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Seacrest Markets

Suspicious Clone
South Africa
Since 2022
Last Updated:

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit:
USD50
Max Leverage:
1000
Account Types
N/A

Official website

seacrestmarkets.com

Online · checked Sep 10, 2026

Also on our record

  • seacrestmarkets.ioListed domain

Funding Methods

No funding methods available

Trust rating

High risk

42 out of 100 · 53% checked· Provisional

The licences it claims have not been checked on any official register.

We checked Seacrest Markets on 2026-10-24 across its regulation, company record, client terms, trading offer and service, and could verify 53% of its record. It claims 1 licence on its site, but none has been checked on an official register yet. The score of 42 is what the checked record adds up to; nothing held it down. The rating stays provisional until a claimed licence is checked on an official register. What would move the score: licence held by the onboarding entity, verified age, transparency. No investigation has been published yet, so complaints and reputation are unknown. Its client terms have not been reviewed yet.

Score last calculated 2026/10/24

Company Information

Full Name:Seacrest Markets (PTY) Ltd
Founded:2022
Headquarters:South Africa
Enterprise Offices:N/A

Customer Support

Phone:
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Live Chat:
Available
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Broker Summary

What Wikilix has recorded about Seacrest Markets: its history, the licences it holds, its trading conditions and its fees.

Introduction and Overview

Backstory: Everybody has a story, but very little has been reported about how and when Seacrest Markets became a business, or by whom it was founded. There has also been very little reported about the history of the Seacrest Markets, probably because it is a brand-new or an under-the-radar company in the financial services market, which is a very competitive industry.

As Seacrest Markets continues to grow, more information about its origins and early growth will likely become readily available.

Most brokers are created to provide a platform for both retail and institutional traders to participate in the foreign exchange market, and, for the most part, these brokers support trading in various products. There are many brokers out there that support foreign currency pairs, commodities, global stock indices, and potentially cryptocurrencies.

Seacrest Markets offers several types of trading instruments and services that may be tailored to the types of traders the firm targets. While Seacrest Markets does not yet offer specific products, the firm provides publicly available information from other trading companies in this area, which supports conjecture regarding SACC's development plans.

In addition to trading various instruments, it is likely that Seacrest Markets offers multiple account types and trading platforms for traders of different styles and preferences. The fact that Seacrest Markets is focusing on technology indicates that they will prioritize creating user-friendly interfaces, including fast order execution.

Most likely, Seacrest Markets will provide trading of the following types of instruments:
• Major / minor currency pairs
• Commodities (e.g., gold & oil)
• Global stock indices.
• Cryptocurrencies & financial contracts (CFDs) or potentially.

Types of Trading Accounts:

Details regarding types of trading accounts do not appear to be currently available. However, brokers operating in this area typically offer various trading account types (e.g., Standard, Premium, VIP) with different minimum deposit requirements, spreads, and leverage.

Regulatory Compliance & Licensing

Regulation is an important factor when deciding which broker to choose. Unfortunately, very little is currently known about the regulatory licenses issued to Seacrest Markets, and therefore, a lack of information may be a red flag for clients looking for a regulated broker.

The following is a summary table of the platform's regulatory compliance status based on publicly available information.

Trading Conditions and Platform Technology

Seacrest Markets intends to provide competitively priced trade execution in order to appeal to a wide range of clients. Despite no confirmed numbers from any brokers, brokers in this class usually offer flexible trading hours, variable spreads, and easy-to-reach minimum deposit requirements.
Seacrest Markets is also expected to provide clients access to all three platforms, Desktop, Web, and Mobile, so clients can use their favorite platform no matter what device they're using.

 

Feature

Details

Spreads

Variable, competitive (exact figures not disclosed)

Leverage

Flexible, depending on account type and instrument

Minimum Deposit

Not publicly specified

Trading Platforms

Likely includes desktop, web, and mobile platforms

Fee Structure

Traders can manage their costs by understanding their fees. While Seacrest Markets does not fully disclose its fee structure, typical ways brokers in this category charge fees include spreads, commissions, and, in some instances, deposit/withdrawal fees.

