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VantaTrader Update: New Drawing Tools and Watchlist Features

The latest VantaTrader update brings expanded charting tools, a redesigned watchlist, and faster order execution.

VantaMarkets Product Team·
3 min read
·Mar 22, 2026

What's New in VantaTrader

We've shipped a significant update to the VantaTrader platform based on feedback from our trading community. Here's everything that's changed.

Charting Improvements

New timeframes: We've added M1 and M5 timeframes for scalpers, in addition to the existing M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, and W1. You can now select your preferred timeframe directly from the chart toolbar.

Candlestick and line mode: Toggle between candlestick and line chart modes using the chart type button in the top toolbar.

Real-time candle updates: Charts now update tick-by-tick from the Finnhub price feed. The current candle updates in real time — you no longer need to wait for the candle to close to see the latest price action.

Watchlist Redesign

The watchlist has been rebuilt for speed:

  • Faster search: Type any symbol, pair, or asset name to search across all 100+ instruments. Results appear instantly.
  • Add up to 8 instruments to your watchlist for quick switching
  • Remove with hover: Hover over any watchlist item to reveal the remove button
  • Live bid/ask: Watchlist now shows ask price and percentage change for each instrument

Order Panel Enhancements

Margin calculator: The order panel now shows real-time margin requirement, contract value, and pip value for the selected instrument and lot size. A colour-coded margin bar indicates your current margin usage.

Confirmation dialog: A new order confirmation modal shows all trade details before submission, including a CFD risk disclaimer. This gives you a final review before any position is opened.

Performance

Order execution is now significantly faster — target latency from button click to position opened is under 200ms on a standard broadband connection.

Coming Soon

We're working on:

  • Price alerts (notify when price crosses a level)
  • One-click trading mode (skip confirmation dialog)
  • Chart drawing tools (trendlines, horizontal levels, Fibonacci)
  • Multi-account switching

We value your feedback — contact support@vantamarkets.com with feature requests.

*Platform updates are rolled out gradually. If you don't see a feature yet, it may still be in rollout.*

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. CFD trading involves a high level of risk. You could lose more than your initial investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved before trading.