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Bulls&Bears Trades

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United Kingdom
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Since 2013
Last Updated:
73/100
Overall Score

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit:
USD2500
Max Leverage:
1000
Account Types
Standard Account

User Reviews

Total Reviews
This Month
Avg Rating

Funding Methods

3 methods

Credit/Debit Cards

credit card
2 days
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Bank Wire Transfer

bank transfer
1 days
Fee:
Free
Fee:
€10

E-wallets

e wallet
hours
Fee:
Free
Fee:
Free

Performance Metrics

Excellent Performance
Performance chart: 1: Regulation 62%, 2: License 82%, 3: Software 0%, 4: Spread 0%, 5: Account Type 0%, 6: Symbol 0%
Regulation
62%Fair
License
82%Excellent
Software
0%Poor
Spread
0%Poor
Account Type
0%Poor
Symbol
0%Poor

Company Information

Full Name:Bulls&Bears Trades LIMITED
Founded:2013
Headquarters:United Kingdom
Enterprise Offices:N/A

Customer Support

Phone:
Live Chat:
business_hours
Response Time:
Languages:
English
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Broker Summary

What Wikilix has recorded about Bulls&Bears Trades: its history, the licences it holds, its trading conditions and its fees.

Introduction and Overview of Bulls&Bears Trades

The Forex market is not just one of the largest financial markets in the world, but also one of the most dynamic, with millions of traders and investors participating every day. The explosion of online trading has led to the emergence of numerous Forex brokers. Each trading company has distinguishing features, substantially varying conditions, and different degrees of regulatory compliance. Different companies adhere to different levels of regulatory compliance

compliance, and not all brokers are broker-dealers; some remain a complete mystery to the trading community.

One such unknown Broker, known as Unknown Broker, is a prime example of this phenomenon. While the name itself sounds interesting and appealing, there appears to be an utter lack of publicly available, trustworthy information or verifiable data about this Broker. This article will examine what it means to deal with an unknown or unverified forex broker, how vital transparency, regulation, and trust are in forex trading, and why it matters.

Background and History of Bulls&Bears Trades

Forex trading, as an industry, has matured since it was first made generally available to retail traders, and, in general, brokers provide access to currency markets, among others. Established brokers are more likely to have a well-known or verifiable history of regulatory filings and a reputation for providing services based on their credibility and the business decisions made by their founders. In the case of Unknown Broker, there is no publicly available information about its possible history. In fact, it is not possible to determine its origins, founders, or business history.

In the absence of data to assess credibility, there are some possibilities about this Broker, all of which suggest the risk inherent in trading with it: unknown does not necessarily mean the Broker is an emerging company that has not yet made a name for itself, it may be a company that operates under another name, or it simply could be of unregulated mainland US or fraudulently structured. No documentation poses an unacceptable risk to the trader.

Key Features and Offerings

Generally, Forex brokers are differentiated by their trading platforms, trading account types, leverage levels, spreads, and other services such as learning/training and customer support. Unfortunately, there is no usable information on the features or other service offerings of Unknown Broker.

In the absence of documentation, there is no way for a trader to evaluate which trading instruments, trading platforms, platform and account point trading options, or known points of leverage are available. Brokers that lack verifiable trading information, do not disclose bookkeeping or accounting services in the first sense, and do not appear willing to disclose their trading features or services, should concern potential traders.

Regulatory Compliance and Licensing

Regulation is integral to Forex trading, providing confidence to its customers through the rules and oversight that its license entails. Licensed brokers are verified and monitored by financial authorities to ensure they have sufficient financial backing, a financial history that assures traders of a degree of fund protection, and a level of regulatory oversight to ensure fair trading practices. Unfortunately, Unknown Broker does not appear to have licensing information from a financial authority that licenses brokers.

Regulatory compliance is a serious issue for trading companies that operate in an unregulated manner and therefore cannot be said to meet the standard of care many traders expect and assume in their trading activities. Without knowing that brokers have a legal fiduciary duty to their traders, traders face an inherent risk, as there is no oversight or recourse in the event of a claim against them. Unknown Broker is unidentified, and no regulatory duty of care to their customers can be established due to the absence of licensing information after trading. This may be grounds to terminate your trading.

