Trading Pro review 2025:
All you need to know

Regulated regions

TradingPro International (PTY) LTD is regulated as a Financial Services Provider by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa.

TradingPro International Limited is regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in Mauritius.

TradingPro does not accept clients from certain countries such as Australia, Belgium, France, Iran, Japan, North Korea, Canada and the USA.

Currencies accepted for deposits/withdrawals

TradingPro accepts deposits in various currencies, including US Dollar, GBP, EUR, AUD, CAD, JPY and USC (USD Stablecoin).

Deposits can be made by various methods including credit cards, e-wallets, virtual accounts, cryptocurrencies and regional payment systems such as PromptPay, Dragonpay amongst others.

Credit and debit card deposits are processed instantly alongside cryptocurrency payments and alternative regional methods such as Neteller and SticPay, while bank transfers typically clear within one day.

Processing time for withdrawals is usually within one day regardless of the payment method.

Withdrawals must first be processed through the original deposit method until the initial deposit amount is fully returned.

Account types

TradingPro offers a variety of account types tailored to different trading needs and experience levels.

The Micro Account is designed for beginners wishing to trade smaller volumes. Features include a minimum deposit of $1, access to 38 forex pairs, precious metals and oil, with variable spreads starting from 1.6 pips and there are no commissions on trades.

The Rookie Account is suitable for both novice and experienced traders aiming to enhance their skills. This account requires a minimum deposit of $1, offers variable spreads from 0 pips, and charges a commission of $3 per lot, per roundtrip. Traders have access to more tradable instruments compared to the Micro account.

The Pro Account is a commission-free account designed for seasoned traders seeking advanced features. It requires a minimum deposit of $10, provides variable spreads starting at 1.6 pips, and allows trading in forex pairs, oil, precious metals and indices.

The ScalpX Account is suitable for experienced traders and for those who trade large volumes and wish to capitalize on small movements and scalping strategies. With spreads starting from 0.0 pips and a commission fee of $3 per lot, per roundtrip. Traders have access to the widest variety of instruments including equities and crypto CFDs. The minimum deposit for the account is $50.

TradingPro provides Islamic swap-free accounts on all account types.

Minimum deposit

Micro and Rookie accounts are $1 USD, Pro account is $10 USD and ScalpX account $50 USD.

Costs and fees

Micro and Pro Account spreads from 1.6 pips, however, specific spread values for individual instruments are not detailed on their website.

Rookie and ScalpX Account spreads from 0 pips and a commission of $3 per lot, per roundtrip.

Islamic Accounts are available with no swap charges although other commission fees and spreads may apply depending on the type of account selected.

Other Fees:

• There are no rollover fees (swap fees) for overnight positions.
• There is no inactivity fee.
• TradingPro does not charge for depositing funds, but each deposit method has its own specific conditions, including potential third-party fees, minimum deposit amounts and processing times.

Bonus and promotions

TradingPro offers a cashback program that gives rebates on executed trades, effectively reducing transaction costs. The Rookie and ScalpX accounts offer $1 USD per lot and $2 USD per lot for the Micro and Pro accounts.

A $50 USD Credit Bonus is offered exclusively to participants of selected expos. To receive the bonus, the trader must meet specific conditions, including account verification and satisfying withdrawal criteria. This offer was only available to new clients and required a minimum deposit of $500 USD on the ScalpX account to qualify.

TradingPro offers a worldwide Partnership Program for affiliates and Introducing Brokers (IBs) featuring a competitive commission structure. Partners can earn up to $14 per lot on forex and metal trades made by their referrals, depending on the account type. This program provides introducers with earnings directly linked to the trading activity of their referred clients.

Depositing ease

Deposit methods for TradingPro accounts vary based on region. The broker provides a variety of payment options, including credit and debit cards (Visa and Mastercard), bank transfers, and e-wallets such as WalaoPay, FasaPay, and Paytrust.

Other payment methods are available such as crypto, virtual account, PromptPay, Dragonpay, Neteller, Perfect Money, SticPay amongst others.

