MERCHANT TRADE INVESTMENT has been flagged by Financial Conduct Authority for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm.
After doing some research AFTER the fact (I know, I should have done this first), I discovered that MERCHANT TRADE INVESTMENT is not authorized by any legitimate financial regulator. They are operating illegally. The website looks very professional but it's all a facade. Please check the regulatory warnings database before investing with ANY company.
Cons: No regulatory oversight|Money disappeared|Fake testimonials
I referred a friend to MERCHANT TRADE INVESTMENT from a blog post comparing services. We both deposited. The referral bonus never arrived. Support said we did not meet the terms. When we asked which terms they pointed to a clause that was added after we signed up. Shady.
Pros: API access|Stable platform|Real-time alerts|Portfolio tracking tools
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months
Several red flags with MERCHANT TRADE INVESTMENT: (1) They promise unrealistically high returns, (2) They're not registered with Financial Conduct Authority, (3) Their contact information is vague, (4) They pressure you to deposit quickly. I recommend everyone do thorough due diligence before investing with any company.
Pros: Website looks legitimate on the surface
Cons: Flagged by Financial Conduct Authority|Cannot verify credentials
After using MERCHANT TRADE INVESTMENT for the past year and a half, I decided to move my account elsewhere. The platform was unreliable, withdrawals took an unreasonable amount of time, and I could never get a straight answer from customer service. Frustrating experience overall.
Pros: Personal attention|Fast deposits|Multi-currency support|Educational resources
Cons: Account statements could be more detailed|Spreads widen during volatile periods
After for about three months with MERCHANT TRADE INVESTMENT I requested to close my account and withdraw. They said I had to complete a 30-day cooling-off period. Then they said there was a minimum holding period for my last deposit. They make it as hard as possible to leave.
Pros: Responsive team|Instant funding|Fast execution|Quick verification
Cons: Minor UI glitches occasionally
My withdrawal from MERCHANT TRADE INVESTMENT was rejected three times for vague reasons. Each time they asked for more documents. When I finally provided everything, they said my account was under review. for about eight months of being strung along.
Pros: Low minimum deposit|Professional team|Quick verification
Cons: Slow to add new assets