Backtest Your Strategy

Before deploying your Deriv bot with real money, always backtest!

How to Backtest:

1. Select Strategy from Strategy Hub

2. Click "Backtest" button

3. Configure Backtest Settings:

■ Historical period (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months)

■ Starting balance

■ Market conditions to test

4. Click "Run Backtest"

Backtest Results Show:

■ Total Profit/Loss: How much the deriv bot would have made

■ Win Rate: Percentage of winning trades

■ Total Trades: Number of trades executed

■ Drawdown: Maximum loss from peak

■ Sharpe Ratio: Risk-adjusted returns

■ Trade Distribution: Win/loss patterns

■ Equity Curve: Performance over time

Analyzing Results:

✅ Good Strategy Indicators:

■ Win rate above 55%

■ Consistent positive returns

■ Controlled drawdowns (<30%)

■ Smooth equity curve

❌ Warning Signs:

■ Win rate below 45%

■ Large sudden drawdowns

■ Erratic performance

■ Negative returns

Pro Tip: Test your Deriv bot across different market conditions (trending, ranging, volatile) to ensure robustness!

Once you're satisfied with backtesting results, it's time to go live!

Deployment Steps:

1. Final Review:

■ Confirm risk management settings

■ Verify market and contract type

■ Check stake amounts

■ Review entry/exit rules

2. Choose Deployment Mode:

■ Demo Mode: Test with virtual money first (recommended)

■ Live Mode: Trade with real funds

3. Click "Start" Button in the Trading Dashboard

4. Your Deriv Bot is Now Live! ????