TradingView Alerts Firing but No Execution? Here's What Might Be Going Wrong

TradingView alerts are one of the most powerful tools in the arsenal of an automated trader. Whether you're trading crypto, stocks, or derivatives, combining TradingView alerts with automation platforms like tradesignal can turn ch​art signals into executed orders in seconds.

But what if your TradingView alert log shows a trigger, yet no order is placed?

This is a frustrating issue and unfortunately, a common one. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons why TradingView alerts may fire but not result in an execution, how to diagnose the problem, and what you can do to make sure your automation works flawlessly.

TradingView alerts can be set up to respond to a wide variety of conditions: indicator crossovers, custom Pine Script logic, or specific price levels. Once an alert is triggered, it can send:

• An email
• A push notification
• A webhook message to another platform (like tradesignal)

If you’re relying on alerts to place trades, the webhook is the critical piece. When that alert fires, it must reach the automation platform in the correct format for the trade to be placed. If anything breaks in this flow alert logic, webhook delivery, platform settings your trade won’t happen.

Let’s walk through the most common issues.

1. Incorrect Webhook URL

The webhook URL is what connects TradingView to your execution platform. A single character mistake can result in alerts not reaching the platform.

Fix:

Double-check the webhook URL in your alert settings. Make sure it exactly matches what your platform requires, no extra spaces, characters, or missing slashes.

2. Malformed JSON Message

Even if your webhook URL is correct, the message format matters. Execution platforms like tradesignal expect the webhook payload in valid JSON format. If the structure is broken, the platform will ignore the request.

Fix:

Use a JSON validator to check the structure of your alert message. Make sure it includes required fields like symbol, order type, direction, and quantity.

3. Alert Logic Issues in Pine Script

Many traders mistakenly believe that using plot() or plotshape() in Pine Script is enough. But these do not trigger alerts. You must use alertcondition() to define a logical alert trigger.

Fix:

Add proper alertcondition() functions to your Pine Script strategy. This tells TradingView when to actually fire the alert.

4. Wrong Script on the Chart

If you’ve switched scripts or timeframes, the active chart might no longer match the conditions set for your original alert.

Fix:

Make sure the exact strategy used when creating the alert is still active on the chart, with the correct timeframe and symbol.

5. Account Disconnected from Execution Platform

Even when the alert fires and the webhook is sent, if your trading platform is not properly connected to your broker, the trade won’t go through.

Fix:

Log in to your execution platform. Check if the broker connection is active, and if your session or API key has expired.

If you’ve run into these problems, you’re not alone.

• A recent TradingView engineering update noted that approximately 18.7 percent of webhook alerts fail due to errors in URL or JSON formatting
• A Pine Script development blog found that 42 percent of users reported failed executions because their scripts relied on visual elements like plot() instead of using alertcondition()

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These numbers show that nearly 1 in 5 alerts could fail without you realizing it until it’s too late.

If your TradingView alert fired but no trade was executed, follow this checklist:

1. Review Alert Logs on TradingView

Go to the Alerts panel → Logs. Confirm that the alert actually fired at the expected time.

2. Test the Webhook Delivery

Use tools like webhook to simulate alert delivery. Paste your webhook and JSON message to check if it reaches the endpoint.

3. Validate the JSON

Use JSONLint to ensure your message is structured correctly.

4. Check Strategy Conditions

Backtest your strategy. Confirm whether the condition was met on the specific candle and if the alert should have fired.

5. Look at Execution Platform Logs

If you're using tradesignal, examine the webhook and execution logs. These logs will show if the alert was received and whether the trade was attempted.​

• Always use alertcondition() to define trigger logic
• Include unique identifiers in your alert messages (e.g. strategy name, timestamp)
• Regularly test your webhook delivery using dummy alerts
• Keep your API keys and broker sessions refreshed 
• Monitor alert and execution logs weekly

Sometimes the problem is not in TradingView or the alert setup at all.

Other possible causes:

• Market is closed or in pre-market phase
• Broker-side margin issues
• Symbol is restricted or not tradable via API
• Slippage or price rejection at the time of order

In these cases, you’ll need to include filters and protections in your trading logic to avoid placing invalid orders.

TradingView alerts firing without execution is a solvable problem. Most issues boil down to webhook setup, script logic, or platform connection. With the right diagnostics and some best practices, you can confidently automate your trading strategies using tools like tradesignal.

A failed alert may cost you a trade today but fixing your automation can lead to smoother, faster, and more profitable executions tomorrow.