How to verify a forex signal track record

Checklist

1. Ask for the account link, not a screenshot. A provider that won't share it is unverified.
2. Check the verification status. On Myfxbook, look for both the track record and trading privileges to be marked as verified. On MQL5, results come from the connected broker account.
3. Look at maximum drawdown, not only total gain. A high gain with a deep drawdown means high risk of losing the account.
4. Check how long the account has run. Look for at least 12 months of continuous history.
5. Check deposits and withdrawals. Large deposits can make the growth curve look better than the trading was.
6. Compare the account to the signals sent. The trades on the account should match what subscribers receive.
7. Look at the trading style. Very high win rates with occasional huge losses often point to martingale or grid strategies.