It is basically due to the advancement of technologies. With the progress of technologies, diverse online platforms have become well admired and forex is one of them. Flexibility of trading schedule, increasing liquid position, independence of working, etc. all are underlying reasons why forex has become well accepted among the traders.
Yes, one of the main reasons of such popularity is the ease of access. Actually, it is possible to start trading just having a few hudreds dollars. As you have mentioned above, numerous trading platforms offer their services to traders, providing them with various tools and flexible trading conditions. In fact, it is much easier to start trading Forex rather than to get access to any of the regulated markets. At the saem time, trading offers great opportunities since there is no upper profit limit - it all depends on the trader and his ability to earn money.
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