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Get Started with BacktestX

Everything you need to download market data, run backtests, and analyse your strategy performance — in a few simple steps.

Data Manager Chart Analysis Backtesting Leaderboard
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Download Data
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Select Symbol
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Analyse Chart
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Run Backtest
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View Results
Step-by-Step Guide
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Open Data Manager Start Here

Navigate to Data Manager from the bottom navigation. This is where all your market data lives. You must download data before you can analyse any chart.

Data Manager supports multiple exchanges and asset classes — Stocks, Crypto, Forex, and Indices. Pick the right exchange for your asset.
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Choose the Data You Want

Select your Exchange, Asset Type, and Timeframe (e.g. 1D, 1H, 15M). Then pick the date range for the historical data you need.

Longer date ranges take more time to download. For quick tests, start with 6–12 months. For robust backtests, use 2–5 years of data.
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Select Symbol & Click Download

Type or search for your symbol (e.g. BTCUSDT, NIFTY50, RELIANCE). Hit Download and wait for the data to be saved locally.

A green success indicator will appear once download completes. Your data is ready — no internet needed for backtesting.
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Click "Analyse Chart" Key Step

After downloading, tap the Analyse Chart button next to your symbol. The chart loads instantly with full candlestick data, volume, and overlays.

Use the toolbar to add indicators like EMA, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands. Zoom and scroll through price history.
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Run Backtest & View Results

Set your entry/exit conditions, position size, and risk parameters. Hit Run Backtest. Results including P&L, win rate, drawdown, and trade log appear in Analytics.

Happy with your results? Share your strategy to the Leaderboard and compare with other traders.
Key Features

Data Manager

Download historical OHLCV data for any symbol across stocks, crypto, forex, and more.

Interactive Charts

Full-featured candlestick charts with 15+ indicators. Zoom, scroll, and annotate with ease.

Fast Backtesting

Run strategy backtests on years of data in seconds. Sharpe ratio, drawdown, win rate and more.

Leaderboard

Compare your strategy against the community. Filter by asset class, timeframe, and return.

How to Use Replay Modes

Manual Replay Mode

You can manually select your own starting candle for the replay. Perfect for practicing specific setups, but trades closed in this mode will not grant you leaderboard points.

Auto Replay Mode

Click Auto Replay and the BacktestX engine will automatically select a random starting candle with zero bias. Place and close trades in this mode to earn points!

FAQ
Why is my chart not loading after I click Analyse?
This usually means the data hasn't been downloaded yet. Go to Data Manager, search for your symbol, and click Download. Once the green indicator appears, try Analyse Chart again.
Which timeframes are supported?
BacktestX supports 1 minute, 5 minute, 15 minute, 30 minute, 1 hour, 4 hour, and daily (1D) timeframes depending on the exchange and data availability.
Can I backtest multiple symbols at once?
Currently BacktestX supports single-symbol backtesting per run. Portfolio-level multi-symbol backtesting is on the roadmap and coming soon.
How do I appear on the Leaderboard?
After running a backtest, tap "Share to Leaderboard" in the results view. Make sure your Profile Status is set to Public in Edit Profile settings.
Is my data stored on the cloud or locally?
Downloaded market data is stored locally for fast access. Your backtest results and profile are synced to the cloud via Firebase so you can access them on any device.

Ready to Start Backtesting?

Download your first dataset and run your first backtest in under 2 minutes.

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