After using Binance's basic trading interface for a while, you might find the features insufficient — you want more detailed candlestick charts, want to monitor multiple indicators simultaneously, and want to place orders faster. That's when it's time to switch to Binance's Pro trading interface.
The first time you open the Pro interface, you might be overwhelmed by the dense information, but once you understand what each area does, it's actually very easy to use. This article walks you through each module one by one.
If you haven't registered for Binance yet, opening an account through sign up here will get you a trading fee discount. Download the official App at the official APK — the App also supports switching to the Pro interface.
How to Switch to Pro Mode
On the Mobile App:
- Go to the trading page
- Find the mode switch button at the top of the interface (usually a grid-like icon or directly labeled "Classic/Pro")
- Select "Pro" or "Advanced"
On the Web:
- Log into the Binance website
- Click "Trade" in the top navigation bar
- Select "Advanced Trading" or "Pro"
After switching, you'll see an interface with much more information. Don't worry — let's go through it area by area.
Main Interface Areas
The Pro trading interface is typically divided into the following core areas:
1. Candlestick Chart Area (Central Large Area)
This is the largest area of the entire interface, occupying the upper-center of the screen.
Basic Features:
- Displays the current trading pair's price movement
- Switch between different time periods (1 minute, 5 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day, etc.)
- Supports zooming and horizontal scrolling to view historical data
Advanced Features:
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Switch chart types. Besides the default candlestick chart, you can switch to line charts, area charts, Heikin-Ashi charts, and more. Click the chart type button above the candlestick chart to switch.
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Add technical indicators. This is one of the Pro version's most valuable features. You can overlay various technical indicators on the candlestick chart. Click the "Indicators" button to add commonly used ones including:
- MA (Moving Average): Shows the average price trend over a period
- MACD: Determines trend strength and direction
- RSI (Relative Strength Index): Determines overbought or oversold conditions
- Bollinger Bands: Shows price volatility range
- Volume: Shows trading volume for each time period
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Drawing tools. The Pro version provides drawing tools like trend lines, horizontal lines, and Fibonacci retracements, allowing you to manually mark key support levels, resistance levels, and trend lines on the chart.
2. Order Book Area (Usually on the Left or Right Side)
The order book displays all buy and sell orders currently placed on the market waiting to be executed.
Upper half (red area): Shows sell orders, also called "Asks." Prices are listed from low to high, with the lowest sell price at the bottom — this is the price you'd get if you placed a market buy order.
Lower half (green area): Shows buy orders, also called "Bids." Prices are listed from high to low, with the highest buy price at the top — this is the price you'd get if you placed a market sell order.
Number in the middle: Shows the latest transaction price and percentage change.
What each row of numbers means:
- Left side is the price
- Right side is the quantity at that price
- Some also show cumulative quantities
How to use the order book:
- If a large number of buy orders are stacked at a certain price, it indicates strong support at that level
- If a large number of sell orders are stacked at a certain price, it indicates strong resistance at that level
- The ratio of buy to sell orders can help gauge which side the market favors in the short term
You can also click on a price in the order book, and it will automatically fill into the price field of your order form — very convenient.
3. Trade History Area
Usually adjacent to the order book, this shows every recent trade that has occurred.
Each record includes:
- Transaction price
- Transaction quantity
- Transaction time
- Color coding (green indicates active buy, red indicates active sell)
By observing the speed and color distribution of trade records, you can gauge the current market's activity level and the balance between buying and selling forces.
4. Order Entry Area
This is where you actually execute buy and sell operations. The Pro version's order entry area has more order type options compared to the basic version:
Supported order types:
- Limit Order: Place an order at a specified price
- Market Order: Execute immediately at the current best price
- Stop-Limit Order: A stop order with trigger price and limit price
- OCO Order: Set take profit and stop loss simultaneously
- Trailing Stop Order: Stop price automatically moves up as the price rises
In the order entry area, you can also see your current available balance, estimated fees, and other information.
5. Open Orders and Order History
The bottom of the interface usually has several tabs:
- Open Orders: Shows all pending orders that haven't been executed yet, where you can modify or cancel them
- Order History: Shows completed or canceled historical orders
- Trade History: Shows detailed information on all executed trades
- Funds/Balance: Shows your current account asset balance
6. Trading Pair Information Bar
Usually at the very top, displaying key data for the current trading pair:
- Latest price and percentage change
- 24-hour high and low
- 24-hour trading volume
- 24-hour turnover
This data helps you quickly understand the overall market conditions.
Practical Trading Flow in Pro Mode
Here's a typical flow for completing a trade in the Pro interface:
Step 1: Select a trading pair. Type the token you want to trade in the search bar at the top, e.g., type "ETH" and select "ETH/USDT."
Step 2: Analyze the market. Check the candlestick chart and switch to your preferred time period. If needed, add a technical indicator or two to help with your analysis. Also glance at the order book to understand the current distribution of buying and selling forces.
Step 3: Decide on direction and price. Based on your analysis, decide whether to buy or sell, and at what price. You can click directly on a price in the order book, and it will auto-fill in the order entry area.
Step 4: Fill in order parameters. Select the order type, enter the price and quantity, and confirm the fees.
Step 5: Submit the order. Click the buy or sell button. If it's a limit order, it will appear in "Open Orders" waiting to be executed.
Step 6: Monitor and manage. Watch the order status in "Open Orders" and decide whether adjustments or cancellations are needed based on market changes.
Customizing the Interface Layout
A major advantage of the Pro version is the customizable interface layout. On the web:
- You can drag the borders of each module to resize them
- You can choose to show or hide certain modules
- Some modules can be repositioned
Adjust according to your trading habits. For example, if you primarily look at charts, you can enlarge the chart area. If you focus on the order book, you can move it to a more prominent position.
Some Practical Small Features
1. Keyboard shortcuts. The web Pro version supports keyboard shortcuts for things like quick ordering and switching trading pairs. Mastering shortcuts can significantly increase your operating speed.
2. Depth chart. Next to the order book, there's usually a "Depth" tab that graphically displays the distribution of buy and sell orders. The green area represents bids and the red area represents asks, giving you an intuitive view of where large orders are placed.
3. Multi-window feature. On the web, you can open multiple trading pair windows simultaneously for quick switching between different tokens.
4. Price scale. On the right side of the candlestick chart is a price scale where you can click on a price to quickly jump to that position.
Tips for Beginners Transitioning to Pro Mode
Don't try to use all features right away. First get familiar with the candlestick chart and order book — these are the most essential. Once you're comfortable with those, gradually add technical indicators and learn more order types.
Practice with small amounts first. For your first few trades on the new interface, use small amounts to ensure you don't suffer losses from operational errors.
Keep the interface clean. Adding too many indicators will only overwhelm you. Start with just one or two indicators — a moving average and volume are enough to begin with.
The Pro trading interface is an important step in your journey from beginner to experienced trader. Spend some time getting familiar with it, and you'll find it brings significant efficiency improvements to your trading.