Onboarding Friction for Multi-Asset CFD Brokers

asked by u/destiny_h · 1d · 2 answers

Curious if others have experienced significant friction when trying to onboard with multiple CFD brokers, particularly those offering a broad range of assets from crypto to commodities. I'm finding the KYC/KYB processes incredibly varied in terms of documentation requested and turnaround times. It makes diversifying across platforms for better liquidity or tighter spreads on specific pairs quite cumbersome, almost prohibitive sometimes. Are there any common best practices for speeding this up, or is it just the nature of the beast across different regulatory environments?

Specifically, for those trading $BTC perpetuals alongside traditional forex like $EURUSD, what's your typical experience with getting accounts live and funded quickly? Does anyone have insights into why some platforms can verify in hours while others take days or even weeks for essentially the same information?

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  • u/brianna.white· 1 pts· 1d

    Definitely. It's not just the variation but the sheer volume of repeat documentation. You'd think some of these firms would coordinate or at least standardize their requests given the similar regulatory landscapes.

  • u/takin25395511· 1 pts· 1d

    Definitely. I've found some brokers have incredibly streamlined processes, while others feel like they're still in the stone age. It's frustrating when you just want to get started and the KYC takes days.

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