Export from Trading Platforms
Download historical OHLC data from charting or trading platforms that support CSV export.
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Data Sourcing
Market Data Guide
Learn how to source, clean, and structure historical market data for accurate and reliable backtesting, parameter sweeps, and walk-forward validation on Prime Quant.
Where to Get Historical Market Data
Explore different ways to obtain historical OHLCV data, from trading platforms and brokers to public datasets and professional data providers.
Export from Brokers
Use historical OHLC data exported from your brokerage account or broker platform.
Learn MoreFree Public Data Sources
Explore free historical market data from public datasets, exchanges, or financial archives.
Learn MoreProfessional Data Vendors
Use paid data providers when you need cleaner, deeper, or more specialized market data.
Learn MoreLooking for region-specific data sources or asset coverage? Explore detailed guides for different markets and providers.
Prepare Your Data for Upload
Ensure your dataset is correctly structured before uploading. Your data must include required price columns and a valid date-time format for accurate strategy testing.
Data Format Examples
Example A - Single datetime column
Valid format| Datetime | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume (optional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-28 09:30 | 22410.25 | 22455.80 | 22396.40 | 22432.10 | 184220 |
| 2024-04-28 09:45 | 22435.10 | 22502.45 | 22404.35 | 22496.90 | 192008 |
| 2024-04-28 10:00 | 22492.20 | 22510.75 | 22428.50 | 22440.60 | 176514 |
Example B - Separate date and time columns
Valid format| Date | Time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume (optional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-28 | 09:30 | 22410.25 | 22455.80 | 22396.40 | 22432.10 | 184220 |
| 2024-04-28 | 09:45 | 22435.10 | 22502.45 | 22404.35 | 22496.90 | 192008 |
| 2024-04-28 | 10:00 | 22492.20 | 22510.75 | 22428.50 | 22440.60 | 176514 |
Quick Start Guide
Download Historical Data
Export or download historical OHLC data from your trading platform, broker, or trusted data source.
Check Required Columns
Make sure the file includes open, high, low, and close columns, plus a usable datetime or date/time structure.
Review Formatting
Column names are not case-sensitive, column order does not matter, and extra columns are allowed.
Upload Your Dataset
Upload your CSV or XLSX file during strategy setup and confirm the structure before running the test.
Need detailed guidance?
Find more articles on preparing datasets and troubleshooting uploads.