Bridgewave Capital has been flagged by The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets for "Fraud and Other Types of Misconduct". The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns consumers not to respond to offers from Bridgewave Capital. This company is a suspected boiler room, a form of online investment fraud. Bridgewave Capital has approached persons without being asked, to offer them investment proposals... This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: https://bridgewavecapital.com/.
Tried to withdraw my funds from Bridgewave Capital and was told I needed to pay a "withdrawal tax" of 20%. This is a red flag. No legitimate broker charges withdrawal taxes. When I refused, they became aggressive and eventually stopped all communication. My entire investment is gone.
Pros: Professional looking website
Cons: Withdrawal fees demanded|Communication cut off|Not authorized
I was contacted by Bridgewave Capital through social media. They promised guaranteed returns of 20-30% monthly. Being naive, I invested. The "account manager" pressured me to invest more and more. When I finally tried to take profit, my account was frozen and they stopped responding. Classic Ponzi/advance fee fraud.
Pros: Initially responsive customer service
Cons: Lost entire investment|Reported to authorities|Unresponsive
Their two-factor authentication was optional when I joined. I enabled it. Later I lost my phone and could not log in. Bridgewave Capital recovery process took 3 weeks and required notarized documents. By then I had missed important trades. Their security is your inconvenience.
Pros: Professional team|Full transparency
Cons: Website design could be more modern|Search feature is basic
After seeing ads for Bridgewave Capital online, I investigated. The company is listed in the IOSCO I-SCAN warnings database and has been flagged by The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets. Their website looks professional but that means nothing - many scam operations invest heavily in appearance. Always check the regulatory warnings before investing.
Cons: Not registered with regulators|Unrealistic promises
Bridgewave Capital seems more interested in acquiring new customers than taking care of existing ones. The marketing is aggressive but the product is mediocre. Once you are past the honeymoon period, the cracks in their service become very apparent.
Pros: Risk management tools|Detailed reporting|Low minimum deposit
Cons: Withdrawal takes 1-2 business days|No live chat on mobile
I wanted to transfer my portfolio from another broker to Bridgewave Capital. They said they do not accept in-kind transfers for my asset type. I had to sell, withdraw, deposit, and rebuy - incurring taxes and spread costs. They did not tell me this before I signed up.
Pros: Clear documentation|Risk management tools
Cons: Email notifications too frequent
Do not use Bridgewave Capital for anything serious. I used them since I opened my account last year for small trades and it was okay. When I deposited a larger amount and traded more, my account was flagged, my withdrawals were delayed, and I was asked to explain my trading. They treat active traders like criminals.
Pros: Easy withdrawals|Dividend tracking|Personal attention|Tax reports included
Cons: Email notifications too frequent
What really bothers me about Bridgewave Capital is the disconnect between their marketing and reality. They position themselves as a premium service but deliver a below-average experience. Found them through a podcast recommendation and I fell for the polished exterior. Never again.
Pros: Multi-device support|Reliable uptime|Easy withdrawals|Market news feed
Cons: Search feature is basic|Wish they had more educational resources
My card was charged twice by Bridgewave Capital on the same day. I had to dispute it with my bank. Bridgewave Capital then froze my account and said I had a negative balance because of the chargeback. They created the problem and then punished me for it.
Pros: Helpful community forum|Smooth onboarding
Cons: Withdrawal takes 1-2 business days|Inactivity fee applies after 12 months
Bridgewave Capital changed their fee structure with one month notice. What was a flat fee became a percentage. For my account size it meant a huge increase. When I objected they said I could leave. So I am leaving and writing this review.
Pros: Intuitive for beginners|API access
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months