How to Add Pair Watermark on Tradingview, Add Stock Ticker as Background 2026 Easily
By Impran M N
A pair watermark displays the stock ticker, forex pair, or crypto symbol as a background label on your chart, making it easy to identify what you're viewing at a glance, especially in screenshots or recordings. This guide covers enabling the watermark and customizing its appearance.
01Open TradingView chart settings
Access the settings menu on your chart to find the watermark option.
02Enable the watermark
Turn on the pair watermark feature so the ticker symbol appears as a background label.
03Customize size and opacity
Adjust how large and how transparent the watermark appears so it doesn't distract from your price action.
04Adjust position and font
Set the watermark's position and font style to match your preferred chart layout.
05Apply across asset classes
This feature works for stocks, indices, forex, and crypto charts, so you can use it consistently across everything you track.
06Disable or hide when needed
You can turn the watermark off again at any time if you no longer want it displayed.
Frequently asked questions
What does the pair watermark show?
It displays the stock ticker, forex pair, or crypto symbol as a background label on the chart.
Can I adjust the watermark's opacity?
Yes, you can customize the size, opacity, and position of the watermark to fit your chart layout.
Does the watermark work for all asset types?
Yes, it works across stocks, indices, forex, and crypto charts.
Is this useful for content creators?
Yes, it helps viewers quickly identify what's being analyzed in screenshots or recorded tutorials.
Can I save the watermark setting to my templates?
Yes, you can save chart templates with the watermark enabled so it's consistent across your layouts.
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