LiquidBrokers is an online broker established in 2024, headquartered in Australia. It offers a wide range of trading assets, including forex, commodities, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. The platform supports English, Thai, and Spanish. Its self-developed trading platform, Liquid Charts, allows trading in multiple asset classes with a minimum deposit of $10, and leverage ratios vary depending on the account type.
Website Registration and Operational History
According to WHOIS information, the official website of LiquidBrokers (liquidbrokers.com) was registered on March 5, 2016. This date might lead some to believe the platform has been operational since 2016. However, based on Wayback Machine records, the domain remained for sale until mid-2024 without any signs of the platform being operational. Further investigation shows that the earliest appearance of the broker's information on its website was on December 22, 2024. Therefore, while the domain was registered early, the actual operation appears to have started later than the registration year.
Trading Products
LiquidBrokers claims to offer a variety of trading products to meet the needs of different investors. Its product range includes forex, commodities, stocks, and cryptocurrencies.
Account Types
Liquid Markets offers various account types, including VIP accounts, ECN accounts, commission-free accounts, and Islamic accounts, each designed for different trading needs.
The VIP account is suitable for experienced traders, offering high leverage and low commission; the ECN account provides superior spreads and execution speed for users seeking a comprehensive trading experience; the commission-free account is ideal for traders wishing to avoid fees; and the Islamic account follows Islamic finance principles with no overnight interest charges. All accounts offer negative balance protection.
Additionally, the broker does not offer demo accounts.
Corporate Entity Information
LiquidBrokers was registered as a company in Australia on January 10, 2023, with the full legal name LIQUID MARKETS PTY LTD and ABN 79 664 904 027. It is registered as an Australian Private Company, and relevant information can be found through the Australian Business Register.
Regulatory Information
LiquidBrokers holds an ASIC AR (Authorised Representative) license. An AR license indicates that an entity or individual is authorized by an AFSL (Australian Financial Services License) holder to provide financial services. The activities of such authorized representatives are primarily regulated by the AFSL holder, and the AFSL holder is responsible to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Therefore, although the broker holds an AR license, it is not directly regulated by ASIC.
The acquisition of an AR license is also noteworthy. It is granted by AFSL holders based on their own license, usually requiring these AR entities to pay a fee for the authorization. This makes an AR license effectively a "bought" status. Therefore, an AR license is not equivalent to a direct ASIC-regulated financial services license, relying instead on the supervision of the AFSL holder.
Restricted Areas
LiquidBrokers operates globally but has a number of restricted regions, including but not limited to: Afghanistan, Australia, Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Crimea, Cuba, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, New Zealand, North Korea, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, the United States, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
This extensive list of restricted areas raises an important question: Why is the broker registered in Australia and holds an Australian AR license, yet does not allow transactions in Australia and many other countries?
Could LiquidBrokers be using these restricted areas as an excuse to evade liability? In cases where investors face losses or fraud, the broker might claim "we do not operate in that region," thereby avoiding responsibility. This practice could enable the company to escape compensation obligations to investors by leveraging complex international legal frameworks, aiming to circumvent sanctions.
Deposit and Withdrawal Methods
LiquidBrokers offers various deposit and withdrawal methods to provide a convenient financial operating experience for investors. Users can choose from the following methods for deposits and withdrawals:
- Deposit Methods:
LiquidBrokers supports several deposit options, including cryptocurrencies like BTC, USDT, and credit card payments. More banking deposit methods will be introduced in the future to cater to different users' needs. - Withdrawal Methods:
The minimum withdrawal amount is USDT-TRX 20.30. Investors can choose to withdraw via cryptocurrencies like USDT-TRX, ensuring flexibility and speed in funds movement. - Minimum Deposit Requirement:
The minimum deposit amount is $10, specifically through USDT-TRX.
Trading Platform
LiquidBrokers claims to offer a self-developed trading platform called Liquid Charts, designed to provide users with a comprehensive set of trading tools and features. The platform's design focuses on simplifying the trading process, aiming to offer efficient market analysis and operational experience for traders of all levels.
- Features and Tools
Liquid Charts offers basic chart analysis tools and technical indicators to help users conduct market analysis. The platform supports customizable charts and various timeframes, allowing traders to adjust their trading perspectives to suit individual needs. - Multi-Asset Support
The platform supports trading in multiple assets, including forex, stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, enabling users to trade different types of financial products on one platform and conveniently manage multiple investment portfolios. - Algorithmic Trading Features
Liquid Charts provides algorithmic trading features, allowing traders to use Expert Advisors to automate trading strategies. This feature can help traders perform market transactions without manual intervention. - Platform Compatibility
Liquid Charts is compatible with multiple platforms, including Android, Apple, MacOS, Windows, and Web versions, but currently, it is only available on Mac, Windows, and Web Trader.
Overall, Liquid Charts offers various features to meet the needs of different traders, but the platform's specific performance must be evaluated based on actual usage.
Contact Information
LiquidBrokers provides the following contact information for users:
- Address: 1/15 Packer Road, Baringa, Qld, Australia, 4551
- Email: [email protected]
LiquidBrokers Affiliate Program
The broker offers an affiliate program, allowing users to earn commissions by referring new clients. The aim of this program is to provide earning opportunities for individuals or businesses wishing to introduce the trading platform to others.
Joining Process
According to LiquidBrokers, joining the affiliate program requires a few simple steps:
- Register as an Affiliate
Users need to register on the platform as affiliates. - Obtain a Unique IB Link
After registration, affiliates will receive a unique Introducing Broker (IB) link. - Share the Referral Link
Affiliates can share this link with potential clients, encouraging them to trade with LiquidBrokers. - Earn Commissions
Affiliates earn commissions whenever users registered through the link conduct trades.
Website Traffic
According to Semrush, LiquidBrokers' website shows a significant growth trend in traffic, especially in organic search traffic, which is about 1.4K per month, growing by 35%. In addition, paid search traffic is also increasing significantly, reaching 1.9K per month with a 89% growth rate. The website has 533 backlinks from 73 referring domains.
In terms of traffic distribution, the vast majority comes from the United States, accounting for 100%, although LiquidBrokers previously claimed it does not operate in the U.S.
Social Media
According to information on the LiquidBrokers website, no social media accounts are currently listed. This suggests that the broker may not currently engage in public marketing or customer interaction through social media platforms.
Summary
LiquidBrokers is a relatively new broker, although its domain was registered in 2016, actual operation began in 2024. The platform offers a variety of trading products and account types, supports multiple deposit and withdrawal methods, and uses its self-developed trading platform, Liquid Charts. Despite holding an ASIC AR license, it is not directly regulated by ASIC. The platform has restricted areas in multiple countries and currently does not provide social media information on its website.
