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Based on my hands-on exploration and due diligence as an experienced trader, Firstrade offers its own proprietary trading platforms, namely the Firstrade Web Platform and a dedicated mobile app for both iOS and Android devices. In my experience, these platforms are straightforward to use and designed primarily for trading U.S. stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds. I noticed that they also provide an OptionsWizard tool, which can be valuable for options strategy planning. However, it's crucial for me to highlight that Firstrade does not support popular third-party trading platforms such as MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), or cTrader. For many forex-focused traders—myself included—this is a notable limitation, as MT4, MT5, and cTrader are industry standards for charting, automated trading, and flexibility, particularly for forex and CFD products. Since Firstrade doesn't even offer forex or CFD trading and sticks primarily to U.S. securities, the absence of these platforms makes sense, but it does limit broader strategy deployment and platform familiarity. In summary, if your trading relies heavily on advanced charting features, automated trading (EAs), or if you're accustomed to MT4, MT5, or cTrader, Firstrade’s current offerings won’t meet those needs. For me, this means I would need to look elsewhere if I wanted those functionalities. Always evaluate your platform requirements against what Firstrade provides before opening an account.