Demo accounts remain active as long as you log in. Inactive demos are archived after 90 days but can be reopened from the Members Area. There is no fixed expiry on a regularly used demo — for practical purposes it is unlimited.
Direct answer
XM’s demo accounts are not time-boxed in the way many brokers limit demos to 30 days. As long as you log in periodically, the demo stays open with its current balance. If you go 90 days without logging in, the demo is archived; reactivation is a single click in the Members Area, after which the platform restores the account on its servers.
How to keep a demo active
- Log into the platform at least once every 90 days.
- You can hold multiple demos at the same time (different account types, currencies, balances).
- If a demo is archived, opening it again is free and the same account number can typically be restored.
Why use a demo if the $30 bonus is real?
Demos are useful for testing strategy mechanics, EAs and platform shortcuts. They are not useful for testing your psychology — risk-of-loss feels different on real money even at $30. For execution and withdrawal-flow testing, the live $30 bonus is the better tool.
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FAQ
How long does the XM demo account last? Is it unlimited?
Demo accounts remain active as long as you log in. Inactive demos are archived after 90 days but can be reopened from the Members Area. There is no fixed expiry on a regularly used demo — for practical purposes it is unlimited.
Do demo and real accounts share spreads?
Demos use live market data so spreads are realistic, but execution can be slightly more idealised than live execution.
Can I run an EA on demo first?
Yes. Demos are the recommended environment for first-pass EA backtesting before risking real capital.
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