There’s no fixed number of months, but a good rule of thumb is to trade on a demo account for at least 3 to 6 months. The key isn’t just time it’s consistency. You should only consider switching to a real account once you’re consistently profitable on demo, have a clear strategy, understand risk management, and can control your emotions. If you’re still making emotional decisions or changing strategies often, stay on demo longer. The goal is to build habits and confidence not rush into real trading with real money.