There's no shortage of trading platforms competing for attention right now, and Riverbed Trading Desk is one that kept coming up in reader questions, so we tested it across desktop, web, and mobile.
Setup took only a few minutes, and the onboarding walkthrough does a decent job of introducing the interface without overwhelming new users with every feature at once.
Charting performance stayed smooth even with multiple indicators layered on a single chart, which isn't always guaranteed on browser-based platforms.
Order types available cover the standard set, along with a few conditional order combinations that more advanced traders will appreciate. Alerts and notifications worked reliably during testing.
Riverbed Trading Desk is a strong option for traders who want a platform that doesn't feel dated, without the steep learning curve of some of the more feature-dense competitors on the market.
