Live Backtest Results
This corrected backtest analyzes the BTC Gravestone Doji strategy over the 1 month timeframe. The exact Strategy Prompt below defines the corrected executable configuration, including its entry and exit rules and the selected backtest window.
ROI
487.32%
Win Rate
50.00%
Max DD
73.01%
Sharpe
0.63
Profit Factor
23.81
Total Trades
2
Backtest insights
The Gravestone Doji strategy generated a total return of 487.32% over the 1 month timeframe. With a maximum drawdown of 73.01% and a win rate of 50.00% across 2 trades, the corrected backtest ran from 2017-01-01 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 1 month data.
How Signals Are Generated
The corrected configuration is defined by the exact Strategy Prompt below. It uses the selected 1 month timeframe and runs from 2017-01-01 to 2026-03-31.
Strategy Prompt
Long-only BTCUSDT on the 1M bars timeframe. This is a detector-free raw OHLC strategy. For ENTRY, use only explicit raw High, Low, Open, and Close comparison conditions. Do not use any named entry candlestick component, generic Doji, FuzzyCandlesticks, Long Lower Shadow, Long Upper Shadow, Hammer, or an indicator. Compile every entry condition as comparisons among High, Low, Open, and Close plus the stated percentage tolerance. Keep the exit exactly: exit long when a Bearish Engulfing candle pattern is detected. Gravestone geometry at the current monthly bar: (1) the Open-Close body is small: Open and Close are within 10% of each other; (2) the body is near the Low: Open and Close are no more than 10% above Low; (3) High is materially above the body: High is at least 8% above both Open and Close; (4) the lower shadow is minimal, restated as min(Open, Close) no more than 10% above Low. The 6-bar and 12-bar bullish-invalidation formulations were attempted first and yielded zero under CoinQuant sequence semantics. Therefore, use the explicitly disclosed direct contrarian entry at the qualifying candle close, while preserving this exact raw OHLC geometry. Use explicit backtest dates 2017-01-01 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 1 month 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
Choosing the right way to test and execute trading strategies is critical. Below is a comparison between CoinQuant, manual trading, and other platforms to highlight key differences in speed, accuracy, and usability.
CoinQuant is designed specifically for traders who want to validate strategies quickly and reliably without coding. Unlike manual trading or traditional platforms, it allows you to test multiple scenarios, analyze performance instantly, and iterate faster using real data.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Gravestone Doji strategy perform on BTC/USDT in the 1 month timeframe?
In this corrected backtest, the Gravestone Doji strategy on the 1 month timeframe generated a return of 487.32% with a maximum drawdown of 73.01% and a win rate of 50.00% across 2 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month timeframe.