<h1>VIP copy-trading app marketing automated Forex, gold and Bitcoin trades raises securities, consumer protection and advertising compliance risks</h1> A trading firm launched a VIP copy-trading service distributed via a messaging app and mobile application, promoting automated replication of professional trades in Forex, gold and bitcoin to novice users. The announcement markets simplicity and potential earnings while disclaiming that trading risks exist and returns are not guaranteed. Legal issues include potential securities, financial services or investment-advice regulation depending on jurisdiction; consumer-protection concerns over misleading performance claims, suitability and disclosure of risks, fees and conflicts of interest; and advertising and platform-liability obligations stemming from the press release distribution.