How Many Trades Do You Really Need? The Truth About Backtesting in MetaTrader 5
Introduction Backtesting is the backbone of any algorithmic trading strategy. But how many trades do you really need before trusting the results? Whether you’re developing a high-frequency grid system or a low-frequency scalper in MetaTrader 5 (MT5), the quantity and quality of your trades determine whether your backtest is reliable—or dangerously misleading. This article breaks…