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My Backtests

My backtests conveniently organizes all of your backtests in one location so they're easy to find and filter.
Kirk Du Plessis
May 16, 2022
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1 min video

The “My Backtests” tab displays all the tests you have run. This is a convenient way to keep your backtests organized. Each backtest has an updated time-stamp, so you know when it was last modified.

Screenshot of the backtester homepage wit my backtests highlighted

The “My Backtests” homepage has five categories for each backtest:

  • Symbol
  • Strategy
  • Capital
  • Frequency
  • Updated

Backtests are listed in chronological order by the most recent update. You can also toggle the columns to sort the tests by each particular category.

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FAQs

How can I see all of my prior backtest results?

All of your prior backtests are stored in the "My Backtests" tab.

Can I currently convert my specific backtest into a new bot?

You can manually build a bot based on a backtest.

Can I delete any of my prior backtests?

No, all backtests are cached and used to create the "Top Backtests" and "Discover" page results.

Are backtests that I run owned by me?

Backtests that are run by you are kept in the "My Backtests" tab inside of your account. If you run a backtest that becomes best in its category, it will be shown anonymously on the "Top Backtest" or "Discover" page.

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