Live Backtest Results
The BTC High Wave backtest applies the same rule throughout this page: Enter long when a High Wave pattern is detected. Exit long when a Bearish Engulfing pattern is detected.
ROI
-4.2%
Win Rate
56.5%
Max DD
14.03%
Sharpe
N/A
Profit Factor
0.88
Total Trades
168
Backtest insights
The High Wave strategy generated a total return of -4.2% over the 3 minute timeframe. Maximum drawdown was 14.03%, win rate was 56.5%, and the test recorded 168 trades. Every metric on this page uses this same saved backtest result.
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 BTC High Wave Strategy Works
What It Is
A High Wave candle has a small real body and long upper and lower shadows, showing wide intrabar movement without clear control at the close. This long-only test treats it as a conditional hypothesis, not bullish confirmation.
How Signals Are Generated
A long entry triggers when a High Wave pattern is detected on the selected timeframe. Enter long when a High Wave pattern is detected. The position exits when a Bearish Engulfing pattern is detected.
When It Works Best
It can work when BTC/USDT resolves the wide-range indecision with a confirmed rebound after the candle.
When It Performs Poorly
It can perform poorly when volatility continues without a directional recovery or the market breaks lower.
Strengths
Tests a named high-volatility candle as an auditable conditional hypothesis
Uses explicit candle-pattern entry and exit conditions
Keeps the BTC/USDT rule reproducible across all tested timeframes
Limitations
Indecision alone is not bullish confirmation
Wide ranges can continue during unstable price action
Trend context and follow-through remain important
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Frequently asked questions
How did the BTC High Wave strategy perform on the 3 minute timeframe?
This backtest returned -4.2%, with maximum drawdown of 14.03%, a win rate of 56.5%, and 168 trades. Historical results do not guarantee future results.
What does a High Wave candle represent?
A High Wave candle has a small real body and long upper and lower shadows, showing wide intrabar movement without clear control at the close. This long-only test treats it as a conditional hypothesis, not bullish confirmation.
Is a High Wave entry always bullish?
No. Indecision alone is not bullish confirmation The backtest tests one explicit long-only rule rather than making a prediction.
Why does timeframe matter for this High Wave test?
The 3 minute timeframe changes signal frequency and the surrounding market context, so results can differ across horizons.
How can I reproduce this High Wave backtest?
Paste the exact prompt below into CoinQuant and use BTC/USDT on the stated timeframe.
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