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BTCUSD backtesting on MT4

Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:03 pm
by vanyo
Hello,

I`ve downloaded the history file for CRYPTO BTCUSD and want to backtest in MT4. My EA is written to work with 2 digits after the decimal delimiter(which is how my broker shows the price - IC Markets), but when i backtest the results show 5 digits after the decimal delimiter.

Could you advise how i can edit the data so i can get a valid backtest for BTCUSD?

Any feedback is much appreciated.

Best Regards
Vanyo

Re: BTCUSD backtesting on MT4

Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:01 pm
by tickstory
Hi Vanyo,

The only thing to note is that when you are exporting, make sure you go to the Export MT4->Metatrader Info->Map to field, expand the drop-down menu and select "BTCUSD". This will automatically grab your broker settings for the symbol (including setting the 'Digits' field to 2).

Thanks.

Re: BTCUSD backtesting on MT4

Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:28 pm
by vanyo
Thank you, that solved it!

Re: BTCUSD backtesting on MT4

Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:26 am
by tickstory
Great to hear, Vanyo!