Put it into words.
Describe when your strategy should buy and sell. Start with a simple idea, on any supported asset.
“Buy above the moving average.
Sell below it.”
Sell below it.”
A little curiosity. A clearer next step.
What if you tested
your idea first?
Turn a trading idea into rules you understand. Explore what happened in history, compare it with simply holding, and keep the evidence in view.
Public launch planned for January 2027.
We’re currently testing in private alpha.
Small steps. More understanding.
From “what if” to
“now I understand.”
WhatIfTrade is being built around three simple steps.
Make the rules clear.
Answer questions about missing details. Review the exact conditions and a visual explanation before saving.
Your idea→Clear rules
Give it a proper test.
Explore historical performance, costs and recorded buys and sells. See how the result compares with holding the same asset.
Understand the evidence →Evidence before excitement
A beautiful curve
is only the beginning.
A useful backtest needs context: the dates, the rules, the available data and the assumptions behind every simulated trade.
Learn what to look for →- Compare strategy return with buy and hold
- Look at trading costs and drawdowns
- Inspect the rules and simulated trades
- Understand the limits of historical evidence
Good questions are welcome
A few things to know.
What is WhatIfTrade?
WhatIfTrade, read as “what if trade,” is a trading strategy research platform in private alpha. We’re preparing tools to help people describe ideas, review rules and explore historical backtests. Our public launch is planned for January 2027.
Is the platform open yet?
Not yet. The application is being tested privately. This page introduces what we’re building; it does not provide access to the private test environment.
Does a successful backtest predict future profit?
No. A backtest is a historical simulation under particular rules, data and assumptions. Future markets and real execution can behave differently.
Will I need to understand code?
Our goal is to let you begin in plain English, clarify missing details and review visual rules. You should understand the finished rules before using a strategy.