| name | sandbox-pressure-test |
| title | Sandbox Pressure Testing Protocol |
| description | Pre-live stress test methodology — 100-trade worst-case simulation with 2.5x volatility |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| type | reference |
| status | active |
| created | "2026-05-18T00:00:00.000Z" |
| category | devops |
| license | MIT |
| tested | schema-only |
| tested_note | Protocol document only; no runtime validation claimed by this repo. |
| tags | ["sandbox","pressure-test","stress-test","pre-live","risk-management"] |
Sandbox Pressure Testing
Purpose
Validate strategy robustness before live deployment by simulating worst-case market conditions at scale.
Passing Criteria
| Metric | Threshold | Rationale |
|---|
| Survival | Balance > $1,000 | Must retain >10% capital |
| Max Drawdown | < 20% | Live tolerance for worst-case streak |
| Fitness Score | > 80% | Ending balance > 80% of starting |
Results (May 18, 2026)
100 trades | 40% WR | $10,036.79 final | 3.57% max DD | SURVIVED ✅
Parameters
- Volatility multiplier: 2.5x normal
- Leverage range: 3x–10x (random)
- Stop-loss: 3% enforced
- Risk per trade: 2%
- Entry signals: randomized (no strategy edge — pure stress)