OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Current Candle Vertical Line
Description
The Current Candle Vertical Line indicator draws a fully customizable vertical line on the most recent candle (live bar). This provides a clear visual anchor for active traders, especially during fast-moving markets or multi-chart setups.
The line extends from the top of the chart to the bottom, ensuring maximum visibility—regardless of zoom level or price scale.
Features
✔ Fully customizable line color
✔ Adjustable opacity (0–100%)
✔ Custom line thickness
✔ Three selectable line styles: Solid, Dashed, or Dotted
✔ Automatically deletes old line and redraws on the newest bar
✔ Works on any timeframe, chart type, and asset
Use Cases
Notes
The Current Candle Vertical Line indicator draws a fully customizable vertical line on the most recent candle (live bar). This provides a clear visual anchor for active traders, especially during fast-moving markets or multi-chart setups.
The line extends from the top of the chart to the bottom, ensuring maximum visibility—regardless of zoom level or price scale.
Features
✔ Fully customizable line color
✔ Adjustable opacity (0–100%)
✔ Custom line thickness
✔ Three selectable line styles: Solid, Dashed, or Dotted
✔ Automatically deletes old line and redraws on the newest bar
✔ Works on any timeframe, chart type, and asset
Use Cases
- Highlight the current candle during live trading
- Keep visual focus when scalping or trading futures
- Align entries with indicators on lower or higher timeframes
- Improve visibility during high volatility
- Support multi-monitor or multi-chart layouts
Notes
- The indicator draws the line only on the last active bar.
- Since overlay=true, the line appears in the main chart panel.
- This script does not generate alerts (visual marker only).
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.