BDSwiss Review

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Awards

Over the years, BDSwiss has been awarded and received industry recognitions from international awarding bodies by some of the most prestigious awarding as below

Is BDSwiss safe or a scam

FSC

BDS Markets is authorised and regulated as an Investment Dealer by the FSC on 06/12/2016 (License No. C116016172)

FSA

BDS Ltd is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Seychelles under license number SD047.

BaFin

BDSwiss GmbH (Registration No. HRB 160749B) is the BaFin-registered Tied Agent of BDSwiss Holding PLC in Germany.

All of regulators carry out frequent audits to ensure that BDSwiss is compliant with laws protecting client funds and safeguarding against money laundering.

How are you protected?

Per regulation, BDSwiss maintains segregated bank accounts for all client funds, meaning that your funds are not being used for any purposes other than trading and the regulators insure client trading funds – to a maximum of 20,000 EUR for CySEC regulated accounts

The security of transactions is ensured by an electronic SSL certificate (Secure Sockets Layer) which guarantees the safety of your funds as well as the privacy of your transactions.

BDSwiss also offers Negative Balance Protection (NBP) as part of the Client Agreement so in the event that a negative balance occurs in the Client’s Trading Account due to Stop Out, the Company will make a relevant adjustment of the full negative amount so that the Client does not suffer the loss as per their Negative Balance Policy.

Accounts

BDSwiss offers three main types of trading accounts which includes: Classic, VIP, RAW

Start at $100 for Classic, $3,000 for VIP, and $5,000 for RAW. The main difference between them is the spread, which starts at 1.5 pips for Classic, 1.1 pips for VIP and 0.3 pips for RAW (however, in the latter case the client will have to pay a commission per round lot). Keep in mind the spreads are floating, which means they change according to market conditions.
 

Leverage is offered up to 1:500 depending on the jurisdiction of account opening, with restrictions related to ESMA rulings on accounts opened under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission regulation.

How to open new account at BDSwiss?

Once you are ready to start trading, you will need to open a BDSwiss account. This account will grant you access to the BDSwiss CFD trading platform.

You can setup your account and start trading today by following these three steps:

Step 1: Open your CFD Account
You first need to register for an account. Open your account HERE. Users simply need to put in their name, email, telephone and password information.

After your registration you will also receive your login details for MetaTrader 4.

Step 2: Take an Appropriateness Test and Verify your Identity
Before you start trading you first need to take an Appropriateness Test to assess whether you fully understand the risks involved in trading. As a regulated broker we have the obligation to know who our customers are, which is why we require you to verify your identity. Once your account is confirmed you will be able to login and access your dashboard where you will see an overview of your account/s and make new deposits or withdrawals.

Step 3: Make a deposit
Once your information and identity have been successfully verified, your account will be activated. You will then be able to make a deposit and activate your Forex/CFD account.

Demo Account

The Forex market offers attractive opportunities for traders, but also involves risk. That’s why before diving into Forex trading with a live account, it’s best to open a risk-free Forex demo account. The BDSwiss Demo Account provides the same Forex trading experience as real accounts. The only difference is that the funds on the Forex demo account are simulated. You don’t trade with real money, so it is completely risk-free.

Pacticing with unlimited demo dollars helps you better understand how to execute trades, as well as your risk exposure.

They offers a free Forex / CFD “Demo Account” with $10,000 virtual credit. To open a Demo Account just complete the step 1 above. Click in the red rectangle

The Demo Account is created for all clients automatically and you can access it on your Dashboard.

If you wish to add another Demo Account or change the total amount of your Demo Account balance, please contact our Support Team via email to [email protected], via phone or LiveChat.

Note: The broker does not accept clients from Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, United States, Canada, Russia, Japan, Belgium, Mauritius, Seychelles, Malaysia, India.

Products

BDSwiss offers users the ability to trade on a wide range of financial instruments covering 250+ underlying instruments from 5 asset classes at some of the most competitive conditions:

* Details regarding the available assets are taken from the BDSwiss website and are correct at the time of this review.

