HYCM vs Tradeview Markets: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeHYCMTradeview Markets
Licence Score67Strong34Weak
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 3 Tier 3
Licences on record41
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
3 CIMA Cayman Islands LicensedLicensed
Founded19772004
HeadquartersUnited KingdomCayman Islands
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5, cTrader
Minimum depositUS$20US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is HYCM or Tradeview Markets better regulated?

HYCM has the higher Licence Score (67 vs 34), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both HYCM and Tradeview Markets?

Both are matched to licences from CIMA.

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