SOLUSDT perpetual strategy backtest: in-sample vs. out-of-sample results

We tested our SOLUSDT perpetual strategy across two contrasting periods: a bearish in-sample (+1,508%) and a bullish out-of-sample (+286%). SOL moved both ways. Here is what the data actually shows.

ETHUSDT perpetual strategy backtest: in-sample vs. out-of-sample results

We ran our ETHUSDT perpetual strategy through an honest two-period backtest. In-sample: +1,287%. Out-of-sample: +286.85% — against a -7.2% buy-and-hold. Here is what the numbers actually mean, and what they do not.

Meet the details of the new BTCUSDT strategy we are testing

BTCUSDT perpetual futures: +332% in-sample, +190% out-of-sample. A transparent breakdown of how we study strategies before they reach production — including what the backtest doesn’t tell you.

What are altcoins and why do they matter

Altcoins are every cryptocurrency besides Bitcoin. Learn about the main categories, how they relate to market cycles, and why they matter for copy trading investors.

What is copy trading and how does it work

Copy trading lets your account automatically mirror the trades of experienced investors. Learn how it works, what metrics matter, and how to get started with minimal effort.

How to evaluate traders on Bitget — metrics, tags, and the copier profit gap

Bitget shows you Copiers' PnL alongside trader ROI, revealing which strategies actually work for followers. Here's how to cross-analyze every metric on the platform.

Remember: trading involves risk

This is not fine print. You can lose money in copy trading, including all of it. Understanding risk is what separates investors who last from those who don't.

How to read a copy trading leaderboard on Bybit — and why follower profit is the metric that matters

A master trader's ROI can look spectacular while their followers lose money. Understanding leaderboard metrics, especially follower profit, separates informed investors from hopeful ones.

What happened to Strategy after Bitcoin crashed — and what it teaches us

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) lost 66% of its value when Bitcoin fell 40%. Its leveraged, concentrated bet offers a powerful lesson in why diversification and risk management matter.

Bull markets, bear markets, and sideways — how to read market cycles

Crypto markets move in cycles: explosive rallies, painful crashes, and extended sideways periods. Recognizing where you are in the cycle changes everything about your strategy.