Find out if your EA has a real edge - or just a good backtest.

Test any MT5 Expert Advisor across statistically plausible synthetic markets and discover whether its advantage survives beyond the original backtest.

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Illustrative validation OVERFITTED 34% profitable scenarios 29% median drawdown
EX5 compatibleNo source code required
Runs locally in MT5Your EA stays on your PC
Your data is privateNo cloud blackbox
Clear verdictTradeable or fragile
Illustrative example, not investment advice.

A profitable backtest is not proof of a robust strategy.

Your EA was tested on what happened. IsTradeable tests what could reasonably have happened.

01One historical path is just one version of the market.
02Optimized parameters can fit the past too closely.
03Results may depend on a few trades or lucky sequence.
04Small market changes can lead to very different outcomes.
05IsTradeable shows the outcome after the single story changes.

How it works

1

Select your data

Choose your historical market data in MT5.

2

Generate market variations

Create statistically plausible synthetic market paths.

3

Run your EA in MT5

Backtest your .ex5 on each synthetic market.

4

Get a clear verdict

Receive a robustness report with a final verdict.

Advanced methodology details for quantitative users

Synthetic paths are designed to test whether the EA depends too tightly on the original sequence of prices. The goal is not to predict the future, but to reveal fragility before capital is allocated.

Example report (illustrative)

Equity curves

100 synthetic scenarios

Scenarios

Pass/fail view
Profitable34%
Unprofitable66%

Total scenarios: 100

Drawdown comparison

Historical vs synthetic median
Max drawdown
Avg drawdown
Profit factor (median)1.21
Expectancy (median)0.13R
ConsistencyLow
Robustness score18 / 100
Final verdictOVERFITTED

Who uses IsTradeable?

EA developers

Validate new versions before releasing or trading them.

StrategyQuantX users

Filter large batches of strategies with a test beyond the original historical sample.

EA buyers

Check whether a purchased EA remains profitable across alternative histories.

EA sellers

Support your product with reproducible robustness evidence.

Algorithmic traders

Add a stricter validation layer before allocating real capital.

More than a traditional backtest

Traditional backtestIsTradeable validation
One historical path->Many statistically plausible market paths
One sequence of trades->Alternative sequences and outcomes
One drawdown observation->Range of possible drawdowns
High risk of curve fitting->Evidence of robustness or fragility

Private. Local. Built for MT5.

Works with MT5Built for the MetaTrader 5 Strategy Tester.
Compatible with .ex5No source code required. Your EA stays compiled.
Runs locallyAll backtests run on your own computer.
Your data is yoursNo cloud backtests. No data leaves your PC.

Simple pricing

42 EUR / month
  • Test as many strategies as your MT5 setup can handle
  • All features included
  • Cancel anytime
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Billed monthly. No long-term commitment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the EA source code?

No. IsTradeable is designed to work with compiled MT5 Expert Advisor files.

How are synthetic markets different from random price data?

They are plausible variations derived from historical market behavior, not arbitrary random prices.

Does it work with .ex5 files?

Yes. The point is to test compiled EAs without requiring source-code access.

Can I use it with StrategyQuantX?

Yes. It is useful for filtering large batches of generated strategies before live testing.

Does IsTradeable execute trades?

No. It validates Expert Advisors through MT5 backtesting workflows. It is not an execution service.

Can I test purchased EAs?

Yes, if you have the compiled EA file and can run it in your MT5 setup.

Are the tests run in the cloud?

No. Backtests run locally through MetaTrader 5 on your computer.

Why should I test the same EA more than once?

New versions, parameters, symbols, or fresh market data can change robustness.

Does a positive result guarantee profitability?

No. It adds a stricter validation layer, but it does not promise future returns.

What exactly does the final verdict mean?

It summarizes whether the EA looks robust, fragile, overfitted, or without a consistent edge under alternative market paths.

Do not risk real money on a strategy that only survived one version of the past.

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