changes effective exposure and can amplify both returns and losses.
Should I automate the same strategy on many related crypto markets?
Correlated markets can lose money together. Running several BTC/ETH/altcoin strategies does not automatically create diversified risk. Monitor total portfolio exposure rather than each setup separately.
Can I automate on Forex, crypto or futures?
TradeSmart scripts generate TradingView strategy alerts. Actual execution depends on the third-party provider, the broker/exchange account and the exact symbol, order size and fill handling. See the V2 automation routes.
Can automation and trailing stops differ from the backtest?
Yes. The TradingView broker emulator, webhooks, provider route and live broker can execute at different prices or reject orders. Test entries, protective exits, partial closes and position size in demo conditions first.
Can I keep using a chart after creating an alert?
A TradingView strategy alert retains a server-side snapshot of the script, settings and symbol/timeframe when created. If execution-relevant inputs change, recreate the alert before trusting it.
What if the full TradingView order size is not recognized by the provider?
Providers interpret quantity in different units (futures contracts, shares, lots, base or quote units). A mismatch can create materially larger positions than intended. See Quantity & symbol mapping.
Is Discord included?
Yes, Smart Trader includes a private member community. Follow the Discord connection guide.
The V1 and V2 automation guides use different alert formats. Choose V1 automation or V2 automation according to your script version.
Does a V1 webhook automatically send the TradingView position size?
Not necessarily. Classic V1 messages can act as basic Enter Long / Exit Long / Enter Short / Exit Short commands. The receiving service may require independent order-size configuration. Never assume the TradingView backtest size is transferred. Confirm the exact quantity, unit and side in the provider dashboard before trading.
Does V1 manage stops in TradingView or at the broker?
In some V1 workflows, a stop or trailing exit is managed through TradingView alerts rather than installed as a native broker stop. A lost alert, webhook or provider connection can leave positions unprotected. Test a broker-side contingency and confirm the exact provider’s supported protective-order behavior.