Step-by-Step Guide: Automating Stock Alerts to Telegram Using Webhooks

Why Telegram Beats Every Other Alert App for Traders

Your phone buzzes. You glance down. In two seconds, you see: “AAPL broke above VWAP on 2x volume, $187.45.” You know instantly whether to open your trading platform or keep doing what you’re doing.

That’s the power of a Telegram trading alert, fast, clean, no noise. No opening an app, no scrolling through a feed, no notifications mixed in with social media drama. Just the signal you asked for, exactly when it triggers.

I switched from email alerts to Telegram alerts two years ago, and I haven’t looked back. Email is too slow, by the time Gmail renders the alert, the move is over. Push notifications from TradingView are fine for one or two alerts, but when you’re running 30+ alerts, your notification shade becomes a disaster zone.

Telegram is the sweet spot: instant delivery, clean formatting, silent or loud (your choice), and it works on every device. Plus, you can share the alert channel with your trading group so everyone gets the signal simultaneously.

Here’s how to build the entire system in 15 minutes. For free.

What You Need Before Starting

1. Telegram installed on your phone (free)
2. TradingView with a Pro plan or higher (needed for webhook alerts)
3. A computer to set things up (phone works but is harder)

That’s it. No coding. No servers. No monthly fees beyond your existing TradingView subscription.

If you want a fully automated pipeline that also posts to Discord and X, check out our TradingView to Discord via Make.com guide. This article focuses specifically on the Telegram + webhook setup, simpler, faster, and completely free.

Step 1: Create Your Telegram Bot

Every Telegram bot is created through a bot called… BotFather. Yes, it’s a bot that makes bots. Welcome to 2026.

1. Open Telegram → search for @BotFather → tap Start
2. Send the message: /newbot
3. BotFather asks for a name, type: CurvedTrading Alerts
4. BotFather asks for a username, type: curvedtrading_alerts_bot (must end in “bot”)
5. BotFather gives you a Bot Token. It looks like: 7123456789:AAFx9kHq_example_token_here
6. Copy and save this token, you’ll need it in Step 3

Think of the Bot Token like the key to your mailbox. Anyone with this key can send messages through your bot. Keep it private.

Step 2: Create an Alert Channel

You can send alerts to yourself directly, but a channel is better. You can add trading partners, keep history, and mute/unmute as needed.

1. In Telegram, tap New Channel → name it “Trading Alerts”
2. Set it to Private (you control who joins)
3. Add your bot as an administrator of the channel
4. Send any test message in the channel (this activates it)

Now get your Chat ID. Open this URL in your browser (replace YOUR_TOKEN with your actual bot token):

https://api.telegram.org/botYOUR_TOKEN/getUpdates

Look for "chat":{"id":-100XXXXXXXXXX}. That negative number starting with -100 is your Channel ID. Copy it.

Step 3: Create a Free Webhook Relay

TradingView can send webhooks, but Telegram’s Bot API needs a specific format. You need a tiny relay in between. The simplest free option is Pipedream:

1. Go to pipedream.com → sign up (free)
2. Create a new Workflow → trigger = HTTP / Webhook
3. Pipedream gives you a webhook URL like: https://eo1234.m.pipedream.net
4. Add a step → Send HTTP Request:
   • URL: https://api.telegram.org/botYOUR_TOKEN/sendMessage
   • Method: POST
   • Body:

{
  "chat_id": "YOUR_CHANNEL_ID",
  "text": "🔔 {{steps.trigger.event.body.message}}",
  "parse_mode": "HTML"
}

5. Deploy the workflow

Alternatively, if you have a free Oracle Cloud server, you can host your own relay. No third-party dependency.

Step 4: Connect TradingView

1. Open TradingView → create an alert on any chart
2. Set your condition (e.g., RSI crosses above 70, VWAP reclaim, EMA crossover)
3. In the alert settings, check Webhook URL
4. Paste your Pipedream webhook URL
5. In the Message field, type:

{"message": "{{ticker}} alert: {{strategy.order.alert_message}} at ${{close}} on {{interval}} chart"}

6. Click Create

Step 5: Test It

Trigger a test alert on TradingView (set a price alert just above or below the current price). Within 3-5 seconds, you should see the formatted message in your Telegram channel.

If it works, congratulations. You have a real-time, free, lightweight trading alert system running on your phone. If it doesn’t, check the Pipedream event log for errors.

Advanced Tips

Format your alerts for scannability. When you’re away from your desk and your phone buzzes 15 times in a minute, you need to read each alert in under 2 seconds. Use consistent formatting:

🟢 LONG: AAPL above VWAP, $187.45, Volume 2.3x avg
🔴 SHORT: TSLA rejected at 200 EMA, $241.80, RSI 78
⚠️ WATCH: NVDA approaching earnings gap fill, $118.20

Use silent alerts for watchlist stocks. Telegram lets you send messages silently (no notification sound). Use this for “heads up” alerts that don’t need immediate action. Reserve the audible notifications for high-priority signals.

Create multiple channels. Separate your alerts by type, one channel for breakout patterns, one for indicator signals, one for Level 2 iceberg detections. This prevents alert fatigue.

The $0/Month Trading Alert Stack

When you combine free tools, you build an enterprise-grade alert system for nothing:

Component	Tool	Cost
Charting + Alerts	TradingView Pro	Already paying
Webhook Relay	Pipedream	Free (100 events/day)
Delivery	Telegram	Free
Mobile Client	Telegram App	Free
Total		$0/month

Compare that to paid alert services charging $30-100/month for the same thing, often with slower delivery and less customization.

Your alerts, your rules, your stop loss levels, your trading discipline. No middleman. No subscription creep. Just signals, straight to your pocket.

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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making trading decisions.

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