From client portal to practice account.
EC Marketsʼ walkthrough describes $10,000 in virtual funds. The terminal account is separate from the portal profile. Keep both sets of credentials organised.
Access the client portal
Create a broker profile or sign in to an existing one.
Open Demo Accounts
In Accounts, choose Demo Accounts, then Add Account.
Select your environment
Choose the account and platform options available in your region, then set a trading password.
Connect and practise
Use the assigned account number and server. Check the virtual balance and start with a small simulated order.
The setup details that matter.
| Field | Purpose | Practical check |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MT4 or MT5 environment | Match the terminal to the account |
| Account number | Terminal login | Copy from account details |
| Trading password | Authentication | Separate from the portal password |
| Server | Correct environment | Use the exact assigned server |
| Virtual balance | Practice capital | Keep it realistic for learning |
A better first practice session.
Record the reason for the order, intended exit and result. Review whether you followed the plan before judging profit or loss. A short record of consistent decisions is more informative than one unusually good simulated trade.
Practise interruptions too: reconnect, reopen the terminal and verify the account. Locate pending orders, positions and history. Familiarity reduces operational confusion, not market risk.
Virtual funds are not live conditions.
| Dimension | Demo | Live |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Virtual | Real money |
| Cash withdrawal | Virtual funds have no cash value | Account and payment rules apply |
| Execution | Simulated conditions | Actual market conditions |
| Pressure | No direct financial loss | Capital is at risk |
| Purpose | Practise and test ideas | Real financial consequences |
Demo profit is not withdrawable money or a prediction of future returns. Before considering live trading, review eligibility, account terms, costs and your ability to bear losses.
Your questions, answered.
How much virtual money is described?
The published demo walkthrough describes $10,000 in virtual funds. Check current portal settings.
Can I withdraw demo profits?
No. Demo funds and simulated profits have no cash value.
Does a demo need a live deposit?
The published setup uses virtual funds, separately from a funded live account.
Can I choose both MT4 and MT5?
Selection varies by region. Use the choices in your portal.
Does demo behave exactly like live trading?
No. Execution and financial pressure can differ. Demo performance does not guarantee live results.
Sources and scope
Reviewed 15 October 2026. Product terms are regional; confirm the entity, platform and instrument in your client portal.