I tried opening a demo account with ILLUMINATI MARKETS, but they insist on a real-money deposit, unlike other brokers. I attempted three times, and each time they asked for funds upfront. It feels a bit off and not newbie-friendly. Hoping they reconsider for a smoother start.

I've picked up some tools on the smart charts and even invested in a few auto-strategies that I haven't tried yet. The company's marketing is overwhelming, making it confusing for newcomers like me to figure out which tools are actually worth using. Despite shelling out a few thousand bucks, I haven't made any profits, so I decided to stop the purchases and focus on what I know for now.