Short answer, as long as you need. there is no rush.Hi there.
I'm still a newbie. I've been reading through a lot of posts and the consensus is to definitely demo trade before even thinking about using or losing my cash. For those avid traders, how long did you trade on a demo account before moving over to a live account. I know I can't base my timeline on any other individual's experience....but would just like to hear a few suggestions
Once you are consistent, start with a small account to take in to account your mindset and emotions when trading real money!