# Quick Start On TradingView

Use this page after [TradingView access](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview/access.md) for **The Banana Indicator TV** — **Latest** (v3, Pine v6) or **Legacy**. Start at [Start on TradingView](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview.md) if you need the hub overview.

TradingView does not use a Windows installer or MetaTrader data folder. Access is granted to a TradingView username, then the invite-only script is added to a chart. This edition is **not** the same UI as MT4 or MT5 — different layout, filters, and dashboard. If you chart on MetaTrader, use the [MT4](/indicators/banana/docs/mt4/quick-start.md) or [MT5](/indicators/banana/docs/mt5/quick-start.md) guides instead.

Review prompts, not orders

The Banana Indicator marks **setups to review**. It does not place trades, size positions, or replace your trading plan. Not financial advice.

## Video walkthrough[​](#video-walkthrough "Direct link to Video walkthrough")

Add Banana on TradingView with defaults, then read markers, zones, and the dashboard before you change settings.

![Banana Indicator TV — Quick Start on TradingView](https://img.youtube.com/vi/TqmY9Ii9Ifo/hqdefault.jpg)

Banana Indicator TV — Quick Start on TradingViewWatch Video

## Before you start[​](#before-you-start "Direct link to Before you start")

Confirm:

* You are signed in to the **TradingView username** that iTradeAIMS granted access to.
* TradingView shows no invite-only access message for your edition.
* You have a chart open on the symbol and timeframe you intend to review.
* The indicator is on the same chart where you expect signals.

## TradingView editions[​](#tradingview-editions "Direct link to TradingView editions")

[The Banana Indicator TV — Latest](https://www.tradingview.com/script/zhOVPRIj-iTradeAIMS-The-Banana-Indicator/)

Current Pine build (v3) — B#/S# labels, zones, dashboard.

[The Banana Indicator TV — Legacy](https://www.tradingview.com/script/Jxv7Fma9-iTradeAIMS-The-Banana-Indicator-Legacy/)

Previous edition — keep only if your charts still use the Legacy script.

## 1. Add the indicator to your chart (In-Chart Method)[​](#1-add-the-indicator-to-your-chart-in-chart-method "Direct link to 1. Add the indicator to your chart (In-Chart Method)")

Once access is granted to your TradingView username, add the indicator directly inside your active chart layout:

1. Open your chart on [TradingView](https://www.tradingview.com/chart/).
2. In the top toolbar, click the **Indicators** button (the `fx` icon, or press `/` on your keyboard).
3. In the left sidebar of the pop-up modal, select **Invite-Only Scripts** (with the lock icon 🔒).
4. Click on **Banana Super** (or your granted edition: **Banana Scalper**, **Banana Swing**, or **Banana Indicator Legacy**).
5. The indicator will immediately load onto your live chart with default settings!

Pin to your Favorites

Hover your mouse over the indicator name in the **Invite-Only Scripts** list and click the **Star icon (⭐)**. This pins it directly to your top chart favorites bar for instant 1-click toggling!

## 2. Leave defaults for the first session[​](#2-leave-defaults-for-the-first-session "Direct link to 2. Leave defaults for the first session")

For your first look, **do not change settings yet**. The v3 defaults are tuned for a clean chart:

| Area                    | Default                        | What it means                                     |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **1 · Signals**         | AIMS Banana Pattern            | Stricter multi-bar pullback logic (recommended).  |
|                         | B#/S# labels on, arrows off    | Glow + numbered labels; diamonds optional.        |
| **2 · Filters**         | EMA + RSI + SuperTrend on      | Fewer counter-trend and extreme-RSI markers.      |
|                         | Price vs **Slowest MA**        | Buys only above the slowest MA; sells only below. |
| **5 · Trade levels**    | Zones on                       | Shaded risk/reward boxes on each setup.           |
| **6 · Display**         | Current setup only             | One live setup per direction on chart.            |
| **7 · Trend colouring** | Smart Trail + gradient candles | Trend glow and candle strength colouring.         |
| **9 · Dashboard**       | On, top right, dark theme      | Live readout panel (see below).                   |
| **4 · Session**         | Off                            | No time window filter until you enable it.        |

Open **Settings** (gear on the indicator) only if you need to move the dashboard or reduce visual density. Full group-by-group reference: [TradingView settings](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview/settings.md).

## 3. Read your first chart[​](#3-read-your-first-chart "Direct link to 3. Read your first chart")

After the script loads, you should see:

### Signal markers[​](#signal-markers "Direct link to Signal markers")

* **Buy** setups: glow + **B#** label below the bar (optional diamond if you turn **Show arrows** on).
* **Sell** setups: glow + **S#** label above the bar.
* Markers appear on **confirmed bar close** (non-repainting).

