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In my experience as a forex trader, I closely examine a platform’s instrument offering and leverage options before ever considering an account. With Robinhood, I was unable to trade major forex pairs at all—the platform does not provide forex trading services or leverage on any major currency pairs. This was immediately clear to me when I reviewed the asset list and saw a focus on cryptos, options, and futures, but a complete absence of standard forex instruments. For other available asset types, such as cryptocurrencies and options, Robinhood operates under a different model than most traditional forex brokers. The platform does not disclose the use of leverage in the conventional sense for these products. For equities, options, and certain cryptocurrencies, Robinhood does offer margin trading, but that is a different mechanism compared to contract-based leveraged FX products. The margin products have their own requirements and risks, but do not resemble the high leverage ratios that are sometimes seen with regulated forex brokers. Since leverage magnifies both risk and potential reward, I find the lack of transparent leverage ratios and the absence of forex offering to be a significant limitation—especially for those looking to actively trade currencies. For me, the absence of regulation and reports of withdrawal issues further reinforces my view that this is not an ideal platform for serious or risk-conscious traders. I would not recommend relying on Robinhood for forex trading or for leveraged trading activities where you expect the transparency and oversight present in regulated brokers.