EC Markets Demo Account
Practise with virtual funds before trading live — free on EC Markets's MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with leverage up to 1:500 (varies by instrument and entity).
Open an account →EC Markets offers a free demo account with virtual funds so you can practise over 300 instruments on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 before trading live from a 10 USD minimum deposit. This is an independent information site, not the official EC Markets website.
Why use a demo first
- Test MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 with virtual funds and no risk to your money.
- Trade over 300 instruments and practise orders, stop-losses and trade management.
- Refine strategies before going live; leverage varies by instrument and entity.
- Switch to a live account from a 10 USD minimum deposit on the STD account when ready.
From demo to live
When you are ready to trade for real, switch from the demo to a live EC Markets account.
Open a Demo or Live Account →Frequently asked questions
Is the EC Markets demo free?
Yes — the EC Markets demo is free and funded with virtual money.
Can I switch from demo to live?
Yes — open a live account from a 10 USD deposit on the STD account and keep practising on the demo in parallel.