Strategy publishing rules

Strategies on TradingView are a powerful tool to test trading ideas on historical data. To ensure published results are useful for traders, they must be honest, transparent, and based on realistic conditions. These rules explain how to publish strategies in a way that makes their results easier to interpret.

Parameter selection

Authors are responsible for selecting parameters that:

Reflect real-world trading conditions
Match the markets their strategy is designed for
Produce realistic results

Parameter recommendations are suggestions only and may not apply to all markets. Authors are free to use their own parameter values, but they must explain their choices in the script description. This helps traders better understand and interpret the results.

Commissions

Commissions must be enabled for the chosen instrument type
A zero-commission setup is only acceptable if clearly justified in the description
Strategies without commissions or with unrealistic cost assumptions will not be approved

Dataset size

Minimum requirement: Strategies must be tested on at least 100 trades
Context matters: 100 trades on weekly data carry more weight than 100 trades on minute data. On shorter timeframes, more trades are required for results to be considered reliable

Reliability and fairness

All strategies are reviewed to ensure results are not misleading. Moderation checks include:

Adequate capital usage (disabling margin or other manipulations that inflate results are not allowed)
No repainting or techniques that artificially boost performance
Consistency between the stated purpose of the strategy and the published outcomes

Strategies with a caution status cannot be published.

Compliance with community rules

All published strategies must also comply with the House Rules:

No advertising in code or descriptions
Only original content — plagiarism is not allowed
Clear and informative descriptions

Author tips

Always explain your parameter choices in the description
Adapt your setup to the market and timeframe your strategy is built for
Avoid exaggerated claims or misleading information