## Do not scale capital immediately
Demo accounts do not include real loss pressure and may not reflect live execution or spreads. Start with minimum live funds to verify the process.
## Checks before live
Trading plan is written, per-trade risk is fixed, max daily loss is set, small withdrawal test is complete and costs are recorded.
## First-stage goal
The goal is not profit. It is proving that you can follow the plan for 20 to 50 trades with screenshots and reviews.
## Failure signs
Averaging down repeatedly, removing stops, doubling size after losses or adding funds because of support promotions.
