Bureau of Financial Trading has been flagged by ASIC (Australia) for "Unlicensed (Legacy)". Addresses: 1775 K Street Northwest Washington District of Columbia 20036 USA This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: gov.boft.us.
I requested my data from Bureau of Financial Trading under GDPR. They sent a partial export that was missing months of transactions. When I asked for the rest they said it was a technical issue. Still waiting. They do not take data rights seriously.
Pros: Competitive fees|API access|Great customer service|Two-factor authentication
Cons: Wait times can be long during peak hours
The onboarding at Bureau of Financial Trading was smooth which makes the subsequent experience even more frustrating. Once they have your money, the quality of service drops dramatically. Getting anyone to help you with an actual problem is nearly impossible.
Pros: Demo account available|Regular updates|Full transparency|API access
Cons: Could offer more webinars|Wish they had more educational resources
The spread at Bureau of Financial Trading is not what they advertise. During volatile markets it widens so much that you lose before the trade even starts. I found them after a trusted YouTuber reviewed them and initially thought the platform was good - until I started trading seriously.
Pros: Real-time alerts|Great customer service
Cons: Help articles are sometimes vague
The so-called education at Bureau of Financial Trading is just marketing. Every webinar ends with a push to deposit more. The market analysis is generic and often wrong. If you want real education go elsewhere. I wasted for a couple of months now thinking they would help me learn.
Pros: Easy withdrawals|Instant funding|Low minimum deposit|Easy to use platform
Cons: Email notifications too frequent|Limited ETF selection
Do not believe the bonus offer from Bureau of Financial Trading. The turnover requirement is designed so you can never withdraw. I learned the hard way. I deposited after comparing multiple platforms and the bonus terms were buried in pages of small print. My fault for not reading but their design is predatory.
Pros: Multi-currency support|Fast support response|Stable platform|No hidden fees
Cons: Desktop app not available on Linux
I had a dispute with Bureau of Financial Trading and went to their complaints process. They have an internal team that just defends the company. Then they said I could go to an ombudsman - but the ombudsman they use is industry-funded and rarely rules for the client. The system is rigged.
Pros: Competitive fees|Dedicated account manager|Personal attention
Cons: Withdrawal takes 1-2 business days
Bureau of Financial Trading 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: High security standards|Regular updates
Cons: Mobile app could be improved
The mobile app from Bureau of Financial Trading is dangerous. I placed an order that showed as pending, so I placed another. Both executed and I was overexposed. When I complained they said it was user error. The app design is misleading.
Pros: Educational resources|Clean UI|Segregated accounts|Easy withdrawals
Cons: Limited demo account features|No integrated tax optimization
Customer support at Bureau of Financial Trading seems to be run by people who have never used the platform. Every time I call with an issue, I end up explaining how their own system works before they can help me. It would be funny if my money was not involved.
Pros: Fast execution|Quick verification
Cons: Currency conversion fee exists
After for the past year and a half with Bureau of Financial Trading, I can only describe the experience as death by a thousand cuts. No single issue was catastrophic, but the constant stream of small problems, slow responses, and missing features wore me down until I finally left.
Pros: Educational resources|Market news feed|Copy trading available|Regular platform improvements
Cons: No crypto staking