Setting Up Price Alerts on Binance
Price alerts notify you when a cryptocurrency reaches your target price -- so you can trade without constantly watching charts. Register for Binance, and download the APP for push notifications. Visit our guides for more.
Setting Alerts on the APP
- Open the trading pair page (e.g., BTC/USDT)
- Tap the bell/alert icon (usually near the price)
- Set your target price (above or below current)
- Choose alert type: "Price reaches" or "Price change %"
- Enable push notification
- Save the alert
Setting Alerts on Web
- Open the trading page for your desired pair
- Click the alert/bell icon on the chart
- Set target price and conditions
- Choose notification method (browser/email)
- Save
Alert Types
- Price reaches: Alert when price hits a specific number
- Price change %: Alert when price moves by a percentage
- Repeated: Alert every time the condition is met
- One-time: Alert once, then auto-deletes
Use Cases
- Buy opportunity: Set alert at support level to buy the dip
- Sell target: Set alert at resistance level to take profits
- Stop-loss reminder: Alert when price approaches danger zone
- News events: Set alerts around important dates
Managing Alerts
- View all active alerts in the alerts section
- Edit or delete alerts anytime
- Set multiple alerts for the same coin at different prices
- Alerts work even when the APP is closed (via push notification)
Tips for Effective Alerts
- Set alerts at key support and resistance levels
- Use percentage-based alerts for volatile coins
- Combine with limit orders for automatic execution
- Do not set too many alerts (notification fatigue)
- Review and update alerts regularly
FAQ
How many alerts can I set? Typically dozens per coin. Check in-APP for current limits.
Do alerts work when the APP is closed? Yes, via push notifications (must be enabled in phone settings).
Can I set alerts for multiple coins? Yes, set alerts for as many coins as you want.
Are alerts free? Yes, completely free on Binance.
Security Tips
- Enable push notifications in phone settings for Binance
- Do not rely solely on alerts for critical trades -- use stop-loss orders
- Verify alert prices are set correctly before saving
- Keep the APP updated for best notification reliability