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From my experience evaluating brokers for technological capabilities and safety, I always look beyond just whether a platform is “feature-rich.” With FlexTrade, what attracted my attention first was their positioning as a multi-asset technology provider that serves both institutional and retail clients. Their proprietary platforms—such as FlexTRADER EMS and FlexFX—appear to be highly customizable and reportedly offer advanced functionality across FX, equities, and more. However, my foremost concern was the issue of regulation: FlexTrade operates without oversight from any recognized financial authority. This is a factor I never take lightly, especially when considering using automated strategies like Expert Advisors (EAs). Automated trading with EAs typically depends on the platform’s compatibility with third-party scripting and algorithms, which is standard in widely used retail trading platforms like MetaTrader. FlexTrade takes a different approach, focusing on institutional-grade solutions rather than standard retail plug-and-play environments. There’s no explicit mention, from what I’ve researched, that their systems natively support traditional EAs as found on MetaTrader—so for me, this raises questions about both access and controls for individual traders. Given FlexTrade’s unregulated status and my general risk management priorities, I would exercise extreme caution. Without clear information on EA compatibility, or regulatory backing to safeguard client interests, I personally would not be comfortable deploying automated systems or entrusting live capital to such an environment. When it comes to automation, safety and transparency always come first for me.