FSPR — Australia
CIRCLE MARKETS LIMITED
Licence
Circle Markets Review — Overview
Regulation
Offshore regulated
Licence
FSPR • VFSC
Licence status
Active
Platforms
MT4
Min. deposit
$50
Max. leverage
1:200
Instruments
35 currency pairs, 11 commodities, 12 stock indices or in bonds
Typical spread
From 0.7 pips (Standard account)
Operating
Est. 2016
Main market
PK
Entity
CIRCLE MARKETS LIMITED
Website
Unknown
Circle Markets is a forex & CFD broker based in Cyprus, established in 2016. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 4.8 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — above the industry average of 3.3/10. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
Circle Markets's licence comes from an offshore jurisdiction (FSPR and VFSC). Offshore regulation is far lighter than tier-1 oversight from bodies like the FCA (UK) or ASIC (Australia): there is usually no compensation scheme, and recovering funds can be difficult if the broker runs into trouble. Treat it with extra caution and verify the licence on the regulator's own register.
Circle Markets provides access to 35 currency pairs, 11 commodities, 12 stock indices or in bonds. Published conditions include a minimum deposit of $50 and leverage up to 1:200. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, Circle Markets has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?Trust Score history
Circle Markets currently scores 4.8/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Holds a FSPR licence
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Listed in our verified broker directory
Cons
- Offshore-only regulation with weaker investor protection
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 3 · Offshore
Verified
VFSC — Vanuatu
CIRCLE MARKETS LIMITED
Licence
Tier 3 · Offshore
Verified
Offshore (tier-3) regulators typically have lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme. Funds may not be protected if the broker fails.
Trading conditions
| Instruments | 35 currency pairs, 11 commodities, 12 stock indices or in bonds |
| Minimum deposit | $50 |
| Maximum leverage | 1:200 |
| Typical spread | From 0.7 pips (Standard account) |
| Platforms | MT4 |
| Demo account | / |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on Circle Markets
Our analysis · editorial
4.8/10
A mixed risk profile
Circle Markets is regulated in an offshore jurisdiction (FSPR, VFSC), which offers lighter oversight than tier-1 regimes. Based in Cyprus, it has been operating for about 10 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 4.8/10 — a mixed profile.
Strengths
- Holds 2 regulatory licences across multiple jurisdictions
- Long 10-year operating track record
- No complaints on record with us
- Supports MT4 trading
- Accessible minimum deposit ($50)
Watch-outs
- Regulated only in an offshore jurisdiction — weaker investor protection
Bottom line: Proceed with caution: start with a small deposit and test a withdrawal early.
This is Trust Broker Hub's data-driven editorial assessment — not a user review. It is generated automatically from regulation, licensing, company age and complaint records, and updates as those change.
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Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
Cyprus
Operating period
5-10 years
Main market
PK
Instruments
35 currency pairs, 11 commodities, 12 stock indices or in bonds
Year founded
2016
Frequently asked
Is Circle Markets a safe broker?
Circle Markets scores 4.8 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 3.3 industry average. It is only offshore-regulated, which means weaker protection. It has no complaints on record. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the Circle Markets trust score calculated?
The score weighs five factors: regulation tier, transparency of disclosures, operating footprint, user sentiment, and complaint history. Each is scored out of 10 and combined into the overall figure shown at the top. Read our methodology.
What does "offshore regulated" mean?
It means the broker's licence comes from a jurisdiction with lighter requirements than tier-1 regulators like the FCA or ASIC. There's usually no compensation scheme, so recovering funds can be difficult if the broker fails.
Can I withdraw funds easily from Circle Markets?
Circle Markets publishes some trading terms, but always confirm withdrawal fees directly. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.