Profitable Backtest and Paper Trading: Ready to Go Live? A profitable month is not a graduation certificate. Check what actually happened, whether the settings match, and which important scenarios remain untested.
Can Half a Second of Latency Wipe Out a Thin Trading Edge? A thin profit leaves little room for worse fills. Separate the delay from its cost, then trace one order before paying for a faster setup.
Why Do Trailing Stops Look So Good in Backtests? Did the rally happen before the stop was hit—or after the position was already closed? The same OHLC bar can hide two very different exits.
Normal Drawdown or a Broken Strategy? What to Check First A smaller loss can reveal a bigger problem. Compare the duration, trade outcomes, costs, and settings before blaming—or defending—the strategy.