• DATA
  • LOGIC
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to backtest crypto strategies with your AI

Connect Glassnode to your AI client to access historical on-chain data. You can then run simulations using snapshots that match the exact state of the network at any given time.

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Short answer

How can I backtest crypto strategies with my AI?

Your AI uses point-in-time snapshots to pull historical metrics that match what was known at a specific moment. This prevents look-ahead bias by ensuring your strategy doesn't use future data to make past decisions. You'll see how this works in the breakdown below.

The results of your testing

What you get from your backtests

Running these simulations yields four distinct outcomes.

DATA

Historical snapshots

The AI pulls specific on-chain metrics for any timestamp. You get the exact values that existed on the network at that moment.

LOGIC

Bias-free testing

Because the data is point-in-time, your agent won't accidentally use future information. This keeps your strategy realistic.

ANALYSIS

Metric correlation

Your agent compares on-chain indicators against historical price action. It identifies which signals actually preceded market moves.

HUMAN

Final decision making

The AI presents the performance logs and win rates. You decide which parameters to adjust before you trade real capital.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI handles the data retrieval and historical alignment so you can focus on the logic.

  1. Fetch snapshots

    The AI requests specific on-chain metrics for a chosen date and time. It ensures the data is a true snapshot of that moment.

    get_pit_metric

  2. Align data points

    Your agent maps the retrieved metrics to historical price timestamps. This creates a synchronized dataset for your strategy.

    get_pit_metric

  3. Run simulations

    The AI runs your logic against the historical snapshots. It checks if the metric met your entry or exit criteria.

    get_pit_metric

  4. Report performance

    The agent compiles the drawdown and win rate stats. It presents a clean summary of how the strategy performed.

    get_pit_metric

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your backtesting immediately.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for the specific metric and date you want to test.

Glassnode Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sf8UKXcBQqPcPNMvyZsWXhh2hZUV2Zvzu9VeihtG/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Glassnode capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "glassnode-on-chain-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sf8UKXcBQqPcPNMvyZsWXhh2hZUV2Zvzu9VeihtG/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Get the [metric name] for [date] using Glassnode.

  • Compare the [metric name] from [date] to the BTC price at that same time.

  • Run a backtest: if [metric name] was above [value] on [date], what was the price 24 hours later?

  • Pull a series of [metric name] snapshots for the month of [month/year].

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Start here

Connect Glassnode once, then ask.

Link your account through the Vinkius interface. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI for on-chain data.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    How does this prevent look-ahead bias?

    The AI uses the get_pit_metric tool to pull data exactly as it appeared at a specific point in time, so it cannot see what happened later.

  • 02

    Can the AI execute trades on my behalf?

    No. The AI only retrieves data and analyzes results. You must handle all execution through your own trading platform.

  • 03

    Can I use this to pull real-time data?

    Yes, you can request the most recent available snapshots, though the primary use case is historical testing.

  • 04

    Does the AI store my Glassnode API keys?

    No. Vinkius manages the connection and keeps your credentials encrypted.

  • 05

    Can the AI change my Glassnode account settings?

    No. The tool is strictly for reading point-in-time metrics; it has no capability to modify your account or settings.

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