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Valutrades is regulated by the FCA.

7.8
/10
Engine Readout
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Trustpilot4.5/5(490)
RegulatorsFSA· VerifiedFCA· Verified

What these checks prove

  • FSA
    Valutrades (Seychelles) Limited appears on Financial Services Authority (Seychelles)'s register. Matched on the company name, which is the only identifier this register publishes, so the licence number quoted here (SD028) could not be checked against it. Financial Services Authority (Seychelles) publishes no status field, so this confirms the firm appears on the register and not that its licence is currently in force. The Seychelles FSA publishes neither licence numbers nor firm status. A firm that loses its licence is simply removed from the list, on no published schedule.

Factual Snapshot

Valutrades was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in GB. The broker holds licences with Financial Services Authority of the Seychelles and Financial Conduct Authority, placing it within an established regulatory framework. Its official website is valutrades.com.

Valutrades supports trading on MT4, MT5, FIX API, and Mobile App. Tradable instruments include 100 instruments.

Deposits are accepted via Bank Wire, ETH, USDT ERC-20, USDT TRC-20, Binance Pay, Alipay, RMB Local Bank Transfer.

On Trustpilot, Valutrades has an average rating of 4.5/5 across 490 user reviews.

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Trading Conditions

Min Deposit

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Max Leverage

1:30

Spread From

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Account Types

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Instruments100 Instruments

Platforms

MT4MT5FIX APIMobile App
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Pros

  • ✓Tight spreads on Raw Account
  • ✓FCA regulated

Cons

  • ✗Slim selection of tradable instruments
  • ✗No cTrader support
  • ✗Lack of resources and additional trading tools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Valutrades is a legitimate broker. Valutrades Limited holds FCA authorisation (FRN 586541), which is independently verifiable on the FCA's public register. The firm has operated since 2012 and holds additional licences from CySEC (194/13) and the Seychelles FSA (SD028). However, reports from late 2026 suggest the broker may be winding down operations, which is a separate concern from legitimacy.

Under the FCA entity, your funds should be held in segregated accounts, and you are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) for up to GBP 85,000 if the firm fails. Retail leverage is capped at 1:30. These are strong protections. The current uncertainty around the broker's operational future is the primary safety concern right now, making the answer to whether Valutrades is safe or risky more nuanced than usual.

The minimum deposit could not be confirmed from the broker's website or verified sources during this review. Contact Valutrades directly for current requirements.

Yes. Valutrades operates an ECN execution model, routing your orders to liquidity providers. This means you receive raw market spreads (reported from 0.10 pips on EUR/USD) and pay a commission of $3 per lot per side.

MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and FIX API for algorithmic trading. There is no cTrader, TradingView integration, or proprietary platform.

No. While Valutrades accepts cryptocurrency deposits (ETH, USDT), it does not offer cryptocurrency trading instruments. You can fund your account with crypto but you will be trading forex, indices, and commodities.

The ECN model with raw spreads and commissions is straightforward, but the lack of educational resources, limited instrument range, and current operational uncertainty make it a difficult recommendation for beginners. This Valutrades review for beginners concludes that new traders would benefit from a broker with structured learning materials and a more certain future.

Based on reports from September 2026, Valutrades closed new account applications. This has not been independently confirmed through the broker's own public communications during our review. Check directly with the broker for the most current status. Valutrades review last updated January 2026. All regulatory register checks, Trustpilot data, and broker website information were verified at the time of writing. Trading CFDs carries significant risk. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.*