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Difference between “Live” and “Demo” accounts
Difference between “Live” and “Demo” accounts

In this article, you will find information about the main differences between “Live” and “Demo” accounts

Updated over 4 months ago

What are the main differences between Live and Demo accounts?

Here’s a breakdown of their key differences:

LIVE account

DEMO account

Documents

List of documents required for an Individual Trader

List of documents required for a Corporate Trader

No documents are required to open a DEMO account. Just sign up and set a password.

Market data

Real-time

Delayed by at least 30 minutes

Minimal account funding

The minimum initial funding depends on the account type. A basic EXANTE account requires a deposit of 10,000 EUR/GBP for individual traders and 50,000 EUR/GBP for corporate entities.

No funding is necessary. The DEMO account provides €1,000,000 in virtual funds to practice your trading skills. If needed, you can adjust this amount by contacting support at [email protected].

Instruments

Full access to instruments.

Not all exchanges can be accessed from the demo account.

How can I reset my Demo account?

To reset your Demo account, go to the Settings page in the Client's area and create a new sub-account with your default settings.

How to use a Demo account?

When you register with EXANTE, a Demo account is automatically created for you. This Demo account provides €1,000,000 in virtual funds, allowing you to practice your trading skills and test your strategies.

How do I open a Live trading account and start trading?

To open a Live trading account and begin real-time trading, follow these steps in the Client's Area:

  1. Fill in the questionnaire.

  2. Provide the necessary documents for verification either as an individual or corporate trader.

  3. Funded your account to meet the minimum deposit threshold.

When will I have access to Live trading?

You will gain access to Live quotes in the Live environment as soon as your account is verified.

Trading will be possible only after your account is funded with the minimum deposit, which is 10,000 EUR/GBP for an individual account and 50,000 EUR/GBP for a corporate account.

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