What is TestMax?
TestMax is a futures and forex backtesting simulator that lets you replay real historical market data and practice trading as if it were live. Whether you’re preparing for a prop firm evaluation, developing algorithmic strategies, or simply improving your trading skills, TestMax gives you the tools to train without risking real capital.
Why TestMax?
Traditional paper trading gives you live markets but no ability to practice on demand. Historical charting lets you see what happened but doesn’t simulate execution. TestMax bridges this gap — replay any market session at any speed with realistic order fills, position tracking, and P&L calculations.
Core capabilities
- Market Replay — Replay 1-second historical data for NQ, ES, GC, CL, EURUSD, and more. Control playback speed from real-time to 50x.
- Realistic Execution — Place market, limit, stop, and bracket orders. Orders fill against actual historical prices with realistic slippage.
- Prop Firm Practice — Simulate TopStep-style evaluations with real drawdown rules, daily loss limits, profit targets, and multi-phase challenges.
- Algo Playground — Write Python trading algorithms and backtest them against historical data. Start from templates or build from scratch.
- Analytics — Track your performance with equity curves, calendar heatmaps, time-of-day analysis, and a built-in trade journal.
- Challenges & Battles — Test yourself against curated market scenarios or compete head-to-head with other traders.
Who is it for?
| Trader Type | How TestMax Helps |
|---|---|
| Prop firm candidates | Practice under real evaluation rules before spending money on a challenge |
| Algo developers | Backtest Python strategies on 1-second data without complex infrastructure |
| Discretionary traders | Replay past sessions to refine entries, exits, and risk management |
| New traders | Learn to trade futures in a risk-free environment with real data |
Free vs Pro
TestMax offers a free tier with access to the dashboard, charting, manual trading, and basic analytics. The Pro plan ($14.99/month) unlocks:
- Algo Playground (Python strategy builder)
- Prop firm practice mode
- Extended historical data
- Ad-free experience
- Priority support
See Plans & Pricing for full details.