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I just compared several trading apps, and honestly there are quite accessible options if you're just starting out. Most allow deposits from $20-$50, so the excuse of "I don't have capital" no longer holds, haha.
MyTrade seemed the most beginner-friendly — it has a clean interface without much noise, integrated TradingView charts, and you can trade stocks, forex, crypto all from a single app. Zero commissions, only spreads. AvaTrade is more for experienced traders who want high leverage and MetaTrader 4/5.
Plus500 has over 2,800 assets if you're looking for variety, XM offers crazy leverage (up to 1000x but watch out for the risk), and eToro has that feature of copying expert trades, which is good for learning.
The truth is, each trading app has its niche. It depends if you're a beginner, if you want automation, if you're looking at futures, or just want something simple. All are regulated, so they are quite secure. Does anyone use any of these? Which one did you like best?