Get to Know MetroTrader with a Free Futures Demo Account
Explore the platform with $5,000 in virtual funds and 30 days of free access. Use it to learn the interface and get comfortable with futures trading before opening a live account.
Demo accounts use delayed CME Level 1 data. Fills and order behavior may differ from live trading conditions.
Get Familiar With the Platform Before You Trade Live
MetroTrader gives you the tools to manage trades, monitor positions, and analyze markets. The demo lets you explore all of it with virtual funds before committing real capital.
- Learn how to place, adjust, and close futures orders
- Explore charting tools, the DOM ladder, and account monitoring
- Get comfortable with the platform before switching to a live account
Get Unlimited Simulated Trading
$5K Balance
Start with $5,000 in virtual funds to practice without risking real money.
Free Market Data
Access free (delayed) CME Level 1 market data to make informed simulated trades.
No Card Needed
No credit card required. Sign up and start exploring MetroTrader instantly.
Learn the Platform
Get hands-on with order entry, charting, the DOM ladder, and account tools.
Go Live Anytime
Ready to trade with real data? Open a live account in minutes.
Learn How MetroTrader Works Before You Go Live
The demo gives you a low-pressure environment to get hands-on with MetroTrader’s tools and understand how futures trading works before opening a live account.
- Place and manage orders to understand how execution works in the platform
- Explore the DOM ladder, charting tools, and account monitoring displays
- Get comfortable with how futures positions are opened, tracked, and close
How to Get Started
Getting started with simulated trading is simple. You can be paper trading in just a few steps.
Create Your Account
Create your MetroTrade account
Log in
Log in to MetroTrader on web or mobile
Start Trading
Start trading with $5,000 in virtual funds
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a futures demo account?
A futures demo account gives you access to a trading platform using virtual funds instead of real money. MetroTrade’s demo provides 30 days of free access to MetroTrader with $5,000 in virtual funds, so you can learn the platform and get familiar with futures trading before opening a live account.
Why might orders or fills behave differently in the demo?
The demo uses delayed market data rather than a live feed. This means certain order types, including stops, limits, and OCO orders, may not behave as expected. This is a normal limitation of any delayed-data environment and does not reflect how the platform performs with live data.
How does a futures trading simulator work?
A futures trading simulator lets you place and manage trades using virtual funds. MetroTrade’s demo runs on delayed CME Level 1 data, so you can explore how the platform works without risking real capital. Because the data is delayed, fills and order behavior will not match what you experience in a live account.
How long can I use the MetroTrade demo account?
The demo is available for 30 days from the date you sign up. It cannot be extended or restarted, so if you have questions about going live before your demo expires, our team is happy to help.
Do I need a credit card to open a demo account?
No. You can create a demo account and access MetroTrader immediately with no credit card or funding required.