Rock-West Broker Review 2026: All you need to know

• Standard Account: Rock-West’s primary account type, offering access to a wide range of markets on a spread-only pricing model with zero commission. Designed for traders and those who prefer straightforward pricing, the Standard Account allows trades from as little as 0.01 lots. It offers leverage of up to 2000:1 for Forex (subject to regional restrictions).
• Raw Account: Tailored towards experienced and high-volume traders, the Raw Account provides direct access to ultra-tight, raw interbank spreads (from 0.0 pips) plus a low commission of $8.00 per lot, per round turn. It’s ideal for scalpers or those prioritizing the lowest possible execution costs. The Raw Account offers customizable leverage of up to 1000:1 for Forex, supports all trading strategies, and enables fast order execution with all the advanced functionality of the platform.

• Demo Account: Rock-West offers two types of demo accounts:
  
  Standard Demo Account: Provides $10,000 in virtual funds to practice trading CFDs under standard account conditions. Suitable for beginners learning the platform and basic strategies.
  
  Raw Demo Account: This account also comes with $10,000 in virtual funds and simulates the broker’s raw spread conditions, namely lower spreads and faster execution. Useful for testing more advanced or cost-sensitive trading approaches.
• Islamic (Swap-Free) Account: Rock-West offers Islamic (Swap-Free) Standard accounts upon request, designed to comply with Sharia law by removing overnight interest (swap) charges.

Costs and fees vary depending on the account chosen.

• Spreads and Commission: the Standard account offers spread-only trading, whereas the Raw account charges commission while offering tighter spreads.
• • For the Standard Account, minimum spreads start from 1.0 pip on major currency pairs, 1.2 pips on cross pairs, 4.9 pips on exotics,  3.0 pips on Gold, 1.8 pips on commodities, 10 pips on Indices, and 1.0 pip on Cryptocurrencies.
  • For the Raw Account, minimum spreads start from 0 pips on major currency pairs, 1.0 pip on cross pairs, 4.3 pips on exotics, 0.9 pips on Gold, 1.4 pips on commodities, 4.0 pips on indices, and 1.0 pip on Cryptocurrencies.
    
    Commissions: $8.00 per lot, per round turn.
• Swap/Rollover fees: Rollover fees apply to overnight positions and vary depending on the specific instrument being traded.
• • Detailed swap rates are published in Rock-West Conditions
• Inactivity fees: If there are no transactions on the account for 12 months, an annual inactivity fee of up to $10 USD will be charged.
• Deposit and Withdrawal fees: Rock-West does not charge any deposit or withdrawal fees for any payment method. This applies to all standard funding methods, including bank transfers, credit/debit cards, SEPA, direct wallet transfers, BinancePay and local payment methods.

Rock-West accepts a wide range of deposit methods to accommodate traders globally, including bank transfers, major credit and debit cards such as Visa and Mastercard, as well as USDT deposits through BinancePay or direct wallet transfers. Additionally, it supports various local payment options depending on the trader’s region, enhancing accessibility.

Minimum deposit: The Standard Account requires a minimum deposit of $50, while the Raw Account requires a minimum deposit of $250.

Currencies accepted for deposits (and withdrawals):

• Fiat: US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), Vietnamese Dong (VND), Thai Baht (THB), Philippine Peso (PHP), Indian Rupee (INR), Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), Nigerian Naira (NGN), Kenyan Shilling (KES), Ghanaian Cedi (GHS).
• Cryptocurrency: Tether (USDT) via BinancePay or direct wallet.

Processing times: Deposits at Rock-West are processed instantly or within a few minutes for most payment methods, including credit/debit cards, BinancePay, and direct wallets (for sending USDT). However, SEPA and bank transfers may take longer (up to 1-2 business days), which is the standard processing time for banks.

User Experience: The deposit process was smooth and efficient. We opted to deposit funds using a crypto wallet, and the process was straightforward with clear instructions provided. Once the transaction was initiated, the payment arrived in our account within just a few minutes, far quicker than many traditional payment methods. There were no delays, technical issues, or unexpected complications, making the experience stress-free. Overall, the speed and simplicity of the deposit process left a very positive impression.

Rock-West supports withdrawals through the same range of methods available for deposits.

Minimum withdrawal: Rock‑West’s minimum withdrawal amounts are generally set at $20 for most methods, including BinancePay, direct crypto wallets, Visa/Mastercard, SEPA, and local bank transfers, with some local payment agents allowing even lower minimums.

Processing times:

• BinancePay, Direct Wallet, Visa/Mastercard, Local Banks: Instant (subject to provider and local bank policy).
• SEPA, Bank Transfers: Up to 2 business days.
• Local Payment Agents: 1 business day.

