Quick verdict
TradingView is the strongest charting platform on the market. Indicator quality, drawing tools, rendering speed and the public library of community scripts all sit a clear step ahead of MT4, MT5 and cTrader. The catch for retail traders has historically been the broker connection. You’d analyse on TradingView, then swivel-chair to MT4 to place the trade.
That gap has closed for Australian traders in 2026. Six ASIC-regulated brokers now offer native TradingView trading, meaning you place orders directly from the chart and the trade executes on your AFSL-regulated trading account.
The shortlist:
- Pepperstone: the strongest TradingView integration in our testing. Razor commission account works with TradingView and the broker rebates the Pro subscription for qualifying clients (verify current promotion).
- OANDA: clean integration, good for traders who already use OANDA’s APIs.
- Eightcap: strong execution speeds and crypto CFD coverage on TradingView.
- Vantage: RAW account works natively with TradingView.
- Capital.com: embeds TradingView charts inside the Capital.com proprietary app.
- FP Markets: TradingView available alongside MT4, MT5 and cTrader.
- Global Prime: verify current TradingView availability before opening.
If you want one recommendation: Pepperstone for the broadest integration and TradingView subscription rebate, OANDA if you prefer a US-style broker with deep API tooling.
Who TradingView trading suits
- Chart-driven discretionary traders who already use TradingView for analysis
- Traders who want one screen for charting and execution
- Pine Script users who build their own indicators and strategies
- Multi-asset traders who follow forex, crypto, indices and commodities on the same charts
Who it might not suit
- EA / algo traders running compiled MQL or cAlgo strategies (use MT5 or cTrader)
- Traders who need depth-of-market level-2 trading (use cTrader)
- Anyone trading exotic instruments outside TradingView’s symbol coverage
Comparison table: TradingView brokers in Australia
| Broker | Account types eligible | TradingView Pro/Premium needed? | EUR/USD spread | Min deposit | AFSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperstone | Razor (commission), Standard | Free Basic works; Pro recommended | 0.06 pips + AUD 7 commission round-turn (Razor) | $0 | 414530 |
| OANDA | Premium, Core | Free Basic works | 0.10 pips (variable) | $0 | 412981 |
| Eightcap | Raw | Free Basic works | 0.10 pips + AUD 7 commission round-turn | $100 | 391441 |
| Vantage | RAW ECN, Standard STP | Free Basic works | 0.00 pips + AUD 6 commission round-turn (RAW) | $50 | 428901 |
| Capital.com | Standard, Plus | Embedded TradingView charts; subscription not required | 0.60 pips (variable, no commission) | $100 | 513393 |
| FP Markets | Raw, Standard | Free Basic works | 0.00 pips + AUD 6 commission round-turn (Raw) | $100 | 286354 |
| Global Prime | Raw | Verify before opening | 0.00 pips + AUD 7 commission round-turn (Raw) | $0 | 385620 |
Spreads, commissions and AFSL numbers verified on 25 June 2026.
All seven brokers are members of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) and subject to ASIC’s Product Intervention Order. Australian retail traders are capped at 30:1 leverage on major forex pairs, 20:1 on minor pairs and gold, 10:1 on other commodities, 5:1 on share CFDs, and 2:1 on cryptocurrency CFDs.
How TradingView native trading works
The terminology trips people up. There are three different TradingView setups and only one of them is “real” trading.
Charting only. You log into TradingView, view charts, build watchlists. No broker connection. Free.
TradingView + broker chart sync. Some brokers push live prices into TradingView for charting purposes but you still place orders inside the broker’s own platform (MT4, MT5, cTrader or proprietary). Useful but the workflow still involves two windows.
TradingView + broker native trading (the topic of this page). You connect your broker account inside TradingView. The trading panel at the bottom of the chart shows your live balance, open positions, working orders and trade history. You place orders from the chart by right-clicking, and they execute on your broker account. One window, one workflow.
The third option is what we cover. The brokers in our table all offer the third type for Australian retail clients.
Setting it up
The flow is similar across the seven brokers:
- Open and verify a live trading account with the broker (ASIC verification, AUSTRAC ID check)
- Fund the account
- Go to TradingView, click “Trading Panel” at the bottom, choose the broker from the integrations list
- Authenticate with your broker login. The handshake happens via OAuth or a similar token exchange in most cases.