Trading Platforms

There are a couple of different trading platforms you can choose from with BDSwiss. They offers users the ability to trade on the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms for Windows and Mac, mobile. The broker also offers its own feature-rich BDSwiss WebTrader platform on web and mobile app


Web and Desktop Platform

MT4

BDSwiss Forex MT4 has taken the MetaTrader MT4 platform (the industry leading front end platform) and optimized it with the BDSwiss’ advanced technology to create a user-friendly trading interface designed to support traders of all levels.

It is perfectly equipped for traders who wish to trade in the financial markets (forex, indices, commodities and more). All the necessary tools and resources needed to analyze price dynamics of financial instruments, make and edit trade transactions, create and use automated trading programs (Expert Advisors) are provided. This highly customizable platform allows traders to create a trading environment tailored to their preferences and trading strategies.

Trade like the professionals with the BDSwiss Forex MetaTrader 4 platform. The industry leading platform allows you to trade with confidence and security.

There are many other features the platform offers such as different trade execution features, alerts and email notifications and more as below:

A screenshot of it is shown below:


MT5

Enjoy more features with BDSwiss’ MT5 trading platform. The BDSwiss MT5 is the latest and most advanced MetaTrader platform that offers all the pioneering features of MT4, with the addition of more advanced trading tools and indicators that enable traders to maintain more control of their trades and make more informed decisions using cutting-edge analysis.

Offering an enhanced trading experience, the MT5 enables BDSwiss clients to trade an extended number of CFD instruments from various asset classes including currency pairs, stocks, commodities, shares, indices and cryptocurrencies, all in one platform with different settings, no strategy restrictions*, minimum slippage and ultra-fast order execution.

MT4 VS MT5

The new and improved Metatrader platform, the MetaTrader5 boasts state-of-the-art features including options for hedging, while MetaTrader4 is slightly less advanced and more suited to traders who are new to the markets. Not sure which one to go for? We compare and contrast the two MetaTrader platforms for you in the table below.

BDSwiss Web Trader

The BDSwiss WebTrader Platform, was exclusively developed in house, to better cater for the needs of their growing client base. Focusing on simplicity, reliability and speed, the new BDSwiss WebTrader delivers an unparalleled trading experience accessible from all browsers and operating systems.

The BDSwiss WebTrader does not require downloading and it is fully synchronised to the downloadable versions of the MT4, allowing for live price monitoring via an advanced market watch. Translated in more than 24 languages, the BDSwiss’ new WebTrader is designed to accommodate the needs of traders around the globe.

Designed to give you maximum control, the BDSwiss WebTrader enables you to access your account quickly and efficiently on any device. The BDSwiss WebTrader is an ultra user-friendly platform that delivers a vast array of tools including unique indicators, automated trading via the pending orders feature, and an intuitive order window that automatically calculates position size, leverage and required margin.

• Intuitive Order Window
• Available in 20+ Languages
• Clean User-Friendly Interface
• Transparent Secure Trading on any Device
• Fully synced with the BDSwiss App MT4
• Cutting-edge Chartings Tools Functionality
• No download - Cross Browser Compatibility
• Ultra-fast Order Execution, no Requotes

A screenshot of it is shown below:

Mobile Platform

BDSwiss offers users the ability to trade on the globally recognised MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 4 mobile trading app for Android and iOS . With these apps users can:

• Trade directly from their phone
• View real-time prices of multiple asset classes
• Access technical trading indicators
• Receive news

The broker also offers users its own BDSwiss Mobile App for Android and iOS.

BDSwiss Mobile app provides an impressive range of leading cryptocurrency CFD pairs for a seamless 24/7 trading experience, with an increasing number of our traders now opting to trade during the weekends. BDSwiss currently offers more than 20 crypto pairs CFDs, enabling you to trade market-leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple and more.

