Skip to main content

Forward Test Crypto Strategies

Forward testing allows you to monitor your crypto strategy in real-time using simulated trades. It’s the best way to validate your logic before live deployment.

You can forward test any strategy using Delta Exchange’s real-time market data.

Tip: Use forward testing to ensure your strategy behaves as expected with live data before enabling Algo Trading.

How to Forward Test Crypto Strategies​

From the top navigation bar, go to:
Algo Trade → Forward Test

Forward Test Crypto

  • Access Your Forward Test Dashboard

Once inside, you’ll see your Forward Test summary:

  • Total MTM (Mark-to-Market)
  • A list of Deployed Strategies

Use the tabs to switch between:

  • Strategies
  • Portfolios
  • RA Algos

Search and Select a Strategy​

Forward Test Crypto

Use the search bar to find your strategy.
Example: searching for “forward”.

Click Select Setup beside your desired strategy.

Forward Test Crypto

Edit Setup​

In the setup modal:

  • Adjust Quantity Multiplier
  • Choose Trade Monitoring (on Candle Close or on Mid Candle)
  • Set Execution Days (Weekdays or DTE)
Forward Test Crypto

Click Edit Setup to save changes.

Activate Strategy​

Click Activate (Free) to deploy your strategy.

Forward Test Crypto

If your entry logic date is in the past, you’ll see a message:

⚠️ “According to your Strategy logic, your entry was supposed to happen on 06 Nov 25. Activating it will take the entry today.”

Confirm by clicking Activate.

Successful Activation​

Once activated, you’ll see a confirmation:

“Strategy successfully processed for execution.”

Forward Test Crypto

Your strategy is now live and being monitored.

Forward Test Crypto

You’ll now see your running strategy in the list with:

  • Status: Running
  • MTM: P&L updates (one minute delayed)
  • Actions: Replay, Analyse, Square Off, View Trades