It is important to note that there are minimum transfer amounts depending on the deposit method chosen, for example:

• Visa, Mastercard, and Crypto payments, the minimum deposit is $100 USD.
• WalaoPay, FasaPay, and Paytrust it is $10 USD.
• Virtual Account is $23 USD.
• PromptPay is 300 THB and Dragonpay 2500 PHP.

In the UK, payments can be made via Crypto, Match2Pay Crypto payment gateway, Neteller and SticPay.

We faced some challenges depositing funds, mainly due to issues with the payment merchants. However, with some persistence, we successfully managed to fund the account. Once the funds were in our payment wallet, transferring them to TradingPro's wallet was simple. From there, it was easy to allocate the funds to one or multiple accounts.

Withdrawing ease

Traders can withdraw funds through various methods, including bank transfers, credit/debit cards, and e-wallets like Neteller and Skrill etc.

Clients are required to withdraw funds using the same method they used for deposits, and the currency must match the deposit currency.

Withdrawals are generally free and are processed within one working day, however, certain methods incur fees when transferring the funds back to your personal accounts.

Due to regulatory requirements, withdrawals, like deposits, can only be made to accounts in the client's name; third-party deposits and withdrawals are not permitted.

It’s worth noting that there are minimum withdrawal amounts applied depending on the transfer method chosen.

• Visa, Mastercard, and Crypto payments, the minimum withdrawal is $100 USD.
• FasaPay is $10 USD.
• WalaoPay and Paytrust is $15 USD.
• Virtual Account is $23 USD.
• PromptPay is 300 THB and Dragonpay 2500 PHP.

In our experience, withdrawal options in the UK were quite limited, with only Crypto, Neteller, and SticPay available. We chose SticPay due to challenges depositing funds via Neteller. While the initial withdrawal to SticPay was instant, transferring funds from SticPay to our bank account could only be done through a bank transfer, which added an additional five-day processing time. On top of this delay, we incurred bank transfer fees and exchange fees, with an exchange rate which was 10% above the spot rate, which we found excessively high. Overall, the withdrawal process was restrictive, slow, and costly.

Tradeable asset classes

TradingPro offers a range of tradable instruments across various assets including forex, commodities, indices, equities and cryptos.

Each account provides access to a different range of asset classes and instruments, with ScalpX offering the broadest selection.

Micro Account (MT4): 38 Forex pairs, 5 commodities including Silver, Gold, Oil, Natural Gas and WTI Oil.

Rookie Account (MT4): 52 Forex pairs and 6 commodities.

Rookie Account (MT5): 40 Forex pairs and 2 metals (Silver and Gold).

Pro Account (MT4): 38 Forex pairs, 5 commodities and 14 indices.

ScalpX Account (MT4): Offers the widest range of instruments. 52 Forex pairs including 7 majors and 45 cross and exotic pairs, 5 commodities, 14 indices, 134 equities and 11 cryptos.

The cryptocurrencies available are Cardano, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, Polkadot, EOS, Ethereum, Chainlink, Litecoin, Stellar and Ripple.

Crypto CFD trading is restricted in certain regions due to local regulations.

Options, ETFs and bonds are not available.

Lot sizes

TradingPro offers a range of lot sizes across its various account types to accommodate different trading preferences.

Micro account has a minimum order volume of 0.10 lots regardless of the instrument traded. This represents a tenth of the size of a micro lot.

Rookie, Pro and ScalpX accounts have a minimum order volume of 0.01 lots for Forex and commodities.

In addition, the Pro and ScalpX accounts have a minimum order volume of 1.0 lot for indices, with the ScalpX offering a minimum position size of 1.0 lot for equities and 0.01 lots for cryptocurrencies.

Leverage

TradingPro offers high leverage across all its account types and across all regions, with a maximum leverage of up to 2000:1 for Forex. This leverage can be adjusted according to your preferences.

• Forex up to 2000:1.
• Gold and Silver 300:1.
• Oil and indices 100:1.
• Crypto 10:1.

