What leverage did you start with, and would you choose it again?
High leverage lets a small account control a large position, but it also makes a small move in the market a large move in your balance. Regulators cap it differently around the world.
Share your experience:
- the leverage on your first live account
- the first time it worked against you
- what you'd recommend to someone opening an account today
The leverage and margin guide explains the mechanics, and leverage limits by region lists the legal maximums.
Background: How to switch from demo to live trading without the shock
The demo-to-live switch is where trading changes from a game to a business, and the transition usually goes badly. Here is a staged process that turns it into a ramp instead of a cliff.
How long should I trade on demo before going live?
Until the demo account shows evidence: enough trades, positive expectancy in R, and high rule adherence. The bar is evidence, not a time period — some traders need months, others longer.
How much should I deposit in my first live account?
The smallest amount the broker allows. The first live stage's purpose is real fills and real emotions at trivial cost, not the plan's full size.
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