Forward Testing (Paper Trading)
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From Historical to Real-Time
Your strategy passed the backtest. Excellent. But backtesting has a critical limitation: you knew exactly how the chart would develop. Forward testing (also called paper trading or demo trading) is the bridge between backtesting and live trading. You apply your strategy in real-time market conditions without risking real money.
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