TradingPro also has leverage tiers for accounts, meaning the larger your account the lower the leverage available:

• Copy Cent: Ideal for beginners, this account uses cent-denominated balances, allowing for smaller position sizes and reduced risk exposure.
• $501 to $5000 = 1000:1
• $5001 to $ 10000 = 500:1
• $10,001 to $50,000 = 300:1
• $50001 to $100000 = 200:1
• $100001 to $2000000 = 100:1

The stop-out margin levels for TradingPro accounts are as follows:

Micro Account: 10%, Pro Account: 20%, and Rookie and ScalpX Accounts: 30%. This represents the margin level at which TradingPro will automatically begin closing open positions to prevent account balances from going negative. This safeguard is designed to protect both the trader and the broker from incurring excessive losses.

Execution quality

TradingPro states fast order execution is ensured with cTrader, which operates through servers located in London’s LD5 IBX Equinix Data Centre.

TradingPro operates using a Market Execution Model, executing trades at the prevailing market price. This allows for swift order processing, though the final price may sometimes differ slightly due to market fluctuations.

When placing both market and pending orders, we noticed minor price differences, usually within a fraction of a pip. In one instance, we received a better price than expected. We placed a trade on a smaller time frame during the high volatility caused by Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) news and experienced some slippage. This was expected given the situation, but the slippage was not excessive.

Overall the orders were filled smoothly, without any noticeable delays or problems.

Trading platform

TradingPro provides a variety of platforms, including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and cTrader, available on both desktop and mobile apps. These platforms are widely used across the industry and are highly regarded for their reliability and advanced trading features.

These platforms work well for different trading styles and come with tools and features to help traders.

We encountered some glitches with the MT4 platform, where text and drawing lines were being carried over to other instruments we were analyzing. This was rectified by restarting the platform which we found a little inconvenient.

Trading tools

TradingPro offers Trading Central, an economic calendar, a glossary of trading terminology, and a frequently asked questions section.

Although these resources are available, they are not exhaustive. These tools may fall short for traders looking for a more comprehensive selection of educational material. Compared to other brokers, TradingPro’s educational offerings seem relatively modest.

Percentage Allocation Management Module (PAMM) accounts and Social Copy trading are available.

TradingPro also has leverage tiers for accounts, meaning the larger your account the lower the leverage available:

• Copy Cent: Ideal for beginners, this account uses cent-denominated balances, allowing for smaller position sizes and reduced risk exposure.
• Copy Micro: Suitable for those looking to trade micro-lots, providing flexibility with minimal capital investment.
• Copy Pro: Designed for seasoned traders, offering advanced features and the ability to follow professional strategies.
• Copy ScalpX: Tailored for traders interested in scalping strategies, focusing on quick profits from minor price movements.

Demo accounts are available.

Regulation tiers

TradingPro International (PTY) LTD (Registration number 2014​/202132​/07) is a Financial Services Provider authorized and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa under the licence number FSP No. 49624. The registered address is Clive Court Ground Floor, 169 Lancaster Grove, Parkhill Durban, Kwa-zulu Natal.

Although this is a 2-tier regulator, it is not entirely accurate to state that they are directly regulated to offer brokerage services. Instead, they are regulated as a financial services provider.

TradingPro International Limited (Registration number 208079 GBC) has a Global Business Licence under Section 72 of the Financial Services Act 2001 and an Investment Dealer (full-service dealer, excluding underwriting) Licence under Section 29 of the Securities Act 2005 authorized and regulated by Financial Services Commission, Mauritius under license number GB23202513. The registered address is at 3rd Standard Chartered Tower, Cybercity, Ebene 72201, Mauritius.

Other Factors

TradingPro offers negative balance protection, which means that if a trade causes the account to go into a negative balance, the amount owed is eliminated and the account balance is reset to zero. This feature helps ensure that the trader will not lose more than their initial investment.

TradingPro does not accept clients from the United States due to stringent regulatory requirements. Additionally, they are unable to onboard clients from several other countries, including but not limited to Australia, Belgium, France, Iran, Japan, Canada and North Korea. This restriction is in place to comply with local regulations and international sanctions, ensuring that the broker operates within legal frameworks.