A backtest tests a hypothesis, not a promise
History helps check whether the logic had a structural edge. The future does not have to repeat the same segment.
Read a report as a selection and comparison tool, not as a profit promise.
Live adds execution and costs
Real trading includes latency, fees, slippage, partial fills, and liquidity changes.
That is why Terminal must reconcile positions, orders, protection, and actual trades.
A good launch starts after the report
If the backtest is clear, begin with low load and verify that live behavior matches expectations.
If deviation grows, return to analysis instead of increasing position size.