Hybrid broker and investment platform where strategies (DARWINs) are rated and allocated capital; FCA-authorised.
- Headquarters
United Kingdom- Founded
- 2012
- Type
- Forex & CFD brokers
- Licences on record
- 1 (1 European)
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
- Products
- Forex, CFDs, Stocks, Futures
- Website
- darwinex.com
Strengths
- Unique model that turns trading strategies into investable, risk-standardised "DARWINs"
- FCA-authorised
- Low trading costs on MetaTrader
Watch-outs
- Investing in DARWINs requires understanding the risk-scaling model
- Check which entity serves EU residents before opening an account
Overview
Darwinex, founded in 2012 by Spanish founders and headquartered in London, is authorised by the FCA as Tradeslide Trading Tech Ltd. It combines a MetaTrader broker with an investment platform.
How DARWINs work
Traders' strategies are analysed and converted into DARWINs – investable products whose risk is standardised to a target level. Investors can allocate capital to DARWINs, and strategy providers earn a performance fee. The platform's analytics are among the most detailed available for evaluating a trading record.
Our view
Particularly interesting for skilled traders who want to monetise a track record without running a fund. See copy trading and managed accounts for how to evaluate strategies.
Licences on record
Brands often operate several companies. The one that onboards you depends on where you live, and that company's regulator decides your protection. Confirm the entity on the official register before you deposit.
| Regulator | Jurisdiction | Type | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCA Financial Conduct Authority | United Kingdom |
UK | Official register |
What protection would you get?
If you are a retail client of Darwinex's European entity, these safeguards apply by law. Which one applies to you depends on the entity you sign with.
- Investor compensation: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments – Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
- Leverage for retail clients: capped at 30:1 on major currency pairs, down to 2:1 on crypto. Details
- Negative balance protection: you cannot lose more than the money in your account.
- Margin close-out: positions are closed when equity falls to 50% of required margin.
- Complaints: Financial Ombudsman Service
- Best forex brokers in United Kingdom
Verify Darwinex yourself
- Find the exact company name in the footer of the website and in the client agreement you are asked to sign.
- Search that name on the register of the regulator listed for your country (links above). Make sure the register shows the same website domain.
- Check warning lists for look-alike names: IOSCO I-SCAN covers alerts from regulators worldwide.
- Never download remote-access software or move money because someone "from the broker" phoned you. How clone-firm scams work.
Protection Score breakdown
| Factor | Points |
|---|---|
| Holds at least one European licence (EU/EEA, UK or Swiss) | +40 |
| ESMA/FCA retail protections available (leverage caps, negative balance protection, compensation scheme) | +15 |
| Operating for 14 years | +7 |
| Total | 62/100 |
The score measures structural protection from licences and corporate facts, not costs, service or platform quality. A high score does not mean a firm is right for you. Methodology.
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About this data
Profile type: reviewed profile. Licence data is from our research and has not yet been re-checked against every register; confirm it on the official register before relying on it. Last updated 30 September 2026.
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