GivTrade

GivTrade is an offshore retail forex and CFD broker that was registered in Mauritius in June 2020. The company operates under the corporate name Giv Capital Limited, which according to its terms and conditions is also registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) under registration number 25387 BC 2019. The broker’s official website is giv.trade, and its registered address in Mauritius is listed at The Cyberati Lounge in Ebene.

Despite claims on its website of regulatory oversight in multiple jurisdictions, our records show no verifiable regulation from any financial authority. The broker itself acknowledges entities in Mauritius, London, and SVG, but none of these are known to provide meaningful oversight for retail forex trading. This absence of regulation is a significant factor for traders to consider.

GivTrade’s known facts indicate no regulators on file. The broker’s website mentions ‘companies and licenses in Mauritius, London, St. Vincent & the Grenadines’, but Saint Vincent and the Grenadines does not regulate forex brokers as a financial services authority—entities there are merely registered, not licensed. Mauritius, while having a financial services commission (FSC), does not appear to have granted a license to GivTrade based on our records. Similarly, any claim of a London license is unsubstantiated.

Traders should treat any regulatory claims with extreme caution. The lack of published license numbers or verifiable registration with a reputable regulator means that client funds are not protected by any compensation scheme or third-party oversight.

GivTrade offers two primary account tiers: Classic and VIP. The Classic account requires a minimum deposit of $100 and is marketed as commission-free with no non-trading fees. The VIP account requires a $2,000 minimum deposit. The broker does not disclose maximum leverage on its website or in the known facts, which is unusual for a leveraged trading provider.

Specific details on spreads, execution speeds, and swap rates are not readily available. While the broker claims low costs and instant execution, the absence of transparent pricing makes it difficult for traders to assess true trading costs. This opacity is a common red flag among offshore brokers.

The broker supports MetaTrader 5 (MT5), a widely used platform that offers advanced charting, automated trading via Expert Advisors, and multi-asset trading. GivTrade also mentions its own mobile app, though further details are scarce. The product range includes CFDs on forex, indices, commodities (metals and energies), stocks, and cryptocurrencies.

Given the limited regulatory oversight, the actual liquidity providers and execution models are unclear. Traders may face varying conditions depending on the instrument, and the broker’s terms indicate it operates on a ‘dealing desk’ model in some cases, which could introduce conflicts of interest.

The website does not provide a clear list of payment methods. Typical brokers offer bank transfers, credit/debit cards, and e-wallets, but GivTrade’s lack of detail is concerning. The portal page (portal.giv.trade) suggests a standard registration process, but no funding section is visible without logging in.

Withdrawal policies, processing times, and any fees are not disclosed. This lack of transparency can lead to difficulties when clients attempt to access their funds, a common issue with unregulated brokers.

GivTrade appears to target traders in the MENA region, Southwest Africa, Europe, and Asia. Its marketing emphasises accessibility and speed, but the lack of regulation makes it unsuitable for risk-averse traders or those seeking fund protection. The broker’s awards, while mentioned on its site, are not independently verifiable and may be self-proclaimed.

Given the high-risk nature of offshore trading, only experienced traders who fully understand the risks and are comfortable with minimal recourse should consider this broker. Beginners and conservative investors are strongly advised to look for regulated alternatives with proven track records.