TradingView does not currently support linking to the platform directly from a message. However, I can guide you on how to set up a backtest in TradingView step by step:
- Open a Chart: Visit TradingView and open the desired chart of the financial instrument you wish to backtest.
- Bar Replay Tool: On the top-right corner of the chart, you'll find the Bar Replay Tool. This is where you can input your trading strategy and backtest it on historical data.
- Set Backtesting Parameters: Decide on the duration and type of data you want to use for the backtest. For short-term strategies on minute charts, a few weeks might suffice. You can also choose to use daily or weekly charts for longer-term strategies.
- Enter Your Strategy: Implement your trading strategy into the Bar Replay Tool. This could be a simple buy and sell based on higher highs and lower lows, or a more complex strategy involving multiple indicators and conditions.
- Run the Backtest: Click the "Replay" button to run the backtest on the historical data. TradingView will simulate your strategy based on the input parameters and display the results.
- Review the Results: Analyze the performance of your strategy by reviewing the profit and loss, maximum drawdown, and other relevant metrics. You can also adjust the parameters of your strategy and run the backtest again to see how different settings impact the results.
Keep in mind that TradingView's backtesting capabilities are constantly evolving, so the interface and functionality may change over time. However, the basic steps outlined above should remain applicable.