What's your demo-to-live transition plan?
Switching from demo to live usually goes better as a ramp than a leap: smaller size first, one pair, strict rules, and an honest review after a set number of trades.
How did you cross over?
- what you changed in the first live weeks
- the size you started with relative to your plan
- what you'd tell someone making the switch this month
The demo vs live guide lists the differences that hit first.
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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