# Custom Parameters

### Overview

Custom Parameters let you define your own take-profit and stop-loss percentages for backtesting trades.

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### Functionality

By customizing these levels, you can see how different exit strategies would impact trade outcomes and performance metrics. 

This flexibility allows for fine-tuning without altering the underlying signal logic.

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#### Usage Tips

Test multiple TP/SL combinations to find settings that optimize historical performance while matching your risk tolerance.
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