Editor’s Verdict

Editor's Verdict. TradeQuo presents as a broker with an appealing offer, no-markup pricing, a $1 minimum deposit, MT4, MT5, and TradingView platform range, more than 300 tradable instruments and account tiers with names like Raw, Zero, Standard and Limitless. On paper, the pricing is super competitive, spreads from 0 pip with a $3-per-side commission, and zero commission on Standard and Limitless accounts. For an experienced trader who understands risk and keeps only what they can afford to lose on the platform, the pricing and range will be genuinely interesting.

Ratings

Overall
0.0/5
Fees
4.0/5
Deposit and withdrawal
5.0/5
Asset selection
4.0/5
Regulation and security
3.0/5

Overview

Headquarters
Seychelles
Regulators
FSA, FSCA, SCA
Tier 1 Regulator(s)?
Owned by Public Company?
Year Established
2020
Execution Type(s)
ECN/STP
Minimum Deposit
1$
Negative Balance Protection
Trading Platform(s)
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary platform, Trading View
Average Trading Cost EUR/USD
Standard ~0.9 pip no comm; Raw ~0.1 pip + $3/side; Zero ~0 + $4/side
Average Trading Cost GBP/USD
Standard ~0.8 pip; Raw ~0.1 pip + $3/side
Average Trading Cost WTI Crude Oil
CFD; variable spread, no commission (Standard)
Average Trading Cost Gold
CFD; variable spread, no commission (Standard)
Average Trading Cost Bitcoin
Crypto CFD; variable spread
Retail Loss Rate
72.6% of retail CFD accounts lose money
Minimum Raw Spreads
0.1 pip (Raw)
Minimum Standard Spreads
~0.9 pip EUR/USD (Standard, no commission)
Minimum Commission for Forex
$3/side (Raw); $4/side (Zero); none on Standard/Limitless
Funding Methods
8
Islamic Account
Signals
US Persons Accepted?
Managed Accounts

TradeQuo is a relatively-young CFD broker that has invested in marketing and infrastructure. Founded in 2020, it offers contracts for differences across Forex, metals, energies, indices, stocks CFDs and a deep crypto list, all wrapped in a clean website and a mobile app. The key offer is simple, no-markup pricing, instant funding, copy trading, and a starting minimum deposit of a single dollar.

Take the offering at face value and there's plenty to like for an active trader. You get the choice of MT4 and MT5, a TradingView integration with Premium TradingView subscription granted for free, and more than 300 instruments. The broker offers four account tiers that let you choose between tight spreads with commission or slightly wider spreads with none. Base currencies cover USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and THB.

Clients trade through a Seychelles-licensed entity, with supporting registrations in South Africa, and the UAE. The firm says outright that it does not target prospective clients in the EU or the UK, and in fact, it does not accept anyone resident in these places as a client.

TradeQuo Core Takeaways:

  • Pricing: No-markup model. Raw from 0.1 pip plus $3 per side, zero spread on a majors list on the Zero account, and a $1 minimum deposit.
  • Safety: Regulation led by the Seychelles FSA (SD140), with FSCA South Africa and a UAE intro-only license.
  • Platforms: MT4, MT5, and TradingView web platform with free subscription, plus social and copy trading.
  • Range: More than 300 instruments: 95+ FX pairs, metals including GOLD247, energies, indices, stock CFDs and 100+ crypto CFDs.

TradeQuo Regulation & Safety

TradeQuo’s dealing operation is regulated in the Seychelles.

Is TradeQuo Legit and Safe?

TradeQuo is a real, licensed business, with licenses in Seychelles, UAE, and South Africa. The entity clients trade with is Trade Quo Global Ltd, a securities dealer authorized by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority under license SD140. There's a South African arm, Tradequo (PTY) Ltd, holding FSCA license 54827, and the UAE entity, Tradequomarkets Financial Services LLC, holds SCA licence 20200000320.

None of these is a tier-one regulator. But the broker offers a compensation scheme of 50k. TradeQuo states plainly on its own site that it does not target clients in the UK, the EU or the EEA. The broker says client funds are held in segregated accounts and that negative balance protection applies, with a stop-out at 20%.

