> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.traseq.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Create your first strategy and run your first backtest in about five minutes.

In this guide, you'll create a trading strategy and run your first backtest in
about five minutes.

## Try it now

* [Start free and follow along in Traseq][quickstart-start-free]

## Before you begin

* Sign up for a Traseq account and log in.
* Make sure you're inside a workspace.

## Step 1: Create a new strategy

1. Click **Strategies** in the left navigation bar.
2. Click **New Strategy** in the upper right corner.
3. Enter a strategy name, for example `RSI Oversold Bounce`.

> Note: Pick a name that describes the logic — it helps when you're comparing
> multiple versions later.

## Step 2: Add a block from the library

1. Open the **Block Library** panel on the left side of the editor.
2. Browse blocks by category — for example, Trend or Momentum.
3. Click a block to add it to the canvas, such as `RSI Oversold`.

## Step 3: Merge blocks

1. Add a second block, for example `EMA Bullish Cross`.
2. Drag one block close to the other.
3. Release when the merge prompt appears.

This creates a condition group — both conditions must be true at the same time
for the signal to fire.

## Step 4: Drag the group into the entry zone

1. At the bottom of the canvas, you'll see **Entry** and **Exit** zones.
2. Drag your merged group into **Entry**.
3. This tells the strategy when to open a position.

## Step 5: Configure the entry action

1. Click the **entry action** row in the Entry zone.
2. Set your preferences:
   * **Side** — Long or Short
   * **Position Size** — percentage of total capital
3. Close the panel when you're done.

## Step 6: Finalize the strategy

1. Review your strategy logic.
2. Click **Finalize** in the upper right corner.
3. The version changes from Draft to Ready and is now locked for backtesting.

> Warning: A finalized version can't be edited. If you need to make changes,
> create a new version.

## Step 7: Run a backtest

After finalization, the **QuickRun** panel opens automatically.

1. Choose a backtest period.
2. Pick a timeframe — `15m`, `1h`, `4h`, or `1d`.
3. Confirm the initial capital (default is `$10,000 USD`).
4. Click **Run Backtest**.

> Note: Traseq currently supports USDT spot pairs including `BTCUSDT`,
> `ETHUSDT`, and `SOLUSDT`. All plans can use every supported timeframe — plan
> differences mainly limit how far back you can test.

## Step 8: Review the results

When the backtest finishes, you'll see the results page with these tabs:

| Tab           | Description                                                            |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Summary**   | Key performance metrics such as return, max drawdown, and total trades |
| **Rules**     | The strategy rules used in this run                                    |
| **Trades**    | Trade-level records for every position                                 |
| **Analytics** | Charts such as P\&L distribution and monthly returns                   |
| **Charts**    | Price candles, equity curve, and drawdown in one view                  |

## Next steps

* [Core Concepts](/guides/core-concepts)
* [Interface Overview](/guides/interface-overview)
* [Reading Backtest Results](/guides/tutorials/read-backtest-results)
* [Comparing Multiple Backtests](/guides/tutorials/compare-backtests)

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