Where to Find the K-line Chart
Log in to Pionex
Click "Spot" or "Futures" in the top navigation bar
Select your desired trading pair (e.g., BTC/USDT)
The large chart area in the center of the page is your K-line chart (powered by TradingView)
Switching Chart Timeframes
Choose a timeframe that fits your trading style. Click the timeframe buttons above the chart to switch:
Timeframe | Best For |
1m / 5m / 15m / 30m | Scalping and day trading |
1H / 2H / 4H | Swing trading |
1D / 1W / 1M | Medium to long-term trend analysis |
💡 Click the "▼" button in the timeframe bar to access additional timeframe options.
Switching Chart Types
In the top toolbar above the chart, click the "Candles▼" dropdown to switch between chart styles:
Chart Type | Description |
Candles (default) | Standard candlestick chart — shows open, high, low, and close clearly |
Bars | Traditional American-style OHLC bar chart |
Area | Connects closing prices with a filled area — good for spotting trends |
Baseline | Shows price movement relative to a set baseline level |
Columns | Displays price range or volume as vertical columns |
Heikin Ashi | Smoothed candlesticks for clearer trend visualization |
High-Low | Shows only the high and low of each bar |
Hollow Candles | Candlestick variant where bullish candles are displayed as hollow |
Switching Price Display Mode (Futures Only)
💡 This option is only available on the Futures (Perpetual Contract) trading page.
In the top toolbar, click the "Latest Price▼" dropdown to choose which price the K-line chart is based on:
Option | Description |
Latest Price (default) | Chart is drawn using the most recent market trade price |
Mark Price | Chart is drawn using the contract's mark price — a composite index price used to calculate unrealized P&L and trigger liquidations, helping prevent price manipulation |
Adding Technical Indicators
The Pionex K-line chart provides access to the full TradingView indicator library:
Click the "Indicators▼" button in the chart toolbar — an indicator panel will slide out from the right
Type the name of the indicator in the search bar (e.g., EMA, MACD, RSI, Bollinger Bands); results appear under "Script Name"
Click the desired indicator to add it to the chart
The indicator appears as a control bar above the chart, showing its name and current parameter values (e.g., EMA Cross 30 50), with the following icons:
👁 Eye: temporarily hide/show the indicator
⚙️ Gear: open the settings popup to adjust parameters (Inputs), colors (Style), and timeframe visibility (Visibility)
✕: remove the indicator from the chart
⋯: additional options
Commonly Used Indicators:
Moving Average (MA / EMA): Trend direction
Bollinger Bands: Volatility and support/resistance
MACD: Trend momentum and divergence analysis
RSI: Overbought/oversold signals
Volume: Trading volume analysis
💡 Click the eye icon next to an indicator name to temporarily hide it. Click ✕ to remove it.
Using Drawing Tools
The TradingView drawing toolbar is hidden by default. To enable it:
Locate the TradingView (TV) icon at the bottom-left corner of the chart
Click the icon to expand the drawing toolbar (the toolbar will appear along the left side of the chart)
Click again to hide it
💡 Hover over the TV icon to see the tooltip:
When hidden: "Show drawing toolbar"
When visible: "Hide drawing toolbar"
The toolbar includes the following tools:
Tool | Purpose |
Crosshair Cursor | Precisely locate price and time on the chart |
Trend Line | Mark upward / downward trends |
Parallel Lines | Mark parallel trend channels |
Path / Polyline | Draw multi-segment lines |
Fibonacci / Anchor Points | Calculate potential pullback targets |
Freehand Pencil | Draw freely on the chart |
Text (T) | Add text notes or labels to the chart |
Emoji / Sticker | Add visual markers to the chart |
Ruler | Measure price range and time span |
Zoom | Zoom into or out of a specific area of the chart |
Magnet Snap | Automatically snap to the nearest OHLC price point |
Lock / Unlock Drawings | Prevent accidental movement of existing drawings |
Show / Hide Manager | Manage visibility of all drawing objects at once |
Delete All Drawings | Clear all drawings from the chart in one click |
How to draw:
Click the desired tool from the toolbar
Click and drag on the chart to draw
Click a drawn line to adjust its color, thickness, or style
Right-click a line and select "Delete" to remove it
Pionex-Exclusive K-line Features
In addition to standard TradingView features, Pionex adds the following platform-specific tools directly on the K-line chart:
Position Line
Open positions are marked with horizontal lines directly on the chart. Each line displays:
Real-time unrealized P&L (e.g., +0.01191USDT / -0.000112USDT)
Position size in coin units (e.g., 9 USDC / 2 USDC)
Quick-action buttons: Reverse, Close, TP, SL — no need to open a separate panel
Order Line
Your limit orders, take-profit, and stop-loss orders are displayed directly on the chart at their respective price levels, with support for drag-and-drop adjustment of TP/SL prices directly on the chart.
