Cryptowatch Guide

Cryptowatch is a free cryptocurrency charting platform
created by Kraken exchange.

If you want to compare prices from multiple exchanges on one screen,
Cryptowatch is a great choice.

What is Cryptowatch?

Cryptowatch is a charting service acquired by Kraken in 2017,
specializing in multi-exchange monitoring.

Key Features

• Free: All basic features are free
• Multi-exchange: Supports dozens of exchanges
• Real-time data: Real-time integration with most exchanges
• Custom dashboards: Create your own chart combinations
• API available: Data API for developers

Recommended For

• Those who want to see prices from multiple exchanges simultaneously
• Those monitoring price differences between exchanges
• Those looking for a decent free charting tool
• Those looking for arbitrage opportunities

Getting Started

How to Access

1. Visit cryptowat.ch
2. Basic features available without signup
3. Create an account to save settings

Account Creation (Optional)

You need an account to save settings.

1. Click "Sign Up" in the top right
2. Sign up with email or link your Kraken account
3. Complete email verification

Basic Interface

Cryptowatch's interface is divided into three main sections.

1. Markets (Market List)

• Market list by exchange and coin
• View price, volume, and change at a glance
• Click to go to that chart

2. Charts

• Detailed charts for individual markets
• Supports indicators and drawing tools
• Similar interface to TradingView

3. Terminal

• Arrange multiple charts on one screen
• Create custom dashboards
• Cryptowatch's core feature

How to Use Charts

Accessing Charts

1. Click on a market in Markets
2. Or search directly in the top search bar
   • Example: binance btc usd, kraken eth usd

Changing Timeframes

Select timeframe at the top of the chart:

• 1m, 3m, 5m, 15m, 30m
• 1h, 2h, 4h, 6h, 12h
• 1d, 3d, 1w

Adding Indicators

1. Click the "Indicators" button at the top of the chart
2. Select your desired indicator
3. Available indicators:
   • Moving averages (SMA, EMA)
   • RSI, MACD, Stochastic
   • Bollinger Bands, ATR, etc.

Drawing Tools

Select from the left toolbar:

• Trendlines
• Horizontal lines
• Fibonacci
• Text

Terminal (Multi-Chart Dashboard)

This is Cryptowatch's most powerful feature.

Accessing Terminal

1. Click "Terminal" in the top menu
2. Or go directly to cryptowat.ch/terminal

Adding Charts

1. Click the "+" button in Terminal
2. Select exchange and market
3. Position where you want

Layout Examples

Major Coin Monitoring:

• BTC/USDT
• ETH/USDT
• SOL/USDT
• XRP/USDT

Exchange Price Comparison:

• Binance BTC/USDT
• Coinbase BTC/USD
• Kraken BTC/USD

Multi-Market Arbitrage Watch:

• Same pair across different exchanges
• Spot and futures comparison

Price Difference Monitoring

Cryptowatch is useful for tracking price differences between exchanges.

Setup Method

1. Add 2+ charts in Terminal
2. First: Binance BTC/USDT
3. Second: Coinbase BTC/USD or Kraken BTC/USD
4. Arrange side by side to compare prices

Use Cases

• Spot arbitrage opportunities between exchanges
• Monitor stablecoin depegs
• Track regional price differences

Alert Settings

Cryptowatch also supports price alerts.

How to Set Alerts

1. Right-click on the desired price level on the chart
2. Select "Set Alert"
3. Set condition (crossing up, crossing down, etc.)
4. Choose notification method (email, browser, etc.)

⚠️ Note: Alert features require account login.

Shortcuts

Useful shortcuts in Cryptowatch:

Limitations of Cryptowatch

To be honest, Cryptowatch has its limitations.

Disadvantages

1. Slow updates: Development has slowed since Kraken acquisition
2. Limited indicators: Fewer than TradingView
3. No community: No idea sharing features
4. Some exchanges not supported: Slow to add new exchanges

Why It's Still Worth Using

• Free multi-exchange monitoring
• Terminal feature is unmatched
• Lightweight: Loads quickly in browser

TradingView vs Cryptowatch

Conclusion:

• Main analysis tool: TradingView
• Multi-exchange monitoring: Cryptowatch

Using both together is most efficient.

Recommended Use Scenarios

Scenario 1: Arbitrage Opportunity Search

1. Arrange BTC prices from multiple exchanges in Cryptowatch Terminal
2. Alert when price differences widen
3. Spot arbitrage opportunities

Scenario 2: Overall Market Monitoring

1. Arrange major coin (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.) charts
2. Grasp overall market flow on one screen
3. Check if only specific coins are moving or the entire market

Scenario 3: Exchange Comparison Trading

1. Monitor same pairs across different exchanges
2. Execute on the exchange with better price
3. Optimize entry/exit timing

In Summary

Key points for Cryptowatch usage:

1. Free multi-exchange monitoring available
2. Terminal is the core feature - use it actively
3. Useful for price comparison between exchanges
4. Use alongside TradingView for synergy

Cryptowatch is better suited as a
"supplementary monitoring tool" rather than a "main tool".
Analyze with TradingView, overview the entire market with Cryptowatch.

Next Steps

If you've finished setting up your chart environment,
now move on to Chart Basics
to learn how to actually read charts.

• Candle Basics
• Timeframes
• Volume Basics