🔍 How I Backtest a Strategy (Without Fancy Software)

Think you need a $500/month backtesting tool to build a winning strategy?

You don’t. Here’s how I do it the simple way.

Step 1: Use TradingView’s “Bar Replay” Tool

Go back in time and simulate live price action. No hindsight bias. No cheat codes. Just raw charting.

Step 2: Log Every Trade Manually

Google Sheets or a plain notebook. I track:

• Entry

• Exit

• Stop Loss

• Target

• R:R

• Market Conditions

Step 3: Analyze the Data

I look for:

• Win rate

• Average R:R

• Consistency over time

• Emotional patterns I felt while testing

💡 Backtesting isn’t about perfection — it’s about preparation.

Before risking real money, make sure your strategy survives a "replay" of the past.

✅ No automation.

✅ No coding.

✅ Just discipline and data.

What’s your go-to method for backtesting?

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