Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Smooths price action to reveal the broader market direction. Best for identifying overall trend bias and filtering market noise.
Best for:
Trend directionSwing
BACKTESTING TOOL
Rewind. Refine. Scale.
Turn every replay into your next upgrade. Replay sessions candle-by-candle, stress-test ideas across assets and timeframes, and spot what actually moves your performance—before you go live.
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WITHOUT BACKTESTING
Trading starts to feel like guessing.
These are the exact pain points backtesting removes - so you can trade with proof, not hope.
Is it skill or luck?
A few wins don’t prove an edge.
Rules change mid-trade
No data = constant second-guessing.
Risk becomes a guess
Sizing and stops feel random.
Pressure breaks confidence
Hesitation costs entries and exits.
Supported Assets
Backtest what you actually trade.
Search instruments, filter by asset class, and jump straight into a replay.
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Core backtester features
Trade-ready power without friction
The main reasons traders choose this backtester — clear, realistic, and built for daily use.
Unlimited backtests, zero friction
Run as many backtest sessions as you need — no limits. Name your sessions, return to them anytime, and keep multiple ideas open at once. Test freely without having to reset or overwrite your work.
Built-in indicators that keep growing
Backtest with all the key technical indicators. New indicators are added regularly, so your testing evolves as your strategy does. Focus on what matters — without cluttering your charts.
Replay the market like a video
Step through historical price action candle by candle or at full speed. Review past sessions to spot mistakes, missed opportunities, and repeated patterns. Learn from the market without hindsight bias.
INDICATOR PLAYBOOK
Built-in indicators for precise replays.
Load the same tools you trade with - trend, momentum, volatility, and volume anchors - so every replay feels like your live chart.
Exponential Moving Average
Places more weight on recent prices to react faster to change. Ideal for short-term traders who want earlier trend signals.
Best for:
Short-termTrend shifts
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
Measures momentum to highlight overbought and oversold conditions. Helps traders time entries, exits, and potential reversals.
Best for:
RangingMomentum
MACD
Combines trend and momentum to spot shifts in market direction. Useful for confirming trend strength and catching early trend changes.
Best for:
Trend + MomentumSwing
Bollinger Bands
Volatility-based bands that expand and contract with price movement. Great for identifying breakouts, squeezes, and overextended moves.
Best for:
VolatilityBreakouts
VWAP (Session VWAP)
Shows the average price traded during the session, weighted by volume. Commonly used to assess fair value and intraday market bias.
Best for:
IntradayFair value
Average True Range (ATR)
Measures how much the market moves, not where it's going. Essential for setting stops, managing risk, and sizing positions.
Best for:
Risk managementVolatility
Stochastic Oscillator
Compares price to its recent range to gauge momentum. Works well for timing pullbacks and reversals in ranging markets.
Best for:
RangingPullbacks
Supertrend
Trend-following indicator that adapts to volatility. Helps traders stay in trends longer and manage exits more confidently.
Best for:
TrendingExit management
BACKTESTING ESSENTIALS
Build a repeatable testing workflow
Replay price action
Scroll through candles with precision.
Validate rules
Prove your plan before risking capital.
Systemize review
Keep one repeatable process for every session.
Control tempo
Slow down or speed up to spot behavior shifts.
Measure edge
Track what actually moves performance.
Train reactions
Build confidence for live conditions.
Depth & control
Tools that sharpen your edge
For traders who want deeper analysis, tighter control, and the context to keep improving.
Test the same way you Trade
Place instant buy and sell orders or plan ahead with pending orders. Set stop loss and take profit targets on every trade, and lock in gains by taking partial profits along the way. Practice realistic execution instead of simplified simulations.
Control the pace of the market
Slow price action down to 0.1× or speed it up to 16×. Pause, rewind, or fast-forward to focus on key moments. Test patience, timing, and discipline at your own pace.
See how your strategy really performs
Get a detailed summary after every backtest session. Review P&L, win rate, expectancy, trade stats, and average hold time. Evaluate performance clearly — without spreadsheets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about TraderWaves
What is the TraderWaves backtester?
The TraderWaves backtester lets you replay historical price action, place simulated trades, and test trading ideas before using them live. It is built to help traders practise, review setups, and refine their process without risking real capital.
Which assets can I backtest?
TraderWaves is built for traders across different markets, whether you trade forex, commodities, stocks, indices, or crypto. You can search supported assets, replay historical price action, and test your strategy across different market conditions.
What results can I review after a backtest?
After a backtesting session, TraderWaves helps you review performance metrics such as profit and loss, win rate, trade stats, and average hold time, so you can understand what worked, what failed, and what may need refining.
Is the backtester included in the free plan?
The backtester is currently included in TraderWaves Pro. You can start with the free plan to explore TraderWaves, then upgrade to Pro when you want access to advanced tools like backtesting.
