Risk scorecard
Each area is scored 0 (clean) to 10 (worst). Higher means more risk.
Regulation
7/10 · HighClient money sits with an Anjouan company whose offshore licence has no compensation scheme, and 2 Malaysian regulators list Bold Prime as unauthorised.
Identity & transparency
6/10 · HighThe contracting company is named and registered in Anjouan, but the brand has moved through companies in 4 countries and its business contact is in Dubai.
Withdrawals & conduct
6/10 · HighUsers on 2 platforms report withdrawals held past 72 hours and profits removed under bonus rules in late 2026, though Bold Prime pays and answers many.
Reputation
8/10 · Critical2 Malaysian regulator alerts, 2 expulsions by the Financial Commission and a Trustpilot rating withheld after fake reviews were removed.
Website claims
8/10 · CriticalBold Prime pages claimed an NFA registration that does not exist, and the site calls an Anjouan licence full authorisation while marketing to excluded Malaysia.
Operational history
5/10 · ModerateThe brand has traded since 2021, but on a domain first used by an unrelated business and through short-lived companies; the current contracting company dates from July 2023.
Who they are
A quick desk file on the company behind the brand.
- Brand: Bold Prime, an online broker for forex and CFDs (contracts that let you trade price moves without owning the asset).
- Legal entity: Bold Prime Limited, company number 31896, Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros. The Bold Prime client agreement names Bold Prime Limited as the company you contract with.
- Registered: Hamchako, Matsamudu, Anjouan, according to the client agreement. The contact page gives a second Anjouan address, JGF7 + 4LM, Sadapouani. The Bold Prime business profile on Trustpilot lists the United Arab Emirates and a Dubai phone number.
- Website: boldprime.com, with copies at boldprimemy.com for Malaysia and boldprimeidn.com for Indonesia. Clients log in at fx.boldprime.com and fx.boldprimeglobal.com.
- Only licence: Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority licence L 31896 / BPL, a low-tier offshore licence with no compensation scheme.
- Earlier companies: OPTIM Investments Limited in Mauritius, which used the Port Louis address of the Bold Prime Limited now on the FSC Mauritius register. Bold Prime Ltd in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, company 26184 BC 2021. BOLD PRIME (AU) PTY LTD in Australia, now deregistered.
- Offers: MT4 and MT5 accounts from 15 USD, leverage up to 1:3000 (leverage multiplies both gains and losses), a 30 USD sign-up credit and deposit bonuses.
- Not accepted: The footer lists the United States, Cuba, Iraq, Myanmar, North Korea, Sudan, Malaysia (with an unexplained asterisk), Australia and the United Arab Emirates.
- Age claim: The site says Est. 2020 and 7+ years in market. The earliest archived Bold Prime trading site dates from September 2021.
Regulation
Who really oversees this broker, and what each licence is worth to you.
Proof of regulation on an official register: No
We could not confirm this broker on any genuine regulator’s register.
National Futures Association (United States)
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (authorised representative)
Why we reached this verdict
How the evidence adds up.
We rate Bold Prime a likely scam because 2 regulators in a key market name its websites, and its own claims do not hold up.
- 2 regulator warnings. The Securities Commission Malaysia lists boldprime.com, a Facebook profile and the bold.prime Instagram account for unlicensed dealing in securities. The Securities Commission added Bold Prime to the list in February 2023. Bank Negara Malaysia lists myboldprime.com, the t.me/boldprimeltd Telegram channel, a Malaysian WhatsApp number and a local collecting agent, Chip In Sdn Bhd.
- Malaysia is still a target. Bold Prime now runs boldprimemy.com, a domain first registered on 4 February 2026, after both warnings. The Bold Prime site offers a Malay-language version and ringgit deposits by local bank transfer and card. The Bold Prime footer lists Malaysia among the countries Bold Prime does not serve.
- A false US registration claim. An archived Bold Prime page from May 2024 says Bold Prime Ltd is registered with the NFA as a commodity pool operator, NFA ID 0544038. The NFA BASIC register has no firm called Bold Prime and no record for that ID.
- A withdrawal complaint pattern. Between September and November 2026, separate users on Trustpilot and Google Play describe withdrawals held beyond the promised 72 hours for a compliance review. Other users report profits removed under a 120-second trading rule or a bonus volume rule. The reports give withdrawal IDs, an account number and amounts.
- Expelled from a complaints scheme twice. The Financial Commission, a private dispute body, expelled Bold Prime in February 2023 and readmitted Bold Prime in March 2023. The Financial Commission expelled Bold Prime again on 28 August 2026 for numerous failures to follow its rules.
