KCM Trade

What KCM Trade does

KCM Trade is a global multi-asset CFD broker founded in 2016, operating under the legal entity Kohle Capital Markets Limited (FSC Mauritius license C117022600) and owned by KCM Group Holdings Limited. The company provides retail and professional traders with access to 200+ tradable instruments across six asset classes: forex (40+ currency pairs), precious metals, energies and commodities, equity indices, stock CFDs, and crypto ETFs. Distribution is fully digital through proprietary WebTerminal, MetaTrader 4/MT5, iOS/Android mobile apps, and a FIX API for institutional clients, with multilingual support across English, Vietnamese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, French, Arabic, and Japanese.

The platform is differentiated by the proprietary AI Mentor (an OpenAI-powered trading assistant described as the world's first self-developed AI app in a trading platform), the KCM Trade Signal Centre, KCMTrade Copy (social/copy trading), and a global Introducing Broker partnership program. Revenue is generated primarily through spread-based transaction fees on CFD trades, with spreads starting from 0.6 pips and execution speeds of 0.25 seconds. Marketing and distribution rely on a product-led growth motion supplemented by an extensive sports sponsorship portfolio (Formula Drift Japan, golf tournaments, Sydney Sailing Experience 2026) and content marketing across YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

The company serves a globally distributed retail and professional trader base across Australia, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Mauritius, and—effective January 1, 2026—Africa. KCM Trade is restricted from serving clients in the USA, Canada, Japan, North Korea, Iran, Syria, and Sudan, and operates with segregated client funds, SSL encryption, and USD 1,000,000 in FSC-regulated insurance coverage. Strategic priorities in 2026 include the African market expansion, an upgraded proprietary research report series led by Chief Analyst Tim Waterer, new product lines such as SpaceX stock CFDs, and deepening brand presence through the 10th-anniversary marketing campaign.

Name

KCM Trade

Legal name

Kohle Capital Markets Limited

Website

https://kcmtrade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KCM Trade is a global multi-asset CFD broker offering 200+ instruments across forex, metals, energies, indices, stocks, and crypto to retail and professional traders, operating under FSC Mauritius regulation across APAC and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online CFD Brokerage

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Commodity Contracts Intermediation (52316), Commodity Contracts Intermediation (523160)

SIC

Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Asset Electronic Trading Platforms (FSAFANAH)

Keywords

• CFD trading platform
• Forex brokerage services
• Multi-asset online trading
• Contract for difference
• Retail trading broker

Headquarters

HQ city

Ebène

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. CFD Trading Spreads: Revenue generated from spreads on forex (40+ major currency pairs), precious metals, energies, equity indices, stock CFDs, and crypto ETFs. Offers spreads as low as 0.6 pips for cost-efficient trading.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KCM Trade operates as a global CFD (Contract for Difference) broker providing retail and professional traders access to over 200 tradeable instruments across six asset classes—forex, precious metals, energies, equity indices, stocks, and crypto ETFs—through MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and a proprietary WebTerminal. The trading offering is enhanced by proprietary tools including an OpenAI-powered AI Mentor trading assistant, a Signal Centre with one-click execution, and copy trading, alongside FIX API connectivity for institutional clients. Execution speeds of 0.25 seconds, spreads from 0.6 pips, five levels of market depth, and SSL-encrypted segregated client fund accounts with USD 1,000,000 in FSC-regulated insurance coverage round out the core offering.

Product overview

KCM Trade is a global CFD broker offering a unified multi-platform trading ecosystem. The core offering comprises MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and proprietary WebTerminal providing access to 200+ tradeable instruments across six asset classes: Forex (40+ currency pairs), Precious Metals, Energies & Commodities, Equity Indices, Stock CFDs, and Crypto ETFs. The platform is enhanced by AI-powered tools (AI Mentor), trading utilities (Signal Centre, Economic Calendar, Trading Calculator, Copy Trading), and professional-grade connectivity (FIX API). The company operates under FSC regulation from Mauritius and serves clients across Australia, Africa, and Asian markets through its expanding global footprint.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Mentor: The World's 1st Trading Platform Self-Developed AI App providing real-time AI trading insights, constant mentorship, OpenAI's technology, instant analysis, and intuitive reports.
• KCM Trade Signal Centre
• KCMTrade Copy
• KCM Trade WebTerminal

