Paper trading is useful only when it copies the live rule. A simulator with looser size, no invalidation, and a different coin list does not protect you later.
CryptoCrispy’s trade simulator and bots are for that copy. Pair them with written size and invalidation.
Match the live rule
- Same coins and timeframe
- Same size cap and stop or time limit
- Same maximum number of open positions
Include a quiet week
A trend week can make any rule look clever. Keep the paper run through a slower stretch. Compare the log with the weekly report and methodology so you are not grading yourself on a private score.
Then a small live step
If paper holds, start live smaller than the paper size, not larger. Change one parameter at a time. If you are turning the Assistant into a bot, read Assistant vs bot first.
Takeaways
- Paper must copy the live rule, not a nicer version of it.
- A quiet week is part of the test.
- Live size starts smaller, then you re-measure.
Continue with responsible use of AI trading tools.
CryptoCrispy provides market analytics and trading tools. This article is general information, not personal financial advice. Paper results are not a reliable guide to live fills or future performance.