# ⚙️ Example of settings

Master every setting in Infinity Algo V3.0 Backtest. This guide covers all configuration options with practical examples for different trading styles.

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**Prerequisites:** Already ran your first backtest? If not, start with the Backtesting Overview first.
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### 🎯 Configuration Philosophy

#### Two Approaches

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{% tab title="🤖 AI-Optimized" %}

#### Let AI Handle It

**How it works:**

1. Enable AI Optimization
2. Select performance metric
3. AI adjusts sensitivity/thresholds
4. You control exits and risk

**Best for:**

* Most traders
* Market adaptation
* Consistent results

{% code title="ai-setup:" %}

```
AI Optimization: ON
Performance Metric: Total Profit
Signal Mode: AI
Sensitivity Range: Balanced
Update Frequency: 1000 bars
```

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{% tab title="🎯 Manual Control" %}

#### Direct Configuration

**When to use:**

* Testing specific ideas
* Learning parameter impact
* Personal preference
* Predictable behavior

**You control everything:**

* Sensitivity (5-28)
* Thresholds (60-80/20-40)
* All exit parameters
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### 📊 Exit Strategies Explained

#### Choose Your Exit Style

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Percentage Exit" %}

#### Fixed Targets & Stops

**How it works:**

* Exit at predetermined %
* Up to 6 take profit levels
* Partial position exits
* Fixed stop loss

**Perfect for:**

* ✅ Beginners
* ✅ Scalping
* ✅ Consistent results
* ✅ Risk management

{% code title="percentage-config.txt" %}

```
Exit Type: Percentage
TP1: 1% (exit 50%)
TP2: 2% (exit 30%)
TP3: 3% (exit 20%)
Stop Loss: 2%
```

{% endcode %}

#### Configuration Examples

| Style           | TP1  | TP2 | TP3 | Stop Loss |
| --------------- | ---- | --- | --- | --------- |
| **Scalping**    | 0.5% | 1%  | -   | 0.5%      |
| **Day Trading** | 1%   | 2%  | 3%  | 1.5%      |
| **Swing**       | 3%   | 5%  | 8%  | 3%        |
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{% tab title="Signals Exit" %}

#### Dynamic Market-Based

**How it works:**

* Exit on technical signals
* Adapts to momentum
* Captures full moves
* No fixed targets

{% code title="signals-config.txt" %}

```
Exit Type: Signals
Use TP Signals: ON
Min Profit Before Exit: 0.5%
Adapt to Volatility: ON
```

{% endcode %}

**Best for:**

* ✅ Trending markets
* ✅ Experienced traders
* ✅ Larger moves
* ⚠️ Higher variance
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{% tab title="Opposite Signal" %}

#### Maximum Trend Capture

**How it works:**

* Hold until reversal signal
* No profit targets
* No stop loss
* Pure trend following

**Example:**

* Long exits on Sell signal
* Short exits on Buy signal

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**Advanced only:** Requires strong psychology and risk management
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### 💰 Position Management

#### Pyramiding (Scaling In)

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{% column width="50%" %}
**What is it?** Adding to winning positions

**Settings:**

* `More Entries`: Enable/Disable
* `Pyramiding`: 1-10 additions
* Size per addition
  {% endcolumn %}

{% column %}
{% code title="pyramid-setup:" %}

```
Pyramiding: 2
Entry 1: 33% capital
Entry 2: 33% at +1%
Entry 3: 34% at +2%
Max Risk: 2% total
```

{% endcode %}
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

#### Risk Levels

| Experience       | Pyramiding | Risk Per Trade | Position Size |
| ---------------- | ---------- | -------------- | ------------- |
| **Beginner**     | 0          | 1%             | 100% entry    |
| **Intermediate** | 1          | 1.5%           | 50% + 50%     |
| **Advanced**     | 2-3        | 2%             | 33% each      |
| **Expert**       | 3+         | 2%             | Custom        |

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### 🎨 Configuration by Trading Style

#### Quick Reference Templates

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="⚡ Scalping" %}
{% code title="scalping-config.txt" %}

```
Timeframe: 1-5 min
Sensitivity: 5-9
Thresholds: 75/25
Exit Type: Percentage
TP1: 0.5% (100%)
Stop Loss: 0.5%
Pyramiding: 0
```

{% endcode %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="📊 Day Trading" %}
{% code title="daytrading-config:" %}

```
Timeframe: 15-60 min
Sensitivity: 10-14
Thresholds: 70/30
Exit Type: Percentage
TP1: 1% (50%)
TP2: 2% (50%)
Stop Loss: 1.5%
Pyramiding: 0-1
```

{% endcode %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="📈 Swing Trading" %}
{% code title="swing-config:" %}

```
Timeframe: 4H-Daily
Sensitivity: 15-21
Thresholds: 70/30
Exit Type: Signals
Min Profit: 1%
Stop Loss: 3-5%
Pyramiding: 1-2
```

{% endcode %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="📅 Position Trading" %}
{% code title="position-config:" %}

```
Timeframe: Daily-Weekly
Sensitivity: 22-28
Thresholds: 65/35
Exit Type: Opposite Signal
Stop Loss: Optional (5-10%)
Pyramiding: 2-3
```

{% endcode %}
{% endtab %}
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***

### 🧪 Testing Your Configuration

#### Systematic Approach

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#### Document Settings

Write down every parameter before testing
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#### Run Baseline

Test on last 6 months first
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#### Stress Test

Test worst market periods:

* March 2020
* May 2021
* 2022 bear market
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#### Compare Results

Look for consistency across periods
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#### Refine One Variable

Change only one setting at a time
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### 📈 Performance Targets by Style

| Trading Style   | Min Profit Factor | Max Drawdown | Win Rate | Avg RRR |
| --------------- | ----------------- | ------------ | -------- | ------- |
| **Scalping**    | 1.3               | 10%          | 60%+     | 1:1     |
| **Day Trading** | 1.5               | 15%          | 50%+     | 1.5:1   |
| **Swing**       | 2.0               | 20%          | 40%+     | 2:1     |
| **Position**    | 2.5               | 25%          | 35%+     | 3:1     |

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### ❓ Configuration FAQ

<details>

<summary><strong>Which exit type is best for beginners?</strong></summary>

Start with **Percentage Exit**:

* Predictable results
* Easy to understand
* Better risk control
* Consistent outcomes

Move to Signals/Opposite after 50+ trades experience.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Should I use pyramiding?</strong></summary>

**Progressive approach:**

1. First 30 trades: No pyramiding
2. After profitable: Add 1 level
3. After 100 trades: Consider 2
4. Expert only: 3+

Always keep total risk under 2%.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>How do I know if settings are over-optimized?</strong></summary>

**Warning signs:**

* Small changes = big result differences
* Amazing backtest, poor live results
* Only works on one symbol
* Requires perfect conditions

**Solution:** Test on multiple timeframes and symbols.

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***

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**Next Step:** Configure your settings based on your trading style, then test thoroughly. Remember: consistency beats perfection.
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