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When should you re-optimize a strategy

Signs that old parameters are outdated: volatility, drawdown, trade frequency, or entry quality changed.

Re-optimization is needed when regime changes

If the market becomes faster, slower, more directional, or more range-bound, old parameters may fit worse.

Do not re-optimize after every losing trade. Look for behavior change across a series of trades.

Watch deviations from the report

If live results differ strongly from the report, check liquidity, fees, slippage, market regime, and parameter errors.

Re-optimization should be a process, not a way to fit the last successful segment.

Keep decision history

Record why a preset was updated: drawdown, new volatility, too few trades, timeframe change, or pair change.

This helps separate process improvement from emotional decisions.