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Smarttradershive is a scam broker — you should not trust this broker. This review of Smarttradershive in 2025 highlights that the firm is not authorised by the FCA, may be targeting UK consumers, and carries significant risk of loss and lack of recourse through the Financial Ombudsman Service or FSCS. Do not send money or personal information to Smarttradershive; treat any contact or investment offer from this name as high-risk and verify licences using the FCA Firm Checker before considering any engagement.
