A useful starting point
Write entry, exit and sizing rules before inspecting results. A backtest applies those rules to historical observations under specific assumptions about prices, fees and execution. Separate development data from evaluation data. Look-ahead bias, repeated parameter searches and omitted costs can make a weak rule appear effective. Record those limitations alongside any performance metric.
Good market study separates an observation from a prediction and keeps risk visible.
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