Tradeview Review 2026

The basic trading model

Tradeview operates as an STP/ECN broker and offers floating spreads. Forex trading is leveraged. Stock exposure is mainly through CFDs, so traders do not own the underlying shares or receive voting rights. Index exposure is through leveraged derivatives rather than ownership of an index; commodities are mainly leveraged derivatives linked to spot or futures prices.

Accounts and platform access are not interchangeable assumptions: Tradeview offers ILC Type 5 and ILC Type 7 accounts, with MT5 specified for both and MT4 also documented for ILC accounts in the fee information. Its broader platform lineup includes MT4, MT5, cTrader and CurreneX. Product availability, leverage and other terms can depend on the account and legal entity.

Important regional differences

Maximum leverage reaches 1:500 through offshore entities regulated in jurisdictions including the Cayman Islands and Seychelles. EU retail clients under the MFSA-regulated Malta entity are capped at 1:30. Tradeview’s stated regulatory jurisdictions also include the British Virgin Islands, Mauritius, Belize and the United Arab Emirates; the applicable entity determines which rules and protections govern an account.

Trading costs

Tradeview uses floating spreads. The figures below are average spreads, not minimum or advertised spreads. Commissions vary by account, so the table separates the spread figures from account-specific commission terms.

ILC Type 5 charges $2.50 per lot per side ($5.00 round turn) on FX and metals. ILC Type 7 charges $3.50 per side ($7.00 round turn) on FX and metals. Both ILC accounts offer spreads from 0.0 pips; that is a starting spread, not the average figures above. X-Leverage accounts charge $0 commission.

Non-trading costs

Tradeview charges no deposit fee and no internal withdrawal fee, but payment-provider charges and intermediary bank fees can apply. Bank-wire withdrawal routes may incur a $35 fee; Skrill withdrawals are about 1%–1.5%, and card withdrawal costs are method- or provider-specific. A $10 monthly inactivity charge applies after 12 months of continuous account inactivity.

Overnight positions incur daily rollover interest, except on swap-free Sharia-compliant accounts available on request. Currency conversion fees also apply. The amount of any conversion charge is not specified here, so check the applicable account terms before funding in a currency different from your account base currency.

Cost takeaway

Active FX and metals traders should compare both the average spread and the commission on the account they intend to use. ILC Type 5 and Type 7 have different per-side charges despite both offering spreads from 0.0 pips; X-Leverage avoids commission but does not remove spread or overnight costs. Occasional traders should also account for the inactivity fee after a year without activity.

Account options

For the two ILC choices, the practical comparison is the $1,000 Type 5 minimum against Type 7’s lower opening threshold, balanced against their different commissions. The broker-wide $0 baseline does not remove the Type 5 minimum.

Platform choices

Base currency and account configuration

Tradeview account base currencies are EUR and USD. Currency conversion fees apply. Demo accounts are available, and swap-free Sharia-compliant accounts can be requested. API trading and VPS hosting are also available.

Tradeview offers access across several leveraged markets. Product structures matter: stock CFDs do not confer share ownership or voting rights, while index exposure is through derivatives rather than ownership of an index.

Order execution

Tradeview uses an STP/ECN model. Both positive and negative slippage can occur; limit orders are typically filled at the requested price or better. The broker does not give an execution-speed figure in the available specifications, so speed should not be assumed from the account label alone.

Leverage, margin and stop-out

Maximum leverage is 1:500 through offshore entities, while EU retail clients under the MFSA-regulated entity are capped at 1:30. The ILC Type 5 and Type 7 terms specify leverage up to 1:30 for the cited EU entity. Tradeview sets the margin-call level at 100% and stop-out level at 50%.

These levels make the distinction between headline leverage and the rules on a particular account important: the applicable entity and account conditions determine the limit. Forex leverage and swap charges can also differ by account and legal entity.

Trading restrictions

Tradeview allows scalping, hedging and news trading. API trading is available, as is VPS hosting. MetaTrader Expert Advisors and cTrader cBots provide automation options, with full MT4 and MT5 EA development and testing centered on desktop or VPS environments; cTrader cBot creation and testing are centered on Windows or Mac.

Day-to-day usability

Tradeview offers desktop, web and mobile access for MT4, MT5 and cTrader. CurreneX is offered for FX, while its client/device implementation is not clearly specified. A demo account lets traders explore the setup before funding a live account.

1. Eligibility

Tradeview restricts clients from the United States, Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, the Bahamas and Bahrain. The applicable legal entity and regional rules affect the leverage and protections available.

2. Registration

Choose an account type and platform before funding. Tradeview offers ILC Type 5 and ILC Type 7 accounts. The broker-wide baseline account-opening requirement is $0, but ILC Type 5 requires $1,000, and X-Leverage accounts require $100.

3. Verification

Tradeview requires identity verification (KYC). The specific documents and verification approval time are not specified here.

4. Initial funding

Payment methods have a $100 minimum deposit. That means the practical amount needed to fund an account can be higher than the $0 baseline opening requirement. Deposit processing ranges from instant for card and Skrill methods to 1–3 business days for bank-transfer routes.

5. Getting ready to trade

Tradeview offers demo accounts. For live trading, select the account and platform that match the intended pricing and automation setup; account base currencies are EUR and USD. Swap-free account options are available on request.

Deposits

Deposit minimums are $100 for each listed method. Processing time differs by method; a broker processing estimate is not a guarantee of the time required for funds to settle.

