एब्स्ट्रैक्ट:HYCM provides trading across indices, commodities, currency, and shares under several regulations. Along with its own WebTrader, which suits both novice and expert traders, it supports well-known systems including MT4 and MT5. Minimum deposit $700, and leverage up to 1:500.
HYCM Review | |
Founded | 2006 |
Registered Country/Region | UK, Cayman Islands, UAE, St. Vincent & Grenadines |
Regulation | Suspicious Clone (FCA, CIMA , DFSA) |
Market Instruments | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares |
Demo Account | ✅ |
Leverage | Up to 1:500 |
Spread | From 0.2 pips |
Trading Platform | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), HYCM WebTrader |
Min Deposit | $700 |
Customer Support | Phone:+44 (0) 20 7614 4670 |
Email:support@hycm.com | |
24/7 Online Chat:Yes | |
Physical Address:18 King William St, London EC4N 7BP, UK |
HYCM provides trading across indices, commodities, currency, and shares under several regulations. Along with its own WebTrader, which suits both novice and expert traders, it supports well-known systems including MT4 and MT5. Minimum deposit $700, and leverage up to 1:500.
Pros | Cons |
Offers leverage up to 1:500 | High overnight swap rates, (EUR/USD long position at 3.25%) |
Provides access to over 300 trading instruments, including 70 forex pairs | Minimum deposit of $700 |
Suspicious Clone |
HYCM operates as a suspicious clone entity.
Category | FCA | CySEC | CIMA | DFSA |
Regulatory Status | Suspicious Clone | Suspicious Clone | Suspicious Clone | Suspicious Clone |
License Type | Market Making (MM) | Straight Through Processing (STP) | Common Financial Service License | Retail Forex License |
Regulated By | United Kingdom | Cyprus | Cayman Islands | United Arab Emirates |
License Number | 186171 | 259/14 | 1442313 | F000048 |
Effective Date | 2001/12/1 | 2014/11/26 | 2018/5/17 | 2006/9/19 |
HYCM offers a over 300 trading instruments, including 70 forex pairs, indices, commodities, and shares.
Tradable Instruments | Supported |
Forex | ✔ |
Commodities | ✔ |
Indices | ✔ |
Shares | ✔ |
ETFs | ❌ |
Cryptocurrencies | ❌ |
HYCM offers 4 main account types. They are Fixed Micro Accounts, Fixed standard account, Floating Pro Account and Floating institutional/VIP accounts.
Account Type | Fixed Micro Account | Fixed Standard Account | Floating Professional Account | Floating Institutional/VIP Account |
Suitable Users | Suitable for beginners or investors with small funds | Suitable for experienced investors seeking lower spreads | Suitable for investors prioritizing faster order execution | Suitable for institutions or VIPs trading spot and CFD products |
Spread Type | Fixed Spread | Fixed Spread | Floating Spread | Floating Spread |
Minimum Spread (EUR/USD) | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
Minimum Deposit Requirement | ≥ $700 | ≥ $700 | ≥ $700 | ≥ $20,000 |
Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 standard lot | 0.1 standard lot | 0.01 standard lot | 1 standard lot |
Minimum Lot Increment | 0.01 standard lot | 0.1 standard lot | 0.01 standard lot | 1 standard lot |
Maximum Trade Volume | 5 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Maximum Position Size | 5 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Spreads & Commissions
HYCM offers different spreads depending on the account type:
Fixed Micro Account: Spreads start at 1.7 pips (e.g., EUR/USD).
Fixed Standard Account: Spreads start at 1.5 pips.
Floating Pro Account: Spreads start at 1.2 pips; $4/lot commission applies for VIP accounts.
Floating VIP Account: Spreads start at 0.1 pips; $4/lot commission.
Account Type | EUR/USD (pips) | USD/JPY (pips) | GBP/USD (pips) | Commission |
Fixed Micro Account | 1.7 | 2 | 2.2 | $0 |
Fixed Standard Account | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2 | $0 |
Floating Pro Account | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | $4/lot |
Floating VIP Account | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | $4/lot |
Swap Rates
Overnight swap rates apply by instrument. For example:
HYCM provides MT4, MT5, and its proprietary WebTrader.
Trading Platform | Supported | Available Devices | Suitable For |
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | ✔ | PC, Mac, Android, iOS | New traders |
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | ✔ | PC, Mac, Android, iOS | Experienced traders |
HYCM WebTrader | ✔ | Browser-based | Flexible access anywhere |
HYCM does not charge deposit or withdrawal fees. Minimum deposit starts at $700.
Deposit Options | Min. Deposit | Fees | Processing Time |
Bank Transfer | $700 | $0 | 1-3 business days |
Credit/Debit Card | $0 | $0 | Instant |
Skrill/Neteller | $700 | $0 | Instant |