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As an independent trader with years of experience, I need to emphasize that my evaluation of LME is grounded in a close review of public information. Based on what I’ve researched, LME does not follow the typical forex broker model and, as such, does not offer the standard range of account types that traders might expect—such as demo, standard, or ECN accounts. Instead, LME provides access to specific metal trading through a few unique platforms: LMEselect (an electronic system), open outcry trading known as “the Ring,” and a 24-hour telephone market. These aren’t “account types” in the sense most retail traders are accustomed to; rather, they’re alternative trading venues suited primarily to institutional or professional metals market participants. There is no mention of MT4 or MT5 support, which is a significant limitation for traders who depend on modern analytic or algorithmic tools. Crucially, LME is currently not regulated by any financial authority. This absence of oversight raises my risk assessment considerably, since even basic account protections cannot be guaranteed. Given these considerations, I do not see a range of account types or account benefits that would be relevant or accessible to the ordinary retail trader. From my perspective, anyone seeking a variety of transparent, well-regulated account options—particularly in currency trading—would be wise to proceed with caution, or to look elsewhere for a broker with robust regulatory standing and clear account offerings.