Demo and real, both are having their own value and experience. I know that when we start real trading after demo work, we face some issues but that is fine. Once we start, we can learn.
I have Simple strategy of RSI with few settings, nothing else is complicated with my logic of trading. All is about controlling emotions during trades.
Right we use demo for many reasons of learning so it is always having its important. But now a days demo account is having limited life so we have to create it every 6 month.
Keeping in mind the serious nature of trading, get yourself a good trading platform. Select a strategy you’re comfortable with and ensure your back is covered.
First work on getting small gains and controlling losses. Using a tight Stop Loss is not necessarily the way to do that. Set yourself the goal of ending in the black every day.