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As an experienced trader, I took a very careful look at the available instruments with UCTrader before forming any opinion. For me, the most prominent offering is definitely in the forex domain: UCTrader provides access to a wide variety of FX products, including spot trading, forwards, several forms of swaps (even and uneven), blocks, and flexi-forwards—reportedly covering over 140 currency pairs. This is a broad selection when it comes to forex, and gives flexibility for speculative trading, hedging, or even arbitrage, which can be useful for more advanced strategies. UCTrader also offers commodity trading, notably in base metals, carbon allowances, and energy contracts (such as bullet and Asian swaps). This does appeal to those aiming for portfolio diversification beyond currencies. However, I noted there is no explicit mention of equities, indices, or cryptocurrencies among its products, which for me is a key limitation if I’m seeking a multi-asset platform; this narrower focus may not suit everyone, especially those interested in stocks or crypto. Given these points, while UCTrader’s forex and commodity coverage is relatively comprehensive, its instrument list remains specialized, and the absence of broader asset classes and the lack of regulation are factors that, for me, necessitate considerable caution before proceeding.