- Place orders from the chart
There’s no extra fee from the broker for the connection itself. Whether you pay TradingView depends on the subscription tier you want.
TradingView Pro, Plus and Premium pricing
TradingView’s own subscription tiers are billed by TradingView, not the broker. As of June 2026, billing is in USD with the typical AUD figures shown below at an exchange rate of 0.65.
| Tier | Monthly (USD) | Annual (USD, billed monthly) | Approx AUD/month | Key features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (free) | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 chart per layout, 2 indicators per chart, ads |
| Essential | $14.95 | $12.95 | ~AUD 20 | 2 charts, 5 indicators, no ads |
| Plus | $29.95 | $24.95 | ~AUD 38 | 4 charts, 10 indicators, intraday timeframes |
| Premium | $59.95 | $49.95 | ~AUD 77 | 8 charts, 25 indicators, custom timeframes, 1-second bars |
AUD figures are approximate and depend on the AUD/USD rate at the time of billing. Subscription fees are charged by TradingView, not your broker.
A few things to know:
- TradingView Basic (free) is enough to place trades through a connected broker. The free tier has display limits (one chart, two indicators) but the order routing works the same.
- For multi-monitor, multi-instrument charting, Plus is usually the practical minimum.
- Premium is worth the upgrade for active traders who use second-bars or run more than 10 indicators per chart.
- Pepperstone has historically run a promotion that rebates the Pro subscription cost for qualifying active Razor account clients. Confirm the current offer before signing up. Other brokers don’t typically rebate the subscription cost.
TradingView brokers reviewed
Pepperstone: the strongest TradingView integration
Pepperstone — Strongest TradingView Integration
Forex Panel Score
98
Average Spread
EUR/USD = 0.1
GBP/USD = 0.2
AUD/USD = 0.1
Trading Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Pepperstone Trading App
Minimum Deposit
$0
Why We Recommend Pepperstone
Pepperstone (AFSL 414530) was one of the first ASIC brokers to offer native TradingView and is still our top pick in this category. The Razor commission account connects directly with TradingView. EUR/USD averages 0.06 pips raw plus AUD 7 round-turn commission, which is in the same range as IC Markets and FP Markets. Execution speed is consistently among the fastest in our testing.
Pepperstone has historically offered a TradingView Pro subscription rebate for qualifying clients. Eligibility tends to be tied to volume traded per month. Verify the current offer in the Pepperstone client portal before assuming the rebate applies. Even without the rebate, Pepperstone's TradingView integration is the broadest on the AU market.
For the full deep-dive see the [Pepperstone review](/reviews/pepperstone/).
Pros & Cons
- ASIC AFSL 414530 since 2010; founded in Melbourne with continuing Australian operations
- Razor RAW account with EUR/USD spreads from 0.06 pips and AUD 7 round-turn per lot
- Five trading platform options (MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Pepperstone Platform)
- Share CFD range narrower than CMC, IG, IBKR (around 1,200 vs 10,000+ at CMC)
- No native ASX share investing (CFD only)
- Standard account spreads less competitive than the Razor account; choose Razor if you trade actively
Broker's Detail
Founded in Melbourne in 2010 under ASIC AFSL 414530, Pepperstone is one of Australia's largest forex brokers and has been continuously Australian-regulated since launch. It also holds Tier-1 licences with the FCA (UK), BaFin (Germany), CySEC (Cyprus), CMA (Kenya) and DFSA (Dubai).
Two main account types are offered. The Razor (RAW) account pairs EUR/USD spreads from 0.06 pips with AUD 7 round-turn commission per standard lot. The Standard account is commission-free with EUR/USD from roughly 1.1 pips. Five trading platforms are supported: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView and the Pepperstone Trading Platform.
Funding is fee-free via PayID, BPAY, card and PayPal. AUD-denominated accounts available. Retail leverage capped at ASIC's 30:1 on major pairs, with negative balance protection and AFCA dispute coverage standard. Customer support runs 24/7 by live chat.
