Quick Start 🚀
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The easiest way to get started is to explore a real backtest.
As soon as you log in, you'll see a list of sample backtests in the left-hand history bar - one for each strategy we support.
Click on the magnifying glass to load a backtest. This will load all the parameters and performance metrics for the backtest. You can then change any of the inputs and submit a new backtest.
In this quick start, we'll cover the basics of the backtest.io interface, as well as running a backtest and viewing results.
From the main dashboard, you can configure the parameters for a backtest. You can hover over a parameter for a quick explanation. This section is split into 4 tabs:
Once you have entered in your backtest parameters, hit submit after the tabs:
We'll check your parameters and make sure they make sense for the strategy you selected. If there are any problems, they'll be highlighted in red below the parameters.
Once you submit, you'll see a notification at the bottom showing an estimated time for your backtest to complete.
When it completes, the notification will say View Results.
Once you load results, you'll see 3 main panels:
Check out the guides on the left for in-depth explanations of trade entry, management, and exit parameters. We'll also explain all the metrics we calculate, what they mean in the context of a backtest, and how to use them to build robust strategies.
