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In my experience as a trader, one of the most important aspects when evaluating a broker is transparency about funding requirements and clear, reliable information on account setup. For Barclays, based on the information available, there is no official or clear indication of the minimum deposit required to open a live trading account. The lack of this detail itself raises some concerns for me. Additionally, what stands out to me is the total absence of valid regulatory oversight in Japan—Barclays currently operates without regulation there, which directly impacts trustworthiness. From a risk management perspective, trading with an unregulated broker means client funds and trading operations are not protected by any governing authority. The user review I came across described a situation where money was deposited ($267 was mentioned as the initial amount) under the impression it would be easily accessible, only for the user to encounter shifting requirements, unresponsiveness, and ultimately no access to their funds. This experience, coupled with the high risk warnings and suspicious licensing status, makes me extremely cautious. For me, the combination of no clear minimum deposit policy and the regulatory concerns would be reason enough to reconsider opening an account, regardless of the initial deposit size suggested by anecdotes. My personal approach is to only fund accounts with brokers who are fully transparent, regulated, and have a proven track record of honoring deposits and withdrawals.