Replay Mode (Bar Replay)
Replay mode is a practice tool that lets you "rewind" the chart to any historical point and watch price unfold bar by bar. It's like a time machine for the markets — invaluable for practicing trading strategies without risking money and without waiting for real-time market hours.
How to Use Replay Mode
- 1Click the "Replay" button in the top toolbar (looks like a rewind icon)
- 2The chart will enter replay mode with a vertical line showing the replay position
- 3Click on the chart at the date/time where you want to start the replay
- 4All data to the right of this point will be hidden
- 5Click the "Play" button to watch candles form in real-time speed
- 6Use the speed controls to go faster or slower
- 7Click "Step Forward" to advance one candle at a time
Practice Strategies with Replay
Set up your indicators and drawing tools, then start the replay. As each candle forms, practice making trading decisions: Would you enter here? Where would you place your stop? When would you take profit? This deliberate practice is one of the fastest ways to improve your trading skills.
Bar Replay Tips
- Use step-forward mode for deliberate practice (don't let it auto-play too fast)
- Practice on the timeframe you actually trade
- Keep a journal of your replay trades to track improvement
- Replay significant historical events to study market reactions
- Test your indicators during replay to see how they would have performed
Pro Tip
Replay mode is free for daily timeframes and above. Intraday replay is a paid feature. Even daily replay is extremely valuable — practice identifying trend changes, support/resistance bounces, and candlestick patterns.
Key Takeaways
- Replay mode lets you practice trading on historical data
- Watch candles form one at a time or in real-time speed
- Daily replay is free; intraday replay requires a paid plan
- Use step-forward mode for deliberate, thoughtful practice
- Keep a journal of replay trades to track your improvement