NextTrade’s current service combines self-directed forex and CFD accounts with MT5-based managed strategies. MT5 and TradeLocker use the published Standard, Raw and VIP pricing models. The operating website is active, but its regulatory claim and account-money terms need to be read alongside the full agreement offered during registration.[1]
Accounts and eligibility
Sections ↑Published retail account choices
| Account | Minimum deposit | Pricing structure | Additional published features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | USD 25 | Spread-based; no separate commission | 0.01-lot trading; hedging/scalpingSource 3 |
| Raw | USD 100 | Raw spread plus commission | Expert Advisors / algorithmic tradingSource 3 |
| VIP | USD 10,000 | Raw spread; lower commission | Account manager and withdrawal-processing supportSource 3 |
Applicants must meet adulthood and local eligibility rules. US residents/citizens are excluded. Identification, recent address evidence and, where requested, source-of-funds documents are required; suitability checks can restrict services.[13]
The FAQ specifies USD-only accounts, demo access and same-name internal transfers.[16]
Markets, instruments and contract exposure
Sections ↑Product range and published leverage ceilings
| Category | Published scope | Maximum leverage headline |
|---|---|---|
| Forex | Major, minor and exotic pairs | 1:1000 / 1:500 / 1:200 by groupSource 5 |
| Metals | XAUUSD, XAUEUR and XAGUSD | Up to 1:500Source 6 |
| Energy | WTI, Brent and natural gas CFDs | Up to 1:200Source 7 |
| Indices | US, European and Asian equity benchmarks | Up to 1:500Source 8 |
| Crypto | 60 crypto CFDs; MT5 and TradeLocker; 24/7 | Up to 1:20 in the leverage guideSource 9Source 10 |
Index contracts provide price exposure without ownership of their constituent shares. Crypto trading is also described as CFDs; a crypto CFD position is distinct from sending a coin to fund the account. The broker places detailed crypto symbols, spreads and specifications inside the trading platform.[8][9]
Spreads, commissions and holding costs
Sections ↑Account commission schedule
Representative published Raw spreads
| Instrument | Typical Raw spread | Unit and pricing basis |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.2 pips | Before Raw forex commissionSource 5 |
| GBP/USD | 0.5 pips | Before Raw forex commissionSource 5 |
| USD/JPY | 0.4 pips | Before Raw forex commissionSource 5 |
| Gold XAUUSD | 21 points | Instrument raw points; before commissionSource 6 |
| Silver XAGUSD | 11 points | Instrument raw points; before commissionSource 6 |
| WTI USOil / Brent UKOil | 30 / 27 points | Instrument raw points; before commissionSource 7 |
| Nasdaq NAS100 / Dow US30 | 128 / 234 points | Instrument raw points; before index commissionSource 8 |
The pricing page shows, for example, EUR/USD at 13 points on Standard versus 2 points before commission on Raw and VIP. For the five-digit FX notation used there, these are 1.3 and 0.2 pips respectively. The smaller spread alone does not establish the lower total cost: commission, trade size and financing also enter the comparison.[4]
The FAQ sets rollover at 21:59 UK time; triple accrual falls Wednesday for FX/metals or Friday otherwise. Swap-free accounts can incur handling fees after an unspecified grace period; rates are in the platform.[16]
Dormancy and account status in the registration agreement
| Provision | Published effect |
|---|---|
| Six months inactive | USD 15 maintenance fee; repetition frequency unstatedSource 14 |
| Balance below USD 15 | Closure after notification and a relevant fee reservedSource 14 |
| Six months inactive and balance below USD 15 | Disabling possible; re-enabling allowedSource 14 |
Platforms, execution and margin
Sections ↑Platform functions by interface
| Interface | Published functions | Operational distinction |
|---|---|---|
| MT5 desktop | MQL5 EAs, Strategy Tester, market depth and six pending-order types | Includes limit, stop and stop-limit instructionsSource 11 |
| MT5 web / mobile | Browser access and iOS/Android applications | Availability does not prove desktop EAs run on the phoneSource 11 |
| TradeLocker web / mobile | TradingView charts, risk sizing and synced positions | Mobile apps on iOS/AndroidSource 12 |
| TradeLocker desktop | Windows/macOS; Studio strategy builder, backtesting and running bots | Studio is specifically described as a desktop functionSource 12 |
The execution policy uses STP/no-dealing-desk descriptions while identifying the company as the sole venue and counterparty for clients. It describes market execution using fill-or-kill and warns that prices can change before execution. These are the broker’s execution arrangements, not independently measured latency or proof that a customer’s CFD is traded on an exchange.[15]
The terms allow correction or cancellation for pricing errors, system faults or abusive arbitrage. Hedging, scalping and EAs do not waive those restrictions. Pending orders remain exposed to gaps and liquidity; requested prices are not guaranteed.[13]
Margin controls
| Mechanism | Published operation | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic leverage | Asset class and open position size determine effective leverage | Larger exposures can require more marginSource 10 |
| Margin call | 100% equity-to-used-margin level | Notification does not guarantee time to add fundsSource 10 |
| Stop-out | 50% margin level | Forced closure is not protection against losing the funded account balanceSource 10 |
Funding, withdrawal and conversion
Sections ↑Available funding routes and cash controls
| Item | Published arrangement | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto funding | Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT on TRC20/ERC20 | Use the portal-generated address and matching networkSource 17 |
| Credit/debit cards | Marked coming soon in the current guide index | Not presented here as a functioning deposit methodSource 18 |
| Crypto deposit processing | 24/7 processing; credited after network confirmations | No broker deposit fee; network/provider charges possibleSource 17 |
| Withdrawals | Current FAQ: minimum USD 25; no broker withdrawal fee | Network or bank/provider charges can remainSource 16 |
Portal withdrawals normally return to the funding source; excess profits may go to an own-name bank account. The terms target one business day for processing, subject to verification; bank or provider receipt takes additional time.[13]
Crypto funding requires the correct asset, chain and deposit address. The guide places responsibility on the sender to select the matching network; confirmation times and additional verification can delay credit. It does not establish a fixed crypto-to-USD conversion spread, so network charges and currency-conversion costs should not be treated as the same fee.[17]
Legal route, client money and loss limits
Sections ↑NextTrade identifies its current contracting company as NextTrade Ltd, Mauritius registration 223260. Its website presents an FSC investment-dealer claim, but an independently readable company match was not retrieved from the public register in this review. This is a verification limitation, not a finding that the firm is unlicensed.[2]
Protection terms requiring careful separation
| Issue | Published position | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Segregation headline | Website says client funds are separate from operating money | The registration agreement also permits title transfer of marginSource 21Source 14 |
| Title-transferred margin | Becomes a debt owed by the company, rather than client money | This materially qualifies a blanket segregation statementSource 14 |
| Negative-balance protection | Website terms apply it to eligible retail clients | Excludes professional/institutional accounts and fraud, abuse or terms violationsSource 13 |
| Investor compensation | FAQ says the firm is not a member of a compensation scheme | Segregation is not a compensation payout entitlementSource 16 |
MT5-password recovery uses the client area; portal recovery uses the login reset. Terms permit restrictions for suspected unauthorised access. A post-recovery withdrawal-lock duration was not established.[13][16]
Support, interruptions and complaints
Sections ↑Published assistance routes
Scope Written compliance complaint with supporting evidence
The FAQ separates 24/7 AI chat from staffed support and directs platform problems to assistance channels. It does not establish AI order-taking authority or a complete emergency dealing and fill-confirmation procedure.[16]
Complaint-handling stages
| Stage | Published timetable or route |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgement | Within 5 business days; complaint reference providedSource 20 |
| Investigation | Aim for final response within 30 business days; delay explanation if neededSource 20 |
| Senior review | Within 15 business days of escalation requestSource 20 |
| Further escalation | Company procedure identifies FSC escalation after internal handlingSource 20 |
PAMM, rewards and automation
Sections ↑PAMM authority and investor control
| Function | Published responsibility | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Trading decisions | Independent Strategy Manager trades one MT5 strategy | Investors cannot intervene in individual positionsSource 21 |
| Withdrawals | Investor instructs; manager cannot appropriate the allocation | Processing follows hourly rollovers and the manager-confirmation conditionSource 21 |
| Fees | Manager Offer sets minimum, interval, management/performance, deposit and early-exit fees | Performance fee uses a high-watermark principleSource 21 |
| Selection | NextTrade says listing is not a recommendation and it does not assess manager competence | Strategy selection remains the investor’s decisionSource 21 |
The PAMM terms allow an investor to cancel participation and request funds, but a request is not immediate separation from trading risk. Withdrawal processing is subject to manager confirmation and a suitable rollover. If withdrawal leaves inadequate margin, open positions can be reduced automatically. Whole-account liquidation instead closes positions and cancels pending orders, with fees settled under the Offer.[22]
