Company Summary
| Vida Markets Review Summary | |
| Registered | 2022 |
| Registered Country/Region | Anguilla |
| Regulation | FSCA (Exceeded) |
| Market Instruments | Forex, Equities, Indices, Commodities, and Cryptos |
| Demo Account | / |
| Leverage | Up to 1:1000 |
| Spread | From 0.1 pips |
| Trading Platform | MT4, MT5, VIDA PAMM, and VM Social |
| Minimum Deposit | / |
| Social Trading | ✅ |
| Customer Support | Live Chat |
| support@vidamarkets.com | |
| Regional Restrictions | North Korea, the United States |
Vida Markets Information
Vida Markets is a foreign exchange and contracts for difference (CFD) broker, offering a variety of trading instruments such as foreign exchange, stocks, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. The company provides the MetaTrader 4/5 platforms and flexible account types, including STP, RAW, and swap-free options.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Multiple trading instruments | Exceeded FSCA license |
| Swap-free account available | Regional restrictions |
| Support PAMM/MAM account management | High leverage (with higher risks) |
| 24/7 customer support | Partially opaque fees |
| Offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 | No demo account |
| Spread as low as 0.1 pips | |
| Social trading available |
Is Vida Markets Legit?
Vida Markets holds an FSCA license, but its regulatory status is “Exceeded,” which means relatively low security.
| Regulated Authority | Current Status | Licensed Entity | Regulated Country | License Type | License No. |
| Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) | Exceeded | VIDA GLOBAL MARKETS(PTY)LTD | South Africa | Financial Service Corporate | 42734 |
What Can I Trade on Vida Markets?
| Tradable Instruments | Supported |
| Forex | ✔ |
| Equities | ✔ |
| Indices | ✔ |
| Commodities | ✔ |
| Cryptos | ✔ |
| Shares | ❌ |
| ETFs | ❌ |
| Bonds | ❌ |
| Mutual Funds | ❌ |
Account Type
Vida Markets offers 2 account types. The STP account is suitable for investors who focus on trading costs and have a moderate trading frequency; the RAW account is specifically designed for professional traders with frequent trading activities and a pursuit of low trading costs. In addition, the Swap-Free account is applicable to users in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
| Account Type | STP | RAW |
| Spreads | 1.2 pips | 0.1 pips |
| Commission | 0 | From $5/€5/£5 |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:1000 | 1:1000 |
| Min Trade Size | 0.01 | 0.01 |
Leverage
Vida Markets offers leverage of up to 1:1000. High leverage is suitable for experienced traders with strong risk tolerance.
Vida Markets Fees
Spread and Commission
STP Account: No commission, with a fixed spread of 1.2 pips, offering relatively straightforward trading costs.
RAW Account: A spread as low as 0.1 pips, but a commission of at least $5 per lot is charged.
Trading Platform
The platform mainly provides two major trading platforms, MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5). In addition, traders can also choose VIDA PAMM, and VM Social mobile trading.
| Trading Platform | Supported | Available Devices | Suitable for |
| MT4 | ✔ | PC, web, mobile | Beginners |
| MT5 | ✔ | PC, web, mobile | Experienced Traders |
| VIDA PAMM | ✔ | Mobile | / |
| VM Social | ✔ | Mobile | / |
Deposit and Withdrawal
Vida Markets supports multiple deposit and withdrawal methods, including debit/credit cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, and cryptocurrencies (in some regions).
Social Trading
The social trading function provided by the platform is a major highlight. Investors can view the trading strategies and performance of leading traders in real time and choose to follow their trades.
FX3630744436
Vietnam
fast deposit and withdrawal platform
Positive
Aling
United States
Vida Markets has regulators, but they're outdated, which worries me. But the leverage they offer is tempting. I gotta think it over...😮
Neutral
Crush
United States
So far this is the fourth (out of sixth) ctrader broker available , should offer lower commissions, no swaps, lower stop out, more deposit bonuses
Positive
FX1488637077
United Kingdom
Loved the wide account options and the metatrader access. Trading Bitcoin with up to 200x leverage? That was a kicker. Powerful charting tools gave it an edge. Great experience all round.
Positive
Jackrolin
United States
Trading with Vida, mate? It's been a right corker! They've got everything sorted, regulation-wise, so I know my coins are safe as houses. They've got this 24/5 trading thing going on, which is brilliant, lets me trade when it tickles my fancy. And the assets they offer? Loads of them, it's like a pick ’n’ mix. The platform is easy to use, but getting the account started was a touch slow. Excellent customer service though – they're there when you're in a fix. Overall, with Vida, I'd say I'm having a ball, despite a few peccadilloes.
Neutral
M&C hair house -墨林
South Africa
If I had to review Vida Markets as a trader, I'd say it's one of the best platforms I've used in a long time. The spreads are super narrow and the trading platform is top-notch. Orders went through lightning-fast with no delays. Honestly, I'm really impressed with Vida Markets and I'd highly recommend it to any trader who wants a smooth and hassle-free trading experience.
Neutral