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4.40 /10
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HEADWAY

South Africa

2-5 years

Regulated in South Africa

Derivatives Trading License (EP)

MT4 Full License

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Regulatory Index3.60

Business Index6.00

Risk Management Index0.00

Software Index9.76

License Index3.60

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Company Name

JAROCEL PTY LTD

Company Abbreviation

HEADWAY

Platform registered country and region

South Africa

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Previous Detection : 2026-02-08
  • WikiFX has received a total of 86 user complaints against this broker, please be aware of the risks and do not be scammed!

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    HEADWAY · Company summary
    Headway Review Summary
    Founded2022
    Registered Country/RegionSouth Africa
    RegulationNo regulation
    Market InstrumentsForex, indices, stocks, energies, metals, cryptocurrencies
    Demo Account
    Leverage1:1 - 1:unlimited
    SpreadFrom 0.3 pips (Standard account)
    Trading PlatformHeadway Trading App, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
    Copy Tradiing
    Minimum Deposit$1
    Customer Support24/7 support, email: care@hw.site
    WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger

    Headway Information

    Headway is a full-service trading broker. The goal of it is to create a trading environment that is easy to use and open to all traders, from beginners to experts. The broker lets you trade on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms. It has more than 476 instruments, such as forex, stocks, indices, energies, metals, and cryptocurrencies. You can open an account for just $1, and spreads can be as low as 0.0 pips for Pro accounts. After meeting certain conditions, you can get unlimited leverage.

    Headway's homepage

    Pros and Cons

    ProsCons
    Wide variety of tradable instrumentsNo regulation
    Three account types with low minimum depositLimited payment options
    Demo accountsNo direct contact channel
    Flexible leverage ratios
    Supports MetaTrader 4 and 5
    24/7 multilingual support

    Is Headway Legit?

    No. Headway operates as an unregulated entity. Although it's experienced company, but users need to be aware of this risk.

    What Can I Trade on Headway?

    Tradable InstrumentsSupported
    Forex
    Cryptocurrencies
    Metals
    Energies
    Stocks
    Indices
    Bonds
    Options
    ETFs
    Mutual Funds

    Account Type

    Account TypeMinimum DepositAccount CurrencyTrading Instruments
    Cent$1USDStocks, indices
    Standard$10USD, EUR, IDR, JPY, THB, NGN, ZAR, BRL, MYRForex, cryptos, metals, energies, stocks, indices
    Pro$100
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    Leverage

    Headway offers flexible leverage of 1:1 - 1:unlimited (after 5 standard lots) for all account types. Please note that high leverage can amplify not only profits but also losses.

    Fees

    Account TypeSpreadCommissionSwap
    CentFloating from 0.3 pips0Swap-free option
    Standard
    ProFloating from 0.0Up to $1.5 per side per lot

    Trading Platform

    Trading PlatformSupportedAvailable DevicesSuitable for
    Headway Trading AppAndroid, iOS/
    MetaTrader 4Windows, Mac, Android, iOSBeginners
    MetaTrader 5Windows, Mac, Android, iOSExperienced traders
    Headway Trading App
    MT4 and MT5 platforms

    Deposit and Withdrawal

    Headway accepts payments via Mastercard, Visa, and cryptos. However, specific info like deposit and withdrawal processing time and associated fees is not revealed.

    Deposit and Withdrawal

    News

    ExposureHEADWAY Review 2026: Comprehensive Safety Assessment

    HEADWAY holds an FSCA license and a WikiFX score of 4.40, offering competitive spreads and unlimited leverage for high-risk strategies. However, the broker's safety rating is severely compromised by a massive volume of unresolved complaints regarding withdrawal denials and platform manipulation.

    WikiFX
    2026-01-21 11:00
    HEADWAY Review 2026: Comprehensive Safety Assessment

    ExposureHEADWAY Exposure: Why "Profit" Means Nothing When You Can't Withdraw

    Our investigation into HEADWAY exposes a severe pattern of blocked withdrawals and 'bonus traps' that can instantly wipe client equity. With over 86 critical complaints logged in just three months, traders face a high risk of total capital loss disguised as technical glitches and bureaucratic stonewalling.

    WikiFX
    2026-01-19 18:00
    HEADWAY Exposure: Why "Profit" Means Nothing When You Can't Withdraw

    ExposureHEADWAY Review 2025: Safety, Features, and Reliability

    HEADWAY is a relatively new brokerage firm established in 2023, with its headquarters located in South Africa. The broker offers digital account opening and provides access to financial markets through the popular MT4 and MT5 platforms, as well as a proprietary trading app.

    WikiFX
    2026-01-12 17:07
    HEADWAY Review 2025: Safety, Features, and Reliability

    ExposureHeadway Broker Regulation and User Reviews

    Headway Broker review: FSCA license exceeded, unregulated claims, and 86+ user complaints.

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    2025-12-16 18:30
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    Azuanhirman
    more than one year
    I'm withdraw from 5th December Friday night until now not received the fund sent email, chat bot asking patience but still not solve don't trust the broker
    I'm withdraw from 5th December Friday night until now not received the fund sent email, chat bot asking patience but still not solve don't trust the broker
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    2025-12-09 20:33
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    FX4081460751
    3-6months
    Tidak bisa open posisi atau tutup posisi,dalam keadaan floating loss mt5 tidak ada koneksi padahal jaringan bagus,auto blackliss saja,rugi dua kali dalam 1malam hampir 300dolar.
    Tidak bisa open posisi atau tutup posisi,dalam keadaan floating loss mt5 tidak ada koneksi padahal jaringan bagus,auto blackliss saja,rugi dua kali dalam 1malam hampir 300dolar.
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    2025-10-26 09:13
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