Most Forex traders fail not because their strategy is bad, but because they never test whether it actually works over time. In episode 162 of Let’s Talk Forex, Alison and Chris explain how to backtest properly, why expectancy matters more than win rate, and how backtesting builds discipline through drawdowns and losing streaks. You’ll discover the biggest beginner mistakes, how to avoid overfitting, and why manual repetition improves execution and confidence. This is an essential guide for traders who want to stop guessing and start trading with evidence.
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