I’ve tried a couple of trading simulators over the last year, but most of them feel a bit disconnected from real trading. Either the execution is too smooth or the charts lag weirdly. I’m mostly trying to get used to real market flow — things like spreads, slippage, order delays — without risking money. Has anyone found a simulator that actually feels close to how trading works in real time?
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Which trading simulator actually feels close to real market conditions?
Which trading simulator actually feels close to real market conditions?
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I totally get what you mean — most simulators feel like they’re missing the real market friction. From my experience, platforms like TradingView’s paper trading or Thinkorswim by TD Ameritrade give a much closer feel to live conditions. They include realistic spreads, slippage, and order execution delays, so you can practice managing trades without risking real money.
One tip: treat your simulator sessions like real trading, including journaling your trades and reviewing performance. I actually do something similar when working on my studies — before submitting assignments, I always use tools to grade my paper and check for errors. It’s like a mini simulation for essays: you can see what works, what doesn’t, and improve before the real deal.