Run a Backtest
Published Jun 22, 2026 · Updated Jul 26, 2026
Backtest a crypto strategy without coding: describe the strategy in chat, Alphafox generates it and runs the backtest. This is the settings cheat sheet — first time? Read the more detailed First Backtest.
Prerequisite
The strategy shows validation passed in the AI workspace. If not, fix it first—see Strategy Generation Issues.
Settings cheat sheet
| Setting | Advice |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Fixed symbol first, matching the idea |
| Interval | Match the strategy rules |
| Time range | Cover up, down, sideways—no cherry-picking |
| Fees / slippage | Keep defaults |
| Fill model | Default “next-bar open” is conservative |
| Leverage | Keep it low at first |
Reading order
Equity curve → max drawdown → trade history → chart replay. Never total return first.
Finished with zero trades ≠ failure: the entry never fired in that window. Loosen conditions or pick another stretch.
Comparing versions
Change one variable per run. The version history shows each round’s parameter diff for easy matching.