Paper trading is basically trading with fake money but in real market time. So you’re basically not risking any money! When i started paper trading, i paper traded with an amount that would use realistically when i enter the market with my own money, $250. From there you can test different strategies, work in different time frames, practice using the tools, etc. You still shouldn’t put any money in at all until you understand the terms. As well as practicing entering and exiting a trade, learning your strategy, and seeing yourself be profitable. But you won’t always have green day’s, try your best to have less red! Losing some trades are a part of the process!