Demo expiry policies: what did you hit?
Demo accounts expire after a set period at many brokers, often without much warning, and the policies differ. It's a small thing that surprises people at bad moments.
Share:
- the broker and the demo expiry terms
- whether you lost your practice history
- how you handle it now
The demo vs live guide covers the demo's role.
Background: Demo vs live trading: what changes when real money is on the line
A strategy that works on a demo account can fall apart in a live one. The differences in execution and psychology, and a sensible way to make the switch.
Is demo trading the same as live trading?
No. Demo accounts can fill orders more smoothly than live markets, and losing virtual money doesn't create the same pressure as real losses, so live results are usually worse.
How long should I trade on a demo account?
There's no fixed period. A common approach is to follow a written plan for at least a few dozen trades, record them in a journal and move to live trading only with the smallest position sizes.
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