I've been wanting to get into trading for a while but with not much capital, so I started looking for trading apps that don't require a fortune to get started. And honestly, it changed my perspective quite a bit. It's not that you need to be a millionaire to invest, really.

I found several interesting options. Mitrade caught my attention because it's super minimalist, with no buttons everywhere. You can start with $20 and you're already trading stocks, crypto, gold, whatever you want from a single account. It has integrated TradingView charts and the interface is so clean that even a beginner like me doesn't get lost. Plus, they give you $50,000 virtual dollars to practice risk-free for 3 months.

If you already have more experience, AvaTrade is cool because it allows you to use MetaTrader 4 and 5, which many traders prefer. They have professional accounts with higher leverage if you know what you're doing. Plus500 is another that offers a wide range of assets, over 2,800 options, and recently added futures in the US market. For those seeking extreme leverage, XM offers up to 1000x, although obviously that's for people who know how to manage risk.

And if you're more into learning by watching others, eToro has that copy trading system that's pretty good. Basically, you automatically copy what experienced traders do. You start with $50 and can follow someone right away.

The truth is, there are trading apps for all profiles. If you're just starting out, I’d say Mitrade or eToro are the most accessible. If you already know what you're doing, AvaTrade or XM give you more professional tools. The important thing is to choose wisely based on your level and remember that all of this involves risk, so practice first with the demo accounts that all of them offer. Personally, I think the best thing is to try several before investing real money.