Why would you play with real money to learn instead of doing simulated trades? You can set up a paper trading account with Interactive Brokers for free. If simu

Why would you play with real money to learn instead of doing simulated trades? You can set up a paper trading account with Interactive Brokers for free. If simulated trading doesn't feel "real enough" because there are no stakes, then I don't think it's about learning. You can learn the ropes without wasting money.