CySECCyprusTier 2Licence number
411/22
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- Held by GVD Markets
- Licence type and regime
- Straight Through Processing(STP)
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At a glance
Regulation on record for GVD Markets
Counts of what is on record, not a rating. Each figure describes the register entries Wikilix holds and the checks it has run against them.
- Licences on record
- 2
- Issuing authorities
- 2
- From tier-1 or tier-2 authorities
- 1
- Found on an official register
- 0
GVD Markets has 2 licences on record with Wikilix, issued by 2 authorities across 2 jurisdictions. One of them was issued by a tier-1 or tier-2 authority — the regimes with the strictest capital, reporting and client-money rules. None has yet been located on an issuing authority’s own register, so every entry here should be read as claimed rather than confirmed.
One licence comes from an authority classed as offshore. An offshore regime can be a legitimate registration, but it typically carries lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme.
Issuing authorities
Jurisdictions
Licence record
Licences on record
Every licence on record for GVD Markets, strongest authority first.
2 records
- CySECCyprusTier 2
FSASeychellesTier 3Licence number
SD061
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- Held by GVD Markets
- Licence type and regime
- Retail Forex License
- Offshore
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Protection
What this licence protects
CySEC's own rules for the firms it authorises.
- Compensation schemeUp to €20000 (ICF)
- Client money kept separate
- Negative balance protection
- Complaints routeCyprus Financial Ombudsman
- Maximum leverage1:30
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the licences held by GVD Markets
Answered from the register entries on this page.
Most Popular Questions
GVD Markets offers leverage up to 1000:1 according to the trading conditions data. However, the regulatory leverage limit under CySEC is typically up to 30:1 for retail clients, indicating that leverage may vary by account type or jurisdiction.
Yes, GVD Markets requires Know Your Customer (KYC) verification for account opening. Clients must submit identity and proof of residence documents during registration to comply with regulatory standards.
The minimum deposit at GVD Markets is generally $500 for Standard and STP accounts. For ECN accounts, the minimum deposit requirement is higher, set at $2,000. Deposits must be made from accounts in the same name as the trading account holder.
GVD Markets accepts deposits and withdrawals via Visa, Mastercard, bank wire transfer, UnionPay remittance, and online banking terminals. Deposit fees are generally not charged, but Visa withdrawals incur a fee of 3.25% plus €2.50 per transaction. Processing times vary from instant to a few business days depending on the method.
According to WIKILIX data, GVD Markets provides access to MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms. Both platforms support desktop versions and offer advanced charting and trading tools suitable for Forex, stocks, and futures trading.
GVD Markets is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under license number 411/22. Client funds are protected up to €20,000 through the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF). The broker operates under a high transparency level and complies with onshore regulatory standards.
GVD Markets has 2 licence records with Wikilix, issued by 2 authorities across 2 jurisdictions. A licence on record means an authority published an entry; it is not an endorsement, and Wikilix does not issue authorisations.
GVD Markets holds licence records issued by CySEC, FSA. Each authority’s own record — its tier, jurisdiction and client-protection rules — is linked from this page.
One of the licence records held by GVD Markets comes from tier-1 or tier-2 authorities (0 tier-1, 1 tier-2). Those regimes set the strictest capital, reporting and client-money requirements.
Not yet. None of the 2 licence records held by GVD Markets has been located on an issuing authority’s register, so each should be read as claimed rather than confirmed. Every record links to the official register so you can check it yourself.
GVD Markets has licence records in Cyprus, Seychelles. A licence applies in the jurisdiction that issued it; it does not by itself cover clients elsewhere.