AYA Markets

AYA Markets is a retail forex and CFD broker established in August 2023 and registered in the Comoros Union, with a physical address at Bonovo Road – Fomboni, Island of Mohéli. The broker presents itself as a multi-asset platform offering trading across forex, indices, metals, energies, cryptocurrencies, stocks, and ETFs.

While the broker claims on its website to be regulated by the Mwali International Services Authority (ISA), the FXCanary database does not list a valid regulatory licence from any recognised authority. This discrepancy is a material factor for traders to consider when evaluating the broker's trustworthiness.

AYA Markets provides six distinct account types split between the cTrader and MetaTrader 5 platforms. On cTrader, traders can choose from Raw, Pro, and Zero accounts, all with a maximum leverage of 1:100. The MetaTrader 5 platform also offers Raw, Zero, and Pro accounts, but with leverage up to 1:1000. The broker does not specify minimum deposits for any account, indicating a low entry barrier.

No details on spreads or commissions are explicitly provided in the available sections, but the Raw accounts are typically associated with low spreads and a per-lot commission, while Zero accounts may have wider spreads but no commission. The high leverage of 1:1000 underscores the elevated risk profile, especially in the absence of strong regulatory oversight.

Clients can trade using either MetaTrader 5 or cTrader, two widely recognised retail trading platforms. Both offer advanced charting, automated trading capabilities (via Expert Advisors on MT5 and cAlgo on cTrader), and mobile applications. AYA Markets claims to support over 230 instruments, including 45 forex pairs, 12 indices, 13 metals, 3 energies, 33 cryptocurrencies, 120 stocks, and 7 ETFs.

This broad product range caters to diversified trading strategies, but traders should note that all offerings are contracts for difference (CFDs), which carry significant leverage risk. The inclusion of crypto CFDs and stock CFDs adds further complexity and volatility to the portfolio.

AYA Markets promotes commission-free deposits and withdrawals, with card payments (Visa and Mastercard) now accepted for instant funding. Cryptocurrency deposits via USDT (TRC-20) are also available, with a minimum of 10 USDT and 0% commission. The broker states that most deposits are processed instantly and withdrawal requests are handled within 24 business hours.

Customer support is available Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm GMT+0 via email, support ticket, and Telegram. The broker claims to offer multilingual support from an international team. The limited support hours and lack of phone support may be a drawback for traders in different time zones.

Given the high leverage options and low entry requirements, AYA Markets appears to target retail traders looking for flexibility and access to multiple asset classes. The availability of micro lots (0.01) makes it accessible to smaller capital accounts, while the Inner Circle membership programme suggests a tiered approach for more active or higher-volume traders.

However, the broker's unregulated status (per our records) and high-risk score of 52/100 make it unsuitable for conservative traders or those prioritising regulatory protection. The combination of high leverage and limited oversight amplifies the potential for significant losses.