Easy Tech TutsHow to Paper Trade on Tradingview Stocks, Future & Options on Web & Mobile App Android & iOS 2026
By Impran M N
TradingView's paper trading feature lets you test strategies on stocks, futures, and options using a simulated account, on both the web platform and the mobile app. This guide covers enabling paper trading, placing simulated orders, and tracking your virtual portfolio across devices.
01Enable Paper Trading from the Trading Panel
Open the Trading Panel on the web platform or mobile app and switch your connection to Paper Trading, which instantly sets up a simulated account.
02Connect your simulated account
Your paper account comes with virtual buying power so you can practice without linking a real broker.
03Place orders across asset types
Use market, limit, and stop orders to simulate trades on stocks, and where supported in your region, futures and options symbols too.
04Monitor your virtual portfolio
Track profit and loss, order history, and open positions from the trading panel to see how your strategy performs over time.
05Manage trades on mobile
The TradingView app lets you place trades, manage open positions, and set paper trading alerts to refine your entries and exits on the go.
06Adjust buying power and sync devices
You can adjust your virtual balance, reset your account, and keep your paper trading setup synced between web and mobile.
Frequently asked questions
Is paper trading available for futures and options on TradingView?
Yes, where supported in your region you can practice with futures and options symbols using the same paper trading tools.
Does paper trading sync between web and mobile?
Yes, your paper trading account and open positions sync across devices when you're signed into the same TradingView account.
Can I reset my paper trading balance?
Yes, you can adjust or reset your virtual buying power at any time to start over with a clean account.
Do I need a broker to paper trade?
No, paper trading runs on a simulated account, so no real broker connection is required.
Can I use alerts with paper trading?
Yes, TradingView alerts work alongside paper trading to help you time your simulated entries and exits.
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