See [Signal detection](/indicators/banana/docs/features/signal-detection.md#tradingview-v3-b-and-s-labels) for what the labels mean. Chart walkthroughs (buy, sell, wins, losses) live on **[Chart examples](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview/chart-examples.md)**.

### Trade level zones[​](#trade-level-zones "Direct link to Trade level zones")

On a fresh signal, the script draws a full setup:

| Level        | Typical style         |
| ------------ | --------------------- |
| Entry        | Grey line / zone edge |
| Stop         | Red dashed            |
| TP1 / TP2    | Green                 |
| Invalidation | Amber dotted          |

Default **Level style** is **Zones** (filled risk/reward boxes). Switch to **Lines** or **Both** under **6 · Display** if you prefer.

### Exit marks[​](#exit-marks "Direct link to Exit marks")

When a triggered setup hits **TP1**, its **stop/invalidation**, or both targets, an **x** can print on the chart (**Exit marks** — on by default). Examples: [B2 Banana buy signal](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview/chart-examples.md#b2-banana-buy-signal) and [S2 — stop hit](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview/chart-examples.md#s2--losing-sell-stop-hit) on the chart examples page.

### Dashboard panel[​](#dashboard-panel "Direct link to Dashboard panel")

The **Banana** dashboard (top right by default) shows indicator-only fields:

* Symbol and timeframe
* Trend pill (bull/bear)
* RSI value and state
* Session active/closed (when session filter is enabled)
* Active **LONG** or **SHORT** setup with Entry, Stop, TP1, Invalidation, and **Risk:Reward**
* Active filters (EMA, RSI, ST, …)

It does **not** show P/L, win rate, drawdown, or lot size — those belong to the separate **AIMS Algo** strategy, not this indicator. See [Dashboard panel](/indicators/banana/docs/features/dashboard-panel.md#tradingview-v3-dashboard).

## 4. Confirm it is working[​](#4-confirm-it-is-working "Direct link to 4. Confirm it is working")

![Checklist of six checks to confirm Banana Indicator is working on TradingView — access, indicator list, history, filters, dashboard, and trade levels](/img/indicators/banana/quick-start/banana-tv-first-session-checklist.png)

Pass all six checks after your first session on defaults — then optional tweaks in section 5.

Check all of the following:

| Check          | Pass when                                                                             |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Access         | No invite-only error on the script or chart.                                          |
| Indicator list | Banana appears on the chart's indicator list.                                         |
| History        | Enough bars loaded for your symbol/timeframe.                                         |
| Filters        | With defaults on, signal count is **moderate** — not every bar (filters are working). |
| Dashboard      | Panel shows symbol, trend, and RSI; setup rows populate when a signal is live.        |
| Levels         | A new signal draws entry/stop/TP zones (if **Show trade levels** is on).              |

If markers never appear, see [Troubleshoot TradingView](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview/troubleshooting.md).

## 5. Optional first tweaks[​](#5-optional-first-tweaks "Direct link to 5. Optional first tweaks")

After one session on defaults, common adjustments:

* **Too many signals** — keep **EMA filter** and **RSI filter** on; enable **Session** window under **4 · Trading Session**.
* **Too few signals** — review whether price is on the wrong side of the **Slowest MA** for the direction you expect.
* **Cleaner chart** — turn off **Gradient candles** or **Smart Trail** under **7 · Trend Colouring**.
* **Signal logic** — switch **Signal logic** to **AIMS Algo Logic** only after you understand the difference (Algo-style vs Banana Pattern pullbacks).
* **Colours** — use TradingView's **Style** tab on the indicator (not a separate Colours input group).

## Next steps[​](#next-steps "Direct link to Next steps")

1. **[TradingView settings](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview/settings.md)** — scroll the Inputs tab (groups 1–10) with screenshots.
2. **[Chart examples](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview/chart-examples.md)** — buy/sell walkthroughs with zones, trail, TPs, and stops (XAUUSD charts).
3. [Create TradingView alerts](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview/alerts.md) — conditions **Banana Buy** and **Banana Sell** in the alert menu.
4. [Troubleshoot TradingView](/indicators/banana/docs/tradingview/troubleshooting.md) — access, missing markers, alerts.
5. Shared concepts — [Signal detection](/indicators/banana/docs/features/signal-detection.md) and [How to use The Banana Indicator](/indicators/banana/docs/tutorials/how-to-use-the-banana-indicator.md).