TradingBeasts

What TradingBeasts does

TradingBeasts is a privately held digital media and lead-generation publisher, founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, that produces educational content and broker reviews targeting individual retail traders of forex, contracts-for-difference (CFDs), cryptocurrencies, and commodities. The company's core product is a content hub built around in-depth broker reviews, category-based broker rankings, educational guides authored by named expert contributors, and a proprietary side-by-side Broker Comparison Tool that aggregates regulatory, fee, spread, and platform data sourced directly from broker websites. The website is published in seven languages (English plus German, Italian, French, Polish, Spanish, and Arabic via AI-assisted translation) and is accessible globally excluding the United States.

The platform is built on standard web content management and SEO infrastructure, with no native mobile application, no public API, and no disclosed proprietary algorithmic components beyond the comparison data aggregation. Distribution is exclusively through the owned website, supported by organic social channels on Twitter (@BeastsTrading) and Facebook, plus PR-style coverage of industry events. There are no patents, certifications, or regulatory licenses associated with the firm; the company is not itself a regulated financial entity.

TradingBeasts monetizes entirely through commercial partnerships rather than user fees. The dominant revenue stream is affiliate referral commissions earned when readers click through to partner brokers (HFM, Pepperstone, XTB, XM, Exness, eToro, Forex.com, OANDA, AvaTrade, IC Markets, FP Markets, Tickmill, IUX, CMC Markets, Plus500, IG, and others) and sign up or fund trading accounts, supplemented by programmatic and targeted display advertising on site inventory. The site positions itself as a consumer-protection-oriented resource, distinguishing through practitioner-authored reviews and explicit scam warnings. The company is led by founder Michael Kuchar, an active intraday trader, and operates with a headcount reported in the 1-10 range.

Name

TradingBeasts

Legal name

TradingBeasts

Website

https://tradingbeasts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TradingBeasts is a London-based digital publisher, founded in 2016, that provides individual retail traders with broker reviews, a data-driven comparison tool, and educational content covering forex, CFDs, cryptocurrencies, and commodities, monetized via affiliate referral commissions and display advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broker Comparison & Financial Education

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail FX/CFD Broker Trading Venues (FSAFADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Brokerages & On/Off-Ramps (fiat rails, instant buy/sell) (FSAPADAG)

Keywords

• Broker comparison reviews
• Forex trading education
• CFD broker reviews
• Broker comparison tool
• Cryptocurrency trading guides

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Affiliate / Referral Commissions: TradingBeasts earns commission from brokers when visitors click affiliate links and sign up or trade with those brokers. The site displays 'Ad Disclosure' sections noting that links to partner brokers represent compensated partnerships. This is the primary revenue driver.
2. Display Advertising: The site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to deliver targeted ads to website visitors, generating advertising revenue from display and programmatic ad placements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TradingBeasts is a forex and crypto education portal that publishes in-depth broker reviews, curated broker category guides, and a proprietary side-by-side broker comparison tool aggregating data sourced directly from brokers' official websites. It also produces educational articles, market analysis, and expert contributor content covering forex, CFD, cryptocurrency, and commodity trading. The platform functions as an informational and comparison service rather than a trading platform itself, monetizing traffic primarily through affiliate commissions from partner brokers.

Product overview

TradingBeasts is a forex and crypto education portal that provides broker reviews, comparisons, and educational content. The platform operates as a unified information service built around a proprietary Side-by-Side Broker Comparison Tool, supplemented by in-depth Broker Reviews and Broker Category Guides covering specialized broker types (cTrader, MT4/MT5, crypto brokers, etc.). Educational Content and Expert Contributor Articles round out the offering, providing trading guidance and market analysis across forex, cryptocurrencies, and commodities. The platform functions as an informational resource and comparison service rather than a trading platform itself.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Side-by-Side Broker Comparison Tool A proprietary data-driven comparison tool that allows users to evaluate forex and CFD brokers across regulatory status, trading platforms, spreads, fees, account types, and available instruments. Built for individual retail traders researching broker selection.
• Broker Reviews In-depth reviews and ratings of forex and CFD brokerage companies, evaluating trading platforms, available markets, spreads, leverage, regulations, and customer support. Written for individual traders comparing broker options.
• Broker Category Guides Curated category-based listings of brokers including Best cTrader Brokers, Best MetaTrader 5 Brokers, Best MT4 Crypto Brokers, ASIC Regulated Brokers, and other specialized broker categories. Built for traders searching for brokers by specific platform or regulatory criteria.
• Educational Content (Forex, Crypto, Commodities Guides) Articles, guides, and expert opinions covering forex trading, cryptocurrency trading, commodities trading, trading strategies, and market analysis for traders at all levels. Available in English, German, Italian, French, Polish, Spanish, and Arabic.
• Expert Contributor Articles Content written by expert contributors covering trading strategies, market analysis, and platform tutorials, establishing topical authority for TradingBeasts in forex, crypto, and CFD trading.