PAMM rollovers virtually close and reopen positions at the same price to allocate results and process instructions. Cross-currency contributions or withdrawals use the company’s internal exchange rate. The terms allow removal of a public strategy after six months without trading and possible account closure after more than 90 days without activity; these are different from ordinary-account dormancy charging.[22]
The promotion agreement distinguishes non-withdrawable bonus credit from converted cash balance. Credit conversion follows qualifying closed trades and the campaign’s rate. Withdrawals proportionately remove remaining credit; withdrawal of the whole cash balance cancels it. Unconverted credit normally expires after 180 days unless a schedule overrides that period.[23]
A banner still displays an offer ending 13 October 2026, before this review date, so that headline is not treated as an open campaign. Separately, the Loyalty Hub describes NXT Points for tiers and NXT Coins for a reward store. The publicly illustrated balances are examples, not customer balances or proof that coins can be withdrawn as cash.[24]
TradeLocker Studio and MT5 EAs supply user-configured automation. Neither platform description establishes unrestricted broker API credentials or permission for an AI assistant to manage money. Export formats, tax-specific statements and post-closure access were not specified in the reviewed public platform descriptions.[11][12]
Company history and current route
Sections ↑Current and legacy service evidence
| Evidence | What it establishes | What it does not establish |
|---|---|---|
| Current company history | Company says established June 2025; live trading launched June 2026 | Founders’ earlier experience is not the age of this businessSource 2 |
| Current platform releases | TradeLocker September 2026; PAMM and crypto October 2026 | Every old FAQ answer is not necessarily currentSource 2 |
| Legacy /faqs/ page | Older Riza Financial footer and paused-signup notice remain indexed | No current South African authorisation or completed customer transfer is inferredSource 25 |
The legacy South African wording and current Mauritius agreement describe different legal routes. No customer-transfer notice was established. Existing customers need the entity on their own accepted contract; the same web brand does not, by itself, demonstrate identical protections across past and current accounts.[25]
- Headquarters
- Trianon, Mauritius — registered office
- Founded
- Company reports establishment in June 2025
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
NextTrade Ltd
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius Financial Services CommissionGB25204563 | Not verified | Checked 20 Oct 2026Website claim. Registration PDF instead prints GB2520463. The FSC public-register interface did not yield an independently readable firm match; neither string is silently corrected.Source 2Source 14 |
Sources & further reading
- NextTrade current trading service NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- NextTrade company and release history NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- NextTrade account types NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Spreads, commissions and swaps NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Forex instruments and spreads NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Metal CFDs and spreads NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Energy CFDs and spreads NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Index CFDs and spreads NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Crypto CFD service NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Leverage guide NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- MetaTrader 5 platform NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- TradeLocker platform NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Website terms and conditions NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Client agreement linked from registration NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Full order execution policy NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Current NextTrade FAQ NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Crypto deposit guide NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Funding and trading guide index NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Contact and registered office NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Complaint handling procedure NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- NXT Managed Strategies service NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- PAMM account terms NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Promotion terms NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- NXT Loyalty Hub NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
- Legacy FAQ with former service wording NextTrade · Accessed 20 Oct 2026
This profile reports dated public information, including broker-published services and terms. It does not independently test or guarantee execution, pricing or withdrawals. Inclusion is not an endorsement. Permissions and protections apply only to the named legal entity, service and client category; check the current official records and your contract.