1 in addition, futures are futures, and futures companies should provide simulated account numbers instead of securities companies.
Presumably, this friend also wants to start with the simulation first, and then go to the firm offer. I suggest you give up the simulation operation, which will not help you, because you are not happy when you make a profit, and you are not uncomfortable when you lose.
It is difficult for you to realize the weakness of fear and greed in human nature. So I suggest you start with a small amount of money and get familiar with it.