Quotex Demo Account — Free $10,000 Virtual Practice
What Is the Quotex Demo Account and How Does It Work?
The Quotex demo account is a fully-functional simulated trading environment loaded with $10,000 in virtual USD. You can place an unlimited number of trades on more than 400 assets — forex pairs, cryptocurrencies, commodities, indices, stocks, and OTC pairs — using the same chart engine, indicators, expiry options, and payout structure as the live account. Demo trades have zero financial risk: wins increase the virtual balance, losses reduce it, and the entire balance can be reset to $10,000 with a single click whenever you wish. The demo runs in parallel with the live account on the same login — you can switch between them from the top-right dropdown.
How to Open a Demo Account in 3 Steps
Opening a Quotex demo account takes under 60 seconds and requires only an email address. No phone verification, no KYC documents, no deposit. The demo is available before any account funding and you can use it indefinitely without ever depositing real money.
- Step 1 — Click 'Try free demo' on quotex.vg homepage or any page CTA
- Step 2 — Enter your email and choose a password (8+ characters, mixed case)
- Step 3 — Confirm the email link → demo is active with $10,000 virtual balance
Demo vs Live Account — Feature Comparison
Every chart, every indicator, every payout you see on demo is identical to live. The only differences are: balance type, available assets count, and certain promotional events. Use this table to confirm what carries over when you upgrade.
| Feature | Demo Account | Live Account |
|---|---|---|
| Starting balance | $10,000 virtual | Your real deposit |
| Available assets | 400+ (all assets) | 400+ (all assets) |
| Chart indicators | All 100+ indicators | All 100+ indicators |
| Payout rates | Identical to live | Identical to live |
| Expiry times | 5s to 4h | 5s to 4h |
| Withdrawal | Not applicable | Available after KYC |
| Bonuses & promos | Not eligible | Eligible after deposit |
| Tournament entry | Not eligible | Eligible |
| Time limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Refill | 1-click reset to $10,000 | Real-money deposit |
How to Use the Demo Effectively — 6 Best Practices
A demo account is only useful if you treat it seriously. The biggest mistake new traders make is placing wild $5,000 trades on demo and learning nothing — because you never feel the loss, you never learn risk management. Treat demo as if it were real money from day one.
- Set position size to 1–2% of virtual balance per trade (not $5,000 stakes on $10,000 balance)
- Track every trade in a journal — entry, exit, reason, outcome, lesson
- Test ONE strategy at a time for at least 50 trades before changing parameters
- Trade during the hours and assets you plan to use on live — same EUR/USD on the London session
- Aim for 100+ trades on demo before going live to get statistically meaningful results
- When you can show a consistent 55%+ win rate over 100 trades, consider live with the smallest deposit
How to Refill or Reset the Demo Balance
If your virtual balance falls below comfortable, or if you simply want a clean slate to test a new strategy, you can reset the demo with one click. Go to the balance dropdown at top right → click 'Demo account' → click 'Refill' → the balance returns to $10,000 immediately. This action is unlimited — there is no daily cap and no waiting period. You can also adjust the demo starting balance to any amount you like ($100 if you want to simulate a small live deposit; $50,000 if you want to test high-volume strategies).
From Demo to Live — When Should You Switch?
Switching from demo to live should be a data-driven decision, not an emotional one. Run at least 100 demo trades using a single defined strategy with consistent position sizing. Calculate your win rate, average win, average loss, and net P/L. If you cannot consistently produce positive expected value on demo, you will not produce it on live — except faster, because emotional pressure on live causes worse decisions, not better ones. Recommended criteria before live: 100+ demo trades · ≥55% win rate · positive net P/L after 100 trades · clear written strategy you can describe in one paragraph · daily loss limit in place.
Common Demo Account FAQ
Below are the questions our editorial team receives most often about the Quotex demo account. If your question is not covered, contact our support team via live chat — they respond in under 5 minutes during platform hours.
Do I need to deposit money to use the demo?
No. The demo is fully free and unlimited. You can register, use the demo for years, and never deposit a single dollar. The demo account is available immediately after email confirmation with no payment information required.
Can I lose real money on the demo account?
No. The demo balance is virtual USD only. Losses on demo do not affect any real-money balance and there is no scenario in which demo trades cost real money. If you accidentally placed a trade on the live account thinking it was demo, that is the account-switching issue — always check the balance dropdown shows 'Demo' before placing trades.
Are demo payouts the same as live?
Yes, payouts are identical. If an asset shows 85% payout on demo at the moment you trade, the live account would show 85% at that same moment. Payouts fluctuate during the day based on market volatility and liquidity — this fluctuation is reflected on demo exactly as on live.
How long can I use the demo before it expires?
There is no expiry. The Quotex demo account does not time out, even if you do not log in for months. Your virtual balance, trade history, and saved chart layouts are preserved indefinitely.
Can I use demo on mobile?
Yes. The Quotex mobile app (Android, iOS) and the mobile web version both support demo trading with the same balance and the same features as desktop. Switching between demo and live works the same way — top-right dropdown.
Does demo trading affect my eligibility for bonuses?
Demo trading has no impact on bonus eligibility. Welcome bonus, deposit-match bonus, and promo codes apply only to real-money deposits — they cannot be activated on the demo account, but using the demo first does not disqualify you in any way.
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