How I Cut My Backtesting Time from Hours to Minutes
I still remember the late nights when I’d kick off a backtest before bed, only to wake up to an unfinished job. Waiting for results felt like watching paint dry. That frustration is exactly why we built Trading&Backtest’s inherently fast backtesting engine: to give you back those coffee-fueled mornings and let you focus on refining your edge.
When Waiting Holds You Back
Backtesting is where ideas come to life, but when each run drags on, creativity grinds to a halt. I’ve seen traders abandon promising tweaks simply because they couldn’t afford the downtime. It doesn’t have to be that way.
What Changed for Me
When I first used Trading&Backtest, I was blown away. I ran a complex strategy with layered conditions—and while grabbing a coffee, I came back to a complete report. Instead of poring over hours of waiting, I spent that time tweaking parameters and exploring new filters. That moment convinced me we were on to something special.
My Personal Step-by-Step
- Open the Backtest tab and select your universe (for me, it’s usually the crypto pair I’m watching).
- Drop in your strategy file—no need for extra formatting.
- Choose your date range and click Run Backtest.
- Grab a coffee or take a quick walk: by the time you’re back, the report is ready.
- Review the P&L curve and tweak directly from the dashboard.
Tips I Picked Up Along the Way
- Prepare your strategy setups in advance: having your entry and exit rules organized speeds up the testing process.
- Use templates: our strategy library has saved me countless setup minutes.
- Focus on one tweak at a time: faster results let you zero in on what really moves the needle.
Ready to Reclaim Your Time?
Give our backtesting engine a spin and see how much more you can explore in a single session. Start your free trial today and join the traders who refuse to wait.