A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.
| Factor | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation & licensing | 68 | 35% |
| Company age | 45 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 0 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 36 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 10 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 53 | 10% |
Based on public regulatory records, industry databases and independent reviews (Trustpilot, Forex Peace Army). Exit Risk reflects recent negative momentum in real reviews. A risk estimate from public data, not a definitive legal judgment; brokers may request a correction.
| Regulator | License type | License No. | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA | Market Making (MM) | 186171 | United Kingdom | — |
| CYSEC | Forex Execution License (STP) | 259/14 | Cyprus | — |
| CIMA | Derivatives Trading License (EP) | 1442313 | Cayman Islands | — |
| Account | Max leverage | Min. deposit | Min. spread | Commission | EA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floating Institutional/VIP | -- | ≧20,000 USD | Minimum 0.1 | -- | ✓ |
| Floating Professional | -- | ≧700 USD | Minimum 1.2 | -- | ✓ |
| Fixed Standard | -- | ≧700 USD | Minimum 1.5 | -- | ✓ |
| Fixed Micro | -- | ≧700 USD | Minimum 1.7 | -- | ✓ |
Across 2 recent Trustpilot reviews, 100% are 1–2 star. The single most common complaint is being unable to withdraw funds (2 reports) — the classic warning sign in forex.
0HYCM Capital Markets is a forex and CFD broker based in United Kingdom, with records dating to 2023-04-06. It reports oversight from CIMA, CYSEC, FCA.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Guarded.” There are enough red flags that we’d urge caution before depositing.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full HYCM Capital Markets review