- Little protection for deposits. The client agreement places accounts with Bold Prime Limited in Anjouan, under Comoros law and Comoros courts. The Anjouan licence offers no compensation scheme.
- Review manipulation. Trustpilot withholds the Bold Prime rating for a breach of its guidelines and says it removed fake reviews.
- Why not confirmed. We found no court case or regulator action that charges Bold Prime with fraud, and many clients do receive withdrawals. Because of the paid withdrawals and the absence of a fraud ruling, the verdict stops at likely.
Evidence ledger
Every finding, with its source and how strongly it points.
E1The Securities Commission Malaysia Investor Alert List names Bold Prime with boldprime.com, a Facebook profile and the bold.prime Instagram account. The remark reads: carrying on unlicensed capital market activities of dealing in securities. The Securities Commission added Bold Prime in February 2023.
E2Bank Negara Malaysia lists Bold Prime on its Financial Consumer Alert List with myboldprime.com, t.me/boldprimeltd, the bold.prime Instagram account, a Malaysian WhatsApp number and collecting agent Chip In Sdn Bhd. Bank Negara Malaysia added the entry on 28 March 2025.
E3Bold Prime still targets Malaysia. The funds page offers local bank deposits and card payments in Malaysian ringgit, the site has a Malay-language version and the app link points to the Malaysian App Store. The footer lists Malaysia as a restricted country.
E4The boldprimemy.com domain was first registered on 4 February 2026, after both Malaysian warnings. The domain shares nameservers with boldprime.com, and myboldprime.com now redirects to boldprimemy.com.
E5An archived Bold Prime page from 22 May 2024 says Bold Prime Ltd is licensed and registered with the NFA as a commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor, NFA ID 0544038. The same page names Bold Prime Ltd in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (26184 BC 2021) and Bold Prime Limited in Anjouan (31896).
E6A search of the NFA BASIC register for the firm name Bold Prime returns no results, with the note that such a firm is not and has not been registered with the CFTC. A search for NFA ID 0544038 also returns no record.
StrongNFA BASIC registerE7Trustpilot reviews from September to November 2026 describe withdrawals pending beyond the promised 72 hours (withdrawal IDs 7679451 and 7682693, a USD 1,000 request), profits cut under a 120-second rule (account 615202) and a withdrawal refused under a 3-lot volume rule. Bold Prime replies cite a compliance review and its trading terms.
E8A Google Play review dated 15 September 2026 says Bold Prime stopped processing a withdrawal after 72 business hours and cited a compliance review. The app, published by Bold Prime Limited, has more than 10,000 downloads and a 3.7 rating.
E9Trustpilot withholds the Bold Prime LTD rating for a breach of its guidelines and states that it removed a number of fake reviews. The profile shows 1,903 reviews, 62% five-star and 20% one-star, and lists the United Arab Emirates and a Dubai phone number as contact details.
E10The Financial Commission expelled Bold Prime from membership on 28 August 2026 for numerous failures to comply with its rules. Bold Prime clients can no longer use the Financial Commission compensation fund.
E11The Financial Commission first expelled Bold Prime in February 2023, about 6 months after admitting the broker in August 2022. The Financial Commission readmitted Bold Prime in March 2023 after the broker remedied the shortcomings.
E12The Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority register lists Bold Prime Limited, company number 31896, incorporated 6 July 2023, under licence L 31896 / BPL. The number matches the Bold Prime client agreement and regulations page.
E13The Bold Prime client agreement names Bold Prime Limited at Hamchako, Matsamudu, Anjouan, under Anjouan licence No. 31896. Comoros law governs the agreement, and Comoros courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
E14The client agreement lets Bold Prime cancel trading results, including profits, and block accounts at its sole discretion for practices it prohibits. A withdrawal made without trading after a deposit can cost 5% of the amount.
E15The Bold Prime regulations page calls the firm a Fully Authorized and Licensed Broker on the strength of 1 Union of Comoros licence, no. 31896. The page gives no link to the issuing register.
ModerateBold Prime regulations pageE16The FSC Mauritius online register lists Bold Prime Limited as an investment dealer (full service dealer excluding underwriting) at 3rd Floor Manor House, 30 St Georges Street, Port Louis. The current Bold Prime client agreement does not name the Mauritius company.
E17An archived Bold Prime homepage from September 2021 says Bold Prime was a brand of OPTIM Investments Limited, Mauritius business registration number 178770, at the same Manor House address, with FSC licence GB20025993. The page listed deposits in Malaysian ringgit and Indonesian rupiah.