• Real-time Quotes
• Interactive Charts
• Clean, User-Friendly Interface
• Full Trading Transactions History
• Deposit and Withdraw Functionalities
• Account Set Up KYC Verification
• 24/7 Cryptocurrency Pairs Trading

Which trading platform is better for you?

Most seasoned traders will tell you that all they really want from a trading platform is something that is reliable and easy to use, intuitive, and doesn’t crash. Each platform is unique and has its own pros and cons, so it is best to understand what you want in a forex account, and platform before you get started.

How to place a trade at BDSwiss

Step 1: Choose the forex or cryptocurrency pair you wish to trade

Step 2: Choose your investment amount and leverage/multiplier ratio. A higher leverage/multiplier ratio will enable you to place much larger positions using the same equity.*

Step 3: Click ‘BUY’ if you think the price of the pair will increase in value or ‘SELL’ if you think the price will fall in value

!Important: By clicking on one of the two buttons, you will complete your order and your position will be opened.

*Please be aware that by increasing your leverage ratio you are able to increase your profits but in the same time you are also increasing your losses. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.

Placing a trade on the BDSwiss MT4

Step 1: Open the order window by clicking on “New Order” in the toolbar (Alternatively press the F9 key in the desktop version)

Step 2: Press CTRL+U to bring up the symbols window. A drop-down menu gives you the opportunity to select your desired underlying asset.

Step 3: Select the number of standard contracts (lots) you wish to trade. At this point you may also wish to set your maximum Stop-Loss or Take-Profit limits, so that your position will close automatically upon reaching these levels.

Step 4. Place Your Position: Click ‘BUY’ if you think the price of your selected asset will increase in value. Click ‘SELL’ if you think the price of your selected asset will fall in value
!Important: By clicking on one of the two buttons, you will complete your order and your position will be opened.


Placing a trade on the BDSwiss WebTrader

Step 1: Select an asset: Login using your BDSwiss account credentials find your Live Forex Account and select the “WEB TRADER” platform. Choose the asset you would like to trade with from the Assets Tab on the right.

Step 2: Choose Your Investment Amount: Click on the “New Order” icon and select your investment amount. Remember that the volume of your trade is always expressed in lots. At this point you may also wish to set your maximum Stop-Loss or Take-Profit limits, so that your position will close automatically upon reaching these levels. Simply click on the arrows to expand the window and set your preferred SL and TP.

Step 3: Place Your Position: Click ‘BUY’ if you think the price of your selected asset will increase in value. Click ‘SELL’ if you think the price of your selected asset will fall in value
!Important: By clicking on one of the two buttons, you will complete your order and your position will be opened.

Deposits and Withdrawals

They have a wide range of payment methods gives you greater flexibility when it comes to deposits and withdrawals.

Besides credit/debit cards and traditional bank wires, supported payment processors include giropay, Sofort, eps, iDeal, dotpay, Skrill, Neteller and PayPay

Deposits

At BDSwiss they have collaborated with leading and secure payment providers to allow their clients to deposit using the most convenient method for them.

Client’s funds safety is of vital importance to BDSwiss and a personalised and sophisticated client portal has been developed to allow flexibility and comfort to their clients to process secure deposits and withdrawals from a single source.

What is the minimum deposit amount at BDSwiss?

The minimum deposit required is 100 EUR/GBP/USD using a Credit/Debit card, a Bank (Wire) transfer, an e-wallet such as Skrill, Coinbase such as Bitcoin (BTC / BCH / ETH) and/or any other payment method you would see available on their website once you login and click on ‘Deposit’

Please note that the minimum deposit amount might differ if your account is registered through an affiliate campaign which might require a higher or a lower amount as a first time deposit.

How long does a Deposit take?

As the table below, all methods process immediately. but Bank wire deposits may take between 1-4 working days to reach BDSwiss and are processed immediately once they are received.