Quantifiable outcome

• Warning readers about scams and fraudulent broker marketing campaigns
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HFM (HotForex)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTradingBeasts features HFM prominently across its site with dedicated review pages, broker comparisons (HFM vs Exness), and affiliate-style links (Visit HFM / Read Review). HFM is listed as a 'Best-in-Class Broker' partner in the site's partner display section, suggesting a compensated affiliate arrangement.
• PepperstonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPepperstone is featured extensively across TradingBeasts — in broker comparisons, copy trading guides, lowest spread broker articles, crypto broker listings, and dedicated review pages. Pepperstone is also featured as a 'Top-Tier Trusted Broker' and in the comparison tool. TradingBeasts earns compensation when visitors click through to Pepperstone.
• XTBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXTB is featured in multiple best broker guides, comparison pages (XTB vs IC Markets, XTB vs XM, XTB vs Pepperstone), copy trading articles, and a dedicated review page. TradingBeasts features XTB referral code content and earns affiliate compensation.
• XM (XM.com)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXM is one of the most prominently featured brokers on TradingBeasts, appearing across best broker lists, copy trading guides, lowest spread articles, crypto broker listings, and dedicated review pages. The site features XM rebates and XM partner codes, indicating an affiliate partnership.
• ExnesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExness is featured in multiple comparison tools (Exness vs eToro, Exness vs Tickmill, Exness vs FP Markets), copy trading guides, raw spread broker articles, and dedicated review pages. The relationship is affiliate-based with TradingBeasts earning compensation for referred traders.
• eTorocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoreToro is featured prominently as a top copy trading platform, crypto broker, and 'Best-in-Class Broker'. The site features eToro in comparison tools, broker reviews, and dedicated review pages, with affiliate-style links throughout.
• Plus500minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlus500 is featured as a 'Best-in-Class Broker' and appears in the featured broker display section with links to the broker's site. The relationship is affiliate-based.
• Forex.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForex.com is featured in the 'Top-Tier Trusted Brokers' section, in lowest spread broker comparisons, raw spread broker guides, and dedicated review pages. The broker is presented as a regulated, tier-one trading platform with affiliate links throughout.
• AvaTrademinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvaTrade is featured across multiple guides including best forex brokers in Europe, lowest spread brokers, copy trading platforms, and crypto brokers. TradingBeasts features AvaTrade in affiliate-style placements with dedicated review links.
• OANDAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOANDA appears in the 'Best-in-Class Brokers' section and the crypto brokers listing page. TradingBeasts features OANDA with affiliate-style links (Visit Site, Read Review, Open Demo).
• IGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIG is featured in the best forex brokers in Europe guide, lowest spread brokers comparison, and raw spread broker article. TradingBeasts earns affiliate compensation for referred traders.
• TickmillminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTickmill is featured in copy trading platform guides, lowest spread broker comparisons, and comparison tools (Exness vs Tickmill, XM vs Tickmill). The relationship is affiliate-based.
• IC MarketsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIC Markets appears in copy trading platform guides, raw spread broker articles, and comparison tools (eToro vs IC Markets, XTB vs IC Markets, XM vs IC Markets, Pepperstone vs IC Markets). TradingBeasts earns affiliate compensation.
• FP MarketsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFP Markets is featured in lowest spread broker comparisons, raw spread broker articles, and crypto broker listings. The relationship is affiliate-based.
• IUXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIUX is featured with a dedicated broker review page on TradingBeasts. The site earns affiliate compensation for referred traders who sign up with IUX.
• CMC MarketsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCMC Markets appears in the lowest spread forex brokers comparison article. The relationship is affiliate-based.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Peers

• FX Empire:

Direct peers

• BrokerChooser: BrokerChooser is a data-driven broker comparison and review platform targeting retail traders globally. It is the closest direct peer to TradingBeasts in product scope (broker reviews, comparison tools, affiliate monetization) and audience (individual retail forex/CFD traders).
• ForexBrokers.com: ForexBrokers.com (operated by Banson/Inside Marketing) is one of the largest English-language broker review and comparison sites, publishing annual rankings and in-depth broker reviews. It directly competes with TradingBeasts for organic search traffic on broker comparison queries.
• DailyForex: DailyForex is a long-running forex education and broker review portal with global coverage, monetized through broker affiliate referrals. It overlaps with TradingBeasts on broker reviews, educational content, and affiliate-driven retail FX lead generation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BeastsTrading
• Facebookfacebook.com/tradingbeasts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tradingbeasts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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