Crypto price alerts: how to set them safely
You can set cryptocurrency price alerts in an exchange app, a portfolio tracker or a price site. Alerts only notify you and never place a trade.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20263 min readFact-checked
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The process takes a few minutes. You choose the coin, set the price level, and pick how you want to be told.
What you need before you start
You can set alerts in an exchange app, a portfolio tracker or a price website. Choose one you trust, because a fake app can steal your login. Turn on app notifications before you start.
How to set a price alert
Setting the alert is a short form. You pick the coin, enter the target price, and choose how to be notified. An alert only sends a message; it does not trade for you.
- 1Open the alert toolFind the price alert button.
- 2Choose the coinSelect the cryptocurrency to track.
- 3Enter the target priceType the price level that should trigger the alert.
- 4Pick notification typeChoose push, email or text.
- 5Save the alertReview the details and save.
After your alert: safety and records
Once your alerts are set, protect the account that holds them. Turn on two-factor authentication and use a unique password. If an alert leads you to buy or sell crypto, keep the trade records. The IRS treats crypto as property, so keep them for taxes.
Frequently asked questions
Many exchanges and portfolio trackers include alerts for account holders, and some price websites offer them free. A few charge for them.
Yes, many platforms let you create separate alerts for several coins. The exact number varies by platform.
Usually notifications are off in your phone settings, or the target price was not reached. Check the app's permissions and the platform's status.
Free apps can be safe if you download from an official app store and check the developer. Avoid apps that ask for your exchange password or seed phrase.
