Backtesting
Backtesting lets you test trading strategies against historical market data before using real funds.
Running a Backtest
- Open the OctoBot web interface
- Navigate to the Backtesting section
- Select a data file or download historical data
- Choose your trading profile and configuration
- Run the backtest and review results
Interpreting Results
Backtesting results include:
- Profit/Loss: Overall performance
- Win rate: Percentage of profitable trades
- Drawdown: Maximum portfolio decline
- Trade history: Every trade the strategy would have made
Tips
- Test across different market conditions (bull, bear, sideways)
- Use multiple time periods to validate consistency
- Remember: past performance does not guarantee future results