Regulator

License Number

Status

Not Available

Not Available

No verified license or regulatory approval

Broker Conditions and Platform Due Diligence

The vast majority of forex brokers provide relevant information on their terms and conditions, including spreads, leverage, minimum deposits, and details about the technology behind their platforms. Unknown Broker does not disclose this information.

Due to the lack of transparency around these key broker conditions, traders cannot assess their options and the suitability of brokers for their own trading style(s).

Trading Condition

Details

Spreads

Not disclosed

Leverage

Not disclosed

Minimum Deposit

Not disclosed

Trading Platforms

Not disclosed

Fee Structure

For traders, clarity in fee structures is essential for understanding the true appeal of trading. This includes any deposit and withdrawal fees, commissions or hidden charges. Unfortunately, there is no verifiable fee information for Unknown Broker.

Without fully disclosed fee structures, traders are undoubtedly subject to unexpected fees, which would diminish profitability or complicate their financial planning.

Fee Type

Details

Deposit Fees

Not disclosed

Withdrawal Fees

Not disclosed

Commission

Not disclosed

 

User Experience and Reputation

User feedback and reputation in the trading community are among the most significant markers of a broker's trustworthiness. User reviews, testimonials, and third-party ratings gauge how satisfied users are with their broker and the level of professionalism and quality of the service.

For the Unknown Broker, a lack of trustworthy user feedback and insufficient market reputation indicate a risk.

Recent Developments

Since the Unknown Broker is Unknown, there is no news or recent activity to report. The lack of news or public activity makes it impossible to determine whether and how quickly the broker is evolving or innovating, or whether they are responding to market changes or crises.

Traders should be careful when dealing with an unknown broker and prioritize brokers who communicate clearly and professionally with their clients and have a history of responding to and adapting to market changes.

Final Thoughts

In the fast-paced, constantly evolving world of Forex trading, it is critical to ensure you have a reputable onboarding broker. The Unknown Broker also serves as a reminder of the risks of dealing with an unverified broker that may or may not be regulated and whose services are only weakly described.

Without credible information on the broker's license(s), trading conditions, fees, or experience, no credible recommendation or endorsement can be made. Traders are encouraged to use caution and choose a broker with a proven track record for reliability and a license from a reputable regulatory authority to safeguard their investments and trading activities.

Regulation check

Regulatory Licenses

Bulls&Bears Trades is listed with a tier-1 or tier-2 licence that we have not yet checked against the regulator's register. An unchecked row is not a finding either way.

0 of 1 checked
Licences on record
1
Confirmed on register
0
Tier 1 or 2
1
Offshore
0

How far our check got

  • 1 not yet checked
  • FCATier 1United KingdomStraight Through Processing(STP)No. 777911

    What the register says

    Licence number
    777911
    Type
    Straight Through Processing(STP)

    Client protection under this licence

    • Compensation schemeUp to £85000 (FSCS)
    • Client money kept separate
    • Negative balance protection
    • Complaints routeFinancial Ombudsman Service
    • Maximum leverage1:30

    These are the rules FCA sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how Bulls&Bears Trades applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

    About Financial Conduct Authority

    Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyCompensation: Up to £85000 (FSCS)Public registerTransparency: high
    Typical cost of this licence
    £100000+ (including compliance setup)
    Open the full licence record
Deposits & withdrawals

Funding Methods

3 ways to fund an account. 3 with no deposit fee.

3 methods
MethodDeposit feeWithdrawal feeMin depositWithdrawal min / maxProcessing
Credit/Debit CardsCredit Card
Profits must be withdrawn via bank wire only after refunding deposits to the original card first.
FreeNot recordedNot recordedEUR 2Not recorded2 days
Bank Wire TransferBank Transfer
Bank statement required for withdrawal approval. Withdrawals ≤ 100 EUR incur a 10 EUR fixed fee.
FreeEUR 10Not recordedEUR 2Not recorded1 day
E-walletsE-Wallet
Withdrawals below 2 EUR cannot be processed due to fee considerations.
FreeNot recordedNot recordedEUR 2Not recordedhour
Fees, limits and processing times as published by Bulls&Bears Trades, recorded by Wikilix.

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