Products and services

• Forex Trading CFD trading on 40+ major and minor currency pairs providing global forex market exposure to retail and professional traders via the KCM Trade trading platforms with low variable spreads and 0.25-second execution.
• Precious Metals Trading CFD trading on precious metals including gold and silver, giving retail and professional traders exposure to metals markets as a portfolio diversifier or inflation hedge.
• Energies & Commodities Trading CFD trading on energy commodities such as crude oil, giving retail and professional traders access to oil and broader energy markets through the KCM Trade platforms.
• Equity Indices Trading CFD trading on a range of American, European, and Asian equity indices, allowing retail and professional traders to gain broad market exposure through index CFDs on the KCM Trade platforms.
• Stock CFDs CFDs on international listed stocks across technology, energy, medical, and other major sectors, enabling retail and professional traders to take single-name equity exposure through CFDs on the KCM Trade platforms.
• Crypto ETFs Crypto ETF trading enabling retail and professional traders to gain regulated-CFD exposure to the crypto market through crypto ETF instruments on the KCM Trade platforms.
• KCM Trade AI Mentor The world's first trading platform self-developed AI app, providing retail and professional traders with constant mentorship, instant market analysis, and intuitive reporting powered by OpenAI's technology.
• KCM Trade Signal Centre An in-platform trading signal tool that delivers simplified, one-click signal-driven trading decisions to help KCM Trade traders act on market opportunities faster.
• KCM Trade Copy Trading Social/copy trading functionality (KCMTrade Copy) enabling KCM Trade clients to follow and replicate the strategies of other traders, with the platform itself serving as the venue on which copy trading takes place.

Quantifiable outcome

• Execution in 0.25 seconds
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HKGSA Racing TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023KCM Trade sponsors the HKGSA Racing Team in Formula Drift Japan (FDJ) competition, showcasing cross-industry synergy between trading and motorsports. The partnership embodies the spirit of perseverance, progress, and upward mobility with driver Ken Yeung competing in international drifting events.
• Medway Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCM Trade sponsors Medway Golf Club for the third consecutive year with Hole-in-One Challenge, building brand awareness in the UK market through golf community engagement.
• Formula Drift Japan (FDJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCM Trade Drift Team competes in Formula Drift Japan (FDJ2) with cross-border impact, participating in professional drifting competitions since 2023. The team participates in events across Japan including Ebisu Circuit, Sportsland SUGO, Okuibuki Motor Park, Nikko Road, and Okayama International Circuit.
• Australian Golf StarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCM Trade sponsors a rising Australian golf star on their global professional journey, supporting through global golf tournament participation.
• Sydney Sailing Experience 2026minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCM Trade is a proud sponsor of Sydney Sailing Experience 2026, celebrating the company's 10th anniversary with exclusive sailing sponsorship in Sydney and Melbourne.
• Financial Services Commission (FSC) MauritiuscoreOthersKCM Trade operates under FSC regulation (license C117022600) ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical trading practices compliant with international standards. Provides USD 1,000,000 insurance coverage for client fund protection.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• XM (Trading Point): Global multi-regulated CFD/forex broker with broad asset offering (forex, stocks CFDs, commodities, indices, crypto) and multi-language support. Directly comparable to KCM Trade in retail CFD focus, global expansion, and IB program-led GTM.
• FP Markets: Australian-regulated CFD/forex broker offering MT4/MT5/Iress with forex, shares, indices, commodities, crypto, and bonds. Highly comparable to KCM Trade in regulated APAC base, multi-asset CFD suite, and retail/professional client mix.
• Axi (AxiTrader): Australian CFD/forex broker with MT4 and Axi PsyTradr across forex, indices, commodities, and crypto. Comparable to KCM Trade in APAC origin, MetaTrader-based execution, and IB-partnership-led GTM.
• HFM (formerly HotForex): Multi-regulated global broker offering CFD trading across forex, metals, indices, shares, energies, and crypto via MT4/MT5. Comparable to KCM Trade in cross-jurisdictional regulation, multi-asset CFD scope, and emerging-market retail focus.
• Exness: Multi-regulated global CFD broker offering forex, metals, energies, indices, and crypto via MT4/MT5. Comparable to KCM Trade in cross-asset CFD scope, emerging-market focus, and competitive spread-based pricing model.
• FBS: Global CFD/forex broker with MT4/MT5 and proprietary platforms serving retail clients across Asia, Latin America, and emerging markets. Comparable to KCM Trade in retail-centric CFD focus, emerging-market footprint, and IB-driven acquisition model.
• IC Markets: Australia-headquartered global CFD/forex broker offering MT4/MT5 execution across forex, indices, commodities, stocks, and crypto. Closely comparable to KCM Trade in multi-asset CFD offering, MetaTrader platform stack, and APAC retail focus.
• Pepperstone: Leading Australian CFD/forex broker with MT4/MT5/cTrader platforms serving retail and professional clients globally. Highly comparable to KCM Trade in product breadth, APAC distribution, and regulated multi-jurisdiction footprint.
• Vantage Markets: CFD/forex broker with MT4/MT5 and copy trading across forex, indices, commodities, shares, and ETFs. Comparable to KCM Trade in platform infrastructure, APAC origin, and copy-trading-enabled retail positioning.

Broad incumbents

• IG Group: UK-listed global multi-asset broker (CFDs, spread betting, share trading, ETFs) with deep regulated footprint and proprietary platforms. Comparable to KCM Trade as a broader incumbent operating in the same retail CFD/forex category with materially greater scale and regulatory depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaeyLiQKRp6cPJ43l7CRbkg
• Facebookfacebook.com/KCMTradeGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kcmtrade-global
• Instagraminstagram.com/kcmtradeglobal
• Xx.com/kcmtradenigeria

Compliance3 records

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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