Free Paper Trading Simulator with AI Coach
Practice day trading and investing with $10K virtual cash using real market data
Trade stocks, crypto & forex risk-free
4.7 (28k reviews) · 4M+ traders started here
How much could you make if you started with $10K?
Find out with zero risk to your own money through our risk-free paper trading simulator.
Turn $10K virtual cash into trading skills that last a lifetime
Practice until profitable pattern become second nature trough our stock market simulator
Trade during market-moving events
Experience Tesla earnings, Bitcoin crashes, and forex news with real price action and volatility
AI coach explains every win and loss
Understand what you did right so you can repeat it, and what went wrong so you can avoid it next time.
AI helps you to analyse charts understand market moves
Enter trades with less risk and win more
Compete against traders worldwide
10-minute battles show how your trading instincts stack up against others using identical market data.
Develop money-making skills without losing money
You wouldn’t drive on the highway before practicing in a parking lot, yet people jump into day trading with their life savings without understanding how markets work.
Our paper trading simulator lets you make every expensive mistake with virtual money while experiencing real market conditions.
Rayner Teo
“Start with demo trading to learn execution and test your strategy before you put real money on the line.”
Ross Cameron
“Prove profitability in a simulator before trading with real money.”
Tom Sosnoff
“Paper trading is to test the lessons from your education, to see if what you’ve learned can be put into action and to use it as a proving ground for the strategy.”
“Paper trading allows you to study and test different trading strategies and techniques before you go live with the real thing.”
Questions about our stock market simulator
Could I really make money if I'm good at this paper trading simulator?
Skilled traders who show consistent profitability in simulation often transition successfully to real money trading. The simulator reveals whether you have the analytical skills and emotional discipline needed to profit from market movements over time.
How realistic is virtual trading compared to actual stock market platforms?
Our day trading simulator uses the same real-time market data, bid-ask spreads, and volatility that professional trading platforms provide. The only difference is you’re using virtual money while developing your skills and testing strategies.
What if I discover I'm not cut out for active trading?
Learning this through paper trading practice saves you from expensive real-world losses. Many people discover they prefer long-term investing or find success with different trading approaches after understanding their natural strengths and preferences.
How long should I practice before switching to real money trading?
Most professional traders and us recommend demonstrating consistent virtual profitability for at least three months before risking real capital. This timeline allows you to prove your approach works across different market conditions and develop proper risk management habits.
Does the AI coaching feature actually improve trading performance?
What financial markets can I practice trading in the simulator?
You can practice day trading stocks, swing trading ETFs, cryptocurrency trading, forex trading with major currency pairs, and commodities trading including gold, oil, and agricultural products, all using real-time market data from major exchanges.