Historical Trade Marks
Past trade executions are marked directly on the K-line chart with color-coded icons:
🟥 S (Red): Sell / short entry
🟩 B (Green): Buy / long entry
Covers both Spot Smart Market Orders and Futures orders — helping you review your trading history and refine your strategy.
Coin-Based Position Display
Supports displaying position size and pending order volume in coin units (not just USDT), offering a more intuitive view for futures traders.
Chart Appearance Settings
Click the gear icon (Settings) in the upper-right corner of the chart to access display settings:
Color settings: Customize candle colors (e.g., green for up / red for down, or vice versa)
Background color: Toggle between dark and light mode
Grid lines: Show or hide price grid lines
Zoom behavior: Lock time axis or enable auto-scale
More Options (⋯ Menu)
Click the "⋯" icon in the upper-right corner of the chart to access additional features:
Option | Description |
Show Orders | Toggle whether pending order lines are displayed on the chart |
Display | Open the display settings panel to fine-tune overlay visibility and position |
Compare | Overlay another trading pair on the same chart for comparison |
Draw to Order | Place a limit order by drawing a line directly on the chart |
Settings | Chart appearance settings (colors, background, grid, etc.) |
Official Community | Quick link to the Pionex official community |
Display Submenu
Clicking "Display" opens a submenu to individually control the following overlays:
Order Placement: Toggle the quick-order buttons on the chart (market / limit order shortcuts can be enabled separately)
Current Positions: Toggle position lines and quick-action buttons (Reverse, TP, SL, Close Position), with options to set button placement (Left / Center / Right); also includes a TP/SL Second Confirmation toggle to prevent accidental taps
Orders: Individually control the display of grid pending orders, current open orders, and historical orders, including their position on the chart
FAQ
Q: Why did my trend lines / Fibonacci drawings disappear?
A: If you have multiple Pionex tabs open at the same time, the TradingView chart states from different tabs may overwrite each other, causing drawings to be lost on page refresh. We recommend keeping only one Pionex trading tab open at a time to ensure your chart settings are saved correctly.
Q: Will my indicator settings be saved automatically?
A: Yes, indicator settings are saved locally in your browser. However, if you switch devices or clear your browser cache, you may need to reconfigure them.
Q: Is there a difference between the old and new K-line chart?
A: Yes, Pionex offers two chart versions. In the upper-right corner of the chart, you'll find "Classic" and "Trading View" tabs — click either to switch instantly. The Trading View version offers a smoother experience and more advanced features, while the Classic version retains the original interface for users familiar with the older layout.
Q: How do I read the trade marks on the chart?
A: Triangle icons on the chart represent historical trade executions. An upward triangle (▲) indicates a buy, and a downward triangle (▼) indicates a sell. Click any icon to view the details of that trade.
Q: If I drag a TP/SL line on the chart, will the order change immediately?
A: A confirmation dialog will appear after you drag the order line. The order price is updated only after you confirm — please review carefully before confirming.