What is a demo account?

A demo account uses virtual money to practice trading with real market conditions. Losses don't cost real money, but you learn how the platform and markets work.

How long should I trade demo?

Minimum 2-4 weeks, or until you're consistently profitable. Don't rush to real money — the market will always be there.

Do demo and real trading feel the same?

No. Real money adds emotional pressure that demo can't simulate. But demo builds the technical skills you need before facing that pressure.

Risk-Free Practice

Demo Account: Learn Before You Burn

A demo account is your training ground. Virtual money, real market conditions. Make all your mistakes here, where they're free.

Why Demo First?

Learn the Platform

Understand buttons, charts, order types without costly mistakes.

Test Strategies

See if your ideas actually work before risking money.

Build Confidence

Get comfortable with the process before emotions enter.

How to Practice Properly

Trade realistic stake sizes. If you'll trade $1-2 with real money, do the same on demo. Don't practice with $1000 stakes you'll never use.
Keep a journal. Track every trade as if money were real. Review weekly.
Follow your rules. No "I'll be more careful with real money." Practice exactly how you'll trade.
Trade real market hours. Don't practice at 3 AM if you'll trade during business hours.

When to Go Live

Switch to real money when:

2-4 weeksMinimum demo time

55%+Consistent win rate

100+Tracked demo trades

RulesFollowed consistently

If demo isn't profitable, real money won't magically be better. Fix the process first.

The Demo vs Real Gap

Demo trading can't simulate:

Emotional pressure of real losses
Fear of losing actual money
Greed when profits feel real
The temptation to break rules

Solution: When going live, start with minimum stakes ($1-2). This bridges the psychological gap while limiting risk.

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