Solid execution, but the app could be smoother

Name: Solid execution, but the app could be smoother
Item: Gtio
Rating: 4
Author: Youssef Khan

I’m Youssef Khan from Dubai and I’ve been trading FX majors and a bit of gold with GTIO for about 6 months. Overall the fills have been consistent on market orders and my limit orders usually get triggered where I expect, even during the busier London/New York overlap. Funding the account was straightforward and the deposit showed up quickly. Where I think they can improve is the mobile experience—charts sometimes feel a bit laggy and switching between timeframes isn’t as responsive as I’d like. Spreads are generally fine on EUR/USD, but I did notice them widen more than expected around major news, so I avoid entering right at the release. Support was polite and actually followed up on my ticket instead of closing it immediately. Withdrawals worked, but it wasn’t instant; it took a couple of business days to reflect on my side. Not perfect, but good enough that I’m keeping a portion of my trading here while I compare it with my other accounts.

Experience: 6 months
Country: United Arab Emirates
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 4/5
Withdrawal experience: 3/5
Support rating: 4/5

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