Jan 31, 2026
Live Trading Reality
Backtests are clean. Live markets are not.

Live trading includes real-world factors:
• spread
• slippage
• commissions
• execution timing
Because of this, live results may differ slightly.
This is normal — not a system issue.
How CompasS handles this
All strategies are designed to account for normal live market conditions.
The structure, logic, and levels remain the same.
Small execution differences do not change the underlying system logic.
Optional: Execution fine-tuning
To better align live execution, you may use small buffers.
Example:
• If a setup uses a 30-pip take-profit
• You can add +1 pip (31 pips total)
This can help cover:
• spread
• commissions
• minor slippage
This is optional — not required.
Automation vs manual
• Automation → offsets can be applied automatically
• Manual → you can apply the same adjustment yourself
Both follow the same system.
In short
• Live ≠ backtest — that’s normal
• The system stays the same
• Small differences don’t affect the structure
• Optional buffers can help
Real execution. Same system.


