Backster pre-calculated step count is much less than actual iterations

 

Hi Guys,

Thanks for taking the time to help!

I'm doing optimization back testing to detect best parameters for my EA. I have ALLOT of iterations steps pre-calculated before it starts (see image below) however the tester seems to always show a MUCH lesser number, around 10 500(plus or minus). Also this number doesn't change if I reduce the steps..

What am I missing?

steps pre-calculated:


actual iterations after hitting start: