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 | 55 | 35% |
| Company age | 22 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 0 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 12 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 10 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 28 | 10% |
| Real-user sentiment | 90 | 8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSPR | Inst Forex Execution (STP) | 272925 | New Zealand | — |
Across 3 recent Trustpilot reviews, 33% are 1–2 star. Sentiment is strongly negative; multiple users describe losing access to their money. Treat with extreme caution.
0StarfishFX is a forex and CFD broker based in United Kingdom, with records dating to 2018-01-23. It reports oversight from FSPR.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Guarded.” There are enough red flags that we’d urge caution before depositing.
On Trustpilot, StarfishFX holds a real-user score of 0.0/5.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full StarfishFX review