Yeah, its just not the same in demo trading. The gain or loss doesn't hit you as it does in a live trade. I tried this at first as well and the emotions in actual trading is a lot different. You think to yourself that you're ready and won't be affected but when you actually see all the red and negative on your portfolio you'll really feel yourself sweating. In trading, you just really have to hit the ground running. What's good with demo trading is that it allows you to practice your entries and exits, assess whether you can identify the patterns and eventually familiarize yourself.