--- title: TradingView JSON Alert Configuration – Full Guide slug: tradingview-json-alert-configuration date: 2025-03-18 modified: 2026-06-15 author: Bhavishya Goyal excerpt: "" meta_description: "Learn how to create and use TradingView JSON alert configuration for automated buy/sell execution. Includes examples for strategies, indicators, and pyramid mode." focus_keyword: TradingView JSON alert configuration canonical_url: "https://docs.pickmytrade.trade/docs/tradingview-json-alert-configuration/" og_title: TradingView JSON Alert Configuration – Full Guide og_description: "Learn how to create and use TradingView JSON alert configuration for automated buy/sell execution. Includes examples for strategies, indicators, and pyramid mode." og_image: "" schema_type: FAQPage categories: [] tags: [] reading_time: 6 word_count: 1398 robots: "index, follow" lang: en-US --- # Generate Alert – JSON Configuration for TradingView **Last Updated:** June 15, 2026  |  **Published:** March 18, 2025 ## Introduction This guide covers the full setup of **TradingView JSON alert configuration** for automated trading. You’ll learn how to use JSON to send buy, sell, and close signals directly from TradingView strategies or indicators to your broker platform. **For a visual walkthrough, refer to the accompanying video: ** --- ## What is JSON? JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a simple text format that tells PickMyTrade **exactly what trade to place** when an alert triggers. Think of JSON as a **recipe for your trade**: - **What** to trade (symbol) - **Which direction** (buy, sell, or close) - **How much** (quantity) - **How to manage risk** (take profit, stop loss, breakeven) When TradingView sends this JSON through a webhook, PickMyTrade reads it and places the trade automatically. --- ## Where This JSON Is Used - Paste the JSON into the **Alert Message** field in TradingView - Make sure the **Webhook URL** is enabled - When the alert fires, the trade is sent to PickMyTrade instantly --- ## **1. Strategy JSON** This JSON configuration is used for executing strategy-based automated trades in TradingView. Trades are executed based on predefined conditions within a TradingView strategy. ### **1.1 JSON Configuration** ``` ``` ``` { "symbol": "NQ", "date": "{{timenow}}", "data": "{{strategy.order.action}}", "quantity": "{{strategy.order.contracts}}", "risk_percentage": 0, "price": "{{close}}", "tp": 0, "percentage_tp": 0, "dollar_tp": 0, "sl": 0, "dollar_sl": 0, "percentage_sl": 0, "trail": 0, "trail_stop": 0, "trail_trigger": 0, "trail_freq": 0, "update_tp": false, "update_sl": false, "breakeven": 0, "token": "your_token_here", "pyramid": true, "reverse_order_close": false, "account_id": "your_account_id", "multiple_accounts": [ { "token": "your_token_here", "account_id": "FFFF", "risk_percentage": 0, "quantity_multiplier": 1 } ] } ``` ### **1.2 Parameter Explanation** #### **symbol** - Represents the trading instrument (e.g., `"NQ"` for Nasdaq futures). - If using TradingView, ensure the symbol is mapped correctly, especially for continuous contracts. #### **date** - The timestamp when the order is sent (`"{{timenow}}"`). #### **data** - Determines the action: `"buy"`, `"sell"`, or `"close"`. - For a strategy, this should be `{{strategy.order.action}}`. #### **quantity** - Defines the trade size. - Can be an absolute value (e.g., `quantity: 2`) or a percentage-based risk calculation. - If `risk_percentage` is specified and `quantity` is not provided, the system calculates the quantity based on the stop loss and account balance. #### **risk_percentage** - Percentage of risk allocated to the trade. - If specified, the system calculates the quantity based on the stop loss and account balance. #### **price** - Sets the order execution price. - If provided, the order will be placed as a **limit order**. - If not provided, the latest **close price** will be used. #### **tp / percentage_tp / dollar_tp** - **Take Profit settings**: - If `tp` is provided, it is used directly. - If not specified, the system checks predefined settings and applies them automatically. #### **sl / percentage_sl / dollar_sl** - **Stop Loss settings**: - If `sl` is provided, it is used directly. - If not specified, the system checks predefined settings and applies them automatically. #### **update_tp** - `true`: Updates an existing take profit order instead of placing a new one. - `false`: A new TP order will be created. #### **update_sl** - `true`: Updates an existing stop loss order instead of placing a new one. - `false`: A new SL order will be created. #### **reverse_order_close** - `true`: Closes any existing opposite position before executing the new trade. - `false`: No position closure before execution. #### **account_id** - Defines the specific **Tradovate account** to be used. - If not provided, the system defaults to the **primary linked account**. --- ## **2. Indicator JSON** This JSON configuration is used for indicator-based trading signals. When a TradingView indicator generates a buy or sell signal, this JSON executes the trade. ![TradingView JSON alert configuration example with chart, alert panel, and code editor for automated trading ](https://docs.pickmytrade.trade/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250624_1704_TradingView-Alert-Configuration_simple_compose_01jygvd5effqsvpzwmxnjg9j56-1024x683.png) ### **2.1 JSON Configuration** ``` ``` ``` { "symbol": "NQ", "date": "{{timenow}}", "data": "buy", "quantity": 10, "risk_percentage": 0, "price": "{{close}}", "tp": 0, "percentage_tp": 0, "dollar_tp": 10, "sl": 0, "percentage_sl": 0, "dollar_sl": 5, "trail": 1, "trail_stop": 3.75, "trail_trigger": 5, "trail_freq": 1.25, "update_tp": false, "update_sl": false, "breakeven": 