IVT Markets Review

Our review of IVT Markets began with the same discipline we apply to every broker we examine: we cross-checked the company's own claims against public registers, aggregated industry data, and the real user-review record. We looked for verified licences, corporate registration details, and any red flags that would indicate a broker operating outside the protections of a regulated environment. We also analysed the complaints and praise left by traders who have actually used the service, weighing the substance of each claim rather than simply counting stars.

For IVT Markets, the picture that emerged is stark. The broker lists no verified licence on any of the registers we consulted, and its registered address points to a jurisdiction — the UAE — that is not known for robust investor protection in the retail forex space. Our Scam Risk Score of 75/100 reflects a severe level of concern, driven by the absence of regulation, a thin and contradictory user record, and concrete allegations of unauthorised fund removal. In the sections that follow, we lay out exactly what we found, what it means for a trader, and what you should consider before depositing a single dollar.

IVT Markets presents itself as a forex and CFD broker, with a registered address at 104 Binary Tower, Business Bay, Dubai. The company was founded on 2 September 2024, making it a very new entrant to an already crowded market. According to the structured data we hold, the company lists zero employees, which is an immediate anomaly: a functioning brokerage, even a small one, typically needs staff for client support, compliance, and operations. A zero-employee figure may reflect a shell operation or a company that has not yet begun meaningful activity.

The Dubai address itself is not inherently damning — many legitimate firms operate from the UAE — but it is worth noting that the UAE's financial regulators, such as the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) or the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), do not appear on IVT Markets' file. The broker does not claim a licence from any of these bodies, and our checks found no evidence of registration with any other major regulator. For a broker founded less than a year ago, with no staff and no licence, the burden of proof is on the company to demonstrate that it is a safe counterparty. In our assessment, it has not met that burden.

The single most important factor in any broker review is regulation, because it determines whether your funds are protected if the broker fails or acts dishonestly. IVT Markets has no verified licence on file. We cross-checked the company against the public registers of major financial authorities, including the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), among others. None of these regulators lists IVT Markets as an authorised firm. The broker does not even hold an offshore licence from a jurisdiction like the Seychelles or Vanuatu, which would at least provide a basic layer of oversight.

What does this mean in practice? Without a licence, there is no independent body to which you can complain, no compensation scheme to reimburse you if the broker disappears, and no requirement for the broker to segregate client funds. In regulated jurisdictions, client money must be held in separate accounts, and brokers must meet capital adequacy requirements.

With IVT Markets, none of these safeguards apply. The absence of regulation is not proof of fraud, but it is a massive red flag, especially when combined with the user complaints we detail later in this review. In our view, trading with an unregulated broker is akin to handing your money to a stranger with no legal recourse if things go wrong.

IVT Markets offers two account tiers: a Standard account and an ECN Pro account. The Standard account requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, which is high compared to many retail brokers that accept $50 or $100. The ECN Pro account demands a minimum deposit of $10,000, placing it firmly in the realm of professional or high-net-worth traders. Both accounts offer a maximum leverage of 1:500, which is extremely high and amplifies both potential gains and losses. For a new or inexperienced trader, such leverage can lead to rapid account depletion, especially in volatile markets.

The spreads differ significantly between the tiers. The Standard account offers a minimum spread from 0.9 pips, with no commission, while the ECN Pro account offers spreads from 0.0 pips but charges a commission of $3 per lot. This is a common structure: the ECN account provides raw spreads but adds a per-trade fee, while the Standard account builds the cost into the spread. For a high-volume trader, the ECN Pro account may be more cost-effective, but the $10,000 minimum deposit is a substantial barrier. For a retail trader with $1,000 to $5,000, the Standard account is the only option, and the 0.9 pip spread is not particularly competitive.

What these account tiers signal to us is that IVT Markets is targeting traders who are willing to commit significant capital, perhaps in the hope of high returns. The high leverage and low spreads are attractive, but they come with commensurate risk. The lack of any lower-tier account also suggests that the broker is not interested in small retail clients, which is unusual for a new entrant. In our assessment, the account structure is designed to maximise the broker's revenue through volume and leverage, rather than to serve the needs of a diverse client base.

The structured data for IVT Markets lists no specific deposit or withdrawal methods, which is itself a concern. A legitimate broker typically provides clear information on how you can fund your account and withdraw your profits. The absence of this information makes it difficult for a trader to plan, and it also suggests a lack of transparency. We were unable to verify whether the broker supports bank transfers, credit cards, e-wallets, or cryptocurrencies, and we will not speculate on methods that are not disclosed.

What we do have is the user record, and it is deeply troubling. One trader, who gave a 1-star review, claimed: 'they are scammers they just withdraw my funds by their own and delete my trading account by them self. they have no chat support to talk to anybody.' This is a serious allegation: that the broker took funds from the client's account without authorisation and then deleted the account, leaving the trader with no way to recover the money. If true, this is not a simple dispute over a withdrawal fee or a delay — it is an accusation of outright theft.

On the other side, a 5-star review praised 'fast withdrawal' and 'good deposit view', but this review is generic and lacks detail. It reads more like a promotional testimonial than a genuine user experience. In our analysis, the weight of evidence leans heavily toward the negative. A single credible complaint about unauthorised fund removal is enough to raise serious doubts, especially when the broker is unregulated and offers no clear withdrawal procedures. We advise any trader considering IVT Markets to treat the withdrawal risk as extreme.

