Question 1

Available Timeframes

Accepted Answer

| Timeframe | Code | Description | Min Plan | |-----------|------|-------------|----------| | 1 second | 1s | Ultra-high frequency (scalping) | Premium | | 1 minute | 1m | Intraday scalping | Free | | 3 minutes | 3m | Short-term intraday | Free | | 5 minutes | 5m | Intraday trading | Free | | 15 minutes | 15m | Intraday swing | Free | | 30 minutes | 30m | Intraday swing | Free | | 1 hour | 1h | Swing trading | Free | | 4 hours | 4h | Position trading | Free | | 1 day | 1d | Daily analysis | Free

Question 2

Scalping (1s – 5m)

Accepted Answer

- Very short trades (seconds to minutes) - High trade frequency - Requires tight spreads and low commission - 1-second timeframe available on Premium+ plans only

Question 3

Intraday (15m – 1h)

Accepted Answer

- Trades within a single day - Moderate frequency - Good balance between signal quality and trade count

Question 4

Swing (4h – 1d)

Accepted Answer

- Trades lasting days to weeks - Fewer but potentially larger moves - Less noise, clearer trends

Question 5

Position (1w)

Accepted Answer

- Long-term trades (weeks to months) - Lowest frequency - Best for trend-following strategies

Question 6

Maximum Period by Plan

Accepted Answer

| Plan | Max Period | |------|-----------| | Free | 1 year | | Pro | 3 years | | Premium | 5 years | | Private | 5 years |

Question 7

Setting the Period

Accepted Answer

1. Choose **Start date** and **End date** in the configurator 2. Or use quick presets: Last 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years 3. The system checks data availability and adjusts automatically

Question 8

Data Availability

Accepted Answer

Not all instruments have data for the maximum period. The actual range depends on: - When the instrument was listed on the exchange - Data coverage in our database - Your subscription plan limits > **Tip:** The configurator shows the actual available data range for each instrument. If you select a period outside the available range, the system automatically adjusts to the available data.

Question 9

Multi-Timeframe Note

Accepted Answer

You can use different timeframes for different indicators within the same strategy. For example, enter on 1h RSI signal but filter by 4h trend. See [Multi-Timeframe Conditions](/help/multi-timeframe) for details.

Question 10

FAQ

Accepted Answer

**Q: Does a longer test period give better results?** A: Longer periods capture more market regimes (bull, bear, sideways), giving more robust results. However, very old data may not reflect current market conditions. **Q: Can I test on weekends for crypto?** A: Yes, crypto trades 24/7. The data includes weekends and holidays. **Q: Why is 1-second data Premium only?** A: 1-second data requires significantly more storage and processing power. Each day contains 86,400 candles compared to 1,440 for

Question 11