Backtest XAUUSD
Gold · Metals
XAU/USD is spot gold priced in US Dollars — the benchmark precious-metals market and a classic safe-haven and trend-trading instrument.
Practise trading XAUUSD (Gold) risk-free by replaying real historical price action candle by candle on Secuora. Precious metals like gold and silver are classic safe-haven and trend markets. Replay their history to test breakout, trend-following and mean-reversion ideas risk-free.
Backtest with historical data; deeper intraday history on paid plans.
How to backtest XAUUSD
- Open the XAUUSD replay terminal and choose a historical start date.
- Step forward bar-by-bar (or auto-play) and read the price action as it unfolds.
- Place simulated market, limit or stop orders with a stop-loss and take-profit.
- Close out and review win rate, profit factor, R-multiple and your equity curve in the session summary — then journal what you learned.
When does XAUUSD trade?
Gold trades nearly around the clock, roughly 23 hours a day from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon (New York time), with the deepest liquidity during the London and New York sessions.
What moves XAUUSD?
Gold reacts to the US Dollar, real interest rates, inflation expectations and safe-haven demand in times of stress. It trends well and respects major technical levels, which makes it a favourite for backtesting trend and breakout systems.
XAUUSD data & history on Secuora
Secuora replays real Gold OHLC data down to 1-minute resolution, with intraday history going back years on paid plans and decades of daily history.
XAUUSD at a glance
XAUUSD backtesting FAQ
Can I backtest XAUUSD for free?
You can backtest XAUUSD on Secuora with historical data on the free tier; deeper intraday history is available on paid plans.
When does XAUUSD trade?
Gold trades nearly around the clock, roughly 23 hours a day from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon (New York time), with the deepest liquidity during the London and New York sessions.
What moves the price of XAUUSD?
Gold reacts to the US Dollar, real interest rates, inflation expectations and safe-haven demand in times of stress. It trends well and respects major technical levels, which makes it a favourite for backtesting trend and breakout systems.
How do I replay XAUUSD bar by bar?
Open XAUUSD in the Secuora replay terminal, pick a start date, then step forward candle by candle. Place simulated market, limit or stop orders with stop-loss and take-profit, and review your results in the session summary.
What data is used to backtest XAUUSD?
Secuora replays real Gold OHLC data down to 1-minute resolution, with intraday history going back years on paid plans and decades of daily history.