What is a demo trading account?

A demo account lets you trade using virtual money while following real market prices. It’s designed to help you learn trading and test strategies safely.

Is the IQ Option demo account free?

Yes. The demo account is completely free and available immediately after registration.

How much virtual money do I get?

You start with $10,000 in demo funds, and the balance can be recharged anytime.

Are demo and real accounts different?

The trading platform, assets, indicators, and market conditions are the same. The only difference is that demo trading uses virtual money instead of real funds.

Can beginners use the demo account?

Absolutely. The demo account is ideal for beginners who want to understand how trading works before switching to a real account.

Can I switch between demo and real accounts?

Yes. You can switch between demo and real balances at any time inside the trading room.

Does demo trading guarantee real trading success?

No. Demo trading helps you practice and learn, but real trading involves emotions and risk. Results on a demo account do not guarantee the same outcomes on a real account.

Real account

$7,981.11

Demo Account

$9,314.60

Practice trading with a free demo account

Test your trading skills with a $10,000 rechargeable demo balance — no risk, no pressure. Learn how trading works in real market conditions before investing real money.

One of the best tools to hone your trading skills

Marcus L

Financial consultant

Learn how trading works in real market conditions before investing real money

#1

Risk-free trading

Learn and practice trading using virtual funds. No real money involved, no financial risk.
#2

Real market conditions

Trade with real-time market data and access 300+ assets, just like on a live account.
#3

Strategy testing

Test trading strategies and indicators with virtual money before using them in real trades.

What can I trade on a demo account?

With demo account, you can trade the same instruments as on a real account, including:

Practice from any device

Practice trading wherever you are, using any device with full platform functionality

Desktop apps

All common OSs
iOS & Android

Mobile apps
Web platform

All browsers
PWA

Instant mobile app

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Learn and improve your skills

Grow your trading knowledge with built-in educational tools

Live trading strategies

Stop guessing what to trade. Use our built-in strategies to find clear entries and exits based on what the market is doing right now
100+ technical indicators

All the tools you need to read the charts your way. From the basics to the deep stuff, it's all right here
Educational webinars

Join our live sessions to sharpen your skills and ask questions in real-time
Themed chats

Chat with other traders, share your wins and swap experiences on how to practice effectively with a demo account