Simulator Mode

Simulator Mode runs a complete Gunbot instance with current market data, virtual balances, and simulated order execution. It is available for spot trading.

Keep a dedicated Gunbot instance such as Spot simulator in Simulator Mode. You can configure pairs, strategies, AutoConfig jobs, and custom spot strategies on it just as you would on a real-trading instance.

The Dashboard, Chart, Order History, and Trading Notes continue to work with the simulated trading activity.

Backtesting and Simulator Mode

Backtesting replays a strategy over historical market data. It is fast enough to compare settings and market periods without waiting for new market activity.

Simulator Mode follows the current market in real time. A test therefore takes as long as the market behavior you want to observe.

Backtest first when you are learning a strategy or comparing settings. Use Simulator Mode when you also want to see the setup run forward with current market data.

Simulated execution

The strategy logic and other Gunbot behavior run the same way as in real mode, while balances and order execution are simulated. Fees use the fee settings configured for the exchange.

Real exchange execution can still differ because spreads, slippage, latency, partial fills, exchange minimums, and outages cannot be reproduced exactly.

For setup, virtual balances, the sim marker, and the full forward-testing process, see Forward-test spot trading with Simulator Mode.