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HYCM

United Kingdom

Above 20 years

Regulated in United Kingdom

Market Making(MM)

MT4 Full License

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Business Index9.36

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Software Index9.99

License Index7.92

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Company Name

HYCM Limited

Company Abbreviation

HYCM

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Previous Detection : 2025-01-22
  • The number of this brokers's negative field survey reviews has reached 1. Please be aware of the risk and the potential scam!
  • The number of the complaints received by WikiFX have reached 4 for this broker in the past 3 months. Please be aware of the risk!

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    HYCMReview Summary
    Founded2006-11-20
    Registered Country/RegionUnited Kingdom
    RegulationRegulated
    Market InstrumentsCDFs(on Forex/Commodities/Stocks/Cryptos/Indices)
    Demo Account
    LeverageUp to 1:1000
    SpreadFrom 0.1 pips
    Trading PlatformHYCM Trader/MT4/MT5(Web/Windows/Mobile(Android/iOS))
    Min Deposit$20
    Customer SupportPhone: +442088167812
    Email: support@hycm.com
    Email: accounts@hycm.com
    Email: info@hycm.com
    Email: complaints@hycm.com
    Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn/Instagram/YouTube/Crunchbase/Discord
    Live chat

    HYCM Information

    HYCM is a broker. The tradable instruments include CDFs on forex, commodities, stocks, cryptos, and indices. The broker also provides three accounts with a maximum leverage of 1:1000. The minimum spread is from 0.1 pips and the minimum deposit is $20.

    HYCM Information

    Pros and Cons

    Pros Cons
    MT4/MT5 availableHigh max leverage
    24/5 customer supportNegative comments about difficulty in withdrawal
    Regulated
    Spread from 0.1 pips
    Demo account available
    Various tradable instruments

    Is HYCM Legit?

    HYCM is regulated by FCA with license number 186171, which is much safer than unregulated brokers. The license type is Market Making(MM).

    Is HYCM Legit?
    Is HYCM Legit?

    What Can I Trade on HYCM?

    HYCM offers a wide range of market instruments, including CDFs on forex, commodities, stocks, cryptos, and indices.

    Tradable Instruments Supported
    Forex CDFs
    Commodities CDFs
    Stocks CDFs
    Cryptos CDFs
    Indices CDFs
    Precious Metals
    Shares
    ETFs
    Bonds
    Mutual Funds
    What Can I Trade on HYCM?

    Account Type

    HYCM has three account types: fixed, classic, and raw. Traders who want low spreads can choose a raw account. In addition, the demo account is predominantly used to familiarize traders with the trading platform and for educational purposes only. Islamic users are allowed to open Islamic accounts with no swap fees.

    Account Type FixedClassicRaw
    Spreads from1.5 pips1.2 pips0.1 pips
    Min. deposit20 USD20 USD20 USD
    Min. Volume per trade0.010.010.01
    Swap free (Islamic)YesYesYes
    CommissionFreeFreeS0 to $5 per round

    HYCM Fees

    The spread starts at 0.1 pips, the swap is free, and the commission starts at 0. The lower the spread, the faster the liquidity.

    Leverage

    The maximum leverage is 1:1000 meaning that profits and losses are magnified 1000 times.

    Trading Platform

    HYCM cooperates with the authoritative MT4 and MT5 trading platform and a propriety trading platform available on the Web, Windows, and Mobile(Android/iOS) to trade. Junior traders prefer MT4 over MT5. Traders with rich experience are more suitable for using MT5. MT4 and MT5 provide various trading strategies and implement EA systems.

    Trading PlatformSupported Available Devices Suitable for
    HYCM TraderAndroid/iOS-
    MT4Web/Windows/Mobile(Android/iOS)Junior traders
    MT5Web/Windows/Mobile(Android/iOS)Experienced traders
    Trading Platform
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    Deposit and Withdrawal

    The minimum deposit is $20. HYCM accepts Shutterstock, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto, AstroPay, WebMoney, PayTrust, Fasapay, Zotapay, and Lipi for deposit and withdrawal. The deposit processing times are up to 1 hour and 1 to 7 working days and associated fees are $0. The withdrawal processing times are up to 24 hours and 1 to 7 working days and associated fees are $0.

    Method (Deposits)Minimum ProcessingFees
    ShutterstockUS $201 to 7 working days$0
    Visa/MastercardUS $20Up to 1 hour$0
    NetellerUS $20Up to 1 hour$0
    SkrillUS $20Up to 1 hour$0
    CryptoUS $20Up to 1 hour$0
    AstroPayUS $20Up to 1 hour$0
    WebMoneyUS $20Up to 1 hour$0
    PayTrustUS $20Up to 1 hour$0
    FasapayUS $20Up to 1 hour$0
    ZotapayUS $20Up to 1 hour$0
    LipiUS $20Up to 1 hour$0
    Method (Withdrawals)Minimum ProcessingFees
    ShutterstockUS $3001 to 4 working days$0
    Visa/MastercardUS $201 to 7 working days$0
    NetellerUS $20Up to 24 hours$0
    SkrillUS $20Up to 24 hours$0
    CryptoUS $20Up to 24 hours$0
    AstroPayUS $20Up to 24 hours$0
    WebMoneyUS $20Up to 24 hours$0
    PayTrustUS $20Up to 24 hours$0
    FasapayUS $20Up to 24 hours$0
    ZotapayUS $20Up to 24 hours$0
    LipiUS $20Up to 24 hours$0

    News

    NewsWikiFX Review: Is HYCM still reliable in 2024?

    HYCM is an online broker offering a wide variety of market instruments. WikiFX reviewed HYCM a few years ago. However, we wonder if this broker is still reliable in 2024 and the coming 2025. WikiFX has made a comprehension review of this broker to help you better understand the truth.

    WikiFX
    2024-12-31 17:25
    WikiFX Review: Is HYCM still reliable in 2024?

    NewsHYCM Surrenders CySEC License, Exits Cyprus Market

    HYCM (Europe) Ltd surrenders its Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) license, effectively exiting the Cypriot market as of June 10, 2024.

    WikiFX
    2024-06-19 12:01
    HYCM Surrenders CySEC License, Exits Cyprus Market

    NewsGold buy bias if there is a big US Core PCE miss

    Gold has been gaining this week on a miss in the US JOLTS job openings print and a miss in the US consumer confidence print on Tuesday. A slowdown in the US job market aligns with the Federal Reserve’s objectives, indicating that the impact of interest rate hikes is beginning to cool the US economy. The miss in these two data points sent gold surging higher on Tuesday, as yields and the dollar fell.

    WikiFX
    2023-09-05 18:13
    Gold buy bias if there is a big US Core PCE miss

    ExposureBeware of Clone Firms: FCA Issues Warning on Henyep Markets, a Fraudulent Imitation of HYCM

    The Financial Conduct Authority warns the public about Henyep Markets' deceptive practices as a clone corporation aiming to deceive investors.

    WikiFX
    2023-04-27 17:16
    Beware of Clone Firms: FCA Issues Warning on Henyep Markets, a Fraudulent Imitation of HYCM

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    Xvette
    more than one year
    Customer service is responsive, but the support team's knowledge can be limited.
    Customer service is responsive, but the support team's knowledge can be limited.
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    2024-08-01 18:18
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    FX1490436618
    more than one year
    I've been using HYCM and they're straightforward and dependable. Good spreads, fast execution, and modern tools make trading smoother.
    I've been using HYCM and they're straightforward and dependable. Good spreads, fast execution, and modern tools make trading smoother.
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    2024-06-17 15:39
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