E18An archived Bold Prime page from March 2023 says BOLD PRIME (AU) PTY LTD is authorised and regulated by ASIC as Authorised Representative No. 001300520. An authorised representative works under another firm's licence. ASIC lists BOLD PRIME (AU) PTY LTD, ACN 663 918 876, as registered on 17 November 2022 and deregistered on 30 August 2023.
E19ASIC lists 4 companies named Bold Prime Pty Ltd, Bold Prime (AU) Pty Ltd or Bold Prime Global Pty Ltd. ASIC shows 3 of them deregistered and BOLD PRIME PTY LTD (ACN 670 580 560) with a strike-off in progress.
E20The domain boldprime.com was first registered on 20 September 2009. An archived copy from May 2014 shows a placeholder for an unrelated business, Yvan Huneault Communications, and broker content appears from 2021.
E21The Bold Prime About page claims Est. 2020, 7+ years in market, 500K+ traders and a 98.2% success rate, without sources. 7 years in market does not fit a 2020 start.
E22Several Trustpilot and Google Play reviews from 2024 to 2026 report fast deposits and withdrawals, and Bold Prime answers most complaints. Bold Prime approved withdrawal 7679451 within a day of a client review in November 2026.
E23The Financial Commission notice of August 2022 admitting Bold Prime names boldprime.com, which ties the Financial Commission notices to this broker.
The other side
The strongest case in this broker’s favour.
The strongest case for Bold Prime is that the business is real, has traded since 2021 and pays many clients.
- Anjouan is a low-tier authority, so the Anjouan licence protects clients far less than a licence from a major regulator.
- The current Bold Prime client agreement does not use the Mauritius company.
- Several users on Trustpilot and Google Play report fast withdrawals. Bold Prime replies to complaints and approved withdrawal 7679451 within a day of a client post in November 2026.
- Bold Prime has traded under 1 brand since 2021. Bold Prime offers standard MetaTrader 4 and 5 platforms and publishes apps on Google Play and the App Store.
- We found no court case or regulator action charging Bold Prime with fraud. The 2 Malaysian warnings concern unlicensed activity.
- Bold Prime is not a clone. The warnings and complaints name the Bold Prime websites and social accounts, not a copy of another firm.
What would change this
What we would need to see to revise the verdict.
Our view would improve if Bold Prime fixed the problems behind the warnings and complaints, and would worsen with new evidence of unpaid withdrawals.
- The Securities Commission Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia removing Bold Prime from their alert lists, or Bold Prime ending all marketing to Malaysian residents.
- A licence from a major regulator, such as the FCA, ASIC or CySEC, for the company that holds client money.
- A public correction by Bold Prime of the NFA registration claim.
- A steady record of withdrawals paid within the promised 72 hours, with no profits removed under bonus rules.
- Readmission to the Financial Commission or membership of another independent complaints scheme.
- Trustpilot lifting the guideline-breach notice on the Bold Prime profile.
- On the other side, a regulator enforcement action or a rise in unpaid withdrawals would move Bold Prime towards a confirmed scam.
Check it yourself
Official registers and warning lists. Verify every claim first-hand.
Anjouan register entry for Bold Prime Limited
Shows company number 31896 and licence L 31896 / BPL. Bold Prime publishes no link to this register.
Securities Commission Malaysia Investor Alert List
Search Bold Prime to see the entry naming boldprime.com.
Bank Negara Malaysia Financial Consumer Alert List
Search Bold Prime to see the entry naming myboldprime.com.
FSC Mauritius Online Public Register
Search the name Bold Prime to see the Mauritius sister company.
NFA BASIC register
Search the firm Bold Prime or NFA ID 0544038: no record exists.
Financial Commission expulsion notice
Notice of the August 2026 expulsion of Bold Prime.
Bold Prime regulations page
The licence claim Bold Prime makes on its own site.
Bold Prime client agreement
Names the Anjouan company that holds client accounts.
ASIC company search for Bold Prime
Lists the deregistered and struck-off Bold Prime companies in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this broker’s safety.
Is Bold Prime a scam?
Bold Prime is likely a scam in our assessment. 2 Malaysian regulators list Bold Prime as unauthorised, and older Bold Prime pages claimed a US registration that does not exist. Clients also report withdrawals held past 72 hours and profits removed under bonus rules.
Is Bold Prime a fraud?
