Risk scorecard
Each area is scored 0 (clean) to 10 (worst). Higher means more risk.
Regulation
7/10 · HighNo licence from any recognised regulator while taking deposits, plus warning-list entries from Spain's CNMV and Malaysia's SC. Only an Anguilla company registration, which is not regulation.
Identity & transparency
4/10 · ModerateDiscloses a real legal entity (TW Corp LLC), a company number and both registered and operating addresses, consistent across sources, but oversight is an unverifiable offshore jurisdiction.
Withdrawals & conduct
4/10 · ModerateNet-positive reviews with long-term clients reporting successful payouts; complaints are mostly service delays plus isolated fund-access reports that do not form a confirmed pattern.
Reputation
6/10 · HighTwo live regulator warnings weigh against an otherwise mixed-to-positive public review picture (Trustpilot around 4.7 with a minority of one-star complaints).
Website claims
3/10 · LowThe site makes no false licence claim and names no fake regulator. The 'since 2011' age claim is consistent with a 2010 domain. Main concern is high leverage and no negative-balance protection.
Operational history
2/10 · LowGenuinely long-running: domain registered December 2010 and clients reporting use since 2014. Company incorporation date could not be dated, so this rests on the domain leg as an upper bound.
Who they are
A quick desk file on the company behind the brand.
- Brand: Trader's Way (tradersway.com)
- Legal entity: TW Corp LLC, company registration number A000001731
- Registered: No. 9 Cassius Webster Building, Grace Complex, PO Box 1330, The Valley, AI-2640, Anguilla
- Operating address: Radnicka 147, Valjevo, 14000 Serbia
- Website: https://www.tradersway.com
- Only licence: None. Only an Anguilla company registration, which is not a financial licence.
- Offers: Forex, metals, energies and crypto CFDs on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and cTrader (ECN/STP), leverage up to 1:1000
- Not accepted: Residents of the United States and the United Kingdom
- Age claim: 'Since 2011'. The domain was registered in December 2010, so the long history is genuine.
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.
Licences the broker publishes
Anguilla company registry (ACORN)
Why we reached this verdict
How the evidence adds up.
We rated this High Risk because the operation is real and old, but has no regulatory safety net and carries live regulator warnings.
- No regulation at all. We checked the broker's own site and independent reviews. It holds no licence from any recognised authority. The only registration is a company filing in Anguilla, which does not supervise or protect client money.
- Two regulator warnings. We confirmed on the CNMV's own public warning register that Spain listed 'Traders Way' as an unauthorised firm on 2 December 2019. Malaysia's Securities Commission separately places it on its Investor Alert List. Both mean the firm solicits clients where it is not authorised.
- But it is a functioning broker, not a clone or a boiler room. The domain dates to 2010, the platforms (MT4, MT5, cTrader) are real and third-party verifiable, and public reviews include long-term clients reporting successful withdrawals. We found no impersonation of a regulated firm and no confirmed pattern of stolen funds.
- Complaints exist (slow withdrawals, one report of being asked to pay more before a payout, unauthorised trades on a compromised account) but they are isolated and do not form a confirmed fund-theft pattern.
Note on operating history: the 15.7-year track record rests on domain registration alone. No company incorporation date could be established, so this is an upper bound rather than a confirmed age.
Evidence ledger
Every finding, with its source and how strongly it points.
E1The broker's own footer names TW Corp LLC, company number A000001731, registered in Anguilla, operating from Serbia, and states 'since 2011'. No regulator or licence number is claimed anywhere on the site.
ModerateTrader's Way websiteE2Spain's CNMV public warning register returns 'TRADERS WAY' as an unauthorised firm, warning dated 2 December 2019. This is a regulator-attested finding of unauthorised solicitation.
StrongCNMV warning registerE3Malaysia's Securities Commission includes Traders Way on its Investor Alert List of entities not authorised to provide capital market services in Malaysia.
E4Domain tradersway.com was registered on 13 December 2010, corroborating the 'since 2011' claim and establishing a genuine ~15-year operating history on the domain leg.
ModerateVerisign RDAP (WHOIS)E5Public reviews are net positive (around 4.7 with a 15% one-star minority). Multiple long-term clients report working deposits and withdrawals; negative reports centre on delays and isolated account issues, not a systematic fund-theft pattern.
ModerateTrustpilotE6Independent broker reviews confirm no regulatory licence and an Anguilla / TW Corp LLC (registration A000001731) structure, with operations in Serbia and no negative-balance protection.
ModerateIndependent broker review
The other side
The strongest case in this broker’s favour.
