Question 1

Backtest Status Flow

Accepted Answer

A backtest moves through these statuses: ``` draft → queued → running → completed → failed → cancelled ```

Question 2

"Queued" for a Long Time

Accepted Answer

**Cause:** The Celery worker may be busy processing other backtests. **Solutions:** - Wait a few minutes — backtests are processed in order - If stuck for more than 10 minutes, try cancelling and resubmitting - Check your internet connection and refresh the page

Question 3

"Failed" Status

Accepted Answer

**Common causes:** | Cause | Solution | |-------|----------| | **No data available** | Check data coverage for your instrument + timeframe + period | | **Invalid strategy** | Ensure at least one entry condition is set | | **Timeframe mismatch** | Some instruments don't support all timeframes | | **Period too long** | Free plan: max 1 year. Check your plan's limits | | **Server error** | Try again in a few minutes |

Question 4

"Running" but No Progress

Accepted Answer

**Cause:** The progress WebSocket may have disconnected. **Solutions:** - Refresh the page — the backtest continues on the server - Check the progress bar — it updates via WebSocket - Wait for completion — you'll receive a notification

Question 5

No Trades Found

Accepted Answer

If the backtest completes but shows 0 trades: 1. **Check entry conditions** — they may be too restrictive 2. **Check the time period** — may not have enough data 3. **Check the indicator parameters** — extreme values can prevent signals 4. **Try a longer period** or simpler conditions

Question 6

Data Coverage

Accepted Answer

Before running a backtest, verify data availability: 1. Go to **Backtest → New** 2. Select your instrument 3. The system shows available data range 4. Adjust your test period to fit within available data > **Tip:** Use the `/data-coverage` page to check all available instruments and their date ranges.

Question 7

Free Plan Limits

Accepted Answer

| Limit | Value | |-------|-------| | Backtests per day | 5 | | Max timeframe | 1 minute | | Max period | 1 year | | Optimization | Not available | | AI Analysis | Not available | Upgrade to Pro or higher to remove limits.

Question 8

FAQ

Accepted Answer

**Q: My backtest was running but now says "running" forever?** A: This can happen if the server was restarted. Contact support — they can reset the status. **Q: Can I run multiple backtests simultaneously?** A: Backtests are queued and processed one at a time per user. **Q: The results seem wrong — what do I check?** A: Verify your commission settings, leverage, and position sizing mode. Small changes in these settings can dramatically affect results.

Question 9