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In my experience as a trader who prioritizes both platform functionality and regulatory safety, I’ve found that DEGIRO’s offering is not built for automated trading with Expert Advisors (EAs). Their proprietary platform does not support MetaTrader 4 or 5, which are the industry standards for running EAs and algorithmic strategies in forex and CFD trading. Instead, DEGIRO’s focus is on facilitating manual trading of a wide selection of securities—stocks, ETFs, bonds, options, and more—using their web-based interface or phone orders. For someone like me who values automation for efficiency or strategy execution, this is a significant limitation. The absence of MT4/MT5 also means that importing or running custom scripts and EAs simply isn’t an option here. I see this as a potential drawback for algorithmic traders or anyone wanting that extra degree of control and customization in how trades are executed. Another aspect I cannot ignore is DEGIRO’s lack of verified regulatory oversight, as noted by various risk indicators and warnings. This further heightens my caution when considering any advanced trading strategies, automated or not, on their platform. Ultimately, for reliable EA integration, I would personally seek out a broker with clear regulatory status and robust third-party platform compatibility.