Forward Testing vs System Specification

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Forward Testing
intermediate
strategy

The practice of executing a trading system's rules on live markets without real capital — recording every signal and outcome in real time — to validate performance before committing actual funds to execution.

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System Specification
intermediate
strategy

A complete written document defining every rule, parameter, and condition of a trading system in precise, unambiguous language that enables consistent execution without interpretation.

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