A trading platform is like a bank account in that it is a financial account. An investor can fund a trading business (the brokerage) using a trading platform. Bank transfers are commonly used for this purpose. As soon as funds are added to a trader's trading platform, they can be traded using the company's trading interface. Traders can use their money to buy stocks, bonds, ETFs, or even cryptocurrencies.

The online trading platform of a trader will show the trader's holdings (assets) and cash balance (purchasing power). Profits earned from the sale of an investor's investment are reinvested into the trader's online trading platform. Traders can either continue trading or transfer the cash to their normal bank accounts. Even uninvested funds can earn interest on certain trading platforms.

A trading platform is a software application that enables investors and traders to buy, sell, and manage financial instruments like stocks, forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Its primary function is to provide access to financial markets by connecting users to brokers or exchanges.

Key features of trading platforms include real-time market data, charting tools, and technical indicators to analyze price movements. They facilitate placing and managing orders, such as market, limit, or stop-loss orders, ensuring precise execution.

Some platforms offer additional tools like news feeds, risk management options, and backtesting capabilities for strategy development. User-friendly interfaces and mobile compatibility enhance convenience. Ultimately, trading platforms serve as a centralized hub for executing trades efficiently and monitoring investment performance in real-time.