Backtest strategy through every crashes and bull runs
Get access to full historical data from top crypto exchanges and thousands of pairs. Then automate and run your strategy with confidence.
What is Backtesting & Why It Matters?
Backtesting lets you run your strategy against real historical data to see how it would have performed. It’s how serious traders fine-tune their logic and cut out costly mistakes — before they ever hit “buy.”
Problems traders face without backtesting
Blind strategy execution
Unrealistic expectations
No understanding of risk exposure
Time-consuming validation
Overfitting in live markets
Costly trial-and-error
Backtesting toolkit
Backtesting is key to build a strong strategy. 3Commas delivers a full toolkit to test, refine, and bulletproof your trading strategy before it hits the market.
Wide range of indicators
Backtest your strategies with a complete set of built-in technical indicators. Quickly explore how different combinations of indicators impact your trading results.
Multipair analysis
Run backtests simultaneously across multiple trading pairs to quickly discover which assets perform best with your strategy. No more tedious testing — analyze many coins in one go.
Large Number of Exchanges And Pairs
3Commas provides real historical data from 10+ spot and futures exchanges and over 10,000 trading pairs, giving traders the flexibility to backtest strategies across a wide range of markets and assets.
Don't Trade Blind — Backtest First
Simulate your strategy with historical data and make smarter decisions.
Profitable trading starts with proof — not hope. Test it or risk losing with it.
Backtesting is the first step to profitable trading.
Real Historical Data Simulation
Backtest with real trading data from the moment a coin listed. Explore how your strategy handles different phases — bullish runs, crashes, and consolidations.
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Performance Data
Advanced analytics help improve your strategy based on data such as PnL, uPnL, WinRate, Closed trades, Fees, Max. hold period and more.
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Risk Management Data
Implement effective risk management by analysing Max. floating drawdown, Max. drawdown, Standard deviation, Sharpe, and Sortino.
What’s the Difference?
Free vs Paid Backtesting Software
Premium software like 3Commas provides advanced analytics, automation, and strategy customization, enabling traders to gain deeper insights and optimize their trading performance effectively.
Free Backtesting
3Commas Backtesting
Period
Up to 3 months
1 year
Timeframe
4H, 1D
All timeframes
Pairs per 1 Backtest
1 pair
Up to 10 pairs
Data Export
No
Yes
Test Precision
15min bar
1min bar
Backtest Management
No
Yes
What Our Users Are Saying
Real traders share their experiences using 3Commas, emphasizing the platform’s ease of use, accuracy, and ability to improve trading strategies.
Jaak Humenson
Backtesting in 3Commas just makes life easier. I can try out ideas, see what works, and avoid dumb mistakes — all without losing any money. I bought Expert plan to make more backtests.
Benjamin
Tried the backtest out of curiosity — ended up tweaking my whole strategy. Super helpful.
Colton Gabi
For a long time I used a strategy that I considered profitable, but over the long term I was slowly losing money. With the help of 3Commas backtesting feature I realized that I just needed to make small changes in strategy to become profitable trader.
Mohammad
Backtesting saved me from launching some really bad bots. Τhanks, 3Commas.
David Gabel
Easy to use one interface for all exchanges. Easy to set up and supervise different trades. Backtesting for Grid/ DCA bots. Signal bots using your own signals. Everything I need.
Jose Allen
Backtesting showed me what actually works — not just what I thought would work. Totally worth it.
Jaak Humenson
Backtesting in 3Commas just makes life easier. I can try out ideas, see what works, and avoid dumb mistakes — all without losing any money. I bought Expert plan to make more backtests.
Benjamin
Tried the backtest out of curiosity — ended up tweaking my whole strategy. Super helpful.
Colton Gabi
For a long time I used a strategy that I considered profitable, but over the long term I was slowly losing money. With the help of 3Commas backtesting feature I realized that I just needed to make small changes in strategy to become profitable trader.
Mohammad
Backtesting saved me from launching some really bad bots. Τhanks, 3Commas.
David Gabel
Easy to use one interface for all exchanges. Easy to set up and supervise different trades. Backtesting for Grid/ DCA bots. Signal bots using your own signals. Everything I need.
Jose Allen
Backtesting showed me what actually works — not just what I thought would work. Totally worth it.
FAQ
How accurate is backtesting — can I rely on it to predict future performance?
Backtesting is only as accurate as the data and logic you use. While it can’t predict the future, it shows how your strategy would have performed in past market conditions — and that’s your best starting point for risk control and refinement.
What kind of data does 3Commas use for backtesting?
3Commas uses real historical market data from supported exchanges to simulate trades with realistic conditions.
Does backtesting include trading fees and slippage?
Yes, you can customize settings to simulate fees and slippage to match real-world trading conditions.
What's the difference between backtesting and paper trading?
Backtesting simulates trades on historical data instantly. Paper trading simulates trades in real-time using current market conditions.
How far back can I test my strategy?
The strategy can be tested on a range of up to a year.
Can I compare multiple backtests or strategy versions?
Yes. You can run, save, and review different versions of your strategy side-by-side to see which performs best under various conditions.
Get Started for Free
Sign up and start backtesting your trading strategies for free. 3Commas offers a risk-free way to test trading approaches and optimize performance.
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