Here’s why you should stay away from “free” digital trading platforms. : The shocking death of Alex Kearns, a 20-year-old day trader who recently died by suicide, highlights a broader caution to young people: do not get sucked into digital trading platforms — no matter whether they have noble-sounding names or are “free.” You will most likely lose your money or worse. There are better ways to make money. With the exception of people like Warren Buffett, humans are poor investors and even worse traders.