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Build a TradingView Alternative
Create a custom charting platform with real-time candlestick charts, indicator overlays, and AI analysis — all powered by the TickAtlas API and TradingView's open-source lightweight-charts library.
Architecture
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User Browser
|-- lightweight-charts (candlestick rendering)
|-- React components (symbol selector, timeframe tabs)
|-- Indicator overlays (SMA, BB lines on chart)
|-- Separate indicator panels (RSI, MACD below chart)
|-- AI Summary sidebar
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Your Backend (optional caching layer)
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TickAtlas API
- GET /v1/ohlcv (candlestick data)
- GET /v1/indicator (individual indicators)
- GET /v1/multi (batch indicators)
- GET /v1/summary (AI analysis)Feature Comparison
| Feature | TradingView | Your Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Candlestick charts | Yes | Yes (lightweight-charts) |
| 42 indicators | Yes (built-in) | Yes (via API) |
| AI analysis | No | Yes (/v1/summary) |
| Custom alerts | Paid plans only | Full control |
| White-label | Enterprise only | Yours to brand |
| Monthly cost | $15-60/user | API usage only |
Why Build Your Own?
Full Control
Custom indicators, layouts, and UX tailored to your trading style
No Subscription
Pay only for API calls, not per-seat licensing fees
Embed Anywhere
Integrate charts into your app, dashboard, or client portal
AI Integration
Add AI market summaries — something TradingView doesn't offer
Tech Stack
- lightweight-charts — TradingView's open-source charting library (MIT license)
- TickAtlas API — OHLCV data + 42 indicators + AI insights
- React / Next.js — Frontend framework
- Tailwind CSS — Dark-mode styling
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