Rock-West review
Rock-West is a Seychelles-based CFD broker, founded in 2019, positioned as a global broker offering very high leverage (up to 1:2000) and an unusually large cryptocurrency list (168 coins) alongside a comparatively narrow forex, commodity and index range. It holds a single offshore Seychelles FSA licence (SD044), a tier-3 registration lighter than FCA, ASIC or CySEC oversight, and does not offer negative balance protection or a compensation scheme. Independent tracker WikiFX has recorded a high volume of unresolved client complaints, concentrated on deposits and withdrawals. It suits traders prioritizing crypto breadth and high leverage over regulatory strength.
Rock-West key facts
- Website: www.rock-west.com
- Category: CFD broker
- Founded: 2019
- Headquarters: Mahé, Seychelles
- Regulation: FSA Seychelles (SD044) — offshore, tier-3
- Platforms: MT5, Rock-West proprietary app
- Instruments: 168 cryptocurrencies, 71 forex pairs
- Leverage: Up to 1:2000
- Negative balance protection: Not offered
- FYI Score: 82.1/100 (ranked #130 of the CFD brokers we track)
Regulation & licences
- Licensed solely by the Seychelles FSA (SD044), a lighter offshore regulator with no tier-1 or EU licence.
- Client funds are segregated, but there is no negative balance protection and no compensation scheme for clients.
Spreads & fees
- Standard account: 1.4-pip spreads, no commission, $50 minimum deposit, up to 1:2000 leverage.
- RAW account: 0.0-pip spreads, $8 round-turn commission, $250 minimum deposit, up to 1:1000 leverage.
- No deposit or withdrawal fees, but a $10 annual inactivity fee applies; swap rates are reported by reviewers as above industry norms.
Platforms & tools
- MetaTrader 5, plus a proprietary Rock-West app for account management.
- Also offers copy trading and a multiple-account-manager tool for money managers.
Markets & instruments
- An unusually large 168-cryptocurrency list alongside 71 forex pairs, 12 indices and 7 commodities.
- No share CFDs or ETFs are offered.
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Platforms
MetaTrader 5, Rock-West app
Who Rock-West is for
Better suited to an experienced trader focused on cryptocurrency variety and high leverage who accepts offshore-only regulation and no negative balance protection; not a fit for a trader who prioritizes regulatory protection or has read the complaint reports around deposits and withdrawals.
Pros
- Very large cryptocurrency selection (168 coins) relative to most CFD brokers
- Very high available leverage (up to 1:2000)
- No deposit or withdrawal fees
- Supports copy trading and multi-account management for money managers
Cons
- Single offshore Seychelles licence only — no tier-1 or EU regulator
- No negative balance protection and no investor compensation scheme
- Independent tracker WikiFX has recorded a high volume of unresolved client complaints, concentrated on deposits and withdrawals
- No share CFDs or ETFs, and swap rates reported as above industry norms
Rock-West FAQ
Is Rock-West regulated?
It holds a single licence from the Seychelles FSA (SD044), a lighter offshore regulator without the investor protections of an FCA, ASIC or CySEC licence.
What can I trade with Rock-West?
168 cryptocurrencies, 71 forex pairs, 12 indices and 7 commodities; it does not offer share CFDs or ETFs.
Does Rock-West offer negative balance protection?
No — independent reviews note the absence of negative balance protection and a compensation scheme, both flagged as risks.
What leverage does Rock-West offer?
Up to 1:2000 on its Standard account and up to 1:1000 on its RAW (raw-spread) account.
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