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From my thorough experience evaluating forex brokers for my own trading needs, I place high value on access to free, unrestricted demo accounts, as they offer a safe environment to familiarize oneself with platforms and risk controls before committing real funds. With GFX Securities, I found a notable point of caution: they do not provide a demo account option at all. This absence is significant for me, as I believe that practicing strategies and exploring platform functions with virtual funds is fundamental to prudent risk management, especially with new or lesser-known brokers. The lack of a demo account may indicate a gap in user support for beginners and those wanting to assess platform features without financial exposure. This is particularly important because, as highlighted in the available information, GFX Securities operates without formal regulation and only supports trading on their proprietary app rather than industry-standard platforms like MT4 or MT5. In my opinion, this combination—offshore registration, absence of a demo account, and reliance on an in-house mobile app—makes it even more important for traders to proceed cautiously. For me, the absence of this critical practice environment would prevent me from opening a live trading account, as my approach always prioritizes risk reduction and a clear understanding of a broker’s systems before investing real capital.