Live Backtest Results
This corrected backtest analyzes the BTC Gravestone Doji strategy over the 15 minute timeframe. The exact Strategy Prompt below defines the corrected executable configuration, including its entry and exit rules and the selected backtest window.
ROI
27.74%
Win Rate
54.11%
Max DD
25.98%
Sharpe
0.50
Profit Factor
1.14
Total Trades
462
Backtest insights
The Gravestone Doji strategy generated a total return of 27.74% over the 15 minute timeframe. With a maximum drawdown of 25.98% and a win rate of 54.11% across 462 trades, the corrected backtest ran from 2023-01-01 to 2026-03-31. The selected strategy version and backtest identifiers are recorded in the configuration below.
Performance may vary depending on market conditions. During trending periods, the strategy may behave differently compared to ranging markets, impacting both returns and drawdowns.
How the Gravestone Doji Strategy Works
What It Is
The Gravestone Doji candle pattern has a long upper shadow and a close near the low, showing rejection of higher prices. This long,only test measures whether entries after that pattern can still produce BTC/USDT follow,through. The page reports a real CoinQuant backtest on BTC/USDT 15 minute data.
How Signals Are Generated
The corrected configuration is defined by the exact Strategy Prompt below. It uses the selected 15 minute timeframe and runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-03-31.
Strategy Prompt
Long-only BTCUSDT on the 15m bars timeframe. Define an upper-wick exhaustion setup using the Long Upper Shadow candle-pattern component. Its explicit OHLC geometry is a doji-like small body, with Open and Close nearly equal and both near the Low, an upper shadow that is long, and a lower shadow that is minimal. Apply these thresholds: body at most 25% of High minus Low, both Open and Close in the lowest 35% of the range, upper shadow at least 50% of the range, and lower shadow at most 20% of the range. This is not a generic Doji. Because the setup is normally bearish, do not enter at it. Enter long only after bullish invalidation when Close crosses above the setup bar High within the next 10 bars. Exit long when a Bearish Engulfing candle pattern is detected. Use an explicit backtest date range from 2023-01-01 to 2026-03-31.
When It Works Best
This strategy tends to work best when a Gravestone Doji acts as a temporary pause and BTC/USDT continues higher after the initial upside rejection. The 15 minute timeframe captures a distinct market rhythm, so the same indicator can behave differently across horizons.
When It Performs Poorly
The strategy struggles when a Gravestone Doji correctly marks buyer exhaustion. In that regime, long entries can be exposed to quick downside continuation.
Strengths
Quantifies a commonly bearish candle in a long,only framework
Uses a transparent pattern,based entry and exit
Helpful for testing whether assumptions match data
Limitations
Gravestone Doji patterns are often bearish by interpretation
Long,only testing may produce weak results in exhaustion regimes
Signal frequency can vary by timeframe
Why Use CoinQuant Instead of Manual Trading or Other Platforms
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Gravestone Doji strategy perform on BTC/USDT in the 15 minute timeframe?
In this corrected backtest, the Gravestone Doji strategy on the 15 minute timeframe generated a return of 27.74% with a maximum drawdown of 25.98% and a win rate of 54.11% across 462 trades. These results are based on historical backtest data and actual performance may vary.
What is the Gravestone Doji indicator?
The Gravestone Doji candle pattern has a long upper shadow and a close near the low, showing rejection of higher prices. This long,only test measures whether entries after that pattern can still produce BTC/USDT follow,through.
Why is backtesting important for trading strategies?
Backtesting evaluates how a strategy would have performed on historical data before risking real capital. It reveals metrics like ROI, drawdown, and win rate that show whether a strategy has a genuine edge.
How can I test the Gravestone Doji strategy on CoinQuant?
Paste the exact strategy prompt from this page into CoinQuant, select BTC/USDT and the 15 minute timeframe, and CoinQuant generates a full backtest with performance metrics, no coding required.
What are the best settings for the Gravestone Doji strategy on the 15 minute timeframe?
Optimal settings depend on the indicator parameters, timeframe, market regime, and trading objective. The default tested here is the exact rule shown in the strategy prompt. CoinQuant lets you test parameter variations to find the best fit for the 15 minute timeframe.