Getting to know a demo account
A demo account lets you get to know the platform, the order types and price movement without using real money. Practising steps such as placing an order, adding a stop loss and closing a position there helps keep technical mistakes out of a real account. Because emotions are different when real money is at stake, demo results may not repeat in a real account.
Starting small
Starting with small positions in a real account keeps the cost of mistakes limited. In the first weeks, the aim is not profit but building the habit of trading according to a plan. Changing position size is something to consider only after the process has been applied consistently for a while.
Getting to know a few products
Following many products at once makes it harder to learn how each one behaves. Starting with one or two makes it easier to learn their session hours, how their spread changes and which data days matter. Product information and the economic calendar are the most useful resources at this stage.
Building a routine
Starting the week with the economic calendar tells you when the major releases are. Filling in the journal at the end of each trading day and doing a short review at the end of the week makes learning regular. This routine helps you focus on the process rather than on results.
Asking questions
When a term, cost or account condition is unclear, asking before opening a trade clears it up before any position is affected. Our support team answers questions about the platform and accounts, but does not give investment advice. You can come back to the glossary and these lessons at any time.
Example: a weekly routine
Monday: read the week's economic calendar and note the major releases. Each trading day: open trades only when the conditions in the plan are met, and log every trade in the journal. Friday: review the week and record the moments the plan was not followed, and why. This is only an example structure and can be adapted to each person.
Results in a demo account are not an indication of results in a real account. Trading leveraged products carries a high level of risk, and you can lose all of the money you deposit.
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