How to Display Three Moving Average Lines on TradingView at Once

If you're using TradingView for technical analysis, you've probably hit this frustrating wall: the platform only lets you display one moving average line by default. But here's the thing—most traders need to track multiple timeframes simultaneously. The 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages together tell a much richer story about market trends than any single line ever could.

The good news? There's a straightforward workaround using TradingView's Pine Script editor, and I'll walk you through exactly how to set it up.

Why TradingView Limits Moving Averages by Default

TradingView's built-in moving average indicator is designed to keep charts clean and simple, which makes sense for beginners. But once you're analyzing markets seriously, you need more flexibility. The platform actually has powerful customization capabilities—they're just not immediately obvious.

This is where Pine Script comes in. It's TradingView's scripting language that lets you create custom indicators and strategies. Think of it as unlocking the professional-grade features that separate casual chart-watching from real technical analysis.

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The Simple Solution: Custom Pine Script

Instead of adding three separate moving average indicators (which clutters your workspace), you can create one custom script that displays all three lines at once. This keeps your chart organized and makes it easier to spot crossovers and trend changes.

Here's what you need to do:

Step 1: Open the Pine Editor

Look for the "Pine Editor" button at the bottom of your TradingView chart interface. It's usually right next to the strategy tester. Click it to open the scripting workspace.

Step 2: Create Your Custom Script

You'll write a simple script that defines three moving averages with different periods. The beauty of this approach is that you can customize everything—the timeframes, colors, and line styles—all in one place.

Step 3: Save and Apply

Once you've added the script, save it and apply it to your chart. You'll immediately see all three moving averages displayed simultaneously, each with its own distinct color.

Customizing Your Setup

The real power comes from tweaking the script to match your trading style. You can adjust the periods (maybe you prefer 20, 50, and 100 instead of the standard 50, 100, 200), change colors to improve visibility, or even add conditional formatting that highlights when lines cross.

I personally use different colors for each timeframe—blue for short-term, orange for medium-term, and red for long-term trends. This makes it instantly clear which direction each timeframe is pointing.

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Making It Work for Your Strategy

Here's the practical benefit: with all three moving averages visible, you can spot trend alignments much faster. When all three lines are pointing up and properly spaced, that's a strong bullish signal. When they're tangled together, the market is likely consolidating.

You can also combine this with other indicators without overcrowding your chart. I typically run this alongside volume analysis and maybe one momentum indicator, depending on what I'm trading that day.

The key is keeping your workspace functional. Too many indicators create noise, but three moving averages give you just enough information to understand market structure without overwhelming yourself.

Bottom Line

Setting up multiple moving averages on TradingView takes about five minutes once you know where to look. The Pine Editor might seem intimidating at first, but it's actually quite straightforward for basic customizations like this.

The investment is worth it. Having all your key moving averages visible simultaneously speeds up your analysis and helps you make more informed trading decisions. Plus, once you've created the script, you can reuse it across all your charts and share it with other traders.

Give it a try next time you're analyzing a chart. You'll wonder how you ever traded with just one moving average line.