Online Forex Backtesting Software
Two ways to backtest on one platform: run automated indicator strategies across years of forex data on all major, minor and exotic pairs, or manually trade through replayed price action bar by bar. Both use the same data, and every result feeds into your journal.
Two Ways to Backtest Forex on TradesViz
Most platforms give you one or the other. TradesViz gives you both on the same data, across all supported forex pairs.
Automated Backtesting
Build a rule-based strategy from 70+ indicators, run it across years of forex data on any supported pair, and get 20+ performance statistics in seconds. No manual intervention, no coding.
- 70+ indicators with crossover, threshold and nested conditions
- Sharpe Ratio, Drawdown, Win Rate, Profit Factor, 15+ more
- Equity curve + trade markers on chart
- 1-minute through weekly bars on all supported pairs
Best for: validating a strategy idea quickly
Manual Backtesting (Simulation)
Replay any historical forex session and place orders by hand as price unfolds. This is what many traders mean when they say "backtesting" and it is the best way to build execution skill and screen time on your preferred pairs.
- 5-second to 60-minute bars, up to 100x replay speed
- Market, Limit, Stop and Bracket orders with pip-based SL/TP
- Multi-chart: 4 pairs simultaneously
- Every trade auto-saved to your journal
Best for: building execution skill and screen time
Automated Backtester: 70+ Indicators on Any Forex Pair
The visual strategy builder lets you combine any number of indicators into entry and exit conditions. Nest indicators inside each other (RSI of VWAP, MACD of an EMA), define crossover and threshold triggers, and layer unlimited AND/OR conditions to model exactly your forex strategy logic.
Run the same strategy on EUR/USD, then GBP/USD, then USD/JPY and compare results side by side to see how a strategy behaves across different volatility and session profiles. Every backtest produces 20+ statistics, an equity curve, and trade markers plotted on the chart.
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Nested indicators: RSI of VWAP, MACD of EMA, etc.
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Sharpe, Drawdown, Win Rate, Profit Factor, Expectancy + 15 more
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Forex, stocks, futures, crypto: all supported in the same engine
Manual Backtesting: Trade the Replay
Many forex traders prefer to test strategies by hand, placing orders as historical price unfolds. The forex simulator replays any historical session with 5-second bars and up to 100x speed, bracket orders with pip-based stops, multi-chart layouts and built-in position sizing.
Every trade you place is auto-saved to your journal where you can review it with 600+ analytics, MFE/MAE charts and custom dashboards. Same depth as your live trades.
Explore the Forex SimulatorBacktest, Simulate, Replay: The Complete Loop
No other platform offers all three steps on the same forex data. This is how serious currency traders develop and refine strategies.
Backtest Your Rules
Run your indicator-based strategy across years of forex data automatically. Get Sharpe, Drawdown, Win Rate and 15+ metrics in seconds. Kill bad ideas fast.
Simulate Execution
If the numbers look promising, switch to the simulator. Practice placing actual orders on EUR/USD, GBP/USD or any pair, managing pip stops, and building the muscle memory statistics alone cannot give you.
Replay Your Real Trades
After going live, use Trade Replay to replay your actual past trades automatically in the simulator. Executions appear on the chart second by second. Compare sim vs live performance and refine the loop.
Forex Data Coverage
Both the automated backtester and the universal simulator (covers forex, stocks, futures, options and crypto on one platform) draw from the same historical data.
Major Pairs
EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD and all standard majors
Minor + Cross Pairs
EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, AUD/JPY, CAD/JPY and more cross pairs, plus exotic pairs for emerging markets
30,000+
Total symbols (all assets)
5-sec
Minimum bar size (simulator)
70+
Technical indicators
How Does TradesViz Compare?
Feature comparison based on publicly available information. Last verified April 2026.
| Feature | TradesViz | Influencer-Founded Journal | Forex Replay Tool | Basic Trade Tracker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automated Rule-Based Backtester | ✓70+ indicators, no coding | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Manual Backtesting (Simulation) | ✓5-sec to 60-min bars | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Trade Replay | ✓ | ✓Premium only ($49/mo) | ✗ | ✗ |
| Forex Simulation | ✓All majors, minors, exotics | ✗Stocks only | ✓Forex + futures | ✗ |
| Stock + Futures + Options Sim | ✓30,000+ symbols total | ✓~200 symbols | ✓Futures only | ✗ |
| Multi-Chart (4 simultaneous) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Symbols Available | 30,000+ | ~200 | ~100 | N/A |
| Integrated Journal | ✓600+ analytics | ✓40+ metrics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Prop Firm Compliance | ✓ | Coming Soon | ✗ | ✗ |
| AI Analytics | ✓Q&A + Trade Chat + Auto Insights | ✓Per-trade insights | ✗ | ✗ |
| Starting Price | $29.99/mo | $49.00/mo | $35.00/mo | $29.95/mo |
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Forex Backtesting FAQ
What is the difference between automated backtesting and manual backtesting for forex?
Automated backtesting runs a rule-based strategy (built from indicators) across historical forex data and produces statistics like Sharpe Ratio and Win Rate without any manual intervention. Manual backtesting (simulation) replays historical price data bar by bar so you can place orders by hand and practice execution. TradesViz is one of the few platforms offering both on the same forex data.
Can I backtest forex strategies without coding?
Yes. The automated backtester uses a visual indicator builder with 70+ indicators. Choose indicators, set conditions like crossovers or thresholds, and the engine runs the strategy across historical data for any supported pair. No scripting or programming required.
Which forex pairs can I backtest?
All major pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD), minor and cross pairs (EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, AUD/JPY), and exotic pairs. All accessible from the same backtesting engine.
What performance statistics does the forex backtester generate?
Every automated backtest produces 20+ metrics: Sharpe Ratio, Maximum Drawdown, Win Rate, Profit Factor, Return %, Expectancy, Volatility, Average Win vs Average Loss, consecutive win/loss streaks, and more. Results include an equity curve and trade markers plotted on the chart.
Can I manually backtest forex by replaying historical data?
Yes. The forex simulator replays any historical session with 5-second bars up to 100x speed. Place market, limit, stop and bracket orders as price unfolds. This is what many traders call manual backtesting.
Does TradesViz save backtested and simulated forex trades to my journal?
Every trade from the manual simulator is automatically saved to your trading journal for review with 600+ analytics, MFE/MAE charts and custom dashboards. Automated backtest results include full performance reports with equity curves.
Can I backtest on intraday forex data?
Yes. The automated backtester supports 1-minute through weekly bars on all supported forex pairs. The manual simulator offers even finer granularity with 5-second bars for practicing intraday strategies across any session.
Is the forex backtester included in the free trial?
Both the automated backtester and the manual simulator are available on the Platinum plan. Start a free trial to access all backtesting and simulation features including multi-chart mode, bracket orders and journal integration.
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Automated strategy testing and manual replay simulation on the same forex data, with every result flowing into your journal.
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