Leverage Markets

Leverage Markets is a forex and CFD broker registered in Saint Lucia, founded on 7 February 2021. The company lists its registered address at Ground Floor, The Sotheby Building, Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia. Despite its Saint Lucian registration, the broker's marketing materials state it is registered in the United Kingdom; however, no valid UK regulatory authorisation has been confirmed.

Our review of public records indicates that Leverage Markets is not subject to any recognised financial regulator. This absence of oversight is a significant factor for traders to consider, as it removes the safeguards typically provided by regulated entities, such as client fund segregation and access to compensation schemes.

Leverage Markets offers a range of trading accounts: Pro, ECN, ECN-Zero, and Standard. Each account type provides a maximum leverage of 1:1000, which is extremely high and carries substantial risk. The minimum deposit requirements are not publicly specified for these accounts, which may be a concern for potential traders.

Additionally, the broker's website references six trading accounts — Learn, Moderate, Expert, Elite, ECN and Robot — with a minimum deposit of $100. This discrepancy between our known facts and the marketing claims suggests possible inconsistency or outdated information.

The broker offers a diverse range of trading instruments, including Forex, Spot Metals, Spot Commodities, Indexes, Crypto Currencies, and Shares (US and EUR). This variety allows traders to access multiple asset classes from a single platform, though the lack of regulation raises questions about trade execution and counterparty risk.

Cryptocurrency trading, in particular, is offered alongside traditional assets, reflecting a trend among brokers to include digital currencies. However, the combination of unregulated status and high leverage makes trading with Leverage Markets particularly risky.

In FXCanary's assessment, the most prominent risk associated with Leverage Markets is its lack of regulatory oversight. Without a credible regulator, clients have no formal recourse in the event of disputes or financial loss. The high maximum leverage of 1:1000 further amplifies the potential for significant losses.

Traders should also note the conflicting information regarding the broker's registration: it is registered in Saint Lucia but claims a UK presence. This inconsistency, combined with the absence of independent user reviews, makes it difficult to assess the broker's operational integrity.

We have assigned Leverage Markets a Scam Risk Score of 49/100, categorised as 'Guarded'. This score reflects the absence of regulation, limited public information, and the high-risk nature of the offering. While no specific scam allegations have been documented, the lack of transparency and oversight warrants caution.

Traders are advised to conduct thorough due diligence before engaging with this broker and to consider the potential protections offered by regulated alternatives.