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Getting Started
Learn the basics of VaultCharts
14 articles
Patterns
Automatic pattern detection
15 articles
Indicators
Technical indicators and custom indicators
14 articles
Signals and Alerts
Trade signals, alerts, and market scanner
8 articles
Trade Plan and Journal
Trade plans and journaling
3 articles
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
6 articles
Trading Curriculum
Guides on market structure, liquidity, risk management, and trade execution
12 articles
Comparisons
Comparing VaultCharts with other platforms
4 articles
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Platform Comparisons
Compare VaultCharts with other trading platforms including TradingView. Learn the differences in features, pricing, privacy, and use cases.
ComparisonsVaultCharts vs TradingView: Complete Comparison Guide
Comprehensive comparison between VaultCharts and TradingView covering data storage, privacy, features, pricing, customization, and use cases. Learn which platform is better for your trading needs.
ComparisonsVaultCharts vs TradingView: Quick Comparison
Quick comparison between VaultCharts and TradingView. VaultCharts is local-first and private, TradingView is cloud-based. See detailed comparison for comprehensive analysis.
ComparisonsHow Does the VaultCharts AI Chat and Trading Assistant Work?
VaultCharts includes an in-app AI assistant that uses tools to read your charts, market data, patterns, notes, and trade plans. Bring your own API key (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google); prompts stay on your device.
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about VaultCharts: AI trading assistant, tools, privacy, subscriptions, and chart context.
FAQIs VaultCharts Free to Use?
VaultCharts offers a free tier with core charting features, manual data import, and indicators. Pro features including auto patterns, trade signals, custom indicators, and LLM integration require a Pro subscription.
FAQIs VaultCharts Private?
VaultCharts is fully private with no cloud storage, no data collection, and no telemetry. You own everything.
FAQCan I Send Chart Data to the AI Assistant?
Yes. VaultCharts can attach market context, OHLC samples, notes, and trade plans to the AI assistant via tools and optional @ mentions—without uploading your database to VaultCharts servers.
FAQWhat Plans Are Available?
VaultCharts offers Free and Pro plans. Pro includes auto patterns, trade signals, custom indicators, auto-refresh dataflows, unlimited alerts, trade plans & notes, and LLM integration.
FAQVaultCharts vs TradingView: What's the Difference?
Compare VaultCharts and TradingView. VaultCharts is local-first, private, and supports custom data sources. TradingView is cloud-based with centralized data. Learn the key differences and which is better for your needs.
ComparisonsDoes VaultCharts Auto-Update Data?
Learn how VaultCharts automatically updates your data in the background, with options for manual and bulk refresh.
Getting StartedI Can't Find a Specific Ticker Symbol or Market
Troubleshooting guide for when you can't find a ticker symbol or market in VaultCharts.
Getting StartedWhat Chart Types Are Available?
VaultCharts supports candlestick, line, and bar charts. You can switch instantly without reloading data.
Getting StartedCan I Use My Own API or Data Provider?
VaultCharts supports advanced API configurations, allowing you to connect to any REST API with custom authentication, headers, parsing logic, and data normalization to OHLCV format.
Getting StartedCan I Use Custom Timeframes?
VaultCharts supports predefined and custom timeframes, allowing you to analyze multi-timeframe structure.
Getting StartedWhat Are Data Templates in VaultCharts?
Learn about pre-configured dataflows for popular providers that allow you to load data with one click, without writing code. Templates handle symbol formatting, timeframes, pagination, and rate limits.
Getting StartedWhat Drawing Tools Does VaultCharts Offer?
VaultCharts includes Fibonacci retracement, rectangles, pencil drawing, text annotations, and ruler tools. All drawings are data-aware.
Getting StartedHow Does Data Work in VaultCharts?
Learn how VaultCharts handles data as a local-first platform where your data lives on your device, not in the cloud. Understand dataflows, templates, and custom API integration.
Getting StartedHow to Add Cryptocurrency Data to VaultCharts?
Learn how to add cryptocurrency data to VaultCharts using pre-configured templates for exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and OKX. Step-by-step guide for importing crypto market data.
Getting StartedHow to Use Break of Structure (BOS) in Trading?
