However, I must emphasize that:

Many data providers offer free trials that allow you to practice on the platform without spending a dime [3].

If you can't afford the license yet, stick with the SIM mode. It has no time bomb, no malware, and won't get you sued.

Cracked software is often stripped of essential code to bypass licensing checks. This leads to frequent crashes, laggy execution, and "bugs" that could result in significant financial loss during live trading [2].

Most "cracked" installers are bundled with trojans, keyloggers, or ransomware. Because trading platforms require high-level system permissions, a virus can easily steal your brokerage login credentials or encrypt your personal files.