Before judging a trading result, identify what produced it. A historical test, a demonstration and a live account record answer different questions. Calling all three “performance” hides the distinction you need first.

Label the evidence

A backtest applies a strategy to historical information. A demo can help illustrate a workflow without committing real funds. A live record concerns actual activity, but still needs dates, costs and account context before it is meaningful.

Ask for a description alongside any chart. Which period does it cover? Which strategy version was used? Are deposits or withdrawals included in the balance? A clear label is more useful than a polished screenshot without an explanation.

Build a short comparison sheet

Record the test type, market, period, starting conditions and costs in separate fields. Add the largest decline shown and any missing periods. This is an editorial method for organising evidence, not a scoring system or an investment recommendation.

Compare like with like. If one result includes charges and another excludes them, note the difference before drawing a conclusion. Keep unanswered fields visible instead of filling them with assumptions.

Examine what can change

QuantConnect’s documentation identifies data and execution differences between backtests and live trading. Ask how the test represents the conditions that the proposed account would actually face.

No TRX Swap performance record is supplied by this guide. If one is presented during registration, request its supporting details and assess it separately. A demonstration may clarify operation; neither a test nor a live history guarantees your future result.

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