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What are second-based intervals

Second-based intervals show price movements in very short time windows. You can configure them to see rapid price changes even within one second. They can help you see exactly when prices jump up or down during the trading day. Essential for high-frequency trading strategies and precise entry timing, you can use them on our Supercharts along with many other tools for high-frequency trading.

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What are second-based intervals

If you're an intraday trader, seconds matter. With intervals based on seconds, you can see price action almost in real time and respond quickly. They're especially helpful during high volatility and news-driven events.

The interval is displayed on the X (horizontal) axis of the Supercharts. After a certain amount of time passes, new elements are added. For example, if you select the hollow candle chart type and a 10-second interval, each candle will represent ten seconds of price movement regardless of how sharp or still it's been.

On TradingView, you can choose flexible intervals to match your strategy: 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, and 45 seconds.

Second-based intervals vs tick-based intervals

These two intervals are similar in that they can both present the most precise data when plotting a chart's elements. A second is the smallest amount of time, and a tick is the smallest amount of price.

The core difference between these two is that the first is a time-based interval and the second is a price-based interval. Because of that, they present you with different opportunities.

Second-based intervals

  • Use time on the X (horizontal) axis of the chart
  • Work with any chart type
  • May clutter your chart with empty and less informative elements during periods of low trading activity or for assets with low liquidity

Tick-based intervals

How to enable second-based intervals

These intervals are available for the most liquid symbols, including stocks, indices, cryptocurrencies, and futures.

After you've chosen one of these symbols, click on "Chart interval" on the upper toolbar and select the desired interval.

Or simply start typing the number you want to set your Supercharts to. For example, 1S, 10S, etc.

Additional tools for second-based trading

If you need maximum precision for scalping or momentum trading, second-based intervals can be complemented with indicators such as Stochastic RSI, MACD, or Pivot points. Also, explore our indicator templates, create your own and share them with the global community of like-minded traders.

Additionally, you can try the Fibonacci retracement and rectangle drawing tools to identify the potential pullback and resistance/support zones.

Continue exploring our custom intervals, chart types and many other tools and pages to stay sharp with the market and be prepared for the next trading opportunity.

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