Payment Option	Regulator	Accepted currencies	Fees	Approx. Processing Time
		EUR, USD, GBP, PLN, CHF, SEK, DKK, NOK	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate
		EUR, USD, GBP, PLN, CHF, SEK, DKK, NOK	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate
		GBP	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate
	Deutsche Bundesbank	EUR	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate
	Deutsche Bundesbank	EUR	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate
	Bank of Lithuania	EUR	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate
	De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)	EUR	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate
	Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego	PLN	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate
	FCA	EUR, USD, GBP, CHF	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate
	FCA	EUR	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate
		EUR, USD, GBP, PLN, CHF, SEK, DKK, NOK	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate*
		EUR	Receiving costs are covered by BDSwiss	Immediate

How much do I have to pay for Deposit?

As the table above, BDSwiss offers zero fees on deposits.

How could I deposit at DBSwiss?

In order to deposit funds you need to login to your BDSwiss profile:

• Select the account you wish to fund and click on Payments – Deposit.
• Select the amount you wish to deposit*.
• Choose your preferred deposit method and click ‘Proceed to Pay’.
• Confirm your deposit details on the next page. Some additional steps may be asked from your payment provider.

If you are using our BDSwiss mobile app, please click on ‘Deposit’ on the bottom side of the application.

Note: Deposits can only be completed if they have been made from the trading account holder. This means that the trading account and the deposit method used must have the same name.



Withdrawals

BDSwiss aims to provide you with ease and comfort when it comes to withdrawing your funds. We are always aiming to give our clients the best service so we seek to process all withdrawal requests made within 24 hours.

What is the minimum withdrawal amount?

Except for bank wire withdrawals, BDSwiss does not require a minimum withdrawal amount. However, it should be noted that withdrawals that are below 2EUR cannot be processed as the requested withdrawal amount is lower than the fees BDSwiss incurs for processing such withdrawals.

For bank wire international payments, the minimum withdrawal amount is 50 EUR after the deduction of the 10 EUR basic fee. For SEPA transfers there is a minimum withdrawal amount of 5 EUR after the deduction of the 10 EUR basic fee.

Does BDSwiss charge withdrawal fees?

Since there is a minimum withdrawal amount, BDswiss does charge fees depending on the payment option and the withdrawal amount.

• For Bank wire withdrawals below or equal to 100 EUR, BDSwiss will charge a fixed fee of 10 EUR, with further conditions in regards to the minimum withdrawal amount:
  • For international payments, the minimum withdrawal amount is 50 EUR or trading account currency equivalent net i.e. after the deduction of fees. For amounts that remain below the required 50 EUR an alternative withdrawal method can be used, if available.
  • For SEPA transfers a minimum amount of 5 EUR or trading account currency equivalent net i.e after deduction of the fees.
• For all other withdrawals (except for card refunds) below or equal to 20 EUR, BDSwiss will charge a fixed fee of 10 EUR.

Please note, you may also be charged by the funding provider involved in the transfer (intermediary bank, receiving bank, or your credit card provider).


How can I withdraw my profits?

To withdraw using Bank wire, please log in to your BDSwiss profile, select ‘Payments’ and then ‘Withdraw’. Choose the account you wish to withdraw funds from and the amount. Proceed to the next step where you can select the desired withdrawal option: Bank Wire method. Bear in mind that we may require a bank statement as proof that you are the bank account holder, in case you did not deposit using this option previously.

When submitting bank details, please ensure to provide us with the correct information, including the IBAN number and SWIFT code.

Kindly be informed that in order to withdraw via Bank Wire, you should first refund all your Credit Card and Skrill deposits within the last 18 months.

Note:
A withdrawal will only be accepted if the appropriate documentation has been provided so that the clients trading account is fully verified. Withdrawals should be made using the same method used to fund your trading account meaning they must be transferred to the originating account.

Commissions and Fees

They are 100% transparent about all Their charges and fees so that their clients know exactly how much they are paying when they trade with BDSwiss.

