Demo Trading - Help Center

Demo Trading is a simulated trading feature on Bybit that enables you to practice trading without risking real money. It replicates real-world market conditions using simulated assets, allowing you to familiarize yourself with the platform and test your trading strategies.

Currently, Demo Trading supports simulated trading for both Spot and Derivatives in Unified Trading Account (UTA).

Demo Trading Account Overview
How to Access and Exit Demo Trading Mode
How to Request Additional Assets

Demo Trading Account Overview

A Demo Account is automatically created and available for all Bybit users, and it does not require KYC Identity Verification to use. In addition, Demo Trading is supported on Subaccounts, although the demo account in your subaccount will be different from the one in your Main Account.

Demo Trading Interface

You can distinguish the Demo Trading page from the live trading page by the bright Demo Trading label at the top.

Difference Between a Demo Account and Testnet Account

A Demo Account operates within the main trading platform, offering a simulated environment that mimics real trading conditions. In contrast, a Testnet Account is an entirely separate platform used primarily for testing new features and updates before they're implemented on the main platform. Testnet Accounts may not always provide the most accurate representation of live trading conditions.

For more details, please refer to the following:

Feature	Demo Account	Testnet Account
Price/Market Movements	1. Accurately simulate price movements on Mainnet. 2. Order execution doesn't impact the order book or price movements since executed orders don't enter the actual order book.	1. Operates independently of Mainnet price fluctuations and market movements. 2. Order execution influences prices and market movements on the Testnet, as orders transact within the Testnet order book.
App Access	Accessible via the App (uses Main Account/Subaccount credentials; account switch feature available).	Public App access is not available.
Web Access	Accessible via the Web (uses Main Account/Subaccount credentials; account switch feature available).	Web access is available.
API Access	Open API access is available. For more information, please follow this guide.	API access is available.
Product Features	1. Offers Spot and Derivatives trading features under UTA. 2. Automatically syncs with the latest Mainnet updates. 3. Features outside UTA are not accessible.	Access to all platform features, excluding deposit and withdrawal.
Assets	1. Automatically credited upon account creation. 2. Users can request additional assets when the total asset value falls below $10,000.	1. Users will need to manually request test coins from the asset overview page. 2. Users can request Testnet assets once per 24 hours.
Identity Verification (KYC) Requirements	Identity Verification is not required for Demo Trading.	Identity Verification may be required to access certain features, such as Spot and Derivatives trading.
Target Audience	1. Suitable for users who want to practice trading based on live market data without risking real assets. 2. Not recommended for Institutional (INS) users.	Ideal for users who want to test all Bybit features.

How to Access and Exit Demo Trading Mode

You can access and exit the Demo Trading mode by following the step-by-step guide below:

Access Demo Trading Mode

On the Bybit homepage, hover your cursor over Trade in the top navigation bar and select Demo Trading.

Alternatively, you can direct your cursor to the Profile icon in the upper right corner and click Demo Trading.

Upon initializing your Bybit Demo Account, you will automatically receive simulated assets of 50,000 USDT, 50,000 USDC, 1 BTC, and 1 ETH. No manual request for funds is required.

You can also check your selected margin mode, trading margin indicators, and Margin and Available balances in the Unified Trading Account section on the trading page.

Exit Demo Trading Mode

To exit the Demo Trading mode and return to your live trading account, simply click Start Live Trading at the top of the page.

How to Request Additional Assets

If your total equity value falls below 10,000 USDT in your Demo Account, you can request additional assets by clicking Request Demo Funds on the Demo Trading page.

Notes:

— No new assets can be requested when the Demo Account equity value is above 10,000 USDT. However, you can still adjust your available demo funds by going to the Unified Trading Assets page.

— You can only request demo funds in USDT, USDC, BTC, and ETH. If you wish to use other simulated assets, you can use Spot trading on the Demo Account to trade for your desired assets.

Adjust Demo Funds

To adjust your demo funds go to Assets → Unified Trading Account in the top navigation bar. Once you are on the Unified Trading Assets page, select Adjust Demo Funds.

In the Adjust Demo Funds window, you may select Add Funds to increase the available simulated assets or Reduce Funds to reduce. Please note that you can only add or reduce the balance for each coin within the specified range and amount.