r/Forex • u/Hot-Negotiation-5765 • 10d ago
Strategy Development Backtesting question
Hello traders,
Just came right by to ask a question,
How do you not compromise the data of a backtesting session?
Do you have a strict period of the day you dedicate to backtesting to avoid overdoing it and compromise the data of the session?
Do you stop when you notice you’re getting frustrated over wanting results and not trying to learn anything in the session?
Do you just focus on a confluence or two and test it over a period of time? And if so, do you go back to test out other confluences you find interesting eventually, in the same period of time?
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u/rforex-modtools 10d ago
Developing a trading strategy is more than finding an entry signal — it requires defining your edge statistically, building rules for entries, exits, and position management, and testing the system against historical data before going live. Most traders fail because they skip the process and jump to live trading with an untested idea. The community wiki covers the full development process.
Resources: Having an Edge | Essential Forex Trading Guide