IVT Markets states that it offers trading in Forex, Metals, Indices, and Energy. This is a standard range for a CFD broker, though it is not particularly broad. There is no mention of cryptocurrencies, equities, or other asset classes, which may be a limitation for traders looking to diversify. The broker does not disclose which trading platforms it supports — whether it offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, or a proprietary platform. This is a significant omission, as the platform is the trader's primary interface with the market, and its reliability and features are crucial.

Without platform information, we cannot assess the quality of execution, charting tools, or automated trading capabilities. We also have no data on the number of instruments available within each asset class, nor on the trading hours or margin requirements beyond the maximum leverage. In our assessment, the lack of platform disclosure is another sign of opacity. A broker that is serious about its business typically highlights its platform partnerships as a selling point. The silence on this front suggests either a very basic offering or a reluctance to be scrutinised.

The cost structure at IVT Markets is only partially disclosed. For the Standard account, the minimum spread is from 0.9 pips, with no commission. For the ECN Pro account, the minimum spread is from 0.0 pips, but a commission of $3 per lot applies. These figures are within the normal range for the industry, though the 0.9 pip spread on the Standard account is not particularly competitive when compared to other brokers that offer spreads from 0.5 pips or lower on similar account types.

However, the overall cost picture is incomplete. We do not know about swap rates, inactivity fees, withdrawal fees, or any other charges that might apply. The broker does not disclose its deposit or withdrawal methods, which makes it impossible to estimate transaction costs.

For a trader, the total cost of trading is not just the spread and commission — it includes all the ancillary fees that can eat into profits. Without this information, we cannot give a definitive verdict on whether IVT Markets is cheap or expensive. What we can say is that the lack of transparency is itself a cost, because it forces the trader to take on risk without full knowledge of the terms.

The user review record for IVT Markets is extremely thin, with only three reviews on Trustpilot, giving an average score of 3.5 out of 5. On Forex Peace Army, the broker has no rating at all, which is unusual for an established broker. The small sample size means that any statistical analysis is unreliable, but the content of the reviews is more telling than the numbers.

The positive review, as we noted, is generic and could have been written by anyone. It praises 'various trading quality, fast withdrawal, good deposit view' but provides no specifics about the trading experience, the platform, or the customer service. In our experience, such vague testimonials are often placed by the broker itself or by affiliates, and we treat them with caution.

The negative review is specific and alarming. The trader claims that the broker 'just withdraw my funds by their own and delete my trading account by them self' and that there is 'no chat support to talk to anybody'. This is not a complaint about a slow withdrawal or a misunderstanding over a bonus — it is an accusation of unauthorised fund removal and account deletion. If this happened to one trader, it could happen to others. The lack of any customer support channel to address the issue compounds the severity.

We also note that there are two withdrawal-related complaints in our data, one positive and one negative. The positive one is the same generic review, while the negative one is the detailed accusation. The balance of evidence, in our assessment, is heavily weighted toward the negative. Even if the positive review is genuine, it cannot outweigh the risk implied by the negative one, especially in the absence of regulation.

Aggregated industry data, such as the scores on Trustpilot and Forex Peace Army, provides a useful but limited snapshot. Trustpilot's 3.5/5 average over three reviews is meaningless in statistical terms — a single new review could swing it dramatically. Forex Peace Army's lack of any rating for IVT Markets is more significant, as it suggests that the broker has not been active long enough or has not attracted enough attention to generate a track record. In the forex industry, a broker with no FPA rating is often one that is either very new or deliberately avoiding scrutiny.

Our own Scam Risk Score of 75/100 is based on a broader set of factors: the absence of regulation, the zero-employee count, the high minimum deposits, the lack of platform disclosure, and the concrete user complaint. When we compare our assessment to the aggregated scores, we find that the industry data, such as it is, does not contradict our findings. The 3.5/5 average is skewed by the single positive review, and the negative review is consistent with the risks we have identified.

In our view, the aggregated data, if anything, understates the danger because it does not account for the regulatory vacuum. A trader relying solely on the Trustpilot score might be misled into thinking that IVT Markets is a mediocre but acceptable broker. Our analysis suggests that the reality is far more precarious.

After a thorough review of all available evidence, FXCanary's verdict on IVT Markets is unequivocal: this broker poses a severe risk to any trader who entrusts it with funds. The Scam Risk Score of 75/100 reflects the combination of no verified regulation, a newly established company with no disclosed employees, a high minimum deposit structure that could deter small traders but attract larger ones, and a user record that includes a specific allegation of unauthorised fund removal and account deletion.

We cannot stress enough the importance of regulation. Without a licence from a reputable authority, there is no independent oversight, no client fund segregation requirement, and no compensation scheme. If IVT Markets were to disappear tomorrow, traders would have no legal avenue to recover their money. The fact that the broker operates from Dubai, a jurisdiction that is not known for strong investor protection in the retail forex space, only adds to the concern.

For any trader considering IVT Markets, our advice is simple: do not deposit funds. If you are looking for a forex broker, choose one that is regulated by a top-tier authority such as the FCA, CySEC, or ASIC, and that has a transparent track record. The allure of high leverage and low spreads is not worth the risk of losing your entire deposit to an unregulated entity. We have seen too many cases where traders ignored the red flags and paid the price. IVT Markets, in its current state, is a red flag factory.