Method	Minimum	Broker Fee	Broker Processing	Expected Settlement
Mastercard	$100	Not publicly specified, check broker Client Portal/payment provider	Instant	Instant
SEPA	$100	Not publicly specified, check broker Client Portal/payment provider	1–3 business days	1–3 business days
SWIFT	$100	Not publicly specified, check broker Client Portal/payment provider	1–3 business days	1–3 business days
Skrill	$100	Not publicly specified, check broker Client Portal/payment provider	Instant	Instant
Visa	$100	Not publicly specified, check broker Client Portal/payment provider	Instant	Instant
Wire Transfer	$100	Not publicly specified, check broker Client Portal/payment provider	1–3 business days	1–3 business days

Withdrawals

Tradeview's broker minimum is $0 across these withdrawal methods. Processing may take up to about three business days for bank transfers; card and Skrill withdrawals are generally processed within 24 hours. Processing by the broker and final settlement by the payment provider or bank are distinct steps.

Method	Minimum	Broker Fee	Broker Processing	Expected Settlement
Mastercard	No broker minimum ($0)	Method/provider-specific	Generally processed within 24 hours	Generally processed within 24 hours
SEPA	No broker minimum ($0)	$35 bank-wire fee (route/entity may vary)	Bank transfers can take up to about 3 business days	Bank transfers can take up to about 3 business days
SWIFT	No broker minimum ($0)	$35 bank-wire fee (route/entity may vary)	Bank transfers can take up to about 3 business days	Bank transfers can take up to about 3 business days
Skrill	No broker minimum ($0)	About 1%–1.5%	Generally processed within 24 hours	Generally processed within 24 hours
Visa	No broker minimum ($0)	Method/provider-specific	Generally processed within 24 hours	Generally processed within 24 hours
Wire Transfer	No broker minimum ($0)	$35 bank-wire fee (route/entity may vary)	Bank transfers can take up to about 3 business days	Bank transfers can take up to about 3 business days

Tradeview charges no internal withdrawal fee, but route-specific and intermediary costs can still apply. Check the payment terms for the account’s entity and chosen method before requesting a transfer.

Availability

Tradeview provides email, phone and chat support 24/5. The contact email is [email protected] and the phone number is +356 20311017.

How traders can get help

Support languages include English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic. Feedback is typically positive, particularly on quick responses and practical guidance.

Support limitations

Some users report slow or ineffective email follow-up and unclear communication, although these complaints are less common than positive experiences. If an issue is time-sensitive, traders can use another listed channel rather than relying only on email.

Tradeview’s regulatory framework is multi-jurisdictional, so the client’s legal entity matters. Malta is its headquarters, and its stated regulator jurisdictions include Malta, the Cayman Islands, Seychelles, the British Virgin Islands, Mauritius, Belize and the United Arab Emirates.

Legal entities and regulators

The compensation scheme applies to eligible retail accounts under the MFSA Malta/EU entity; it should not be treated as a global guarantee for all Tradeview clients. The regulatory jurisdictions and protections applicable to an account depend on the entity serving it.

Client money protections

Tradeview segregates client funds and provides negative balance protection. The MFSA investor compensation scheme covers eligible retail accounts at 90% of net losses up to €20,000 (about $22,000). Negative balance protection limits eligible retail account balances from falling below $0; it does not reimburse trading losses that leave an account positive but reduced.

Company transparency

Tradeview was founded in 2004, is headquartered in Malta and is not publicly traded.

Important distinction

Segregation and investor compensation concern client-money or broker-failure protections, subject to the applicable entity and eligibility. They do not protect an account from ordinary market losses. Negative balance protection addresses the possibility of an eligible retail account balance falling below $0, not the loss of funds up to that point.

What the headline claim suggests

A maximum leverage of 1:500 and a $0 baseline opening requirement can make Tradeview appear accessible on the same terms to every trader.

What happens in practice

The headline figures do not apply uniformly. EU retail clients under the MFSA-regulated entity are capped at 1:30, and the offshore entities offer up to 1:500. Account choice also changes the entry cost: ILC Type 5 requires $1,000, ILC Type 7 permits deposits below $1,000, and X-Leverage accounts require $100. The available payment methods each have a $100 minimum deposit.

Who should care most

Traders comparing leverage, seeking a low-cost ILC start, or relying on a particular investor-protection arrangement should confirm which entity will hold their account and which account terms apply before depositing. The MFSA compensation scheme is limited to eligible retail accounts under the Malta/EU entity.

Practical example

A trader opening ILC Type 5 should budget for its $1,000 minimum rather than assuming the broker-wide $0 baseline is the required live-funding amount. A trader choosing ILC Type 7 can qualify with a deposit below $1,000, but pays $3.50 per lot per side on FX and metals instead of Type 5’s $2.50.

Consider Tradeview if you...

• Want ECN account choices and can compare spread and commission together.
• Use scalping, hedging, news trading or algorithmic tools such as MetaTrader EAs or cTrader cBots.
• Value a choice of MT4, MT5 and cTrader, and can select the legal entity and account that fit your requirements.

You may want to look elsewhere if you...

• Need the same leverage limit and investor protections regardless of where your account is registered.
• Need an ILC account but cannot meet the $1,000 Type 5 minimum and do not want Type 7’s higher per-side commission.
• Trade infrequently and want to avoid a monthly inactivity charge after 12 months without account activity.

Tradeview’s strongest proposition is its combination of ILC pricing, multiple platforms and support for scalping and automation. Its biggest compromise is the variation in leverage, account minimums and protections by entity and account. Experienced traders willing to check those terms before funding are most likely to accept that complexity.

This review assesses Tradeview’s account specifications, pricing, platforms, funding terms, regulatory arrangements and client protections, while distinguishing broker terms from user feedback and market-risk considerations. No personal account testing is claimed. For more detail on how brokers are assessed, see our review methodology.