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tastytrade regulation & licences

Futures broker (FX futures) Founded 2017 🇺🇸 United States

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Licences on record 1

1 Tier 1 — top-tier regulation

CFTC / NFACommodity Futures Trading Commission & National Futures Association🇺🇸 United States
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Compensation: No compensation scheme for retail forex (SIPC does not cover spot FX)Negative balance protection: Not a regulatory requirement

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Regulatory profile

tastytrade is a futures broker (FX futures) founded in 2017 and headquartered in United States. It is part of IG Group.

In our database tastytrade is matched to 1 licence from CFTC / NFA. Most importantly, the CFTC / NFA (United States) is among the regulators we classify as tier 1 — regulators known for demanding capital and client-money standards and active enforcement.

None of the regulators we have matched to tastytrade operates a statutory compensation scheme covering retail forex, so the safety of your deposit relies mainly on segregation of client funds and the broker's own financial strength. Retail leverage caps apply at the CFTC / NFA-regulated entities (for example 50:1 on major FX pairs, 20:1 on other pairs at CFTC / NFA).

tastytrade provides access to its own proprietary platform.

tastytrade provides access to currency futures listed on regulated exchanges such as CME Group, rather than spot forex or CFDs. Futures are standardised, centrally cleared contracts with different margin and tax treatment from spot FX.

Regulatory strengths

  • Licensed by 1 tier-1 regulator (CFTC / NFA)

Points to check

  • No statutory compensation scheme at any matched regulator

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tastytrade regulation FAQ

Is tastytrade regulated?

Yes — in our database tastytrade is matched to 1 licence: CFTC / NFA (United States). Which of these protects you depends on the legal entity you open an account with. Always confirm the licence on the regulator's official register.

Is tastytrade a tier-1 regulated broker?

tastytrade holds 1 licence from regulators we classify as tier 1: CFTC / NFA.

Does tastytrade accept US clients?

tastytrade is matched to a CFTC/NFA registration in our database, so a US-regulated entity exists. US accounts are subject to 50:1 leverage caps, FIFO and no-hedging rules.

Is my money protected with tastytrade?

None of the regulators matched to tastytrade in our database runs a compensation scheme for retail forex. Protection depends on client-money segregation and the broker's solvency.

How can I verify tastytrade's licence?

Find the company name and licence number in tastytrade's client agreement or website footer, then search it on the regulator's official register (linked from each licence on this page). Confirm that the website domain you use is listed on the register, and check the regulator's warning list for clones.

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Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.