No regulator or court has charged Bold Prime with fraud, and we found no such case. We do assess the risk of fraud as high. The reasons are the Malaysian warnings, the false NFA claim and the withdrawal complaints.
Is Bold Prime regulated?
The Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority is a low-tier offshore regulator, and no compensation scheme protects clients. No major regulator, such as the FCA, ASIC or CySEC, licenses the company that holds client money.
Which company holds my money at Bold Prime?
The Bold Prime client agreement names Bold Prime Limited, company number 31896, at Hamchako, Matsamudu, on the island of Anjouan in the Comoros. Comoros law governs the agreement, and Comoros courts hear any dispute.
Can people in Malaysia trade with Bold Prime?
The Bold Prime footer says the company does not serve Malaysian residents. Yet Bold Prime runs boldprimemy.com, offers a Malay-language site and accepts ringgit deposits. The Securities Commission Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia both list Bold Prime as unauthorised.
Can I withdraw my money from Bold Prime?
Many clients do receive withdrawals. From September to November 2026, users on Trustpilot and Google Play reported withdrawals held past the promised 72 hours for a compliance review. Others report profits removed under a 120-second trading rule or a bonus volume rule.
Is Bold Prime registered with the NFA in the United States?
No. In 2024, Bold Prime pages said Bold Prime Ltd was registered with the NFA under ID 0544038. The NFA BASIC register has no firm called Bold Prime and no record for that ID.
Is Bold Prime licensed by ASIC or the FSC of Mauritius?
ASIC does not license Bold Prime. In 2023, Bold Prime pages named BOLD PRIME (AU) PTY LTD as an ASIC authorised representative, a role that works under another firm's licence. ASIC now lists BOLD PRIME (AU) PTY LTD as deregistered. The current Bold Prime client agreement does not use the Mauritius company.
What is an Anjouan licence worth?
An Anjouan licence gives clients very little protection. The Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority licenses firms for 1 autonomous island of the Comoros and is not a national financial supervisor. No compensation scheme pays clients if the broker fails or refuses to pay.
Is Bold Prime a clone of another broker?
No. The Malaysian warnings and the client complaints name the Bold Prime websites and social accounts. Bold Prime is its own operation, not a copy of another firm.
Why did the Financial Commission expel Bold Prime?
The Financial Commission is a private dispute body, not a regulator. The Financial Commission expelled Bold Prime on 28 August 2026 for numerous failures to comply with its rules. The Financial Commission had also expelled Bold Prime in February 2023, then readmitted the broker in March 2023. Clients can no longer file new complaints there or claim from its compensation fund.
How long has Bold Prime been operating?
The Bold Prime website says Est. 2020 and claims 7+ years in market. The earliest archived Bold Prime trading site dates from September 2021. The Anjouan register records the incorporation of Bold Prime Limited, the company that holds client accounts today, on 6 July 2023.
What should I check before depositing with Bold Prime?
Check whether your country's regulator has warned about Bold Prime, and read the bonus and withdrawal rules before you accept any bonus. Start with a small deposit and test a withdrawal first. Keep every withdrawal ID and screenshot.
What should I do if Bold Prime does not pay my withdrawal?
Open a support ticket, ask for the exact reason in writing and keep every reply. Malaysian residents can complain to the Securities Commission Malaysia at aduan@seccom.com.my. Never pay a recovery service that asks for money upfront.
What we recommend
The practical takeaway from everything above.
If you live in Malaysia, do not open a Bold Prime account; everyone else should treat Bold Prime as a high-risk offshore broker.
- The Securities Commission Malaysia says investors who use unauthorised firms are not protected under Malaysian securities laws.
- Check which company your contract is with. The current terms place your account with Bold Prime Limited in Anjouan, under Comoros law.
- Decline bonuses. The 120-second rule and bonus volume rules give Bold Prime grounds to cancel profits or refuse a withdrawal.
- Test a small withdrawal before you deposit more, and keep every withdrawal ID, ticket and screenshot.
- If a withdrawal is held, ask in writing for the exact reason and the clause that applies. The Financial Commission no longer accepts complaints about Bold Prime.
- Malaysian residents can report losses to the Securities Commission Malaysia at aduan@seccom.com.my. Never pay a recovery service that asks for money upfront.
This is an independent assessment of risk, not a legal ruling. Scores and verdicts follow the Wikilix broker-safety methodology and can change as new evidence appears. Review scores are treated with caution when a broker’s reviews look manipulated. Last reviewed November 11, 2026. If any detail here is out of date or incorrect, or you represent this broker, please contact us.
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