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A free, realistic backtesting platform built for traders who care about execution accuracy.
Unlike most tools, it focuses on realistic candles, custom timeframes, and behavior that mirrors live markets—helping traders find real edge (or discard bad ideas) before risking real money.
Market LabRealistic backtests platform
nguyen nhut duyleft a comment
I built this after realizing how much money I wasted by trusting strategies I never properly tested. In my first year of trading, I relied on videos, indicators, and “proven setups” — but most of them only looked good in hindsight. When I tried to backtest them, the results were very different from what I expected. Most tools either felt too unrealistic or too complex, so I started building...
Market LabRealistic backtests platform
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Do you include spread, commission, and swap fees when backtesting?
A lot of traders pay $50+/month for backtesting tools. Yet most of them still ignore: spread, commissions, swap, and real broker conditions. Market Lab started as an experiment to see: can we model these costs properly - and keep it free for traders? Curious what tools you’re using right now, and what’s missing for you.