In fairness to Trader's Way, several points cut in its favour.
- It has operated openly under one brand for roughly 15 years, which most scams never manage.
- It discloses a real legal entity, a company number, and both a registered and an operating address, rather than hiding behind anonymity.
- Its trading platforms are mainstream and independently checkable, and its pricing model (ECN/STP) is a normal one.
- Public reviews are net positive, and multiple long-standing customers say deposits and withdrawals work.
- The Spanish and Malaysian warnings are the standard 'not authorised here' notices that apply to essentially every offshore-only broker soliciting in those countries. They are not fraud findings.
What would change this
What we would need to see to revise the verdict.
Our view would move if the facts changed.
- Toward safer: if Trader's Way obtained and we could verify a licence from a recognised regulator (for example FCA, ASIC or CySEC) on that regulator's own register.
- Toward scam: a clear, repeated pattern of refused or reversed withdrawals across several platforms, or credible reports of demands for extra 'fees' or 'taxes' before releasing funds.
- A named enforcement action or a warning naming the exact domain for fraud (not just unauthorised solicitation) would push this to Likely Scam.
Check it yourself
Official registers and warning lists. Verify every claim first-hand.
CNMV (Spain) warning register result for Traders Way
Spain's regulator lists Traders Way as an unauthorised firm (warning dated 2 Dec 2019).
Securities Commission Malaysia Investor Alert List
Malaysia's regulator flags Traders Way as unauthorised to deal with in Malaysia.
Trader's Way official website
The broker's own site, showing the TW Corp LLC / Anguilla disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this broker’s safety.
Is Trader's Way a scam?
We did not find proof that Trader's Way steals client money. It is a genuine, long-running broker. But it is completely unregulated and two regulators have warned against it, so it is high risk. Your funds are not protected by any authority.
Is Trader's Way regulated?
No. It holds no licence from any recognised financial regulator. Its only registration is a company filing in Anguilla, which is not financial regulation and does not protect client deposits.
Can I withdraw my money from Trader's Way?
Most public reviews, including from long-term clients, say withdrawals work. However there are isolated complaints of delays and one report of being asked to pay more before a payout. There is no regulator to help if a withdrawal is refused.
Is my money safe with Trader's Way?
There is no client-money protection and no compensation scheme, because no regulator oversees the firm. If the company failed or refused to pay, you would have very limited recourse.
Who owns Trader's Way?
The operator is TW Corp LLC, registered in Anguilla with company number A000001731, and it lists an operating office in Serbia.
How old is Trader's Way?
The website says 'since 2011' and the domain was registered in December 2010, so the operation is genuinely about 15 years old. We could not date the TW Corp LLC company itself because the Anguilla registry is not openly searchable.
What is the Anguilla registration worth?
Very little for your protection. It is a normal company registration, not a financial services licence. It does not mean anyone supervises how the broker handles your money.
Is Trader's Way a clone of another broker?
No. We found no evidence it impersonates a regulated firm. It uses its own long-standing brand and domain, and it borrows no other company's licence.
Why did Spain and Malaysia warn about Trader's Way?
Both are 'unauthorised firm' warnings: the broker offers services to residents there without being licensed in those countries. Spain's CNMV listed it on 2 December 2019 and Malaysia's SC includes it on its Investor Alert List.
Does Trader's Way accept US or UK clients?
No. The website states its information is not directed at residents of the United States or the United Kingdom.
What should I check before depositing with Trader's Way?
Remember there is no regulatory protection, keep any balance small, withdraw profits often, and never pay an extra 'fee' or 'tax' to release a withdrawal. Consider a broker licensed by the FCA, ASIC or CySEC instead if safety is your priority.
What do I do if I was scammed by a broker like this?
Stop depositing, gather all records (transactions, chats, statements), report it to your bank or card issuer to attempt a chargeback, and file a report with your national financial regulator or police. Be wary of 'recovery' services that ask for upfront fees, which are usually a second scam.
What we recommend
The practical takeaway from everything above.
Treat Trader's Way as high risk and act carefully.
- Understand that your money is not protected by any financial regulator or compensation scheme.
- If you already trade here, keep balances small and withdraw profits regularly rather than letting them build up.
- Prefer a broker licensed by a strong regulator (FCA, ASIC, CySEC) if regulatory protection matters to you.
- Never send an extra payment to 'unlock' or 'release' a withdrawal. No legitimate broker requires that.
- Keep records of deposits, trades and withdrawal requests in case you need to dispute a payment.
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 September 1, 2026. If any detail here is out of date or incorrect, or you represent this broker, please contact us.
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