Pepperstone spread table (averaged over our most recent test cycle):
| Pair | Razor avg spread (pips) | + commission equivalent | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.06 | 0.45 | 0.51 |
| AUD/USD | 0.10 | 0.45 | 0.55 |
| GBP/USD | 0.20 | 0.45 | 0.65 |
| USD/JPY | 0.10 | 0.45 | 0.55 |
| EUR/GBP | 0.30 | 0.45 | 0.75 |
OANDA: second-strongest, with deep API tooling
OANDA — Second-Strongest TradingView
Forex Panel Score
92
Average Spread
EUR/USD = 0.1
GBP/USD = 0.4
AUD/USD = 0.2
Trading Platforms
MT4, MT5, TradingView, OANDA Trade
Minimum Deposit
$0
Why We Recommend OANDA
OANDA (AFSL 412981) has been ASIC-regulated since 2010 and runs a US-listed parent (OANDA Global Corporation). The TradingView integration is clean. Variable spreads on EUR/USD average around 0.10 pips on the Premium account. There's no commission on the standard account; the Core commission account is also available for active traders.
OANDA's strength alongside TradingView is its API ecosystem. If you want to combine TradingView for analysis with custom Python scripts for execution or position sizing, OANDA's REST and streaming APIs are the most mature in the AU market.
Pros & Cons
- ASIC AFSL 412981 plus CFTC/NFA, FCA, MAS, CIRO and JFSA, one of the most comprehensively regulated brokers in the world
- Native TradingView trading integration through a Pepperstone-tier setup
- OANDA Trade proprietary platform is clean, fast and well-built for currency-focused traders
- Standard account spreads on EUR/USD wider than top-tier RAW brokers (1.0 to 1.4 pips typical)
- Product range narrower than CMC, IG or IBKR; under 150 instruments total
- Premium pricing tier requires AUD 20,000 balance to unlock the tightest spreads
Broker's Detail
Founded in Toronto in 1996, OANDA is one of the most comprehensively regulated brokers in the world, holding licences with ASIC (AFSL 412981), the CFTC/NFA (US), FCA (UK), MAS (Singapore), CIRO (Canada) and JFSA (Japan).
Three account tiers are available. The Standard account is commission-free with EUR/USD spreads from about 1.0 pip; Core pricing pairs tighter spreads with a small commission; Elite pricing unlocks the lowest spreads. The OANDA Trade proprietary platform is paired with MT4, MT5 and native TradingView trading.
$0 minimum deposit with fee-free AU funding via PayID, BPAY, card and PayPal. AUD-denominated accounts available. Retail leverage capped at ASIC's 30:1 on majors. Negative balance protection and AFCA dispute coverage standard.
OANDA spread table (averaged over our most recent test cycle):
| Pair | OANDA Standard (avg pips) | AU industry avg (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| AUD/USD | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| GBP/USD | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| USD/JPY | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| EUR/GBP | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| EUR/JPY | 1.7 | 1.9 |
Eightcap: strong execution and crypto CFD coverage
Eightcap — Strong Execution + Crypto
Forex Panel Score
96
Average Spread
EUR/USD = 0.1
GBP/USD = 0.3
AUD/USD = 0.2
Trading Platforms
MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum Deposit
$100
Why We Recommend Eightcap
Eightcap (AFSL 391441) is Melbourne-based and has built a reputation for fast execution and competitive Raw-account spreads. EUR/USD averages 0.10 pips plus AUD 7 round-turn commission. The TradingView integration is solid and Eightcap's crypto CFD range is one of the widest available to ASIC retail clients (subject to the 2:1 leverage cap on crypto CFDs under the PIO).
Pros & Cons
- ASIC AFSL 391441 since 2009; Melbourne-founded with continuing Australian operations
- Native TradingView trading integration (one of a small AU group)
- 250+ crypto derivative markets, deepest crypto CFD range of any ASIC broker we cover
- Share CFD range narrower than CMC, IG and IBKR (around 600 versus 10,000+)
- Research and education stack lighter than Pepperstone Insights or CMC's analyst feed
- Customer support is 24/5 only (no weekend live phone or chat)
Broker's Detail
Melbourne-founded in 2009 (AFSL 391441), Eightcap is the deepest crypto CFD broker in our ASIC-regulated shortlist with 250+ crypto derivative markets. Subject to ASIC's 2:1 retail leverage cap on crypto CFDs.
Two account types are available. The Raw account pairs EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips with AUD 7 round-turn commission. The Standard account is commission-free with spreads from 1.0 pips. Platforms supported are MT4, MT5 and native TradingView trading.
