VERIFIED BACKTESTJan 2021 - Nov 2025

Backtest Performance

Transparent historical performance with full trade history, risk metrics, and P&L breakdown

Performance Calendar

2024 Performance Calendar

Monthly P&L breakdown

+39.0%

8/12 profitable months

Jan+8.2%

Jan 2024

+8.2% return

Feb+12.5%

Feb 2024

+12.5% return

Mar-2.1%

Mar 2024

-2.1% return

1 signal(s)

Apr-8.4%

Apr 2024

-8.4% return

May+3.2%

May 2024

+3.2% return

Jun-5.1%

Jun 2024

-5.1% return

Jul+7.8%

Jul 2024

+7.8% return

Aug-12.3%

Aug 2024

-12.3% return

1 signal(s)

Sep+4.5%

Sep 2024

+4.5% return

1 signal(s)

Oct+9.2%

Oct 2024

+9.2% return

Nov+15.4%

Nov 2024

+15.4% return

Dec+6.1%

Dec 2024

+6.1% return

Profitable
Loss
Neutral

Trade History Chart

Trade History on BTC Price Chart

All BUY and SELL signals from Jan 2021 - Nov 2024

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BUY Signal
SELL Signal
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Comprehensive Metrics

Returns

Total Return

Cumulative gains over backtest period

+189.13%

CAGR

Compound Annual Growth Rate

+24.8%

Best Trade

Largest single winning trade

+142%

Worst Trade

Largest single losing trade

-18%

Risk Metrics

Max Drawdown

vs -77% for Buy & Hold

-26.38%

Sharpe Ratio

Risk-adjusted return (>1 is good)

1.00

Sortino Ratio

Downside risk-adjusted return

1.42

Calmar Ratio

Return / Max Drawdown

0.94

Trade Statistics

Win Rate

8 winning trades out of 11

73%

Profit Factor

Gross profit / Gross loss

2.84

Avg Win / Avg Loss

Risk-reward ratio

2.1x

Expectancy

Expected return per trade

+12.4%

Exposure

Time in Market

vs 100% for Buy & Hold

34%

Total Trades

Over 1,789 days (4.9 years)

11

Avg Hold Period

Average position duration

127 days

Max Consecutive Wins

Longest winning streak

5

Strategy Comparison

Cycle Alpha vs Buy & Hold (HODL)

1,789 days backtest
MetricBuy & HoldCycle Alpha
Total Return+198%+189%
Max Drawdown-77%-26%
Sharpe Ratio0.421.00
Profit Factor2.84
Win Rate73%
Time in Market100%34%

Signal History

DateSignalBTC PriceConditionsP&L
May 12, 2022BUY$29,800F&G=10, RSI=22, Pi=-42%
Jun 18, 2022BUY$20,200F&G=8, RSI=19, Pi=-51%
Nov 21, 2022BUY$16,500F&G=20, RSI=31, Pi=-45%
Jan 12, 2023SELL$18,900F&G=52, Scale-out 25%+14.5%
Apr 10, 2023SELL$29,500F&G=68, Scale-out 25%+46.1%
Nov 9, 2023SELL$36,800F&G=72, Scale-out 25%+65.8%
Mar 5, 2024SELL$68,200F&G=90, Full exit+142.0%
Aug 5, 2024BUY$52,800F&G=17, RSI=28, Pi=-38%
Sep 6, 2024BUY$53,500F&G=22, RSI=33, Pi=-36%

Important Disclaimer

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Backtest results are based on historical data and may not reflect actual trading conditions. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk. Always do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before investing.

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