User Experience: As we had initially deposited USDT via a direct wallet transfer, we made our withdrawal the same way, using the same wallet. Before making the withdrawal, the relevant amount was transferred from our trading account to our Rock‑West wallet via the client area. This transfer took a few seconds. We then submitted the withdrawal request and entered the required details, including our external wallet address. Messages were automatically issued within the Rock-West account management system, alongside emails sent to our email addresses for each step of the transfer and withdrawal process. The transaction was processed quickly and efficiently, with the funds arriving in our wallet within minutes.

Rock-West offers a range of trading bonuses and promotions designed to reward clients and encourage active participation. These incentives are designed to appeal to different trading styles and experience levels, helping users enhance their trading opportunities. Still, while potentially valuable, such promotions are generally best suited for active or high-volume traders.

• Key Considerations: It is essential for participants to thoroughly review the terms and conditions associated with each promotion, as brokers may regularly update or modify their bonus offerings and affiliate programs. Understanding these rules ensures that traders can meet requirements and leverage bonuses without issues, maintaining transparency and avoiding surprises.

Rock-West offers a range of tradable instruments across multiple asset classes, including :

• Forex: 72
• Commodities: Metals 5 and Energies 3
• Indices: 12
• Cryptocurrencies: 193

The minimum lot size varies depending on the asset class and instrument selected.

• Forex, Gold, Indicies, Commodities, and Cryptocurrencies start from 0.01 lots. However, within each asset group, the minimum lot size may differ due to the standard contract size of the individual instrument. For example, Natural Gas starts at 0.10 lots.

Rock-West offers two accounts, each with its own leverage options, offering greater flexibility than many regulated brokers. Without the restrictive caps imposed by stricter regulations, traders can select leverage levels that best match their trading style and risk tolerance. However, the maximum leverage available may vary and could be lower depending on the region where your account is opened.

Standard Account with leverage up to:

• Forex: 2000:1
• Metals: 800:1
• Commodities: 100:1
• Indices: 100:1
• Crypto: 10:1

Raw Account with leverage up to:

• Forex: 1000:1
• Metals: 400:1
• Commodities: 100:1
• Indices: 100:1
• Crypto: 10:1

With Rock-West, trades are executed directly into the market through an ECN model, allowing traders to interact with real-time market prices in a transparent, no-dealing-desk environment. Liquidity is aggregated from top‑tier providers, ensuring orders are filled quickly and at the best available prices, while order books on Raw accounts reflect genuine market depth.

Traders can place standard market, limit, or stop orders on all accounts, while advanced order types such as OCO, OSO, trailing stops, and bracket orders are available in MT5.

User Experience: During live testing across Forex pairs, gold, and crypto during the London and New York sessions, execution was smooth, fast and reliable. Orders were consistently filled at the requested price or with very minor, sometimes positive slippage, even during high‑volatility periods such as session overlaps. Execution speeds remained excellent, with trades on major pairs and gold completing in well under 100 ms. No requotes, rejections, or missed fills occurred, and the MT5 platform connection remained stable throughout our trading experience. Spreads on major currencies proved stable under both normal and volatile conditions, with only minimal widening during major news events.

• Rock-West allows for hedging, scalping and also algorithmic trading.

MT5 offers a familiar and professional interface with extensive customization options for charts and trading tools. However, the login process requires manual entry of server and account details each session, which may be inconvenient for some users. However, WebTrader is straightforward to launch, although it has limited advanced features compared to the desktop version. The Rock-West proprietary mobile app adds convenience for account management, but it does not replace MT5 for those looking to trade and complete detailed analysis through the app.

• Copy Trading: Rock-West supports copy trading with detailed performance statistics, profit-sharing fees, and flexible syncing options, enabling both beginners and passive investors to follow experienced traders.
• Multi-Account Manager (MAM): Available for professional money managers.

• Rock-West’s educational resources are limited mainly to basic "how-to" video tutorials covering account setup, KYC verification, and funding processes, which are available on the Rock-West Academy and Rock-West YouTube channel. While these videos are helpful for onboarding and understanding platform functionality, they do not provide in-depth coverage of trading strategies or detailed market analysis. 
• The broker occasionally publishes trading-related articles on topics such as trading psychology, risk management, and leverage in crypto CFDs, but these are not part of a structured curriculum. 
• Overall, Rock-West’s learning materials focus mainly on operational guidance and platform usage, with limited emphasis on comprehensive trader development and skill-building.

