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Speaking from my personal experience as a forex trader, I prioritize platform stability, transparency, and regulatory assurances before selecting any broker. With BGC, the only trading platform available appears to be its proprietary BGC Trader. The service is built for institutions and professional traders, offering a combination of voice, hybrid, or fully electronic brokerage for various instruments such as forex, securities, derivatives, and commodities. Importantly, I could not find any support for MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), or cTrader on BGC. For me, the absence of these widely adopted retail platforms is highly relevant: MT4 and MT5 are industry standards, known for user-friendly interfaces, algorithmic trading, and a large third-party ecosystem. Their omission means BGC's offering is likely geared toward institutional workflows rather than the typical retail trading experience I'm familiar with. This distinction matters. Using a proprietary platform like BGC Trader can have unique tools but often comes with a learning curve, and limits the portability of my strategies. Furthermore, the lack of common platforms can make it harder to assess trade execution quality, access automated strategies, or switch brokers if needed. In my view, such factors should be carefully weighed, especially by retail or less-experienced traders. Personally, I remain cautious with brokers that do not support established third-party platforms, particularly when combined with other concerns raised around withdrawal processes and operational transparency.