// Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Answers to the most common questions about MacroStraty, account access, and platform capabilities.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can create an account and start your trial without entering card details.

What markets and datasets are included?

MacroStraty combines macroeconomic series, sentiment layers, COT positioning, and market price history across forex, equities, indices, commodities, fixed income proxies, and crypto pairs.

How far back can I test?

Plan depth is tiered: the Monthly Plan includes 10+ years of economic history and 15+ years of chart replay data, while the Lifetime Plan unlocks full long-range archives as they are expanded.

What macro data categories are available?

Core modules include growth, inflation, labor market, interest rates, government debt, and consumer/business sentiment so you can evaluate regime context before testing entries.

How often is the data refreshed?

Market series are updated on the platform schedule with synchronized timestamps, and macro/COT series are refreshed when official releases publish so your research window stays consistent.

What technical tools are built in?

You get 30+ indicators, drawing tools, and model-analysis modules including risk-adjusted metrics, drawdown views, and walk-forward style validation workflows.

How realistic is simulator execution?

The replay environment is built for execution logic testing with position tracking, strategy comparisons, and configurable assumptions so you can evaluate behavior across different market phases.

Can I export results and review outside the app?

No. Currently strategy outcomes and model statistics can only be reviewed across our built-in statistical reports, however we are working on export-friendly formats to support journaling, collaboration, and external review.

Where can I get help if I get stuck?

Use the in-app guidance and support channels from your dashboard, settings menu or account area. Your experience is deeply important to us so help is always available.