Starwave FX

Starwave FX is a forex and CFD brand operating through Starwave FX Ltd, a company that states it is registered in Saint Lucia. The website lists the registered address as Ground Floor, The Sotheby Building, Rodney Village, Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet, and shows a company registration number of 2026-00285.

The broker positions itself as a multi-asset provider with MetaTrader 5 (MT5) access and an instrument lineup that spans forex, metals, indices, commodities and share CFDs. Marketing content emphasizes segregated accounts, 24/5 support, and high leverage (up to 1:400) for forex and metals. Specific pages also reference limited-leverage products such as indices and share CFDs (typically up to 1:20).

Starwave FX publishes multiple live account tiers (Micro, Standard, Premium, and ECN) and a swap-free option. Each account uses MT5 and shows a per-lot commission plus headline minimum spreads that vary by account. The site also lists funding and withdrawal guidelines and a 100% Credit Bonus with detailed release conditions.

Important for due diligence: Starwave FX’s website discloses Saint Lucia company registration, but does not publish authorizations from major financial regulators (e.g., FCA, ASIC, CySEC, NFA/CFTC). Saint Lucia’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) is the non‑bank financial regulator; however, Starwave’s site does not identify any FSRA or other license, and its own footer outlines restricted regions (including the United States). Traders should factor this into their risk assessment.

Who it may suit: Starwave FX can appeal to experienced retail traders who want MT5 access, a swap‑free option, and flexible leverage on forex/metals, and who are comfortable trading with an offshore, Saint Lucia‑registered firm that does not publish mainstream regulatory licenses.

rading Regulators

Starwave FX Ltd states it is registered in Saint Lucia (company no. 2026-00285) at Ground Floor, The Sotheby Building, Rodney Village, Rodney Bay, Gros‑Islet. The website does not publish licenses from major financial authorities such as the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), or US NFA/CFTC. Saint Lucia’s non‑bank financial sector is overseen by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), but the broker does not identify any FSRA or other license on its pages. Traders should verify any authorization directly with the relevant regulator before funding.

Client Fund Protection

The site states that client funds are kept in segregated accounts, separate from the company’s own funds. While segregation helps reduce commingling risk, it is different from statutory investor compensation or negative balance guarantees available in some regulated markets. Starwave FX does not describe participation in an investor compensation scheme on its pages.

Security measures

Trading is offered via MT5, which uses encrypted connections between client terminals and servers. The broker references standard KYC/AML onboarding in its FAQ and highlights encrypted trading under platform content. No external security attestations or penetration test reports are published on the site. As always, enable two‑factor authentication where available and limit platform credentials reuse.

Starwave FX lists access to a multi‑asset CFD lineup across global markets. Headline categories include forex, metals, indices, commodities, and share CFDs. The forex page cites 40+ currency pairs; indices reference 10+ global benchmarks (e.g., S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq). Share CFDs are promoted as covering leading US names with up to 1:20 leverage. Metals content highlights gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and copper. Exact total instrument counts by asset are not fully itemized across the site.

Indicative leverage by asset (as published): up to 1:400 on forex and metals; up to 1:20 on indices and shares. This matters for margin planning—higher leverage reduces margin per trade but increases exposure to large swings; lower leverage on equity/indices helps cap risk on typically more volatile, news‑sensitive products.

Starwave FX shows four live account tiers and a swap‑free option. All use MT5 and list per‑lot commissions plus headline minimum spreads. Understanding the trade‑off between minimum spread claims, per‑lot commission, and leverage is crucial for cost control and margin planning.

Swap‑free: The site lists a separate swap‑free specification (min deposit $0, leverage up to 1:400), useful for traders who cannot pay/receive overnight interest; confirm applicable symbols and any administrative fees before use.

Starwave FX, değişken spread’ler kullanır ve bunun yanında listelenen tüm hesap türlerinde, her lot başına yayımlanmış bir komisyon uygular. Hesap karşılaştırma sayfasında Micro, Standard, Premium ve ECN hesaplar için (spot) her lot başına 2$ ve (futures) her lot başına 5$ görünüyor. Başlıkta belirtilen minimum spread değerleri farklıdır: Micro 10 pip, Standard 5 pip, Premium 2 pip ve ECN 0 pip. Bu yapı, toplam işlem maliyetinin spread + komisyon toplamına eşit olduğu anlamına gelir; ECN’de maliyetin büyük kısmı komisyon ile birlikte, emir uygulandığı anda geçerli olan canlı spread’dən oluşur.

En sıkı spread’ler konusunda sayfalar arasında tutarsızlık var (bazı piyasa sayfaları 0.0‑pip minimum değerlerini daha geniş şekilde belirtiyor). Broker ortalama spread’leri yayınlamadığı için maliyet öngörülebilirliği, canlı piyasa koşullarına ve hesap seçimine bağlı olacaktır. Scalpers ve yüksek frekanslı stratejiler, aktif oldukları saatlerde efektif “spread + komisyon” maliyetini gözlemlemek için demo hesabı ve küçük canlı işlem hacimleriyle test yapmalıdır.

Gecelik finansman (swap) swap‑free kurulum kullanılmadıkça geçerlidir; site bu seçeneğin mevcut olduğunu belirtiyor. Sembol kapsamını ve varsa idari ücretleri ya da alternatif ücretleri doğrulayın. İncelenen sayfalarda açık bir inaktivite (aktif olmayan hesap) ücret tarifesi yayımlanmamış; destek ekibinden dormant/inaktif hesaplar için ücret uygulanıp uygulanmadığını teyit etmelerini isteyin.

İşleme bağlı olmayan ücretler: finansman sayfası “Para yatırma ücreti yok & anında para çekme” iddiasında bulunuyor; ancak tablolarında ayrıca sağlayıcı kaynaklı komisyonlar da yer alıyor (ör. bazı yöntemler %1 olarak veya %3.5’tan itibaren listelenmiş). Banka havaleleri para yatırmada daha yüksek minimumlar ve daha yavaş işlem süreleri gösteriyor. Her offshore broker’da olduğu gibi, finansman/para çekim para birimleri hesap para biriminden farklıysa banka ya da ödeme işlemcileri tarafından kur dönüşümü için ücret alınabilir.

Deposits

The funding page lists bank wire and multiple e‑wallets/cards. Indicative minimums: bank wire from $500 (1–5 business days), most e‑wallet/card methods from $100 with “Instant” execution. Some methods are shown as free, while others display 1% or “from 3.5%” commissions (typically processor side). Verify fees inside the client portal, as provider charges can change.

Withdrawals

Published minimums: $100 for bank wire and $10 for most e‑wallets/cards. The page cites processing “1–24h to complete process” for listed methods; bank transfer settlement at the receiving bank may take longer. The FAQ reiterates a $10 minimum withdrawal for methods other than bank wire and notes same‑source return policy.

Methods

Logos and references include bank wire, AdvCash, Payoneer, MyFatoorah and other e‑payment channels. Because logos are indicative and the page links to the client portal for action, treat them as representative rather than exhaustive and confirm availability by country.