Demo account
Updated 2026-09-20
Definition
An account with virtual money and real prices, to learn and test without risk.
Why it matters
It should be used with the same rules as live (same size, same hours, same journal), otherwise it becomes a video game. It doesn't test emotions, because there's nothing to lose.
Practical example
50-100 demo trades following the plan before moving to live with minimal risk.
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Course lesson: Your first demo trade and the complete trading planRelated entries
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