Hero Markets

 

Hero Markets is a global online forex and CFD trading platform operated by Trade Capital Markets (TCM) Ltd. that allows users to trade different financial markets, including forex trading, cryptocurrencies, indices, commodities, and stock CFDs, through a modern web and mobile trading system. It is positioned as a multi-asset online broker, giving traders access to useful tools such as copy trading (Hero Social), MetaTrader integration (MT5), and real-time market execution. The platform is built for both beginners and experienced traders who want to access global financial markets with leveraged trading options.

 

Hero Markets Details

 

Attribute	Details
Legal Entity	Trade Capital Markets (TCM) Ltd
Platform Type	Online CFD Broker
Regulator	Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Trading Markets	Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks, Cryptocurrencies
Trading Instruments	400+ instruments available through WebTrader
Crypto Trading	Cryptocurrency CFDs
Trading Platforms	WebTrader, Mobile & Desktop Platforms
Charting	TradingView
Copy Trading	Hero Social (operates via a partnership with Pelican Exchange Europe)
Trading Tools	Economic Calendar, Trading Central, Advanced Charts, Market Analysis

 

Hero Markets Regulations and Compliance

 

Regulatory Status

 

• • Regulator: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
  • Operating Company: Trade Capital Markets (TCM) Limited
  • License: 227/14
  • License Type: Market Maker (MM)
  • Social Trader App: Operates through Pelican Exchange Europe (CY) Ltd, regulated by CySEC under license 441/24.

 

Key Investor Compliance & Security Measures 

 

• • Segregated Funds: Client funds are kept separate from company funds in tier-1 banks.
  • Negative Balance Protection: Retail traders cannot lose more than the money in their account.
  • Investor Protection: Eligible retail clients are protected by Cyprus’ Investor Compensation Fund (ICF). 
  • KYC Checks: Users must verify their identity with BankID or documents such as a national ID and recent utility bill.

 

Popular Trading Instruments on Hero Markets 

 

Hero Markets offers more than 400 trading instruments through its WebTrader platform. Some of the most popular options include: 

 

Asset Class	Popular Trading Instruments
Forex	EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF, AUD/USD
Cryptocurrencies	Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Ripple (XRP)
Stocks	Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Tesla (TSLA), Microsoft (MSFT), NVIDIA (NVDA)
Indices	FTSE 100, Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Dow Jones, DAX 40
Commodities	Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Natural Gas
Precious Metals	Gold, Silver, Platinum
Energy	WTI Crude Oil, Brent Crude Oil, Natural Gas

 

Crypto Trading on Hero Markets

 

• • Crypto CFDs – Trade cryptocurrency price movements without owning the underlying coins.
  • Major Cryptocurrencies – Trade popular assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.
  • Long & Short Positions – Take positions on crypto prices moving up or down through CFDs.
  • TradingView Charting – Hero Markets offers TradingView charting tools for market analysis and price tracking.
  • Crypto Trading Fees – Crypto CFDs come with spreads and commissions. Overnight fees may also apply to positions held overnight.