Question 1

Catalog Overview

Accepted Answer

The catalog shows public backtests as cards, each displaying: - **Author** — username, avatar, researcher badge level - **Metrics** — ROI %, net PnL, win rate, total trades, max drawdown - **Strategy summary** — instrument, market type, direction, key indicators - **Engagement** — likes count, view count - **Equity sparkline** — miniature equity curve preview

Question 2

Search & Filtering

Accepted Answer

| Filter | Options | Default | |--------|---------|---------| | **Sort by** | ROI, Net PnL, Win Rate, Total Trades, Created Date | ROI | | **Sort order** | Ascending / Descending | Descending | | **Market type** | Crypto Futures, Crypto Spot, Stocks, Forex | All | | **Instrument** | Specific symbol (e.g., BTC/USDT) | All | | **Direction** | Long, Short, or Both | All | | **Profitable only** | Yes / No | No | | **Min period** | Minimum test duration in days | 0 |

Question 3

Featured Strategies

Accepted Answer

The **Featured** section highlights the top 20 public profitable backtests ranked by community engagement: ``` Score = (Likes × 3) + Views ``` Strategies with high engagement and positive ROI appear here, providing a curated starting point for exploration.

Question 4

Top Authors

Accepted Answer

The **Top Authors** page ranks strategy creators by total likes received. Each author card shows: - Username and avatar - Subscription tier - Researcher badge level (None / Bronze / Silver / Gold / Diamond) - Total backtests created - Total likes received - Follower count

Question 5

Browsing Tips

Accepted Answer

- **Start with Featured** — curated by community engagement - **Filter by market** — focus on your preferred asset class - **Sort by Win Rate** — find consistent strategies (but check trade count!) - **Check drawdown** — low drawdown strategies are safer to adapt - **Look at trade count** — more trades = more statistical significance > **Tip:** A strategy with 90% win rate but only 5 trades is less reliable than 65% win rate with 200 trades. Always consider sample size.

Question 6

FAQ

Accepted Answer

**Q: Can I see the full strategy configuration?** A: For public backtests, yes — click into any strategy to see all entry/exit conditions, indicators, and parameters. For private strategies, you need to request access. **Q: How do I add my strategy to the catalog?** A: Any completed backtest with "Public" visibility automatically appears in the catalog. See [Publishing a Backtest](/help/publishing-backtest). **Q: Can I clone a strategy from the catalog?** A: Yes — public strategies can be cloned

Question 7