Demo vs. Funded – Is Your Prop Firm Account Real Money?
Most funded accounts aren't real trading accounts. Here's what that means – and why it can still work.
What a Funded Account Really Is
Most prop firms don't give you a real account with real capital. You trade on a simulated account.
Why Simulation Isn't Automatically Bad
Whether your account is simulated or real doesn't change your result – as long as the firm pays out reliably.
The Psychological Trap
Many traders trade differently on a funded account. Suddenly it's real money – and fear kicks in. More conservative, fewer trades, worse results.
When Simulation Becomes a Problem
Simulation becomes problematic when fills are unrealistic – you get prices that don't exist in the real market.
Was du tun solltest
Track your performance on the funded account just like in the challenge. FlowTrader AI shows if your behavior changes between demo, challenge and funded.
Häufige Fragen
In most cases no. You trade on a simulated account. The firm still pays you your profit share.
Compare your fills with the actual market price at execution time. If you consistently get better fills than the market, be skeptical.
Very likely yes. Most traders become more conservative once real money is at stake. FlowTrader AI detects this change.