Charting
Reversion uses TradingView’s Lightweight Charts library for real-time candlestick charting with technical analysis overlays.
Chart Types
Section titled “Chart Types”Four chart display styles are available from settings:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Candlestick | Standard OHLC candles (default) |
| Line | Line connecting close prices |
| Area | Filled area below close prices |
| Bar | OHLC bar chart |
Timeframes
Section titled “Timeframes”Select a timeframe from the chart header:
| Timeframe | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 minute | 1m |
| 3 minutes | 3m |
| 5 minutes | 5m |
| 15 minutes | 15m |
| 30 minutes | 30m |
| 1 hour | 1h |
| 2 hours | 2h |
| 4 hours | 4h |
| 12 hours | 12h |
| 1 day | 1d |
| 1 week | 1w |
Historical candle data loads automatically as you scroll back. The chart streams live updates for the current candle.
Chart Header
Section titled “Chart Header”The header bar above the chart shows real-time market data:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Price | Current last trade price |
| 24h Change | Price change over 24 hours (%) |
| 24h Volume | Trading volume in the last 24 hours |
| Open Interest | Total open contracts |
| Funding Rate | Current funding rate for perpetuals |
| Max Leverage | Maximum allowed leverage for this market |
Use the token dropdown to search and switch between trading pairs.
Indicators
Section titled “Indicators”Click the indicators button in the chart header to add technical indicators. Every indicator in the Indicators Library is available for charting — including all moving averages, momentum oscillators, volatility bands, and volume indicators. Indicators render as overlays on the price chart or in separate panes below.
Customizing Indicators
Section titled “Customizing Indicators”Each indicator has configurable parameters:
- Period — lookback period (e.g., RSI 14, SMA 20)
- Multiplier — for band-based indicators (e.g., Bollinger Bands 2.0)
- Source — price data input (close, typical price, etc.)
Indicators display a legend showing their current values. Remove an indicator by clicking the X on its legend.
Volume
Section titled “Volume”A volume histogram is displayed below the candlestick chart by default. Bars are color-coded:
- Green — close > open (up candle)
- Red — close < open (down candle)
Drawing Tools
Section titled “Drawing Tools”- Horizontal lines — click on the chart to place a price line at any level. Useful for marking support, resistance, or target levels.
- Price labels — lines display their price value on the Y-axis
Multi-Chart
Section titled “Multi-Chart”Open multiple charts to monitor several assets or timeframes simultaneously. Charts can be synchronized or independent.
Each chart panel has its own:
- Symbol selection
- Timeframe selection
- Indicator configuration
- Independent zoom and scroll
Use the mosaic layout system to arrange multiple charts side by side or in a grid. See Interface for layout customization.
Entry/Exit Markers
Section titled “Entry/Exit Markers”When viewing an algorithm’s backtest results in Build mode, the chart overlays:
- Entry markers — where the algorithm entered trades
- Exit markers — where trades were closed
- Equity curve — portfolio value over time as a line overlay
This helps you visually validate that your algorithm’s signals align with price action.