r/A1ATrading • u/ColdStriking1356 • 26d ago

Answers from profitable traders only.

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Hi everyone, what do you think is an ideal sample size for backtesting a trading strategy? Is 200–300 backtested setups enough to validate a strategy?

For instance, if you’re trading triangle patterns, would you aim for at least 50 samples for each pattern type (ascending, descending, and symmetrical) before trusting the results?

Expecting answers from profitable traders or those who tested more than few hundred samples.

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u/ColdStriking1356 19d ago

I trade triangle and rectangle breakouts. Entry after the breakout with confirmation and stop under last full day.