Historical Market Data Guides
Practical, no-fluff guides on getting and using free historical market data — from your first download to a trustworthy backtest.
Open the data downloader →- How to Download Free Historical Market Data
Step-by-step guide to downloading free historical OHLC and tick price data for forex, crypto, stocks, indices and commodities. Pick an instrument, timeframe and date range, then export to CSV or JSON — no signup. - Historical Market Data CSV & JSON Format Explained
What columns are in a historical market data CSV file? OHLC and tick layouts explained, with examples and how to import the data into Excel, Python pandas, R and MetaTrader. - Tick Data vs OHLC Candles
Tick data vs OHLC candles explained: what each one is, how file sizes and history length compare, and when to use ticks versus 1-minute, hourly or daily candles for backtesting and research. - Backtesting a Trading Strategy with Historical Data
A practical guide to backtesting trading strategies with free historical data — choosing the right timeframe, avoiding look-ahead and survivorship bias, and which tools (Backtrader, VectorBT, MetaTrader) to use.