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A custom backtesting engine built for strategies that stopped fitting neatly inside off-the-shelf Python frameworks.
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Backtesting the four classical harmonic patterns
May 30, 2026
Gartley, Bat, Butterfly, Crab on ES from 2020 to 2024. One looked tradeable; the cross-instrument check killed the universal claim.
I backtested six classical candlestick patterns. One held up.
May 29, 2026
Six candlestick patterns tested on NQ from 2020 to 2024. One held up. Two failed cleanly. One fired too rarely. Two were NQ-only artifacts.
Backtesting Moving Average Crossover across four setups
May 26, 2026
I tested moving-average crossover on NQ 1H, ES 1H, GC 1H, and the daily 50/200 golden cross. Three of four told a different story.
The Stock Market Looks Very Different When Measured in Gold
May 23, 2026
In dollars the S&P 500 has made huge new highs since 2000. In gold, it never got back to its peak. What changes when you swap the measuring stick?
Backtesting Pattern Rotation strategy with a breakout filter across four setups
May 3, 2026
I ran the same regime-filtered breakout on four configurations. Three broke in different ways. Here is what that taught me about strategy fit.
Backtesting Breakout Continuation strategy across NQ, Gold, and a Daily timeframe
Apr 30, 2026
I ran a plain Donchian-channel breakout on NQ 1H, NQ Daily, and Gold 1H. One worked, one was lukewarm, one lost money.
Backtesting Random Trading Signals: From Chaos to Code
Aug 11, 2025
A backtest of random trading signals on NQ futures - from seed 42 experiments to massive 10,000-generator ensembles. Explore probability patterns, profit curves, and what happens when chaos meets code.
The Truth About Prop Firms - Why Most Traders Fail Before They Begin
Jul 25, 2025
Most traders enter prop trading with big hopes and bigger misconceptions. Here’s what really happens, why most fail, and how to trade smarter.
Why Your Trading Strategy Fails You: It’s Not Just the Metrics
Jul 19, 2025
Evaluating a strategy isn’t just stats - it’s about mindset, drawdown tolerance, and lifestyle fit. Here’s my stick-with-it framework.
The Trader's Accuracy Trap: Why Winning Too Often Can Break You
Jul 17, 2025
Many traders chase high win rates, but this can backfire on them. Learn why low reward-to-risk setups can break you, even if you’re often right.
How to Backtest a Simple Trading Strategy Using ChatGPT
Jun 23, 2025
I used ChatGPT to backtest an EMA + ATR system with stop-loss, slippage, commissions, take-profit, and real P&L tracking.
The Backtester’s Edge: How Code and AI Transform Your Strategy Game
Jun 22, 2025
Manual backtests build feel, but code (or AI tools) helps you test faster and uncover deeper insights.