Abstract: Rock-West operates as an online broker based in Seychelles, offering a wide array of trading assets, including forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Rock-West provides traders with the popular MT5 and its proprietary Rock-West platform. On this platform, the spread starts from 0 pips, and leverage is up to 1:2000. However, Rock-West doesn't offer its service to residents from certain areas.
| Rock-West Review Summary | |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Registered Country/Region | Seychelles |
| Regulation | Offshore regulated by FSA |
| Market Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies |
| Demo Account | ✅ |
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Spread | From 1.4 pips (Standard account) |
| Trading Platform | MT5, RW Mobile App, RW Trade |
| Copy Trading | ✅ |
| Minimum Deposit | $50 |
| Customer Support | Live Chat |
| Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube, X | |
| Regional Restrictions | Albania, Bosnia, Belarus, Burma (Myanmar), Burundi, Canada, CAR, Crimea, Congo, Cuba, Dem. Rep. of Ethiopia, Russia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Kosovo, Somalia, North Korea, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, the USA, Zimbabwe |
Rock-West operates as an online broker based in Seychelles, offering a wide array of trading assets, including forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Rock-West provides traders with the popular MT5 and its proprietary Rock-West platform. On this platform, the spread starts from 0 pips, and leverage is up to 1:2000. However, Rock-West doesn't offer its service to residents from certain areas.

| Pros | Cons |
| MT5 supported | Offshore regulated |
| Three account types | Commission charged |
| Demo accounts available | Limited contact channels |
Not exactly. Rock-West operates under offshore regulation, meaning traders using this platform lack the investor protections typically provided by major financial authorities.
| Regulated Country | Regulated Authority | Regulatory Status | Regulated Entity | License Type | License Number |
![]() | The Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Offshore Regulated | MAIV LIMITED | Retail Forex License | SD044 |

Traders on Rock-West get access to market instruments including forex, indices, commodities, and 170+ cryptocurrencies.
| Trading Asset | Available |
| forex | ✔ |
| cryptocurrencies | ✔ |
| commodities | ✔ |
| indices | ✔ |
| stocks | ❌ |
| bonds | ❌ |
| options | ❌ |
| funds | ❌ |
| ETFs | ❌ |
Rock-West offers Standard, Raw, and an additional VIP Raw accounts on the Rock-West native platform and MT5 for trading CFDs.
Furthermore, Rock-West maintains regular accounts alongside additional account services.
This table provides a clear comparison of the features and specifications for Standard and Raw account types.
Account Type | Standard | Raw |
| Minimum Deposit | $50 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:2000 | 1:1000 |
| Spread | From 1.4 pips | From 0.0 pips |
| Commission | $0 | $8 per lot |
| Bonus | 100% | / |
| Maximum Bonus | $10,000 | / |
| Withdrawable Bonus | $2 per Lot upon hitting target | / |
| Copy Trading | ✔ | ❌ |
| Swap Free | Upon request | / |
| Minimum Lots | 0.01 | |
| Stop Out Level | 30% | |
| Suitable for | Traders of all experience levels | High frequency traders & Scalpers |

Leverage on this platform is up to 1:2000 and varies based on the account and the asset class.
| Leverage | Standard | RAW |
| Forex | 1:2000 | 1:1000 |
| Metals | 1:800 | 1:400 |
| Indices | 1:100 | |
| Commodities | ||
| Cryptos | 1:10 | |
Standard accounts feature spreads from 1.4 pips, while Raw accounts offer raw spreads (from 0 pips + commission).
Rock-West charges 0% commission for standard accounts. However, when it comes to Raw accounts, the commission is $8 per lot.
Account Type | Standard | Raw |
| Spread | From 1.4 pips | From 0.0 pips |
| Commission | $0 | $8 per lot |
Rock-West offers both MT5 and its proprietary Rock-West platform.
| Trading Platform | Supported | Available Devices | Suitable for |
| Rock-West platform | ✔ | Desktop, Mobile, Web | / |
| MT5 | ✔ | Desktop, Mobile, Web | Experienced traders |
| MT4 | ❌ | Desktop, Mobile, Web | Beginners |
| Trading View | ❌ | Desktop, Mobile, Tablets, Web | Beginners |

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