Funding is fee-free via PayID, BPAY and card, with $100 minimum deposit. AUD-denominated accounts available. Retail leverage capped at ASIC's standard tiers, with AFCA dispute coverage and negative balance protection. Customer support runs 24/5 by live chat and email.
Eightcap spread table (averaged over our most recent test cycle):
| Pair | Raw avg spread (pips) | + commission equivalent | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.10 | 0.45 | 0.55 |
| AUD/USD | 0.15 | 0.45 | 0.60 |
| GBP/USD | 0.25 | 0.45 | 0.70 |
| USD/JPY | 0.15 | 0.45 | 0.60 |
| EUR/JPY | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.85 |
Vantage: RAW account at competitive cost
Vantage — RAW Account, Competitive Cost
Forex Panel Score
66
Average Spread
EUR/USD = 0.0
GBP/USD = 0.3
AUD/USD = 0.2
Trading Platforms
MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum Deposit
$50
Why We Recommend Vantage
Vantage (AFSL 428901) offers TradingView on its RAW ECN account. EUR/USD averages 0.00 pips plus AUD 6 round-turn commission. The integration covers full order types and account management. Mobile parity is good. We'd put Vantage on equal footing with Eightcap for active traders.
Pros & Cons
- ASIC AFSL 428901 since 2009, plus FCA (UK), FSCA (South Africa) and CIMA regulation across the group
- Genuinely broad platform offering: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView native, Vantage App and ProTrader
- RAW account spreads from 0.0 pips on EUR/USD with a competitive USD 6 round-turn commission
- Inactivity fee of USD 25 per month after just 90 days dormant, aggressive by AU standards
- Share CFD range narrower than CMC, IG and IBKR
- Customer support is 24/5 only (closes weekends), unlike Pepperstone or Plus500
Broker's Detail
Sydney-founded in 2009 and ASIC-regulated under AFSL 428901, Vantage is a mid-sized ECN broker with a broader product range than the forex-pure brokers (more share CFDs, ETFs, indices).
The RAW account pairs EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips with AUD 6 round-turn commission. The Standard account is commission-free with wider spreads. Platforms supported are MT4, MT5 and TradingView.
$50 minimum deposit with fee-free AU funding via PayID, BPAY, card and bank transfer. Retail leverage capped at ASIC's 30:1 on majors. AFCA dispute coverage and negative balance protection standard.
Vantage spread table (averaged over our most recent test cycle):
| Pair | Vantage RAW avg spread (pips) | + commission equivalent | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| AUD/USD | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| GBP/USD | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| USD/JPY | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| EUR/JPY | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
Capital.com: embedded charts rather than full TradingView account integration
Capital.com — Embedded TradingView Charts
Forex Panel Score
82
Average Spread
EUR/USD = 0.6
GBP/USD = 0.9
AUD/USD = 0.7
Trading Platforms
Capital.com web/app, MT4, TradingView
Minimum Deposit
$100
Why We Recommend Capital.com
Capital.com (AFSL 513393) takes a different approach. Rather than a separate TradingView account login, the broker embeds TradingView's charting library inside its own proprietary platform. You get TradingView-grade charts without leaving the Capital.com app. The trade-off is that you don't get the full TradingView feature set (community scripts, public chart library, social features) and you don't have a separate TradingView subscription to manage.
For traders who want TradingView charting but don't care about the wider TradingView ecosystem, this can be the simplest option.
Pros & Cons
- ASIC AFSL 513393 plus FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus) and SCB (Bahamas), Tier-1 regulatory stack
- 4,500+ instruments across forex, indices, commodities, shares and crypto
- Capital.com WebTrader is one of the better proprietary platforms in the AU market
- No phone support for retail clients
- No MT5, no cTrader (MT4 is the only third-party desktop platform)
- AU operating history is shorter than CMC, IG, Pepperstone or IC Markets
Broker's Detail
Founded in 2016 and ASIC-regulated under AFSL 513393, Capital.com is best known for Investmate — its in-house AI assistant that surfaces behavioural biases and recommends learning content based on your trade history.
Spreads start from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD with no commission on the Standard account. Platforms supported are Capital.com's proprietary web and mobile apps, MT4 and native TradingView trading.
