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Based on my experience as a forex trader, I approach Hydro with considerable caution and would not recommend it as a reliable or legitimate broker for trading purposes. Several objective concerns make trust difficult. The most significant red flag is Hydro’s complete lack of valid forex regulatory oversight. As someone who understands the importance of broker regulation, I want to emphasize that this absence dramatically increases risk. Regulatory bodies provide oversight and dispute resolution mechanisms—crucial protections for my capital that Hydro does not appear to offer. Hydro is primarily an aluminum and energy company with a long history in those sectors, not as a retail broker. The company is public and established in Norway, but that reputation applies to its industrial operations, not financial trading services. The WikiFX context specifically calls out a “Suspicious Regulatory License,” an unclear fee structure, and classifies Hydro as high risk for forex and brokerage activity. While long corporate histories can add a layer of credibility in their core industries, this does not substitute for proper regulation or demonstrated competence in retail trading services. For me, trusting a broker with my funds involves independent, verifiable regulatory status and transparent trading conditions. Without these, I would not risk either my money or my clients’ funds, regardless of the company’s size or legacy in unrelated industries. Extreme caution is warranted here.