Trading Simulator vs. Live Market

<p>Simulations are just that: simulations. Trading in real life is vastly different. Some traders get so comfortable in simulations that they take bigger chances than they should when they get to the real trading floor. On this week’s edition of Limit Up!, Jack and Dan walk you through tips and tricks to make the jump from simulation to real trades.</p><p>Jack and Dan share tips such as start smaller than you think small is and why you should trade what you have and not what you want. Check out the episode for their advice and our latest market reaction.</p><ul><li>(01:12) - Market reaction</li><li>(04:04) - Simulated vs. real trading</li><li>(09:39) - Treat it like it's real</li><li>(13:32) - Start small</li><li>(21:05) - Walking the 2x4</li><li>(23:08) - Race to the queue</li><li>(29:12) - Scaling plan</li></ul><br/><p>Limit Up! is a podcast brought to you by <a href="https://www.topstep.com/?utm_source=limitup_podcast&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=ongoing_limitup_to_tst&amp;utm_content=limitup_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Topstep</a> about trading, trading psychology, trading life, and pretty much whatever else the wonderful world of markets has to offer. It’s hosted by two former professional traders, Jack and Dan, who still dabble in futures, forex, options, political betting—they basically love to follow the action. They’ll teach you how to trade, but more importantly, how to develop the habits that make traders good. Risk Disclosure: <a href="https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.topstep.com/risk-disclosure/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.topstep.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Topstep</a> is the premiere funding opportunity for traders looking to make the most of market opportunities without risking their own capital. When traders pass the completely-objective Trading Combine®, Topstep funds them with proprietary money. Guaranteed. Beyond funding, we seek to instill better habits in our traders (hence the