Many traders see tight, consistent fills on a demo account and then meet slippage and wider spreads when they go live. The difference is not always a sign of anything unusual.
Typical causes
- Demo servers do not interact with real liquidity, so fills are simulated.
- Order size does not affect price on demo.
- Live accounts experience variation during fast markets that demo smooths over.
How to adjust
Build a margin for slippage into your plan, test live with small size, and compare your fills with the prevailing market price using screenshots or logs. If differences are large and one-sided, ask the broker's support to explain.
Risk warning: Trading forex and CFDs involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You may lose more than your initial investment.
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