Backtesting vs Forward Testing in Forex Robot Research
Backtesting checks how a forex robot behaved on historical data, while forward testing observes how the same logic performs in real market time.
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From Historical Tests to Live Paper Observation: Why Backtests Are Not Enough
Historical tests can filter weak trading robot ideas, but they cannot prove future performance. This article explains why FX Trading Robot Lab uses live paper observation before upgrading MT5 robot candidates.