TradeView
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- Trust score
- 4/10
- Legal simplicity
- 4/10
- Min. deposit
- 100
- Regulations
- Payment systems
- Instruments
- Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Energies, Stocks, Futures, Cryptocurrencies
- Legal entity
- Tradeview Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- Cayman Islands
- Fees
- Innovative Liquidity Connection accounts quote raw spreads with a low per-lot commission; standard accounts price the cost into the spread. Overnight swaps apply, and swap-free accounts are available on request.
- Withdrawals
- Withdrawals return to the funding method and are normally processed within one to two business days.
- Available in
Features
- Seminars and trader training
- Low $100 minimum deposit
- Copy trading support
- MAM account access
- Segregated client accounts
- ECN account type
- Scalping allowed
- Affiliate program
- Wide range of trading instruments
Pros
- No specific advantages are documented for TradeView.
Cons
- No specific drawbacks are documented for TradeView.
TradeView is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2004 and headquartered in the Cayman Islands, regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). It serves clients worldwide except the United States and a small number of restricted countries. The broker splits its offering into TradeView Forex and TradeView Stocks, giving traders access to currencies, CFDs, cryptocurrencies, and traditional stock markets.
TradeView is a Cayman Islands-based forex and stock broker offering ECN accounts, four trading platforms, and a $100 minimum deposit.
TradeView is a Cayman Islands-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2004, regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). It offers a $100 minimum deposit, four trading platforms, and a wide range of instruments split across two divisions: TradeView Forex and TradeView Stocks.
Regulation and Fund Safety
TradeView operates under a CIMA licence from the Cayman Islands, an offshore jurisdiction with lighter oversight than tier-1 regulators such as the FCA or ASIC. Client funds are held in segregated accounts at top-tier banks, separate from the company's operating capital. TradeView accepts clients worldwide except the United States and a small number of other restricted countries.
Trading Platforms
TradeView Forex clients can choose from four platforms:
- MetaTrader 4 (MT4) — the standard retail trading platform.
- MetaTrader 5 (MT5) — MT4's successor, with additional order types and instruments.
- cTrader — an ECN-based platform with web and mobile versions and built-in copy trading.
- Currenex — built for high-speed forex execution with advanced order management.
TradeView Stocks clients trade through Sterling Trader Pro, Rhino Trader 4.0, or MT5.
Trading Instruments
TradeView Forex covers currency pairs, CFDs on cryptocurrencies, and commodities. TradeView Stocks covers futures, options, ETFs, and thousands of stocks from global markets, alongside stock indices and precious metals. The average EUR/USD spread is quoted at 0.3 points, and maximum leverage reaches 1:400 — a level that magnifies both gains and losses.
Account Types and Minimum Deposit
TradeView offers four account types: Demo, Individual, Joint, and Corporate. The minimum deposit is $100. Supported base currencies are USD, EUR, GBP, and JPY. ECN-style accounts, scalping, and automated trading are all permitted.
Deposits and Withdrawals
Funding methods include bank transfer, Visa/Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, FasaPay, and Bitcoin (BitPay). Deposits are generally free; withdrawals via Skrill, Neteller, or bank transfer carry a fee. Support is available 24/5.
TradeView Trust and Safety Score
In our rating system, TradeView scores 4/10 for trust and 4/10 for legal simplicity, reflecting its reliance on a single offshore regulator (CIMA) rather than a tier-1 licence. Traders who prioritize strong regulatory protection should weigh this against the broker's platform range and low minimum deposit.
Is TradeView Right for You?
TradeView suits traders who want access to both forex/CFD and traditional stock markets under one brand, with a low $100 entry point and a choice of four platforms. Its offshore CIMA regulation offers less recourse than a tier-1 licence, so it fits risk-aware traders more than those who need the strongest regulatory guarantees.
Trading conditions
Tradeview has operated since 2004 and offers an unusually complete platform set — MetaTrader 4 and 5, cTrader, and direct FIX API access — alongside a genuine multi-asset range that includes exchange-traded futures rather than only CFDs.
Its Innovative Liquidity Connection accounts quote raw spreads with a low commission and are aimed at higher-volume and systematic traders. FIX access, offered at this end of the market, is a real signal about the broker's institutional side.
The group holds a Cayman Islands registration alongside entities elsewhere, and the entity decides leverage and protections. Cayman carries no leverage cap and no compensation scheme.
Verification
Verification requires photo ID and proof of address, with an appropriateness assessment where the account sits under a regulated entity. Documents are usually reviewed within one to two business days.
Confirm which company your client agreement names. A broker with several licences across jurisdictions of very different strength is exactly the case where the marketing footer and the account agreement diverge.
