Running a Backtest

Traders create algos on the basis of some underlying hypothesis. Once created there needs to be a way to test and validate the hypothesis out. Backtesting helps you validate if your strategy is working as expected.

Once a strategy is created, running a backtest is easy. 

1. Click on backtest

2. You can then select the

• Market
• Candle period
• Time period

to run the backtest. These parameters differ from market to market.

3. Once you run the backtest, it will take a few secs for the backtest to complete

4. You can check a summary of the results directly once the backtest result is finished

5. To view details of a backtest click on the 'view details' icon

Once you are satisfied with the results of the strategy, you can further test the strategy on paper trade.