> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.laevitas.ch/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.laevitas.ch/guides/tool-guides/strategy-backtester.md). # Strategy Backtester Ever wanted to know the performance of an option strategy over time? This tool is designed to help you backtest option strategies and evaluate their performance. ### Inputs

***Currency***\ Choose the asset you want to backtest. Currently only BTC and ETH is available. ***Frequency***\ Choose the frequency which the option strategies will be opened and closed. Each new strategy will open after the previous one is closed. ***Year To Date***\ Backtest from the start of the current year. ***No. of Trades***\ Input the number of trades to be backtested. ***Starting Capital***\ Select the type of starting capital and input the amount of starting capital.\ NOTE: If $ is selected, the Backtester will assume Portfolio as USD-margined and settled instead of the crypto asset. ### **Strategies** Select one of the option strategy icons to start backtest.

### Strategy Leg Input Select the Direction, Type, Delta and Size of the individual legs. For certain strategies, the Direction and Type of the legs is pre-fixed and cannot be changed.

## Backtest Results Results are presented in 3 sections. ### 1. Portfolio Equity Curve The performance of the strategy is shown as Portfolio Value, in terms of the underlying asset (BTC/ ETH) or in USD. \ \ The Index Price may be toggled into the chart display against the portfolio performance.

### 2. P/L Stats More details of the porfolio performance is shown here.

### 3. Trade Log Settled and Unsettled Positions are tabled here with their respective P/L and resulting Portfolio Value effect.