ThinkMarkets 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.

AttributeThinkMarketsTradeview Markets
Licence Score77Strong34Weak
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 3 Tier 3
Licences on record61
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed—
3 CIMA Cayman Islands LicensedLicensed
Founded20102004
HeadquartersAustraliaCayman Islands
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingViewMT4, MT5, cTrader
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is ThinkMarkets or Tradeview Markets better regulated?

ThinkMarkets has the higher Licence Score (77 vs 34), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both ThinkMarkets and Tradeview Markets?

Both are matched to licences from CIMA.

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.