Country of the Regulator
United Arab Emirates, Seychelles, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa
Name of the Regulator
FSA, FSCA, SCA
Regulatory License Number
SD140 (FSA); 54827 (FSCA); 20200000320 Cat 5 (SCA, consult/intro); 3171 LLC 2024 (SVG)
Regulatory Tier
3

Who Should Trade with TradeQuo?

Type of Trader

Verdict

Why?

Experienced CFD traders
Yes
Keen raw pricing and wide range, but only for money you can afford to lose and withdraw often
Scalpers & Algo Traders
Yes
Tight spreads and MT4/MT5 with EAs, scalping and hedging allowed
Beginners
Neutral
The extremely high maximum leverage offered might be too tempting, but copy-trading feature may be very useful for beginners

Fees

The pricing of TradeQuo is competitive without doubt.

TradeQuo runs a no-markup model across four account types. Raw and Zero charge a commission and pass through tight spreads; Standard and Limitless fold the cost into a slightly wider spread and charge nothing per trade. There are no deposit or withdrawal fees, which is genuinely useful, and the minimum deposit is only $1.

TradeQuo Trading Costs by Account:

Account

Typical EUR/USD Spread

Commission (per side)

Notes

Standard
~0.4 pip
None
Simplest, all-in spread
Raw
from 0.1 pip
$3
Tightest spreads with commission
Zero
~0.0 pip (majors)
$4
Zero spread on majors, most of the day
Limitless
from 0.6 pip
None
MT5 only; marketed with unlimited leverage

My Observation: on an active EUR/USD trade the Raw account is the one to model. A 0.1 pip spread plus $3 per side, so $6 the round turn, works out around $7 all-in per lot. The Zero account makes most sense if you trade those specific major forex pairs.

Noteworthy:

  • Deposit and withdrawal fees: None charged by the broker on either side
  • Inactivity fee: Not charged either.
  • Swap fees: Standard overnight swaps apply on leveraged CFD positions; Islamic swap-free accounts are available
  • Margin and stop-out: Margin call at 100%, stop-out at 20%, regardless of account currency

TradeQuo Account Tiers

Overnight Swaps

Because these are leveraged CFDs rather than physically delivered positions, holding overnight incurs a swap charge or credit on most instruments. TradeQuo applies swaps in the usual way, debiting or crediting each night based on the instrument and direction, with the familiar triple charge on the Wednesday to cover the weekend.

Two points are worth flagging. First, TradeQuo offers Islamic, swap-free accounts. Second, single-stock CFDs receive dividend adjustments over the ex-dividend date, credited on long positions and debited on short ones.

Swap Calculation Example:

Estimated cost of buying 1.0 standard lot of EUR/USD on the Raw account and holding it overnight, using indicative figures ($10 per pip, 0.1 pip spread, $6 round-turn commission):

  • Indicative swap, long EUR/USD: about -$7.00 per night
  • Indicative swap, short EUR/USD: about +$1.50 per night
  • Rollover day: the nightly swap is charged three times to cover the weekend

Holding a 1 lot EUR/USD position for one night:

Direction

Spread Cost

Commission

Swap Cost

Total Cost

Long (buy)
$1.00
$6.00
-$7.00
$14.00
Short (sell)
$1.00
$6.00
+$1.50
$5.50

Holding a 1 lot EUR/USD position for seven nights:

Direction

Spread Cost

Commission

Swap Cost

Total Cost

Long (buy)
$1.00
$6.00
-$49.00
$56.00
Short (sell)
$1.00
$6.00
+$10.50
-$3.50

Note: swap rates change with the underlying rate environment and are set from the broker's liquidity providers. Check the live figure in the MT4 or MT5 instrument specification before holding overnight.

Range of Assets

Breadth of assets is one of TradeQuo's stronger points. It lists more than 300 instruments across the major CFD classes. Over 95 currency pairs spanning majors, minors, crosses and exotics, precious and base metals including GOLD 247 available for trading during weekends, energies, global indices, and better than 100 share CFDs on names like Apple, Tesla and Disney. The crypto list is unusually deep for a broker of this size, with more than 100 crypto CFDs available around the clock.

What you're trading, in every case, is a CFD rather than the underlying asset. There are no real shares, no ETFs, no bonds and no listed options or futures. The stocks are stock CFDs, the crypto is crypto CFDs, and there's a set of synthetic indices for weekend and out-of-hours trading. For a leveraged trader that breadth is a genuine plus.

