Learn the basics of trading and market terms
Choose a market to start with, such as stocks, forex, or crypto
Open a demo account first
Set a clear budget you can afford to lose
Use a regulated broker or exchange
Learn how to read charts and price movements
Start with a simple trading strategy
Practice risk management on every trade
Use stop-loss and take-profit orders
Avoid trading with borrowed money
Keep position sizes small
Track every trade in a journal
Review your mistakes and improve
Stay disciplined and follow your plan
Avoid emotional trading
Start live trading only after consistent demo results