⚙️ 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.

Prerequisites: Already ran your first backtest? If not, start with the Backtesting Overview first.

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🎯 Configuration Philosophy

Two Approaches

🤖 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

ai-setup:

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

🎯 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

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

percentage-config.txt

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

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%

Signals Exit

Dynamic Market-Based

How it works:

• Exit on technical signals

• Adapts to momentum

• Captures full moves

• No fixed targets

signals-config.txt

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

Best for:

• ✅ Trending markets

• ✅ Experienced traders

• ✅ Larger moves

• ⚠️ Higher variance

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

Advanced only: Requires strong psychology and risk management

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💰 Position Management

Pyramiding (Scaling In)

What is it? Adding to winning positions

Settings:

• More Entries: Enable/Disable

• Pyramiding: 1-10 additions

• Size per addition

pyramid-setup:

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

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

⚡ Scalping

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

📊 Day Trading

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

📈 Swing Trading

swing-config:

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

📅 Position Trading

position-config:

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

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🧪 Testing Your Configuration

Systematic Approach

1

Document Settings

Write down every parameter before testing

2

Run Baseline

Test on last 6 months first

3

Stress Test

Test worst market periods:

• March 2020

• May 2021

• 2022 bear market

4

Compare Results

Look for consistency across periods

5

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

Which exit type is best for beginners?

Start with Percentage Exit:

• Predictable results

• Easy to understand

• Better risk control

• Consistent outcomes

Move to Signals/Opposite after 50+ trades experience.

Should I use pyramiding?

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%.

How do I know if settings are over-optimized?

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