Drawing a vertical line on a forex chart helps mark specific time points, such as major news events, trade entries, or session openings. Most trading platforms, like MetaTrader 4 (MT4) or MetaTrader 5 (MT5), offer an easy way to add vertical lines.

To draw a vertical line in MT4 or MT5, follow these steps:

Open your desired currency pair chart.

On the top toolbar, click the “Insert” tab.

Select “Lines,” then choose “Vertical Line.”

Move your cursor to the chart area and click where you want the line placed. It will snap to the closest time interval.

To adjust the time, double-click the line to activate it, then right-click and select “Vertical Line Properties.” You can then change the exact date and time.

You can use vertical lines to track important trading signals, market openings (e.g., London or New York session), or high-impact economic news. Traders often combine vertical lines with horizontal lines or indicators for deeper analysis. Some charting platforms also allow scripting or alerts based on vertical line placement. Overall, vertical lines are valuable for visual organisation and time-based decision-making in forex trading.