STARTRADER is an overseas forex broker that was rebranded in 2024 from the former IV Markets. It holds multiple major financial licenses, including ASIC and CMA, and offers up to 1 million USD in fund protection through Lloyd's insurance. It is characterized by its more than 800 tradable instruments and ultra-low spreads
### basic information
| Item | Content |
|——|——|
| Established | 2012 (Predecessor: IV Markets / Rebranded to STARTRADER in 2024) |
| Financial Licenses | CMA / ASIC / FSCA / FSA / FSC (5 licenses) |
| Maximum Leverage | 1,000x (Unlimited up to $45,000) |
| Products | FX / Precious Metals / Energy / Agricultural Commodities / Stock Indices / Stock CFDs / Cryptocurrency CFDs / ETFs |
| Number of Instruments | 800+ Instruments |
| Trading Tools | MT4 / MT5 / WebTrader / Copy Trading |
| Zero Cut | Implemented |
| Fund Protection | Financial Commission (Up to 20,000 EUR) / Lloyd's Insurance (Up to 1,000,000 USD) |
| Japanese Support | Available |
### merit
#### 1. Abundant Financial Licenses + High Compensation System
We hold five highly difficult-to-obtain licenses, including ASIC (Australia) and CMA (UAE). In addition to being a member of the Financial Commission, we are insured by Lloyd's, providing coverage of up to 1 million USD per user. Our safety is among the best of overseas forex brokers.
#### 2. Ultra-low spreads with ECN accounts
ECN accounts offer ultra-low spreads starting from 0.0 pips. The effective cost including commissions for USD/JPY is approximately 0.7 pips, which is among the best in the industry.
#### 3. Over 800 types of trading instruments
are available, including over 80 FX currency pairs, over 700 US stock CFDs, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Access diverse markets with a single platform.
#### 4. No leverage limit up to $45,000.
There are no leverage limits up to an effective margin of $45,000, allowing you to fully utilize a leverage of 1,000x. While XM imposes a $5,000 limit, STARTRADER has a more generous setting.
### Disadvantages
#### 1. Limited track record since rebranding:
It has only been a short time since the rebranding in 2024, and the long-term reliability of STARTRADER will depend on its future performance. However, the foundation, including ASIC licenses, is solid.
#### 2. Leverage Restrictions When Using Bonuses
If you receive a 100% deposit bonus, your maximum leverage will be limited to 500x. If you want to trade with high leverage, you may need to choose not to accept the bonus.
#### 3. Limited Bonus Options:
Only a 100% first deposit bonus (up to 150,000 yen) is available. There are no account opening bonuses or trading bonuses, so if bonuses are your priority, consider BigBoss or XM.
### Spread Comparison
| Account Type | USD/JPY | EUR/USD | Trading Fees |
|———–|———|———|———-|
| Standard | 1.3 pips ~ | 1.2 pips ~ | Free |
| ECN | 0.0 pips ~ | 0.0 pips ~ | 3.5 USD/lot (one way) |
### Account Type Comparison
| Account Type | Features |
|———–|——|
| Standard Account | Commission-free, spreads from 1.3 pips, suitable for beginners |
| ECN Account | Commission of 3.5 USD/lot (one way), spreads from 0.0 pips, suitable for intermediate to advanced traders |
| Prime ECN Account | Spreads from 0.0 pips, suitable for large-volume trading |
### STARTRADER is recommended for people who
: – **Prioritize security**: Want to protect their funds with major licenses such as ASIC and CMA + Lloyd's insurance
– **Prioritize low costs**: Want to do scalping or EA trading with the ultra-low spreads of an ECN account
– **Prioritize a wide range of instruments**: Want to trade not only FX but also stock CFDs and cryptocurrencies in one account
– **Prioritize leverage flexibility**: Want to use 1,000x leverage up to $45,000 without restrictions
### Benefits of using MoneyChat
– **Cashback**: Reflected in your MoneyChat My Page for each trade (all account types supported)
– **Additional benefits**: OMEGA EA, AI copy trading, Tenkaichi Budokai, Gacha, etc.
– **Double support**: STARTRADER support + MoneyChat Japanese support
– **Same trading conditions**: Exactly the same conditions as direct registration on the official site
**Risk Warning**: Forex trading involves risks. Please invest only with funds you can afford to lose