Active trader for 4 years. Used each broker as my primary account for at least 6 months. Here's my honest ranking:1. IBKR Pro — 9/10+: Best execution, unbeatable commissions, global access, solid API. -: TWS interface is archaic, customer support is average.2. Tastytrade — 8.5/10+: Best options platform, built-in courses, community. -: Execution slightly below IBKR, no forex.3. Schwab/ThinkorSwim — 8/10+: Incredible research tools, TOS is powerful, integrated banking. -: A bit slow since the TD merger.4. Webull — 6.5/10+: Clean interface, good charting tools, fractional shares. -: PFOF, limited order types, no futures.5. Robinhood — 5/10+: Pretty interface, integrated crypto. -: Payment for order flow, mediocre execution, dangerous gamification.
Darwinex Darwinex Zero — your feedback?I've been looking into both platforms and I've got quite a few questions. If anyone here has real experience, I'd love to hear it.On Darwinex Zero:Is the monthly subscription actually worth it? How many months does it typically take to build a usable track record?Has anyone here genuinely reached the "Capital Allocation Tier" and received an allocation? How long did it take?Does the simulated account accurately reflect real conditions (slippage, execution), or is there a gap once you move to real capital?On the scoring and methodology:Does the VaR normalization really reshape how your strategy behaves? Does your equity curve still look anything like what you backtested?Are grid / martingale / high-variance strategies truly penalized to the point of being unviable here?What kinds of strategies actually get allocated — scalping, swing, trend-following?On the business model:Are the performance fees you earn significant, or is it marginal for most traders?How many investors are actually allocating capital to DARWINs? Is the pool large enough?Is this a real income channel over time, or more of a marketing showcase for Darwinex?Bigger picture:For someone who trades decently but without much capital, is this the best path — or are you better off targeting a classic prop firm (FTMO, etc.)?Has anyone dropped out after a few months? Why?Basically, I'm looking for honest, concrete feedback rather than the sales pitch from their website. Thanks in advance to anyone who shares their experience.