What is Live Account?
Updated October 17, 2026
A live account is a real trading account funded with your own money.
Once you fund an account, every win and loss is real.
Start small. Your first goal on live is learning how it feels, not making big money.
If you run a bot or copy trader live, check on it often, especially in the first weeks.
Example
You deposit $200 into a live micro account and run the same settings you tested on demo.
Questions people ask
How much should I start with?
Only money you can afford to lose completely.
Do I need KYC for a live account?
Usually yes. Regulated brokers ask for ID and proof of address.
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