How to Learn from Other Traders’ Ideas on TradingView
5th Jun 2025Can you really become a better trader just by reading what others post on TradingView?
Absolutely—if you know what to look for, how to evaluate it, and how to turn those shared ideas into actionable learning. TradingView isn’t just a charting tool—it’s a massive hub of trading knowledge, and learning how to properly navigate the “Ideas” section can accelerate your progress faster than any course.
In this article, we’ll explore how to absorb real insights from real traders, avoid common traps, and build your strategy toolbox using TradingView’s idea-sharing features.
What Are “Ideas” on TradingView?
TradingView Ideas are publicly shared charts, setups, and trade predictions posted by traders on the platform. These often include:
• A specific asset (like XAU/USD, EURUSD, BTC/USD, etc.)
• A technical analysis-based setup (e.g., breakout, support/resistance, divergence)
• A written explanation or forecast
• Indicators and tools used
• Entry and exit plans (sometimes with stop-loss and take-profit)
These ideas are visible to all users, and many include comments, likes, and updates, giving you a social layer to evaluate the idea’s credibility.
Why Use Ideas to Learn?
For new traders, interpreting market movements can feel like deciphering a foreign language. By studying public ideas from experienced traders, you get:
• Free technical education on how professionals analyze charts
• Exposure to various strategies and styles (scalping, swing trading, position trading)
• Real-world examples of entry/exit reasoning
• A way to test your own predictions against someone else’s
• Insight into commonly used indicators and charting methods
This is especially valuable if you're still trying to discover your trading “identity” and aren’t sure which strategy suits you best.
How to Find Quality Ideas on TradingView
Not all published ideas are created equal. Here’s how to filter the noise and find valuable content:
1. Use the Filter Options
TradingView allows you to sort ideas by:
• Asset class (Forex, crypto, stocks, indices)
• Timeframe (1H, 4H, daily, weekly)
• Popularity (Most liked, trending)
• Authors you follow
Start by focusing on the pairs or assets you actually trade—for example, Gold (XAU/USD) if that’s your primary interest.
2. Evaluate the Author's Credibility
Click on the author’s profile to check:
• Their publishing history
• Number of followers
• Track record of accuracy
• Style consistency
If they’ve been wrong 80% of the time, their idea might not be worth following. However, even failed ideas can teach you why a setup didn’t work, which is also valuable learning.
3. Look for Clear Explanations
High-quality ideas always explain:
• Why the setup is valid (based on confluence, support/resistance, patterns, etc.)
• The exact entry, stop loss, and take profit levels
• Risk/reward expectations
• Chart images with drawn-out zones and reasoning
Avoid vague ideas that say things like “I feel like BTC will drop today.” Feelings don’t build strategies.
How to Learn from a Published Idea (Step-by-Step)
Let’s break down how to learn from a single published idea like a pro:
• Step 1: Analyze the Logic
Read the explanation. What technical factors did the trader use? Are they using RSI? Fibonacci retracement? Breakout structures?
• Step 2: Replicate It on Your Own Chart
Open the same asset and timeframe. Manually apply the same indicators and see if you reach the same conclusion. This helps internalize the process.
• Step 3: Compare with Your Analysis
Did you see something different? Why? This builds confidence in your personal judgment while exposing gaps in your knowledge.
• Step 4: Monitor the Outcome
Follow the idea over the next 24–72 hours. Did it succeed? Why or why not? Did the price respect the levels shared?
• Step 5: Take Notes
Write down what you learned from this idea—even if you disagree with it. Over time, this builds a personalized strategy archive.
Advanced Tip: Build Your Own Watchlist Based on Ideas
If you find certain authors who consistently share quality setups on pairs like EURUSD or gold, build a watchlist based on their focus. You can also turn on notifications when they post new ideas.
This not only saves time but ensures you’re constantly exposed to new interpretations on assets you already trade.
How SMARTT Traders Benefit from TradingView Ideas
At SMARTT, traders don’t just follow bots—they also share and learn ideas from one another. SMARTT’s internal “Ideas” section allows traders to:
• Post trade setups and technical analysis
• Discuss outcomes and learn from shared performance
• Compare their own strategies with others—just like on TradingView
• Use real performance data to validate signal quality
This creates a community-based learning loop that enhances every user’s knowledge, especially beginners who benefit from exposure to real-world thinking.
In fact, many of the signals delivered on SMARTT’s Gold Trading Signals and Starter Plan are based on principles shared and discussed by top-performing traders, some of whom also publish insights on TradingView.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
• Blindly copying an idea without understanding it – Always know why you’re entering a trade.
• Following hype accounts – Likes don’t equal skill.
• Overanalyzing dozens of ideas at once – Focus on 2–3 solid ones daily.
• Ignoring opposing opinions – Learn from both bullish and bearish perspectives.
Final Thoughts
TradingView’s idea-sharing system is one of the most powerful free tools for traders who want to improve fast. But the value comes not from copying—it comes from understanding.
By approaching ideas critically, replicating setups on your own charts, and learning from both success and failure, you’ll develop a sharper trading eye. And with SMARTT's internal tools and transparent signals, you can take that knowledge one step further—into live market performance, with real guidance and risk control.
