When checking market data on the Binance APP, having to search through hundreds of coins every time to find the few you care about is exhausting. The APP actually has a "Watchlist" feature — add the coins you're interested in and see everything at a glance. The official Binance APP downloaded from the Binance official website comes with this feature built in and it's very convenient to use. If you haven't installed the APP yet, iPhone users can check the iOS installation guide, and Android users can download from the official website.
What Is a Watchlist
A watchlist is your personally customized coin tracking list. You can add coins you're interested in, so when you open the markets page, you can directly see real-time prices, percentage changes, and other information for these coins without searching through the entire market list one by one.
Benefits of a watchlist:
- Quickly view price movements of coins you follow
- Save time scrolling through long lists
- Organize by your own categories
- Support for adding any trading pair
Methods to Add Coins to Your Watchlist
Method 1: Add from the Markets Page
This is the most common method:
- Open the Binance APP
- Tap "Markets" in the bottom navigation bar
- Find the coin you want to add in the market list
- Long press on that coin's row (or tap to enter the detail page)
- Find the star icon and tap it to make it solid
- Successfully added
After adding, this coin will appear under the "Favorites" tab at the top of the markets page.
Method 2: Add Through Search
If the coin you want to add isn't in a visible position on the current list:
- Find the search box at the top of the markets page
- Enter the coin name or ticker (e.g., "BTC" or "Bitcoin")
- Find the target coin in the search results
- Tap the star icon to the right of the coin name to add it to your watchlist
Method 3: Add from the Trading Page
- Enter the trading page
- Search for the target coin in the trading pair selection area
- Tap the favorite icon next to it
Method 4: Add from the Coin Detail Page
- Navigate to a coin's detail page through any method
- Somewhere on the page (usually top right or next to the price area) there's a star or favorite icon
- Tap to add to your watchlist
Managing Your Watchlist
Viewing the Watchlist
- Open the "Markets" page
- At the top of the page, there are multiple tabs like "Hot," "Gainers," "Favorites," etc.
- Tap the "Favorites" tab to see all the coins you've added
Removing Coins from Watchlist
If you no longer want to follow a certain coin, you can remove it from the watchlist:
- Find the coin to remove in your watchlist
- Tap the solid star icon to the right of that coin, changing it back to hollow
- Or long press on the coin and select "Remove from Favorites" from the action menu
Adjusting Order
Coins in the watchlist can be custom sorted:
- Enter the watchlist
- Find the "Edit" or "Sort" button (usually in the top right of the list)
- In edit mode, long press a coin and drag up or down to adjust its position
- Place your most-watched coins at the top of the list
- Tap "Done" to save when finished
Group Management (Supported in Some Versions)
Newer versions of the Binance APP may support watchlist grouping:
- Find the "Create Group" option on the watchlist page
- Create a group and name it (e.g., "Major Coins," "Potential Coins," "Long-term Holds," etc.)
- Assign different coins to different groups
- Switch between groups to view different categories
Advanced Watchlist Tips
Set Price Alerts
After adding coins to your watchlist, you can set price alerts for each one:
- Tap the target coin in your watchlist to enter its detail page
- Find "Price Alert" or the bell icon
- Set trigger conditions (alert when price rises to X / drops to X)
- When the price hits your set value, you'll receive an APP push notification
View Comprehensive Data for Watchlist Coins
In the watchlist, each coin typically displays:
- Current price
- 24-hour price change percentage
- 24-hour trading volume
- Miniature K-line thumbnail
You can adjust what data items the watchlist displays in settings. Some versions let you choose between showing percentage change or trading volume.
Quick Trading Pair Switch
Tapping a coin in your watchlist can quickly jump to that coin's trading page, saving you from having to search and select again on the trading page.
FAQ
Is There a Limit on Watchlist Size
Yes. You can typically add a maximum of 50-100 coins to your watchlist. However, for normal use you won't need anywhere near that many — following 10-20 coins is usually sufficient.
Does the Watchlist Persist After Switching Phones
The watchlist is tied to your account, with data synced and stored on the server. After switching phones, as long as you log in with the same account, your watchlist will automatically restore.
Watchlist Suddenly Emptied
This occasionally happens, usually due to APP cache issues. Try the following:
- Restart the APP
- Check your network connection
- Log out and log back in
- Clear APP cache and reopen
If none of these work, you may need to manually re-add items.
Can't Add a Certain Coin to Watchlist
Check whether the coin is already in your watchlist (you can't add duplicates). Also verify that your APP version is the latest — older versions may have bugs with this feature.
Tips for Using Your Watchlist Effectively
- Don't add too many: The value of a watchlist lies in being selective — adding too many defeats the purpose of quick viewing
- Clean up regularly: Remove coins you're no longer following to keep the list lean and effective
- Organize by category: If grouping is supported, manage by investment strategy or coin type
- Combine with price alerts: Just adding to the watchlist isn't enough — set up price alerts to receive notifications at critical moments