Now, you can select a futures symbol, go back in time, trade and track your setups and strategies, and repeat the process to refine your approach.
How to Get Started
Select a futures symbol from the available list.
Go back in time to your chosen date range.
Execute trades and track your strategies.
Review and refine your setups based on your performance.
Common FAQs
Which Futures Symbols are Available for Backtesting?
At launch, you can backtest the following symbols:
ES: E-mini S&P 500 Futures
NQ: Nasdaq-100 Futures
YM: Dow Jones Futures
RTY: Russell 2000 Futures
CL: Crude Oil Futures
GC: Gold Futures (new)
Micro Futures Symbols Live: (new)
MES: Micro E-mini S&P 500 Futures
MNQ: Micro Nasdaq-100 Futures
MYM: Micro Dow Jones Futures
M2K: Micro Russell 2000 Futures
MCL: Micro Crude Oil Futures
MGC: Micro Gold Futures
How Far Back Can I Backtest Futures?
For futures symbols (ES, NQ, YM, RTY, CL), you can backtest as far back as Jan 2014.
For micro futures symbols (MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K), you can backtest as far back as May 2019.
For MCL, you can backtest starting from July 2021.
Helpful Articles on Backtesting
If you’re new to backtesting, check out these helpful guides:
You can view all backtesting-related articles here.
Get ready to enhance your trading strategies with Futures Backtesting. Whether you’re testing new ideas or refining existing setups, this feature offers the insights you need to take your trading to the next level. Dive in, explore, and let us know how it goes!
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