STP Trading has been flagged by Financial Services 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.
Tried to withdraw my funds from STP Trading 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: Lost entire investment|Reported to authorities|Unresponsive
The spread at STP 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 seeing their ad online and initially thought the platform was good - until I started trading seriously.
Pros: Multi-device support|Responsive team|Full transparency
Cons: Help articles are sometimes vague
After seeing ads for STP Trading online, I investigated. The company is listed in the IOSCO I-SCAN warnings database and has been flagged by Financial Services Authority. Their website looks professional but that means nothing - many scam operations invest heavily in appearance. Always check the regulatory warnings before investing.
Pros: Website looks legitimate on the surface
Cons: Unauthorized firm|Found in IOSCO warnings database
STP 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: Multi-currency support|Helpful community forum|Real-time alerts
Cons: Limited demo account features
The mobile app from STP 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: Competitive fees|Helpful community forum
Cons: Wish they had more educational resources|Inactivity fee applies after 12 months