1.1 What is Autoview?

Autoview is a powerful browser extension that connects the Tradingview platform to various crytocurrency and traditional exchanges. It enables users to automate their trading strategies by converting alerts from Tradingview into real-time orders on the connected exchanges. With Autoview, traders can monitor and execute trades automatically, thereby reducing the time and effort spent on manual trading.

1.2 The history and development of Autoview

Autoview was initially developer as a solution to bridge the gap between the analytical capabilities of Tradingview and the lack of automated trading features on many popular exchanges. Since its inception, Autoview has gone through several iterations, improvements, and updates to support more exchanges and additional order types. The development team behind Autoview is dedicated to enhancing its functionality and usability by consistently introducing new features and addressing user feedback.

1.3 The role of Autoview in the trading ecosystem

In the trading ecosystem, Autoview serves as a critical tool for traders who wish to automate their strategies. By leveraging the powerful charting and analytical features of Tradingview, traders can create alerts based on their custom indicators or pre-built strategies. Autoview then converts these alerts into orders on the connected exchanges, enabling traders to automate their trading process. This automation allows for more efficient execution of trades, minimizes emotional decision-making, and frees up time for traders to focus on other aspects of their trading business.

1.4 Autoview's advantages and limitations

Advantages:

• Seamless integration with Tradingview, providing access to a vast array of tools, indicators, and strategies.
• Supports multiple exchanges, enabling traders to automate their strategies across different platforms.
• Allows for the creation of complex order types and conditions, enhancing the flexibility and adaptability of trading strategies.
• Reduces the potential for emotional trading decisions, as trades are executed automatically based on predefined conditions.
• Saves time and effort, enabling traders to focus on research, strategy development, and risk management.

Limitations:

• Relies on a stable internet connection and browser performance, as the Autoview extension runs on the user's local machine.
• Requires a solid understanding of Tradingview alerts and Autoview syntax to set up and manage trades effectively.
• Not suitable for high-frequency trading or strategies that require ultra low latency, as there may be slight delays in order execution. (1-2 secs)
• Autoview is not a standalone trading platform, and users must be comfortable with Tradingview to maximize its potential.

By understanding the advantages and limitations of Autoview, traders can make informed decisions about whether it is an appropriate tool for their trading needs and can develop strategies that effectively leverage its capabilities.

Go to Module 2: Setting Up Autoview