• Economic Calendar: Rock-West offers an integrated TradingView economic calendar in the client area, featuring filtering options, detailed event information, and historical data, highly rated for its customization and comprehensive market coverage.
• News & Analysis: Occasional market news and technical analysis updates are provided, but they are infrequent and limited in both scope and consistency.
• Sentiment Indicators: Limited to those provided within MT5 only; no proprietary sentiment tools.

Low-tier regulation:

• MAIV LIMITED (Rock-West) is a Securities Dealer registered in Seychelles with registration number 8425341-1 and authorized by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) with license number SD044.

• Rock-West offers negative balance protection, ensuring that clients cannot lose more than their deposited funds even during extreme market volatility, which helps prevent debt beyond the initial investment.
• Client funds are held in segregated accounts, which separate them from the broker’s operational funds, thereby enhancing safety and reducing risk in the event of broker insolvency.
• There is no deposit insurance or compensation scheme under Seychelles regulations to cover losses in the event of a broker's failure.

After reviewing feedback from various independent sources, Rock‑West holds a generally positive reputation, though opinions are somewhat mixed.

Many traders highlight the broker’s high leverage options, competitive trading conditions, including zero spreads on major assets, and user-friendly platform performance across devices, especially on mobile. The availability of Islamic accounts and demo accounts is also viewed as a plus for different client groups.

Some concerns do surface, including occasional delays with withdrawals and inconsistencies in customer support response times. In addition, the broker’s Seychelles FSA regulation offers fewer investor protections compared to top‑tier regulators, with no deposit insurance or compensation scheme, a factor some traders note when weighing risk. 

Overall, Rock‑West attracts a growing and largely satisfied user base, with strong appeal for those seeking flexible leverage and transparent, efficient trade execution. Our own trading tests confirm this: execution was consistently smooth and spreads remained competitive, but we also appreciate the need for prudent risk management given the lighter regulatory framework and higher leverage options.

Rock‑West provides customer support daily, including public holidays. Assistance is offered primarily in English and the team can use translation tools to accommodate requests for other languages. While the website can be viewed in five languages, the actual live support is not fully native in all of them.

Traders can reach the support team via live chat on the Rock‑West website, a dedicated helpdesk ticketing system, and email support. Currently, there is no phone support or customer service available through social media messaging apps, such as WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, although the company maintains active social media accounts. Live chat and ticketing are the core channels for real‑time assistance.

Compared to some brokers that offer multilingual, round-the-clock coverage, Rock-West’s schedule and language range are more limited, which may be a consideration for traders in different time zones or non-English speakers.

During our testing, response times were consistently fast, with live chat replies often arriving within 1-3 minutes and support emails typically answered within an hour. Customer support agents were polite, professional, and willing to provide detailed explanations, particularly when clarifying account differences, outlining withdrawal procedures, or sharing educational resources.

For example, questions about the account offerings were met with clear explanations and encouragement to try both in demo mode to compare features. Withdrawal inquiries received firm guidance on timelines (often instant, with up to one business day possible) and fee-free processing. Educational resource queries were addressed with direct links to the Rock‑West Academy, YouTube channel and blog content, alongside instructions for setting up copy trading.

That said, some responses, particularly those regarding regulatory details, were brief and referred back to the company website without summarizing the information. This could leave newer traders wanting more clarity. Additionally, the absence of 24/7 availability means that users outside the core GMT+4 service hours may need to wait until the next operating period for a reply.

Rock-West’s website features a clean, professional design with unique, eye-catching features. Navigation is logical and key processes like account opening are signposted, though some content and tools require logging in to the client area and resources are split across separate domains. During our testing, the pages load quickly and perform smoothly; however, details, such as fee schedules, can take a few moments to locate. While the site delivers a straightforward, stable, and visually appealing user experience, it lacks advanced search and full integration of all its educational and market resources.

The MT5 mobile app is well‑structured and intuitive, with clear tabs for trading, charts, and account management. It is responsive, stable, and supports fast chart loads, order execution, and push alerts for price or trade activity. While it includes advanced charting and a range of order types, custom indicators and automation options are limited compared to desktop.

Rock-West’s proprietary Android app primarily serves as a client portal for deposits, withdrawals, and account management. The interface is clean, logical, and easy to navigate, but it does not offer the full trading functionality of MT5. Both apps performed without lag or instability during testing.

Opening an account with Rock‑West is fast and straightforward. Registration requires only basic personal details (name, email, phone number, and password), as well as confirmation of acceptance of the Client Agreement and Privacy Policy. An email verification is sent instantly, after which users can log in to the client area. From there, ID and address documents can be uploaded for verification, and approval is typically completed within minutes.

In our experience, the process from sign-up to a verified, funded account using a cryptocurrency payment was smooth, intuitive, and required minimal navigation, aligning well with competitors that offer a quick onboarding environment.