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This update makes it easier to configure backtest execution settings and introduces workspace-level defaults so your team can start research from a consistent baseline.

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What changed

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Guided advanced settings

The QuickRun panel now organizes execution controls into clear groups:
  • Execution Preset — pick a starting point
  • Costs & Friction — fees and slippage
  • Portfolio Guardrails — risk limits
  • Expert Settings — fine-grained control for advanced users
This makes it easy to launch a backtest quickly while keeping detailed options accessible when you need them.

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Execution presets

Three presets are now available when configuring a backtest:
PresetWhat it does
WorkspaceUses your saved workspace defaults. New workspaces start with zero friction.
Market BaselineApplies realistic crypto spot assumptions: taker routing, 6 bps / 10 bps fees, and ATR x0.25 slippage (capped to 2–20 bps).
Stress TestSame fee structure with harsher slippage: ATR x0.40 (capped to 4–30 bps).

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Simplified slippage controls

You now configure slippage using three straightforward options:
  • None — no slippage applied
  • Fixed — a constant amount in basis points or ticks
  • Volatility Scaled — scales with market volatility using ATR
Fill logic (how simulated orders execute) is handled automatically by Traseq and stays consistent across all backtests.

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Workspace backtest defaults

Workspace settings now include a dedicated Backtest Defaults section that prefills every new backtest with your preferred symbol, timeframe, date range, balance, fees, and slippage. This keeps your team aligned without needing to reconfigure each run manually.

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Terminology update

“Impact” has been renamed to Slippage throughout the product for clarity and consistency.

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Why this matters

These changes make it simpler to get started with realistic execution assumptions. Most researchers can pick a preset and go, while advanced users still have full control over every parameter.