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As an experienced trader, I pay particularly close attention to minimum deposit requirements, since they set the barrier to entry and directly impact risk exposure for new accounts. With Proton Markets, I observed three distinct deposit tiers depending on the chosen account type. According to the data, the minimum deposit to start a live trading account is $1,000–$5,000 USD for what appears to be their entry-level option. There are also higher deposit ranges—for instance, $5,001 up to $50,001 USD, and a significant jump to $50,000 USD minimum for another account type. For me, an initial deposit of $1,000 or more is at the high end for retail forex trading, especially given the current industry standards where many brokers let clients start with as little as $100 or less. This relatively large requirement means that trading with Proton Markets would tie up more capital up front, inevitably increasing potential risk if the broker’s credibility were in question. This brings me to a key point: I would always be cautious with any broker before committing such amounts, particularly when I see additional warning signs—such as a lack of clear regulatory status and other risk indicators I noted for Proton Markets. To summarize, while the lowest deposit is $1,000, I advise careful consideration of the broker’s risk profile before proceeding at this level of financial commitment.