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As a trader with years of experience evaluating brokers, I take platform compatibility seriously, especially when it comes to automated trading and Expert Advisors (EAs). In examining Marex Spectron, I found that their proprietary platforms—Neon, Agile, and Nanolytics—are tailored toward institutional-grade analytics, risk management, and market access across commodities and financial instruments. These platforms are promoted for providing deep market insights, customization, and robust analytics rather than retail-friendly, scriptable environments. Notably, there is no mention of industry-standard platforms like MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5, which are essential for running EAs or algorithmic trading strategies as commonly understood by most forex traders. The absence of documentation or references to scripting languages, automated order execution, or community-developed EAs on Marex’s platforms leads me to conclude that traditional retail-style automated trading with EAs is likely not supported. For me, this is a critical limitation, especially given the prevalence of EAs in forex trading and the reliance many traders have on automated strategies. Marex Spectron’s platforms seem to focus on institutional and bespoke solutions, which may allow for some automation via APIs, but that is not equivalent to plug-and-play EA usage. Given this, I would recommend anyone needing standard EA functionality to approach with caution and confirm directly with Marex whether their specific automation requirements could be supported. In my experience, conservative diligence is essential before entrusting any broker with automated trading needs.