Learn how to use Break of Structure (BOS) in VaultCharts for trading. BOS occurs when price breaks previous swing highs or lows, confirming trend continuation. Essential guide for market structure trading.
Getting StartedGetting Started with VaultCharts
Learn the basics of VaultCharts, including data management, chart types, drawing tools, and more.
Getting StartedHow Do I Measure Price Moves and Percentages?
Use the Ruler tool in VaultCharts to measure price distance, calculate percentage change, and measure time duration between candles.
Getting StartedWhat Markets and Assets Does VaultCharts Support?
VaultCharts supports any market as long as a data source exists, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETFs, indices, and custom data sources via API or file import.
Getting StartedWhere Is My Data Stored?
All VaultCharts data is stored locally on your device. VaultCharts does not upload, store in the cloud, or share your data with third parties.
Getting StartedWhat Indicators Are Available in VaultCharts?
VaultCharts includes comprehensive predefined indicators grouped by category: Trend, Momentum, Volatility, and Volume indicators for technical analysis.
IndicatorsCan I Create Custom Indicators?
VaultCharts supports JavaScript-based custom indicators that run locally and are fully private. Create indicators using standard JavaScript with access to historical OHLCV data and built-in technical analysis utilities.
IndicatorsIndicators in VaultCharts
Learn about technical indicators, custom indicators, and indicator outputs in VaultCharts.
IndicatorsWhat Indicator Outputs Are Supported?
Custom indicators in VaultCharts can return line series, overlays, boxes, and filled regions for advanced visual strategies.
IndicatorsWhat Is ADX (Average Directional Index)?
ADX measures trend strength on a scale from 0–100 without saying whether price is up or down. Use it with +DI and −DI (or price structure) to see direction—and avoid chop when ADX is low.
IndicatorsWhat Is ATR (Average True Range)?
ATR (Average True Range) measures market volatility using the true range of price bars. It helps set stop-loss distances and position size—not trend direction.
IndicatorsWhat Are Bollinger Bands?
Bollinger Bands consist of three lines: upper band, middle band (SMA), and lower band. They expand and contract with volatility, with price touching upper band indicating potentially overbought conditions and lower band indicating potentially oversold conditions.
IndicatorsWhat Is EMA (Exponential Moving Average)?
EMA (Exponential Moving Average) gives more weight to recent prices, making it more responsive than SMA. It reduces lag in trend identification and is better for short-term trading. Common periods include 9, 12, 21, and 50.
IndicatorsWhat Is MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)?
MACD is a trend-following momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two exponential moving averages. It consists of MACD line, signal line, and histogram, providing entry signals through crossovers and divergence analysis.
IndicatorsWhat Is OBV (On-Balance Volume)?
OBV is a cumulative volume indicator: it adds volume on up closes and subtracts on down closes. It helps confirm trends and spot divergences between price and volume pressure.
IndicatorsWhat Is RSI (Relative Strength Index)?
RSI (Relative Strength Index) is a momentum oscillator that measures overbought and oversold conditions. It ranges from 0-100, with readings above 70 indicating potentially overbought conditions and below 30 indicating potentially oversold conditions.
IndicatorsWhat Is SMA (Simple Moving Average)?
SMA (Simple Moving Average) calculates the average price over a specified number of periods. It smooths price action, identifies trend direction, and provides support/resistance levels. Common periods include 20, 50, 100, and 200.
IndicatorsWhat Is the Stochastic Oscillator?
The Stochastic Oscillator compares the closing price to the recent high–low range. It helps spot overbought and oversold conditions and momentum crossovers—often used with RSI or MACD for confirmation.
IndicatorsWhat Is VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price)?
VWAP is the average price weighted by volume over a session. It is widely used as an intraday benchmark and dynamic support/resistance—not a long-term trend line.
IndicatorsWhat Auto Patterns Does VaultCharts Detect?
VaultCharts automatically detects chart patterns, market structure patterns, Elliott Wave, Wyckoff phases, and candlestick patterns to help identify trading opportunities.
PatternsCan I Control Which Patterns Are Detected?
You can enable or disable each pattern, set minimum confidence thresholds, and select all or none instantly in VaultCharts.
