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From my experience as a trader—and after carefully examining Tradovate’s details—I would urge significant caution before getting involved with this broker. The most pressing risk for me is their regulatory standing. Tradovate is associated with a suspicious clone NFA license, which essentially means there’s deep uncertainty about whether this broker is properly and securely regulated. For financial platforms, especially those handling client funds, strong, legitimate regulation is non-negotiable. Without it, your money and trading experience are far more exposed to risk, with little to no official recourse if issues arise. Beyond the regulatory issue, there are real problems echoed by other traders: complaints of withdrawals being blocked with no clear explanation, unexpected or high fees, and a lack of transparency in their deposit and withdrawal procedures. These are not small concerns; for me, honest, efficient withdrawals are fundamental to trusting a broker. Numerous users reported funds being “disappeared” or accounts going suddenly to zero, which is alarming. Even their live support was widely criticized as unhelpful, leaving traders with unresolved financial issues. In addition, Tradovate’s product offering is quite limited—futures and options only, with no forex, stocks, or crypto—so if you want a broader asset selection, you’ll be disappointed. And the fee structure, while transparent on the surface, was panned for being high, with many traders feeling that excessive costs eroded their balances. Ultimately, for me, the combination of regulatory red flags, troubling withdrawal stories, and excessive fees make Tradovate a very high-risk choice, and I would be extremely cautious about depositing any significant funds here.