Start a Free Tradovate Simulated Trading Account
Want to practice futures trading without putting a single dollar at risk? A Tradovate demo account is the cleanest way to do it. Here's how to open one, step by step.
Want to practice futures trading without putting a single dollar at risk? A Tradovate demo account is the cleanest way to do it. Whether you're learning the platform, pressure-testing a strategy, or wiring up automation like PickMyTrade, this guide walks you through opening one, step by step.
What Is a Tradovate Simulated Trading Account?
A Tradovate simulated trading account (you'll also see it called the demo or free trial) is a risk-free copy of the live platform, funded with practice money instead of real cash. You get real-time futures data and the full trading interface for a limited trial window. That means you can fire off unlimited simulated orders and get comfortable with every tool before you ever fund a live account.
Start Your Free Tradovate Demo: Step-by-Step
Open the Tradovate Free-Trial Page
Head to the Tradovate website and open the free trial / simulated trading page, then click the button that kicks off the free demo signup. Tradovate advertises this as a free 14-day futures trading account that comes with $50,000 in practice funds and free real-time market data.
Enter Your Details and Create the Account
Fill in the registration form with your name and email, pick a password, and accept the terms of service. That's it. The demo asks only for basic contact details, so there's no credit card and no deposit needed to get started.
Verify Your Email
After you register, Tradovate emails you a confirmation. Open it and click the verification link to activate your simulated trading account. If it hasn't landed within a few minutes, check your spam or promotions folder before assuming something went wrong.
Log In and Select Simulation Mode
Sign in with your new credentials on the web, desktop, or mobile app. When you connect, choose the Simulation (demo) environment instead of Live. That's the switch that routes your orders to the practice engine rather than a real one, so double-check it before you place anything.
Start Placing Simulated Trades
You've now got a funded practice account. Open a chart or the DOM, place buy and sell orders, and play with brackets, trailing stops, and Market Replay. Tradovate also lets you adjust the starting balance, so you can size the account to match how you actually plan to trade.
Why You'd Need This
- Learn the platform, get fluent with the DOM, charts, and order types before real money is on the line.
- Test a strategy, trade live-moving markets with practice funds and watch how an idea actually behaves.
- Trial automation, connect a webhook or bridge and confirm your alerts fire correctly in a safe environment.
- Evaluate the broker, decide whether Tradovate fits your workflow before you open and fund a live account.
Automate This with PickMyTrade
Once your demo is running, PickMyTrade links your TradingView alerts straight to your Tradovate account, so entries, exits, and brackets fire automatically with no manual clicks. It's the fastest way to find out whether an automated strategy holds up on simulated data before you take it live.
Automate Your Tradovate Trades
Once your demo is running, let PickMyTrade link your TradingView alerts straight to your Tradovate account so entries, exits, and brackets fire automatically.
Start Your Free 5-Day TrialFrequently Asked Questions
Tradovate advertises a free 14-day (two-week) trial. Once that window closes, the demo access expires and generally can't be reset on the same email, so you'd either open a live account or register a fresh trial to keep practicing.
No. The simulated account needs only a name and email. There's no credit card and no funding requirement to begin.
Yes. Tradovate includes free real-time futures data in the simulated environment, though some advanced or premium data feeds can require a separate subscription.
This guide is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or trading advice. Trading futures and other leveraged products carries a substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. PickMyTrade is an independent third-party automation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tradovate, Inc. "Tradovate" and all related names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Platform features and steps change over time, so always confirm the current process in the official Tradovate platform and documentation before acting.