PatternsPattern Detection in VaultCharts
Learn about automatic pattern detection including chart patterns, market structure, Elliott Wave, Wyckoff, and candlestick patterns.
PatternsAre Detected Patterns Stored Permanently?
Detected patterns in VaultCharts are not persisted and are regenerated on each analysis to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
PatternsWhat Are Channel Breakout Patterns?
Channel breakout patterns occur when price moves within defined channels and breaks out above (bullish) or below (bearish), indicating trend continuation. Useful for trend-following strategies.
PatternsWhat Are Pennant Patterns?
Pennant patterns are short-term continuation patterns that form as small symmetrical triangles after strong price moves. Bullish pennants continue uptrends, while bearish pennants continue downtrends.
PatternsWhat Are Triangle Patterns?
Triangle patterns are consolidation patterns indicating trend continuation. Ascending triangles suggest bullish continuation, while descending triangles suggest bearish continuation. Breakout direction confirms trend continuation.
PatternsWhat Is Break of Structure (BOS)?
Break of Structure (BOS) occurs when price breaks a previous swing high or low, confirming trend continuation. Bullish BOS breaks above swing highs, bearish BOS breaks below swing lows. It's a key component of trade signals.
PatternsWhat Is Doji Candlestick Pattern?
Doji is an indecision pattern where the open and close prices are at or very close to the same level, creating a cross-like appearance. It indicates market indecision and potential reversal, especially when it appears after strong trends.
PatternsWhat Is Double Top and Double Bottom Pattern?
Double Top and Double Bottom are reversal patterns with two similar peaks or troughs. Double Top is a bearish reversal signal, while Double Bottom is a bullish reversal signal. Confirmation occurs on neckline break.
PatternsWhat Is Elliott Wave Pattern?
Elliott Wave patterns identify five-wave impulse movements (1-2-3-4-5) that indicate strong directional movement. Bullish impulse waves show upward movement, bearish impulse waves show downward movement. VaultCharts automatically detects these patterns.
PatternsWhat Is Engulfing Candlestick Pattern?
Engulfing patterns are strong reversal signals. Bullish engulfing occurs when a large bullish candle completely engulfs the previous bearish candle. Bearish engulfing occurs when a large bearish candle completely engulfs the previous bullish candle.
PatternsWhat Is Hammer and Inverted Hammer Candlestick Pattern?
Hammer is a bullish reversal pattern with small body at top and long lower wick, indicating rejection of lower prices. Inverted Hammer is similar but with long upper wick, also indicating potential bullish reversal.
PatternsWhat Is Head and Shoulders Pattern?
Head and Shoulders is a classic reversal pattern indicating trend exhaustion. It consists of three peaks with the middle peak (head) higher than the shoulders. VaultCharts automatically detects both standard and inverse Head and Shoulders patterns.
PatternsWhat Is Wyckoff Pattern?
Wyckoff patterns identify four market phases: Accumulation, Markup, Distribution, and Markdown. These phases show institutional activity and market cycles. VaultCharts automatically detects Wyckoff phases.
PatternsWhat Alerts Are Supported?
You can set alerts above or below price, trigger once or multiple times. Alerts run locally and respect your data refresh schedule.
Signals and AlertsSignals and Alerts in VaultCharts
Learn about trade signals, market phase analysis, watchlists, alerts, and the market scanner in VaultCharts.
Signals and AlertsWhat Is Market Phase Analysis?
Market Phase identifies trend direction, premium/discount zones, volatility, volume behavior, and momentum. Phases include Accumulation, Markup, Distribution, and Markdown. All analysis is timeframe-specific and data-driven.
Signals and AlertsWhat Is the Market Scanner?
The Market Scanner turns analysis into table views, allowing you to compare multiple tickers, view signals, patterns, market phase, and indicators.
Signals and AlertsCan I Create Multiple Watchlists?
You can create unlimited watchlists in VaultCharts and add any ticker you've loaded data for.
Signals and AlertsHow Are Trade Signals Scored?
VaultCharts trade signals are scored on a scale where ≥70 is Entry Ready, 50–69 is Bias Only, and <50 is No Trade.
