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In my hands-on experience with Robinhood, I could only access their proprietary web-based and mobile trading platforms. They do not offer industry-standard platforms like MT4, MT5, or cTrader. This limitation is significant for me, as these established platforms provide advanced charting, a broad array of trading tools, and support for automated strategies—crucial features for any serious forex or multi-asset trader. Using Robinhood’s interface, I found the trading experience to be streamlined and simple, which might appeal to absolute beginners. However, I quickly realized that the lack of advanced tools hampers in-depth market analysis and restricts the complexity of strategies I can deploy. The absence of order staging features, direct-from-chart trading, and robust customization also left me feeling constrained compared to when I use MT4 or MT5 elsewhere. The reason behind Robinhood’s choice to limit platform options seems to be an emphasis on accessibility and simplicity, but this comes at the cost of functionality. For traders looking for versatility, algorithmic trading, or a high degree of control over trade execution, the platform falls short and, in my opinion, is not suited for those needs. I urge traders to weigh these limitations carefully, especially given the platform’s lack of regulatory oversight.