# What is TradingView?

TradingView is a free charting platform and a social networking space where traders and investors can examine financial charts and utilize an extensive array of tools to identify opportunities in various markets including Stocks, Forex, Crypto, Futures, and Commodities. Users of TradingView can link with most brokers, allowing them to trade directly on the platform and swiftly capitalize on opportunities as they emerge in real-time from their charts.

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### How To Create A TradingView Account

To set up a TradingView account, navigate to the TradingView homepage. Once there, select "Sign in" located at the top right corner of the page, and then click on "Sign up" at the bottom of the sign-in window. You have the option to register using your social media accounts or by providing an email address.

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