3.75, "token": "your_token_here", "pyramid": false, "reverse_order_close": true, "order_type": "MKT", "account_id": "your_account_id", "multiple_accounts": [ { "token": "your_token_here", "account_id": "df3321", "risk_percentage": 0, "quantity_multiplier": 1 } ] } ``` ### **2.2 Parameter Explanation** #### **symbol** - Represents the trading instrument (e.g., `"NQ"` for Nasdaq futures). #### **date** - The timestamp when the order is sent (`"{{timenow}}"`). #### **data** - Determines the action: `"buy"`, `"sell"`, or `"close"`. - For an indicator, `"buy"` or `"sell"` must be explicitly set. #### **quantity** - Defines trade size. - If `risk_percentage` is set and `quantity` is omitted, the system automatically calculates the quantity based on SL and available account balance. #### **price** - Sets the entry price. - If passed, the system treats the order as a **limit order**. - If not passed, the system defaults to the latest **close price**. #### **tp / percentage_tp / dollar_tp** - **Take Profit settings**: - If `tp` is provided, it is used directly. - If not specified, the system checks predefined settings and applies them automatically. #### **sl / percentage_sl / dollar_sl** - **Stop Loss settings**: - If `sl` is provided, it is used directly. - If not specified, the system checks predefined settings and applies them automatically. #### **update_tp** - `true`: Modifies the existing TP order instead of creating a new one. #### **update_sl** - `true`: Modifies the existing SL order instead of creating a new one. #### **reverse_order_close** - `true`: If a position exists in the opposite direction, it is closed before executing the new order. #### **account_id** - Defines the **Tradovate account** for execution. - If not specified, the system uses the **default account** ## **3. Pyramid Mode (Multiple Positions)** ### **3.1 How Pyramid Mode Works** - **pyramid: false** (default behavior): - If a **buy alert** is received while a buy or sell position is open, the existing position is closed before opening a new one. - If a **sell alert** is received while a buy or sell position is open, the existing position is closed before opening a new one. - **pyramid: true** (enabled mode): - **Buy alerts** will **not** cancel existing buy positions (allows stacking multiple buy trades). - **Sell alerts** will **not** cancel existing sell positions (allows stacking multiple sell trades). This allows traders to scale into a trade instead of closing and reopening positions. ### **3.2 Pyramid Mode and Reverse Order Close** | Reverse Order Close | Pyramid | What Happens to the Existing Position (Same Signal)? | What Happens to the Existing Position (Opposite Signal)? | What Happens to a New Signal? | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | True | False | It will be closed | It will be closed | A new trade opens if not a close signal. | | True | True | It will not be closed | It will be closed | A new trade opens if not a close signal. | | False | N/A | It will not close the trade | It will not close the trade | A new trade opens if not a close signal. | --- ## **4. Take Profit (TP) & Stop Loss (SL) Settings** ### **4.1 Take Profit (TP)** A predefined price level where a position is closed to secure profits. **Example:** If TP is set at 15,500, and the market price reaches this level, the trade is automatically closed to lock in profits. ### **4.2 Stop Loss (SL)** A predefined price level where the position is closed to limit losses. **Example:** If SL is set at 15,450, and the price drops to this level, the trade closes to prevent further losses. ### **4.3 TP1 & TP2 (Partial Profit Levels)** - **TP1:** First exit level (e.g., 50% of the position closes at 15,500). - **TP2:** Second exit level (remaining position closes at 15,550). This strategy helps lock in partial profits while letting the rest of the trade run. --- ## Common Mistakes to Avoid - Using the wrong symbol format - Leaving extra commas or missing brackets in tradingview alert messagebox - Forgetting to enable Webhook URL - Using unsupported TradingView plans --- ## Before You Save Your Alert Double-check everything before clicking **Create**: - Symbol matches your Tradovate symbol exactly - Quantity is a positive number - TP and SL values make sense for your strategy - Webhook URL is copied correctly - Account ID matches your Risk Settings --- ## FAQ’s **What is a TradingView JSON alert in PickMyTrade?** A TradingView JSON alert is a structured message sent through a webhook that tells PickMyTrade what trade to execute, including symbol, side, quantity, and risk settings. **Which actions can JSON alerts trigger?** JSON alerts can typically trigger **buy**, **sell**, and **close** actions depending on how the message is configured inside TradingView. **Can I include stop loss and take profit in the JSON?** Yes. The guide explains that risk controls such as stop loss, take profit, and breakeven can be included directly in the JSON payload for automated execution. **Do I need coding experience to use JSON alerts?** No. Most users can copy a PickMyTrade-generated template and only edit key fields like symbol, quantity, or order direction. --- ## More Resources {#41-toc-title} Want to automate trades on platforms beyond Rithmic, such as Interactive Brokers, TradeLocker, TradeStation, or ProjectX? [Explore all PickMyTrade setup guides](https://docs.pickmytrade.io/docs/) Using Tradovate instead? [View the Tradovate automation guide](https://docs.pickmytrade.trade/docs/) [Get PickMyTrade → Automate Your TradingView Strategies](https://pickmytrade.trade "PickMyTrade - Automated Trading") Last updated: **June 15, 2026** For AI tools & developers:[View Markdown →](https://docs.pickmytrade.trade/docs/tradingview-json-alert-configuration.md)