Online Futures Backtesting Software

Two ways to backtest on one platform: run automated indicator strategies across years of data, or manually trade through replayed price action bar by bar. Both use the same futures data, and every result feeds into your journal.

Automated Backtester TradesViz automated futures backtester with indicator strategy results and equity curve
Manual Simulator TradesViz futures simulator replaying ES contract with bracket orders

Two Ways to Backtest Futures on TradesViz

Most platforms give you one or the other. TradesViz gives you both on the same data.

Automated Backtesting

Build a rule-based strategy from 70+ indicators, run it across years of futures data, 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, 2018 to present

Best for: validating a strategy idea quickly

Manual Backtesting (Simulation)

Replay any historical trading day 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.

  • 5-second to 60-minute bars, up to 100x replay speed
  • Market, Limit, Stop and Bracket orders with tick-based SL/TP
  • Multi-chart: 4 contracts simultaneously
  • Every trade auto-saved to your journal

Best for: building execution skill and screen time

Automated Backtester: 70+ Indicators, Zero Code

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 the logic your futures strategy requires.

Every backtest produces 20+ statistics, an equity curve, and trade markers plotted on the chart. Compare runs side by side to see how small parameter changes affect edge. Enough data to decide whether a strategy deserves live capital.

  • Nested indicators: RSI of VWAP, MACD of EMA, etc.
  • Sharpe, Drawdown, Win Rate, Profit Factor, Expectancy + 15 more
  • 1-minute through weekly bars, data from 2018 to present
TradesViz visual strategy builder with nested indicator conditions for automated futures backtesting

Manual Backtesting: Trade the Replay

Many traders prefer to test strategies by hand, placing orders as historical price unfolds. The futures simulator replays any historical day with 5-second bars and up to 100x speed, bracket orders with tick-based stops, multi-chart layouts and contract-aware risk management.

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 Futures Simulator

Backtest, Simulate, Replay: The Complete Loop

No other platform offers all three steps on the same data. This is how serious futures traders develop and refine strategies.

1

Backtest Your Rules

Run your indicator-based strategy across years of futures data automatically. Get Sharpe, Drawdown, Win Rate and 15+ metrics in seconds. Kill bad ideas fast.

2

Simulate Execution

If the numbers look promising, switch to the simulator. Practice placing the actual orders, managing stops, and building the muscle memory that statistics alone cannot give you.

3

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 with no manual intervention. Compare sim vs live performance and refine the loop.

Futures Data Coverage

Both the automated backtester and the universal simulator (covers stocks, futures, options, crypto and forex on one platform) draw from the same historical data.

CME / CBOT

ES, NQ, YM, RTY, ZB, ZN, ZF, ZT, 6E, 6J, 6B, 6A, 6C and more

NYMEX / COMEX

CL, GC, SI, HG, NG, PL, PA and other energy and metals contracts

~100

Futures symbols

2018

Historical data start

5-sec

Minimum bar size (simulator)

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)
Futures Simulation All major contracts
Options Chain Simulator Only one online
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

Information sourced from publicly available product pages. If any detail needs correction, contact [email protected].

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Futures Backtesting FAQ

What is the difference between automated backtesting and manual backtesting?

Automated backtesting runs a rule-based strategy (built from indicators) across historical 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 that offers both on the same futures data.

Can I backtest futures 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. No scripting or programming required.

What futures contracts can I backtest?

Approximately 100 US futures symbols across CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX including ES, NQ, YM, RTY, CL, GC, SI, HG, NG, ZB, ZN, 6E, 6J and more. Data goes back to 2018 with intraday through daily timeframes.

What performance statistics does the 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 futures by replaying historical data?

Yes. The futures simulator replays any historical trading day 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 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 nest indicators for more complex backtesting strategies?

Yes. The strategy builder supports nested indicators like RSI of VWAP, MACD of an EMA, or Bollinger Bands of a weighted average. Layer unlimited AND/OR conditions to model exactly the logic your strategy requires.

Is the futures 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.

Start Backtesting Futures Today

Automated strategy testing and manual replay simulation on the same data, with every result flowing into your journal. No other platform offers the complete loop.

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Steve Burns

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I definitely recommend Tradesviz especially for new traders the way it tracks your stats is no short of amazing especially for me personally by best exit and and of the stats that tell you how long you usually are in drawdown and you are usually in profit. If you want to build confidence in your strategy and edge this journal is the way to go for sure!

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I use it DAILY and have noticed the vast improvements being made, not only in profit but also in my mental approach to trading.

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I have a small trading account. Thank you for offering such a sophisticated program at an affordable price.

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TradesViz is a true leader in Trade Journaling Software. They offer extensive statistical data at an amazing price that almost seems too good to be true. You have access to an amazing support team that seems to be active at all hours of the day. My support agent helped me through a complex import issue and had it solved within 24 hours. I can't tell you how blown away I am with their software and their service. I'm more than happy with my experience and so excited to see what new features they bring to the table as they continue to grow their business. If you're on the fence, I encourage you to jump right over and take it for a spin with their risk-free trial. Thanks to all the TradesViz team members who continue to make my Trade Journaling efficient and effective.

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Day Trader

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I have been using TradesViz for a few months and it is a fantastic tool. Prior to subscribing, I was spending hours on xls trying different tables and layouts and only getting frustrated (or overcomplicating things!). Now I have everything in one place (I have multiple trading accounts), and I have probably only explored 10% of the tools and data analytics!

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After only a short time of using TradesViz, I can confirm that this platform is exactly what I have been looking for.  It takes the chore out of journaling – the number of stats, data, and information available on my trades is a complete game-changer.  The importing process via MT4 file is extremely easy and the automated charts with entries are amazing.  The whole process is extremely easy and helps to keep me accountable for my trading by having a professional system to manage my business.  The platform is very comprehensive and takes a bit of time to get used to, but they have many videos on their YouTube to help with this as well as their support team. 

 

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Cameron 

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In my opinion, the TradesViz platform is truly the Ferrari of journaling software available today. Once you are under the hood, you begin to realize that in fact what sets it so far apart is all the advanced analysis at your fingertips. Such as the ability to combine multiple portfolios, live charting, and much more. Their support is world-class, in my case personally, I needed integration with Trend Spider’s backtesting engine. What I imagined might take weeks was literally accomplished overnight. Factor in rock bottom prices and you have all you need for whatever you're searching for. Newer traders will find that one of the most basic recipes for success is meticulous record keeping, simply observing your account profit and loss go up, or just down as the case may be, is the first step on the road to ruin if your serious about trading.

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