Backtest version

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


🎯 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


📊 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


🚀 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?


📈 Understanding the Strategy Tester

Key Tabs Explained

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


⚡ 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


🎯 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

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