Everything You Need to Backtest Like a Pro

TestMax is the trading backtesting platform built for deliberate practice. Replay real market data, place orders, track analytics, and sharpen your edge — completely free to start.

Historical Replay

Replay real 1-second market data candle-by-candle at speeds from 1x to 50x. Compress hours of market action into minutes so you can get more reps in less time.

4 Order Types

Place market, limit, stop, and stop-limit orders just like on a real trading platform. Practice precise entries and exits with realistic fill logic based on historical tick data.

40+ Drawing Tools

Trendlines, Fibonacci retracements, channels, volume profiles, and more. Annotate charts the same way you would on TradingView, then trade directly from your analysis.

Full Analytics Suite

Track win rate, profit factor, Sharpe ratio, max drawdown, and more. A calendar heatmap and time-of-day breakdown help you find the patterns behind your results.

Multi-Chart Layouts

View multiple timeframes side by side for context. Watch the 5-minute chart while executing on the 1-minute, just like professional traders do with multi-monitor setups.

Trade Journal

Log notes, assign tags, and rate every trade. Each journal entry links directly to the session so you can revisit your decision-making process alongside the actual chart.

Equity Curve Tracking

See exactly how your account balance evolves over time. Spot drawdown periods, identify when strategies stop working, and measure consistency before risking real capital.

Prop Firm Mode

Simulate real prop firm evaluations with enforced drawdown limits, profit targets, consistency rules, and trading hour restrictions. Pass your challenge before paying for the real thing.

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Algo Playground

Write Python trading strategies, backtest them against real historical data with visual progress, and compare results. Comes with built-in templates (SMA crossover, RSI scalper, channel breakout) or write your own from scratch.

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Trading Challenges

Test your skills against curated market scenarios. Face trending days, choppy ranges, and news events with specific objectives and difficulty levels.

API Access

Generate API keys for programmatic trading. The TopStep-compatible API lets you transition from backtesting to live trading with minimal code changes.

Built for Futures Traders

TestMax replays real historical data for NQ (Nasdaq 100), ES (S&P 500), and CL (Crude Oil) futures with accurate tick sizes, contract multipliers, and margin requirements. Whether you scalp the Nasdaq or swing Crude Oil, the trading replay tool gives you an authentic environment to refine your strategy.

Choose any date, set your replay speed, and practice as many sessions as you want. It is the fastest way to build screen time without waiting for live markets.

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Why Traders Choose This Free Trading Simulator

Paper trading makes you wait in real time. TestMax compresses hours into minutes, lets you pick specific historical scenarios, and gives you the analytics to actually improve.

50x

Maximum replay speed — complete a full trading day in minutes

$0

Free plan with full backtesting, all order types, and analytics

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Real 1-second resolution data for realistic price action replay

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