Here’s an overview of the fees typically associated with brokers similar to Seacrest Markets. No specific fee amounts are available for Seacrest Markets.

Fee Type

Details

Deposit Fees

Limited information available

Withdrawal Fees

Limited information available

Commission

Possibly applied on certain account types or instruments

Spreads

Variable, competitive

User Experience and Market Reputation

Limited information on customer experience is available for Seacrest Markets. Because there are a limited number of customer reviews, it is difficult for traders to feel confident about factors such as clear communication with their brokers, the ease of use of their trading platform, and an understanding of what is expected of them under regulation. For Seacrest Markets to become a reputable broker, it will be imperative that they obtain customer reviews to help potential customers evaluate the quality and reliability of the broker's services.

Recent Updates

At this time, Seacrest Markets has not issued any news releases or made any announcements to the public regarding the introduction of new services, updates to services already launched, or a plan for future strategic growth. This may be a result of Seacrest Markets being relatively new to the financial market, or it may be due to a lack of visibility for Seacrest Markets with the general public. Investors and traders should continue to follow all communications issued by Seacrest Markets concerning any future updates.

Conclusion

Seacrest Markets is a broker that provides clients with access to global financial markets through an innovative trading platform and technology. The lack of public information about the broker creates a challenging environment for investors and traders to assess Seacrest Markets' offerings and determine whether the broker is in compliance with regulatory agencies and provides a high level of customer service. Traders interested in trading with Seacrest Markets should conduct the necessary research, contact the broker directly for further information, and ensure they are in compliance with the regulations governing their trading.

 

Regulation check

Regulatory Licenses

Every licence Seacrest Markets has in force is from an offshore regulator. Most carry no compensation scheme — each licence's record says what the issuing regulator actually requires.

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

WIKILIX

Licence intelligence

The only licence on file

Licence Verification Record

Financial Sector Conduct Authority 53315

Recorded from the firm's own disclosure. Not yet checked against the register.

Jurisdiction
South AfricaOffshore
Authority strength
Tier 2
Licence type
Financial Service Corporate
Not yet checked on the register

Client protection under this licence

  • Compensation schemeUp to ZAR 500,000
  • Complaints routeFSCA Dispute Resolution
  • Maximum leverage1:30

These are the rules FSCA sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how Seacrest Markets applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.

A licence record describes what an authority published. It is not an endorsement, and Wikilix does not issue authorisations.

Trading software

Trading Platforms

One trading platform on record: MetaTrader 5.

1 platform
  • MetaTrader 5 logo

    MetaTrader 5

    by MetaQuotes Software Corpsince 2010Developer site

    MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a next-generation multi-asset platform for trading Forex, stocks, and futures, with advanced analytics, faster execution, and powerful algorithmic trading tools.

    Details
Platforms and download links as published by the broker, recorded by Wikilix.
Websites

Global Domains

One domain on record. All active and served over HTTPS.

1 domain
  • seacrestmarkets.ioListed domainActiveHTTPS
Domains recorded by Wikilix. Only a domain listed here is known to belong to this broker.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Seacrest Markets

Most Popular Questions
Seacrest Markets prohibits clients from North Korea and other UN-sanctioned countries. The broker primarily serves South Africa and other emerging markets but does not support trading from these restricted jurisdictions.
Seacrest Markets provides customer support via live chat during business hours and phone support at +27 0311002291. They also offer email support at support@seacrestmarkets.io and maintain active social media channels for additional contact.
Seacrest Markets offers trading in various regulated financial instruments including Forex, bonds, stocks, funds, derivatives, and CFDs. This range covers multiple asset classes for diversified trading.
Seacrest Markets offers a maximum leverage of 1000. This is significantly higher than the leverage limit set by its regulator, the FSCA, which is 30.
Seacrest Markets provides access to the MetaTrader 5 platform, a multi-asset trading software supporting desktop use. MetaTrader 5 allows trading in Forex, stocks, and futures with advanced analytics and algorithmic trading tools.
Seacrest Markets is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, holding a Financial Service Corporate license. The FSCA is a government regulator with a high transparency level and offers client fund insurance up to ZAR 500,000. However, the broker is currently marked as a suspicious clone, which may indicate potential risks.
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