Signals and AlertsAre VaultCharts Signals Predictions?
VaultCharts uses a state machine philosophy, not prediction. Signals provide probability-weighted bias based on market structure, order blocks, liquidity, and confluence.
Signals and AlertsWhat Is Required for a Trade Signal?
Trade signals in VaultCharts require Break of Structure (BOS), Market Structure, and Order Blocks as mandatory components, with optional boosters like Fair Value Gaps, Volume Profile, HTF Liquidity, Wyckoff, and Elliott Wave.
Signals and AlertsStrategy Building in VaultCharts
Learn about trade plans and trade journaling to structure your trading execution and turn experience into repeatable edge.
Trade Plan and JournalHow Does Trade Journaling Work?
VaultCharts includes guided journaling using predefined questions covering trade context, thesis, entry logic, risk, management, emotions, and lessons.
Trade Plan and JournalWhat Are Trade Plans in VaultCharts?
Trade plans help structure execution with states: Planned, Open, and Closed. Each trade supports targets, stops, notes, and performance tracking.
Trade Plan and JournalAuction Market Theory — Imbalances, Fair Value & Volume Profile
Auction Market Theory (AMT) explained: how imbalances drive price, what fair value means, volume profile basics (POC, VAH, VAL, FRVP), and how fair value gaps form.
Trading CurriculumEntering Trades — Order Types, Position Sizing & Risk Management
Practical guide to order types (market vs limit), position sizing formulas, risk-per-trade allocation by timeframe, leverage trade-offs, and a pre-entry checklist.
Trading CurriculumLiquidity & Refining — Sweeps, HOBs, FVGs & Multi-Timeframe Refinement
How liquidity works across timeframes, hidden order blocks (HOBs/PHOBs), stacked FVGs, Fibonacci confluence with liquidity zones, and how to refine order blocks from HTF to LTF.
Trading CurriculumMarket Structure — Swing Highs/Lows, BOS & CHoCH Explained
Learn how to read market structure: accumulation, markup, distribution, markdown phases, swing highs and lows, break of structure (BOS), and change of character (CHoCH).
Trading CurriculumOrder Blocks & Breaker Blocks — Identification, Mitigation & Role Flips
What order blocks are, the four pillars that qualify them (liquidity grab, body, BOS, imbalance), how mitigation works, and how failed OBs become breaker blocks.
Trading CurriculumStop-Loss Guide — Market Stops, Trailing Stops, ATR & Structural Invalidation
Types of stop-loss orders (market, trailing, stop-limit), why arbitrary fixed-percentage stops fail, ATR cautions, and how to place stops using swing structure and invalidation levels.
Trading CurriculumSupply & Demand — Zones, Dominance, Momentum & Premium/Discount
How supply and demand zones differ from simple S/R lines, how dominance and momentum reveal directional strength, and the premium/discount/equilibrium model for timing entries.
Trading CurriculumTrade Execution — Session Timing, NY Open Framework & Liquidity Sweeps
How trading sessions (Asia, London, New York) interact, the NY open framework for entries, session liquidity sweeps, and practical playbooks for execution timing.
Trading CurriculumWyckoff, SMC & Price Action — Accumulation, Distribution, PO3 & Liquidity Curves
Wyckoff's four laws and accumulation/distribution schematics, volume spread analysis (VSA), ICT price delivery concepts, Power of Three (PO3), and liquidity curves.
Trading CurriculumTrading Curriculum — Learn Market Structure, Risk & Execution
Free educational guides on market structure, candlestick analysis, Fibonacci, order blocks, liquidity, Wyckoff/SMC models, stop-loss placement, trade execution, and risk management.
Trading CurriculumFibonacci Retracements — Levels, Golden Pocket & How to Draw Them
How to draw Fibonacci retracements correctly, which levels matter (0.618 golden pocket, 0.786, extensions), and how to combine them with market structure for better entries.
Trading CurriculumJapanese Candlesticks — OHLC Structure, Candle Strength & Closures
Understand candlestick anatomy (body, wicks, OHLC), candle strength, engulfing patterns, closure validity, and why reading intent matters more than memorizing pattern names.
Trading Curriculum