Yellow Box

Yellow Box has a low overall safety rating with a core score of 2.02. It is not regulated and has been operating for only 1–2 years, which significantly reduces its reliability.

No, Yellow Box is not regulated by any known financial authority. It is registered in Saint Lucia but holds no valid forex license.

The minimum deposit varies by account type: $10 for the CENT account, $50 for the STANDARD account, and $200 for the ECN account.

Yellow Box supports MT5 (full license) but does not offer MT4.

Pros: Low minimum deposit ($10), ECN spreads from 0.0 pips, supports MT5, allows scalping and EA trading. Cons: Not regulated, short operating history (1–2 years), low core score (2.02), and limited business scope.

No user complaints have been publicly documented for Yellow Box.

Yellow Box is registered in Saint Lucia and its availability in the US region is not publicly specified. As an unregulated broker, it may not be authorized to serve US clients.

Yellow Box offers low minimum deposits and a CENT account, which may appeal to beginners. However, its lack of regulation and low safety score make it a high-risk choice for inexperienced traders.

Spreads vary by account: ECN from 0.0 pips, STANDARD from 1.2 pips, and CENT from 1.8 pips. The ECN account offers competitive spreads, while the STANDARD and CENT accounts are moderate. No additional fee details are publicly specified.

Yellow Box offers three account types: CENT (minimum deposit $10, spread from 1.8 pips), STANDARD (minimum deposit $50, spread from 1.2 pips), and ECN (minimum deposit $200, spread from 0.0 pips). All support MT5, scalping, EA trading, and allow locked positions. Islamic accounts are not offered.

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