Backtest version

The Infinity Algo V3.0 Backtest version enables comprehensive strategy testing with automated position management. Test your ideas before risking real capital.

Quick Navigation:

• First time? Start here for overview

• Need configuration help? → Configuration Guide

• Want fixed settings? → Settings Spreadsheet

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🎯 What is Backtesting?

Purpose & Benefits

Why Backtest:

• Test without real money

• Validate strategy logic

• Understand drawdowns

• Build confidence

• Learn indicator behavior

What You'll Learn:

• Expected win rate

• Average profit/loss

• Maximum drawdown

• Optimal settings

• Risk tolerance needed

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

Reality Check:

• Historical performance ≠ Future results

• Backtests exclude spreads, slippage, emotions

• Markets change - strategies must adapt

• This is education, not financial advice

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📊 TradingView Plan Limitations

Your testing power depends on your subscription:

Plan	Historical Bars	Deep Backtesting	Recommendation
Basic (Free)	5,000	❌	Test concepts only
Essential	10,000	❌	Basic validation
Plus	10,000	❌	Casual testing
Premium ⭐	20,000	✅	Minimum for serious testing
Expert	25,000	✅	Professional traders
Ultimate	40,000	✅	Maximum capability

🚀 Deep Backtesting Feature (Premium+ only)

Tests on ALL available data (up to 2M bars) instead of just visible chart:

• Essential for lower timeframes

• Required for statistical significance

• Provides reliable results

Without it: Limited to chart bars only

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🚀 Quick Start Guide

1

Install Backtest Version

1. Remove standard Infinity Algo

2. Add "Infinity Algo V3.0 Backtest" from Invite-Only

3. You'll see "Strategy Tester" tab appear

2

Open Strategy Tester

1. Click "Strategy Tester" at bottom

2. Check "Overview" tab first

3. Note the date range tested

4. Verify minimum 30 trades

3

Run First Test

Use defaults initially:

• Don't change anything yet

• Let it run with standard settings

• Document baseline performance

• This is your reference point

4

Review Key Numbers

Focus on these first:

• Net Profit - Is it positive?

• Win Rate - What percentage wins?

• Max Drawdown - Can you handle it?

• Total Trades - Enough data?

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📈 Understanding the Strategy Tester

Key Tabs Explained

Overview

What you see:

• Net profit/loss

• Total trades

• Win rate percentage

• Profit factor

• Max drawdown

Quick interpretation:

• Green = profitable

• 30+ trades = meaningful

• Check drawdown first

Performance Summary

Detailed metrics:

• Average trade

• Best/worst trade

• Consecutive wins/losses

• Risk metrics

• Time in market

Use for:

• Deep analysis

• Risk assessment

• Strategy comparison

List of Trades

Every trade detailed:

• Entry/exit prices

• Profit/loss

• Duration

• Signal type

Use for:

• Verify logic

• Find patterns

• Debug issues

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⚡ Backtest vs Live Differences

What Backtests Include

✅ Historical price data ✅ Your strategy logic ✅ Entry/exit signals ✅ Position sizing

What They Don't Include

❌ Spread costs ❌ Slippage ❌ Commission fees ❌ Emotional decisions ❌ Connection issues ❌ Exchange downtime

Rule of Thumb: Reduce backtest returns by 30-50% for realistic expectations

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🎯 Next Steps

Your Path Forward

1. Learn Configuration → Configuration Guide

• Exit strategies

• Position management

• Risk settings

2. Understand Philosophy → Why Dynamic Optimization

• AI vs static settings

• Market adaptation

• Common mistakes

Related Resources

Example of settings⚙️ Detailed settings and strategies

Automated Alerts 🔔 Backtest version alerts

Ready to start? Open Strategy Tester and run your first test with default settings. Document the results - this is your baseline for improvement.