Currency Pairs
Cryptocurrencies
Commodities
Crude Oil
Gold
Metals
Stocks
Stocks (non-CFDs)
Bonds
ETFs
Options
Futures
Synthetics

TradeQuo Markets

TradeQuo Leverage

TradeQuo's marketing headlines leverage up to 1:limitless and brand’s its top tier the Limitless account with unlimited leverage.

In practice the workable figures are tied to account type and instrument. Independent reviews put maximum usable leverage at around 1:1000 on the Standard and Raw accounts and up to 1:2000 on the Zero account, applied dynamically. The Limitless account is the one carrying the uncapped leverage.

  • Standard and Raw: dynamic leverage up to roughly 1:1000
  • Zero: up to roughly 1:2000
  • Limitless: unlimited

What should traders know about TradeQuo leverage?

  • Magnified risk/reward: At these levels, a small adverse move can destroy or double an account
  • Dynamic tiers: Available leverage falls as position size rises, a normal risk control

Account Types

There are four live tiers, all reachable from a $1 deposit, plus a demo. The choice is truly about how you prefer to pay: spread-only or spread-plus-commission.

  • Standard: Commission-free with all-in spreads from about 0.4 pip. The simplest option.
  • Raw: Spreads from 0.1 pip with a $3-per-side commission. The pick for active traders.
  • Zero: Around zero spread on major forex pairs most of the day, with a $4-per-side commission.
  • Limitless: Low spreads with no commission with unlimited leverage.

My Tip: start on the demo, then use a Raw account with real money you can afford to lose and withdraw profits promptly rather than letting a balance build up.

TradeQuo Demo Account

TradeQuo offers a demo account interface and the copy-trading tools with virtual funds you can use to see how spreads behave on the instruments before committing any real funds.

Use it for more than a quick look. Trade your real strategy on the demo across a range of conditions including high-impact news events. A demo won't replicate withdrawal behavior, but it will show you how the platform holds up when the market moves.

Trading Platforms

MT4
MT5
MT4/MT5 Add-Ons
cTrader
Proprietary Platform
Automated Trading
Social/Copy Trading
DOM?
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Scalping
Hedging
One-Click Trading
OCO Orders
Interest on Margin

Platform choice is a real strength. Rather than force you onto a proprietary system, TradeQuo supports the industry standards.

  • MetaTrader 5: The full MT5 with depth of market, more order types and every asset class TradeQuo offers
  • MetaTrader 4: The classic FX platform, though note that share CFDs and some instruments aren't available on MT4
  • TradingView: Charting and execution through the TradingView integration with free subscription granted.

Supporting Infrastructure:

  • Automated trading: Expert Advisors are supported on MT4 and MT5
  • Social and copy trading: Follow and copy other traders, or become a signal provider yourself
  • Mobile: A dedicated iOS app plus mobile MT4/MT5

Research & Education

TradeQuo covers the basics. There's a blog, an Investing 101 section, an economic calendar and short-form market snippets. The learning materials can be seen as a starting point but lean on independent sources for anything that matters.

Customer Support

Customer Support Methods
email-support chat-support
Support Hours
24/5 (site); broker also advertises 24/7
Website Languages
NL
DA
NO
FI
Other
HU
PL
SV
ID
TH
MS
EL
EN
PT
RU
ZH
JP
DE
TR
FR
IT
AR
ES

Support is always-on, with the usual channels.

  • Live Chat: Available through the website
  • Email: support@tradequo.com
  • Hours: 24/7 and multilingual

The channels exist and many users report quick, friendly answers to routine questions.

Affiliates, Partnerships and IB Opportunities

The TradeQuo Partner Program runs on a pure revenue share model: you bring in clients, they trade, and you earn a share of their activity. Commissions reach up to 87% of the spread plus lot rebates on your referrals' volume — lifetime and unlimited, so you keep earning for as long as your clients trade. Every partner gets a unique referral link with cookie-based tracking and a transparent portal to monitor performance in real time.

It's built to scale. A multi-level Sub-IB structure lets you onboard partners beneath you and earn from their networks too, with no cap on levels. You get a dedicated Business Development Manager, 24/5 multilingual support, and fast payouts up to daily — plus a full toolkit: free trading signals, TradingView, ready-made creatives, White-Label Academy and brokerage solutions, and incentive trips for top partners. Clients trade on MT4/MT5 across 1,200+ instruments with spreads from 0 pips, all under regulated licenses (SCA, FSA, FSCA, and more).

