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HYCM Review

Overall Rating
4.0 / 5
Fees
4.5 / 5
Safety
4.6 / 5
Platforms
4.1 / 5
Education
2.0 / 5
Min. deposit
$20

HYCM — At a Glance

Regulation
FCA (United Kingdom), DFSA (United Arab Emirates), CIMA (Cayman Islands)
Broker Type
Market Maker, STP, ECN
Minimum Deposit
$20
Payment Methods
Bank Transfer, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Skrill, Neteller, WebMoney, UnionPay, Interac
Account Currencies
EUR, USD, GBP, AED, JPY
Assets Offered
Forex, CFDs
Trading Platforms
Mobile App, Web Platform, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Demo Account
Yes
Maximum Leverage
1:30 (FCA), 1:500 (DFSA), 1:500 (CIMA)
Spread Type
Fixed, Variable
Spread From
Fixed Account: 1.5 pips, Classic Account: 1.2 pips, Raw Account: 0.0 pips
Commission
Fixed Account: No commission, Classic Account: No commission, Raw Account: $4 per lot per side
Decimal Pricing
5 decimals
Minimum Lot Size
0.01
Maximum Lot Size
50
Swap Free Account
Yes
Managed Account
No
PAMM / MAM Trading
Yes
Joint Account
Yes
Social / Copy Trading
No
Hedging
Yes
Scalping
No
One Click Trading
Yes
OCO Orders
Yes
Trailing Stop Loss
Yes
API Access
Yes
VPS Hosting
No
Bonuses
Yes
Contests
No
Headquarters
10th Floor, Nine Queens Road Central, Hong Kong.
International Offices
United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Cyprus
Languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, German, Spanish, Farsi, French, Swedish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Vietnamese
Customer Support
Live Chat, Email, Telephone

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Strong regulatory framework.
  • +Established in 1977 with a strong track record.
  • +Segregated client funds.
  • +Wide range of global market access through CFDs.
  • +Fast and simple account setup process.
  • +Free demo account available.
  • +Negative balance protection.
  • +Low minimum deposit (from $20).
  • +Multiple fast and secure payment methods.
  • +Multiple account currency options.
  • +No deposit or withdrawal fees.
  • +User-friendly mobile platform.
  • +Supports TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
  • +Multiple account types for different trading styles.
  • +Islamic swap-free accounts available.
  • +Low forex and CFD trading fees.
  • +Ultra-low spreads from 0.0 pips on the Raw account.
  • +High leverage trading capability (up to 1:500 in some regions).
  • +Great customer support service,

Cons

  • Product offering is limited to forex and CFDs.
  • No TradingView or cTrader integration.
  • An inactivity fee after 90 days of account inactivity.
  • Limited advanced tools for professional traders.
  • Does not allow scalping.
  • Limited account currency options.
  • Research tools are fairly basic.
  • No integrated social and copy trading features.
  • Educational content is limited.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the risk of losing your money.