$100 minimum deposit with fee-free AU funding via PayID, BPAY, card and Apple Pay. Retail leverage capped at ASIC's 30:1 on majors. AFCA dispute coverage and negative balance protection standard.
Capital.com spread table (averaged over our most recent test cycle):
| Pair | Capital.com Standard (typical pips) | AU industry avg (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| AUD/USD | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| GBP/USD | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| USD/JPY | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| EUR/GBP | 0.9 | 1.4 |
| EUR/JPY | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| AUD/JPY | 1.3 | 2.1 |
FP Markets: multi-platform broker with TradingView added
FP Markets — Multi-Platform With TradingView
Forex Panel Score
86
Average Spread
EUR/USD = 0.1
GBP/USD = 0.2
AUD/USD = 0.1
Trading Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, IRESS
Minimum Deposit
$100
Why We Recommend FP Markets
FP Markets (AFSL 286354) is a multi-platform broker (MT4, MT5, cTrader, IRESS, TradingView). The TradingView integration was added more recently than the rest. EUR/USD averages 0.00 pips plus AUD 6 round-turn commission on the Raw account. Worth considering if you also want IRESS for ASX direct access.
Pros & Cons
- ASIC AFSL 286354 since 2005; founded and headquartered in Sydney
- Raw account with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips and AUD 6 round-turn per lot
- IRESS account offers DMA access to ASX equities and international shares (AU-unique among RAW brokers)
- Standard (no commission) spreads less competitive than the Raw account; choose Raw if you trade actively
- IRESS account requires a separate application and higher minimum balance
- Education library is solid but lighter than CMC's or IG's
Broker's Detail
Founded in Sydney in 2005, FP Markets holds AFSL 286354 and is one of the longest-running Australian-headquartered RAW-style brokers. The group also holds CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius) and CMA (Kenya) licences.
The Raw account pairs EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips with AUD 6 round-turn commission per standard lot. The Standard account is commission-free with wider spreads. The differentiator on this list is the IRESS account, which provides DMA access to ASX equities and international shares.
$100 minimum deposit on the Raw and Standard accounts; the IRESS account requires a separate application and higher balance. Funding is fee-free via PayID, BPAY, card and PayPal. Retail leverage capped at ASIC's 30:1 on majors. AFCA dispute coverage and negative balance protection standard.
FP Markets spread table (averaged over our most recent test cycle):
| Pair | Raw avg spread (pips) | + commission equivalent | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.10 | 0.45 | 0.55 |
| AUD/USD | 0.10 | 0.45 | 0.55 |
| GBP/USD | 0.20 | 0.45 | 0.65 |
| USD/JPY | 0.10 | 0.45 | 0.55 |
| EUR/GBP | 0.30 | 0.45 | 0.75 |
| EUR/JPY | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.85 |
Global Prime: verify before opening
Global Prime — Verify Before Opening
Forex Panel Score
54
Average Spread
EUR/USD = 0.0
GBP/USD = 0.2
AUD/USD = 0.1
Trading Platforms
MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum Deposit
$0
Why We Recommend Global Prime
Global Prime has historically offered a TradingView integration but the offering has changed at least once in the past two years. Verify current availability in the Global Prime portal before opening an account specifically for TradingView access.
Pros & Cons
- ASIC AFSL 385620 since 2010 (held by Gleneagle Securities Pty Ltd, trading as Global Prime)
- Public trade receipts and bank quote sourcing, unique among AU retail brokers
- Raw account EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, USD 7 round-turn commission
- Smaller brand and narrower product range than CMC, IG or Pepperstone
- No proprietary platform; MT4/MT5-only stack (TradingView requires verification)
- No direct ASX share investing
Broker's Detail
Founded in 2010 and operating from Sydney under AFSL 385620, Global Prime is best known for publishing execution reports per trade — unusual in the AU market and a useful transparency check for active traders.
The ECN account pairs EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips with AUD 7 round-turn commission. The Standard account is commission-free with spreads from 1.0 pips. Platforms supported are MT4, MT5 and TradingView.
$0 minimum deposit with fee-free AU funding via PayID, BPAY and card. Retail leverage capped at ASIC's 30:1 on majors. AFCA dispute coverage and negative balance protection standard.
