Jan 31, 2026

Live Trading Reality

Backtests are clean. Live markets are not.

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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.