Forex Broker AIKO Markets Trading Review

Performance Matrix

Main Score & Risk Matrix

N/A

Score

1.5

Very Poor

Our review desk considers this broker unsuitable for most traders until transparent licensing, stronger compliance evidence, and clearer client-fund protections are demonstrated.

License 1.7

Business 1.0

Risk Control 1.3

Software 2.0

Regulatory 1.5

Terminal Snapshot

AIKO Markets Trading Conditions

Registered Region United Kingdom

Operating Period 2-5 years

Minimum Deposit $100

Spread N/A

Licenses N/A

Contact Email N/A

Contact Number N/A

Website aikomarkets.com

Balanced Review

Pros & Cons

Pros

High leverage options up to 1:500
Diverse range of trading instruments including forex, cryptocurrencies, stocks, indices, and commodities
User-friendly trading platform: MetaTrader 4
Low minimum deposit requirement of $50
Demo account available for practice trading

Cons

Currently unregulated, posing risks to client funds
No formal client fund protection measures in place
Reported difficulties in fund withdrawals by users
High trading commissions, particularly on certain account types
Limited educational resources for traders

Compliance Desk

Regulatory Licenses

0.0/10

No structured regulatory license cards have been configured yet.

Peer Benchmark

Broker Comparison

Feature	AIKO Markets	FXTM	EC Markets	AvaTrade
Operating Period	2-5 years	See review	See review	See review
Region	United Kingdom	See review	See review	See review
Minimum Deposit	$100	See review	See review	See review
Spread	N/A	See review	See review	See review
Trust Score	1.5/10	See review	See review	See review

Product Fit

Account Types

What Account Types and Fees Does AIKO Markets Offer?

Account Type	Target User Group	Essential Characteristics	Applicability Notes
Scalp Account	Beginners and short-term traders	Leverage up to 1:500, raw spread from 1 pip, true ECN execution	Minimum trade size of 0.01, suitable for trading forex, gold, and silver only
Elite Account	Experienced traders and professionals	Leverage up to 1:500, highest spread from 2 pips, true ECN execution	Requires a minimum deposit of $25,000, minimum trade size of 0.01, various instruments available
True ECN Account	Professional traders	Leverage up to 1:500, highest spread from 2.5 pips, lowest commission	Minimum trade size of 1.2, wide range of instruments available

Account Opening Process

To open an account with AIKO Markets, follow these steps: 1. Visit the AIKO Markets website and click on the ‘Sign Up’ button. 2. Enter your personal information, including your name, email, and phone number. 3. Choose the type of account you wish to open. 4. Submit your identification documents and proof of address for identity verification. 5. Wait for your account to be verified. 6. Once verified, deposit funds into your account using the available payment methods. 7. Begin trading on the platform, with the option to upgrade to a professional account later if desired.

Trading Fees

Product	Spread (pips)	Commission	Notes
Forex (Major Pairs)	From 1	$14 (Scalp), $10 (Elite), $7 (True ECN) per lot	Varies by account type
CFDs (Stocks, Indices, Commodities)	From 2	$10 (Elite), $7 (True ECN) per lot	Varies by account type
Cryptocurrencies	Varies	$7 (True ECN) per lot	Commission applies

Other Fees

AIKO Markets may charge the following additional fees: – Deposit/withdrawal fees: Generally no fees for deposits and withdrawals. – Inactivity fees: Not specified. – Platform usage fees: Not applicable. – Overnight interest (swap rates): Not detailed. – Currency conversion fees: Not specified.

Editorial Verdict

Expert Verdict

R

Research Desk

Senior Broker Analyst

Our review desk considers this broker unsuitable for most traders until transparent licensing, stronger compliance evidence, and clearer client-fund protections are demonstrated.

Funding Desk

Deposit & Withdrawal Methods

No structured payment methods have been configured yet.

Trader Feedback

AIKO Markets User Reviews

3.0

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4 total reviews

5 star

4%

4 star

4%

3 star

4%

2 star

20%

1 star

60%

John Smith

London, UK

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I had high hopes when I opened an account with AIKO Markets, but my experience has been disappointing. The withdrawal process has been a nightmare. I submitted my request weeks ago and still haven’t received my funds. The customer support is unresponsive, which only adds to my frustration. I wouldn’t recommend this broker to anyone.

Sarah Johnson

Manchester, UK

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Overall, I’ve had a positive experience with AIKO Markets. The MetaTrader 4 platform is user-friendly, and I appreciate the range of trading instruments available. My trades are executed quickly, and I find the leverage options appealing. However, I wish they had better educational resources for new traders.

Michael Brown

Birmingham, UK

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I regret choosing AIKO Markets as my broker. They are unregulated, and I have faced serious issues with withdrawing my funds. It seems like they are intentionally blocking withdrawals. The lack of proper customer support makes things worse. I advise anyone to stay away from this broker.

Emily Davis

Liverpool, UK

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

AIKO Markets has been a great platform for me. The trading conditions are quite favorable, and the execution speed has been impressive. I’ve been able to diversify my portfolio with their range of instruments. Customer support has been helpful when I’ve reached out, making my trading experience enjoyable.

United Kingdom Market