Global Prime spread table (averaged over our most recent test cycle):
| Pair | Raw avg spread (pips) | + commission equivalent | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.0 | 1.07 | 1.07 |
| AUD/USD | 0.1 | 1.07 | 1.17 |
| GBP/USD | 0.2 | 1.07 | 1.27 |
| USD/JPY | 0.1 | 1.07 | 1.17 |
| EUR/GBP | 0.4 | 1.07 | 1.47 |
TradingView limitations to know about
The integration is mature but a few limitations remain.
Order types. Most brokers support market, limit, stop, and stop-limit through TradingView. OCO and trailing stops vary. If you rely on advanced bracket orders, test on demo before assuming TradingView handles them the same way the broker’s native platform does.
Custom Pine Script alerts and strategy automation. TradingView’s strategy back-tester runs inside TradingView. You can set Pine Script alerts that trigger TradingView’s order panel, but full unattended automation typically requires a webhook bridge or third-party service. If you want straight automation, MT5 (MQL5) or cTrader (cAlgo) are still cleaner choices.
Symbol coverage. TradingView has the symbol; the broker has to offer the instrument. There are exotic crypto pairs and minor stock CFDs that exist on TradingView but aren’t tradable on every AU broker. Always check the broker’s instrument list for the specific symbol you want.
Mobile. TradingView’s mobile app supports broker integration but the experience is more limited than desktop. If you trade on the go through TradingView, expect to do detailed analysis on desktop and use mobile for monitoring and quick adjustments.
Subscription cost. TradingView Plus or Premium are the practical minimums for serious traders. Budget the AUD 20 to 77 per month into your trading costs. The free tier works for placing orders but the chart limits constrain you fast.
TradingView vs MT4 vs MT5 vs cTrader
| Feature | TradingView | MT4 | MT5 | cTrader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charting quality | Best on market | Dated | Better than MT4 | Modern |
| Indicator language | Pine Script | MQL4 | MQL5 | C# (cAlgo) |
| Number of community indicators | Largest | Largest legacy library | Smaller than MT4 | Smallest |
| Native automation | Limited (alerts) | Strong (EAs) | Strong (EAs) | Strong (cAlgo bots) |
| Depth of market | No | No | Yes (limited) | Yes (full L2) |
| Mobile app quality | Strong | Good | Good | Best for active traders |
| Subscription cost | USD 14.95 to 59.95/month | Free | Free | Free |
| Best for | Chart-driven discretionary traders | Legacy MQL4 EA users | Modern EA traders | Active scalpers, level-2 traders |
For most chart-driven discretionary AU traders, TradingView is now the strongest default. For automation, MT5 or cTrader. For depth-of-market scalping, cTrader.
See our MT4 vs MT5 comparison and the cTrader brokers page.
ASIC, AFSL and TradingView regulation
TradingView is a software vendor headquartered outside Australia. It does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence. It does not hold your money. It does not execute trades.
The broker behind your TradingView trading account holds the AFSL and runs the trade. That’s Pepperstone, OANDA, Eightcap, Vantage, Capital.com, FP Markets or Global Prime in our list above.
What that means in practice for an Australian retail client:
- Your funds sit in a segregated client account at an Approved Australian Bank under your broker’s AFSL conditions
- Your trades execute against your broker’s liquidity provider arrangements
- ASIC’s Product Intervention Order applies through the broker. 30:1 leverage cap on major forex pairs, 20:1 on minor pairs and gold, 10:1 on other commodities, 5:1 on share CFDs, 2:1 on cryptocurrency CFDs
- Negative balance protection is mandatory
- Margin close-out triggers at 50% of initial margin
- The broker is an AFCA member; complaints go to AFCA, not TradingView
- AUSTRAC ID verification applies at the broker, not at TradingView
If you have a dispute about a TradingView trade, you raise it with the broker. TradingView’s customer support handles platform bugs (a missing chart, a Pine Script error) but not trade-execution disputes.
For the wider regulatory picture see our forex broker reviews hub and the best Australian forex brokers guide.
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About the author
Justin co-founded CompareForexBrokers in 2014 and has traded forex since 1998. Based in Melbourne, he has tested every ASIC-regulated broker on this site personally and has written for Forbes, Kiplinger, Finance Magnates, the Australian Financial Review and The Age. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and a Master's in Marketing from Monash University. Justin is the Strategic Head of Research for the site.