Trading costs with BDSwiss vary depending on the market being traded and the account type opened, as shown below:

BDSwiss Classic Account

In this account, Forex, Commodities and Cryptos can be traded commission-free with just spreads and swaps payable. Indices have a $2 commission per round lot traded, with equities charged at 0.15% on all shares.

The average spread on EURUSD for this account is 1.5 pips.

BDSwiss VIP Account

In this account, Forex, Commodities, Cryptos and Indices can be traded commission-free with just spreads and swaps payable. Equities are charged at 0.15% on all shares.

The average spread on EURUSD for this account is 1.1 pips.

BDSwiss Raw Account

In this account, a commission of $5 per round lot is payable on Forex, Commodities and Cryptos. A commission of $2 is payable per round lot on Indices and a commission of 0.15% is charged on all shares, on top of spreads and swaps for all instruments.

The average spread on EURUSD for this account is 0.3 pips.



Other Fees

Overnight Charges

An overnight charge or swap fee applies to positions that remain open overnight.
Swaps are dependent of position size and the product that is held overnight, Swaps are either charged or applied to a trader’s account for positions held “overnight”, meaning after 5pm ET.

Currency Conversion

If your selected account currency differs from your deposit currency or your bank account currency then we will automatically convert your deposit currency using our standard rates, we do not charge any additional conversion fees and there are no markups on currency conversion.

Inactivity Fees

If no trading activity occurs for over 90 days, a monthly fee of 10% will be deducted from your account balance, with the minimum amount charged being €25 or trading account currency equivalent, and the maximum amount charged being €49,90 until the account balance is €0. These charges cover the maintenance / administration expenses of such Inactive Accounts.

Trading Features

BDSwiss offers users free access to AutoChartist. It monitors BDSwiss’ 250+ CFDs 24 hours a day and automatically alerts traders on key trading opportunities and forming trends with the highest probability of hitting the forecast price!


How Can Autochartist Change The Way You Trade?


Some of the benefits of incorporating Autochartist to your day-to-day trading include:

Customer Support

Research Education

BDSwiss offers excellent educational material for beginner traders and those with an intermediate level of experience, this includes structured training courses, daily webinars and frequent live seminars. Market analysis is also correct and present in the form of market news and daily analysis offered by the BDSwiss team, though it is a bit thin compared to BDSwiss’ peers in the industry.

Educational

BDSwiss offers a comprehensive Trading Academy for those looking for structured courses; the Trading Academy is split into beginner, intermediate and advanced sections, though in truth, the advanced section is a bit of a misnomer and is more suited to those with some experience. Perhaps the better, and more advanced educational material from BDSwiss comes in the form of strategy webinars that are broadcast weekly in English and German. Webinars are free to non-clients, and only require signup to participate. Once completed, webinars are added to the video library and combined with other educational videos about aspects of trading and market analysis.

Research

Research and analysis at BDSwiss is detailed and well-structured. Financial commentary is split into five sections: Market Preview, Technical Analysis, Daily Videos, Weekly Outlook and Special Reports. Webinars are also conducted on an almost daily basis in a range of languages.

All analytical material, including webinars and forecasting reports, are available free of charge and most of the video content is uploaded to YouTube. The quality of the analysis is very high and will be of value to both technical and fundamental traders. Watching these videos gives traders an insight into how to approach researching marketing opportunities as well as trader psychology. We particularly recommend the Daily Market Preview, conducted by BDSwiss’ Head of Investment Research, Marshall Gittler.

BSSwiss’ Education section includes tons of information (glossary, training videos, webinars, economic calendar, economic news, etc.) and a Trading Academy where information is laid out in the form of Lessons. They also have a Daily Analysis section, but unfortunately at the time of our visit, this wasn’t updated daily, as it’s supposed to be.

Other resources include an Economic Calendar, Webinars that cover a wide range of topics, Special Reports (focused on major events that take place in the market), and Live Education Webinars.