MONSTRADE

MONSTRADE holds a WikiFX core score of 2.04, indicating relatively low overall safety. The broker is not directly regulated by a major financial authority, though it holds an ASIC Appointed Representative license (Australia) and an FSC Securities Trading License (Mauritius), both listed as active. Traders should exercise caution and conduct their own due diligence before trading.

MONSTRADE's regulatory status is currently listed as 'Not Regulated' on WikiFX. However, the broker holds an active ASIC Appointed Representative license (Australia, number 001319466) and an active FSC Securities Trading License (Mauritius, number GB26206351). These are not primary regulatory licenses from a top-tier authority.

The minimum deposit varies by account type: Cent account $100, Classic $1,000, Prime $2,500, ECN $10,000, Islamic $15,000, and Demo $0.

MONSTRADE supports MT5 (full license) but does not support MT4. The platform has a verified MT5 license with good trading velocity.

Pros: Wide range of tradable instruments (Forex, Indices, Spot Metals, Energies, Stocks, Crypto); attractive leverage up to 1:500; fast deposit and withdrawal processes; user-friendly platform; supports scalping and EA trading. Cons: Low WikiFX safety score (2.04); not directly regulated by a major financial authority; high minimum deposits for some account types; limited regulatory oversight.

Based on the latest broker data, no user complaints were found. All three user reviews on WikiFX are positive, praising leverage options, platform usability, and efficient deposit/withdrawal processes.

It is not publicly specified whether MONSTRADE accepts clients from the US region. The broker is registered in Serbia and holds licenses in Australia and Mauritius, with no explicit mention of US availability.

MONSTRADE may be suitable for beginners due to its low-cost Demo account and Cent account with a $100 minimum deposit. The platform supports MT5, scalping, and EA trading, which can be used for practice. However, the lack of top-tier regulation and low safety score are important factors to consider before starting.

Spreads are competitive and vary by account type: from 1.6 pips (Cent), 1.2 pips (Classic), 0.8 pips (Prime and Islamic), down to 0.6 pips (ECN). No additional fees or commissions are detailed in the current data. ECN account offers the lowest spreads.

MONSTRADE offers six account types: Cent (min $100, spread from 1.6, leverage 1:100), Classic (min $1,000, spread from 1.2, leverage 1:500), Prime (min $2,500, spread from 0.8, leverage 1:500), ECN (min $10,000, spread from 0.6, leverage 1:500), Islamic (min $15,000, spread from 0.8, leverage 1:100), and Demo (free, spread from 1.0, leverage 1:100). All accounts support scalping and EA trading. Note: the Islamic account is labeled as such but the data indicates swap-free features are not enabled by default.

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