Opening an Account

Opening an account is quick and the barrier is low.

What should traders know about the TradeQuo account opening process?

  1. Register: complete the online form in the Members Area with your details
  2. Verify: pass KYC by uploading ID and proof of address
  3. Fund & Trade: deposit from $1 by card, bank transfer, e-wallet or crypto and start trading, or run the demo first

Accounts can be denominated in USD, EUR, GBP, JPY or THB. Because the firm doesn't accept UK, EU or EEA clients, applicants from those regions will be turned away.

Minimum Deposit

The minimum deposit is $1. That's as low as it goes, and it applies across all four live account tiers. It's a genuine plus for testing the platform with real money, though a tiny opening balance also suits the extreme-leverage marketing, so treat the low barrier as an invitation to start small.

Payment Methods

Withdrawal options
  • Credit Cards
    Wire Transfer
    Debit Cards
    Neteller
    Skrill
    Crypto Currency
  • Deposit options
  • Credit Cards
    Wire Transfer
    Debit Cards
    Neteller
    Skrill
    Crypto Currency
  • Funding is broad and, usefully, free at the broker's end.

    Deposits: bank wire, Visa and Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, regional options such as Dragonpay, FasaPay and local bank transfers, plus a wide crypto and stablecoin list including USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, XRP and others. Minimum $1, processed as instant, with no broker fee.

    Withdrawals: the same routes, also advertised as instant with no fee.

    TradeQuo Deposits and Withdrawals

    Accepted Countries

    TradeQuo serves clients internationally but with notable exclusions. It does not accept residents of the United States, and its published restricted list also covers Israel, Iran, Iraq, Russia, Afghanistan, Cuba, Cyprus, Eritrea, Liberia, Libya, Somalia and Syria. Most importantly for a UK reader, the firm states that it and its affiliates do not target clients in the UK, the EU or the EEA, so British and European traders are outside its intended market and get no local protection. If you're outside those regions, check eligibility for your specific country before applying.

    Deposits and Withdrawals

    • Zero broker fees: No deposit or withdrawal fee charged by TradeQuo on any method
    • Wide funding: Cards, bank transfer, e-wallets, regional rails and a deep crypto and stablecoin list
    • Instant: Both deposits and withdrawals are marketed as instant

    Is TradeQuo a Good Broker?

    On price and product, TradeQuo competes well, spreads from 0 pip, zero funding fees, a $1 entry point, MT4, MT5, and TradingView, and a genuinely broad instrument list topped off with more than 100 crypto CFDs. For an experienced trader who understands CFDs and risk managment, that's a workable, low-cost toolkit.

    The Verdict: TradeQuo is a keenly priced, feature-rich CFD broker wrapped around Tier-2, Tier-3 regulatory core. If you're an experienced trader, trading money you can afford to lose and withdrawing promptly, it can earn its place as a low-cost account.

    FAQs

    What is the difference between the Raw, Zero and Standard accounts?

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    Standard is commission-free with wider all-in spreads. Raw has spreads from 0.1 pip plus $3 per side. Zero offers around zero spread on major forex pairs with a $4-per-side commission.

    Does TradeQuo charge deposit or withdrawal fees?

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    No, TradeQuo charges no broker-side deposit or withdrawal fees.

    What platforms does TradeQuo support?

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    MT4, MT5, and the TradingView integration. EAs and social and copy trading are supported.

    What is the maximum leverage at TradeQuo?

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    The leverage is unlimited on a Limitless account, but usable leverage is more like 1:1000 on Standard and Raw and up to 1:2000 on Zero. The extreme figures are functional but should be used by experienced traders.

    Is TradeQuo available to UK residents?

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    No, TradeQuo states that it and its affiliates do not target clients in the UK, the EU or the EEA, and it does not accept walk-ins either.

    What is the minimum deposit at TradeQuo?

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    The minimum deposit at TradeQuo is $1, across all four live account types.

    Is my money safe with TradeQuo?

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    TradeQuo's entity is licensed in UAE, South Africa, and Seychelles. The broker states that client funds are segregated and offers a compensation scheme of 50k.

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