Why Chart Settings Matter

The right chart settings can make the difference between a clean, readable chart and a cluttered mess. Volensy indicators are designed with specific visual elements — signal labels, info panels, bar coloring, TP/SL lines — and your chart configuration directly affects how clearly these elements are displayed.

This guide covers the recommended TradingView settings for the best experience with Volensy indicators, along with performance tips for traders who use multiple indicators simultaneously.

Recommended Chart Type

TradingView supports several chart types: Candlestick, Hollow Candlestick, Bar, Line, Area, Heikin Ashi, Renko, and more.

Use Candlestick Charts

Candlestick charts are the recommended chart type for all Volensy indicators. They provide the most information per bar (open, high, low, close) and work naturally with indicator features like bar coloring and signal labels.

To set your chart type:

1. Click the chart type dropdown in the top toolbar (it shows an icon of the current chart type).
2. Select Candlestick from the list.

Heikin Ashi Compatibility

Some Volensy indicators, notably ATR & SuperTrend, are compatible with Heikin Ashi charts. Heikin Ashi smooths price action, which can reduce noise and make trends clearer. However, keep in mind that Heikin Ashi modifies the actual price values, so your entry/exit levels on the chart may not match the real market price exactly.

Timeframe Selection

The timeframe you choose determines how much time each candle represents. Different timeframes suit different trading styles:

| Trading Style | Recommended Timeframes | Best For |
|—|—|—|
| Scalping | 1m, 5m, 15m | Quick trades, high frequency |
| Day Trading | 15m, 30m, 1H | Intraday positions, closed by end of day |
| Swing Trading | 1H, 4H, 1D | Multi-day positions, medium-term trends |
| Position Trading | 1D, 1W | Long-term trends, low maintenance |

Volensy indicators work on all timeframes, but their TP/SL system (0.5%, 1%, 1.5% TP and 2% SL) is percentage-based, so it adapts automatically regardless of the timeframe. That said, lower timeframes tend to generate more signals (and more noise), while higher timeframes produce fewer but typically higher-quality signals.

How to Change Timeframes

Click the timeframe selector in the top toolbar to choose from preset options (1m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1H, 4H, 1D, 1W, 1M). You can also type a custom timeframe directly.

Color and Theme Settings

TradingView offers Light and Dark themes. Since Volensy’s platform uses a dark teal color scheme, the Dark theme on TradingView provides the most visually consistent experience.

Setting the Dark Theme

1. Click on your profile avatar in the top-right corner of TradingView.
2. Select Color Theme and choose Dark.

Chart Background Color

For an even closer match to the Volensy aesthetic, you can customize the chart background:

1. Right-click on the chart and select Settings, or click the gear icon.
2. Go to the Appearance tab.
3. Under Background, select Solid and set the color to a dark shade. A dark gray (#1a1a2e) or deep navy (#0a0a1a) works well.
4. Set Vert Grid Lines and Horz Grid Lines to a subtle color (e.g., #2a2a3e at low opacity) or disable them entirely for a cleaner look.

Candlestick Colors

Volensy indicators include bar coloring that overrides the default candlestick colors based on the current signal direction. If bar coloring is enabled on your indicator:

• Bullish candles will change to the indicator’s buy color.
• Bearish candles will change to the indicator’s sell color.

If you prefer to keep your own candlestick color scheme, you can disable bar coloring in the indicator’s settings (gear icon on the indicator label, then uncheck the bar coloring option).

Grid and Scale Adjustments

Grid Lines

Reducing or removing grid lines helps Volensy indicator elements (signal labels, TP/SL lines) stand out more clearly:

1. Open chart Settings (right-click > Settings, or gear icon).
2. Go to the Appearance tab.
3. Set grid line colors to a very dark, subtle shade, or set their opacity to near zero.

Price Scale

The price scale on the right side shows price levels. For best results:

• Keep the Auto scale mode enabled so the chart adjusts to show all indicator elements.
• If TP/SL lines are getting cut off, right-click on the price scale and select Reset Price Scale to re-center the view.

Time Scale

The time scale at the bottom shows dates and times. You can adjust its density by:

• Right-clicking on the time scale and selecting Time Zone to match your local time zone.
• Adjusting the date format if needed.

Hiding Unnecessary Elements

A clean chart reduces visual clutter and makes indicator signals easier to spot. Consider hiding elements you do not use:

Elements to Consider Hiding

• Volume bars — If you are using a Volensy indicator that already incorporates volume analysis (like Order Flow Volume Spike), you may not need the default volume overlay.
• Navigation buttons — The small navigation arrows on the chart can be hidden via Settings > Appearance.
• Top margin — Reduce the top margin in chart settings to give more vertical space to the price chart.

How to Hide Volume

1. Right-click on the volume bars at the bottom of the chart.
2. Select Remove or click the eye icon to toggle visibility.

Performance Tips for Multiple Indicators

Running several indicators on a single chart can slow down TradingView, especially on lower-end devices or with limited internet bandwidth.

Recommended Practices

1. Limit indicators per chart — Use 2-3 indicators maximum per chart for the best balance between analysis depth and performance. TradingView’s free plan also limits the number of indicators per chart.

1. Use separate chart tabs — Instead of stacking five indicators on one chart, open multiple chart tabs with different indicator setups. This distributes the processing load.

1. Close unused tabs — Each open chart tab uses memory and processing power. Close tabs you are not actively monitoring.

1. Reduce the visible history — Zoom into the most recent price data instead of displaying years of history. Indicators recalculate across all visible bars, so a shorter visible range means less computation.

1. Disable unneeded indicator features — Each Volensy indicator has settings to toggle specific features. If you do not need bar coloring or the info panel for a particular setup, disable them to reduce rendering overhead.

1. Use a modern browser — TradingView performs best on Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. Keep your browser updated. Clear cache periodically if you notice slowdowns.

1. Close other browser tabs — Resource-heavy tabs (video streaming, other web apps) compete with TradingView for memory and CPU.

Indicator Load Order

If your chart is slow to load, consider which indicators are most essential:

• Primary indicator — Your main signal generator (e.g., QQE MOD or ATR & SuperTrend).
• Confirmation indicator — A secondary tool to validate signals (e.g., RSI RMI for momentum confirmation).
• Optional overlays — Additional visual aids that can be removed if performance is an issue.

Saving Your Settings

Once you have configured your chart exactly the way you want it, save your setup as a template so you can apply it to any chart instantly. The next article in this series covers how to save and manage chart templates.

*See also: Getting Started with TradingView*
*See also: Saving Chart Templates*
*See also: Indicators Overview*