★ Company Overview

Global Investa Capital (GICTrade) is an Indonesian fintech company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Jakarta (specific address not disclosed). The company focuses on providing forex and cryptocurrency trading services, allowing users to trade directly with market makers through a peer-to-peer (P2P) trading model, bypassing traditional brokers, reducing transaction costs and enhancing transparency. GICTrade claims to be Indonesia's first P2P trading platform, emphasizing its innovative approach and fairness to traders, targeting both retail investors and high-net-worth individuals. As of June 2025, the company has approximately 500 followers on LinkedIn, approximately 1,000 followers on its Facebook page, and its X account (@GICTradeIO) has limited activity, primarily sharing market updates and promotions. GICTrade enhances market credibility by partnering with regulated broker PT Trijaya Pratama Futures and liquidity provider PT Capital Megah Mandiri. Public information does not disclose the executive team, advisory team, registered capital, or shareholding structure, limiting full verification of their background. The company does not explicitly mention membership in industry associations but maintains contact with the crypto community through participation in Indonesian blockchain and fintech events such as Indonesia Blockchain Week.

★ Regulatory information

GICTrade is subject to regulations from the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK), including the Capital Markets Law and the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Law. The company indirectly ensures compliance by partnering with PT Trijaya Pratama Futures, an OJK-regulated broker, but fails to fully meet compliance transparency requirements by not publicly disclosing specific regulatory numbers or official filing information. GICTrade's P2P trading platform adopts a non-custodial model, where user funds are managed through third-party payment processors or cryptocurrency wallets, reducing direct risks on the platform. The platform claims to use AES-256 encryption and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to protect user data and transactions, claiming to ensure transaction transparency through blockchain technology. In 2024, GICTrade did not clearly respond to the OJK's regulatory review of unregistered trading platforms, posing a compliance risk. Regarding specific know-your-customer (KYC) or anti-money laundering (AML) processes, public information is not disclosed in detail.

★ Trading Products

GICTrade offers a diverse range of financial trading products, with core categories including:

Forex Trading: Supports major currency pairs (such as EUR/USD, GBP/USD), offers high leverage (up to 1:400), launched in 2018.

1. Cryptocurrency Trading: Supports mainstream cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), launched in 2018.

2. Commodities and Indices: Offers trading assets such as gold and stock indices (such as the S&P 500), launched in 2018.

The platform supports leveraged trading, with a maximum leverage ratio of 1:400, appealing to traders with a higher risk appetite. GICTrade does not offer traditional stocks or CFDs, focusing on the forex and cryptocurrency markets. As of 2024, specific trading volumes, user size, or total value locked (TVL) are not publicly disclosed, limiting the assessment of its market influence.

★ The trading software

GICTrade offers a trading platform based on P2P blockchain technology, accessible through web and mobile apps (iOS and Android), with core features including:

1. Trading Dashboard: Provides real-time market quotes, chart analysis, and technical indicators, based on MetaTrader 5 (MT5) technology, launched in 2018.

2. P2P Trading Module: Allows users to choose to trade directly with market makers as traders or market makers, launched in 2018.

3. Mobile App: Supports anytime, anywhere, provides a multilingual interface (English, Indonesian), optimized in 2020, adds push notifications and one-click trading functions.

4. API Interface: Connect market data and payment gateways through REST API, support third-party integration, implemented in 2018.

The platform supports low-latency trading through the MT5 technology stack (HTML5, WebSocket), and the user interface focuses on beginner-friendliness. In 2023, GICTrade upgraded its trading engine to optimize execution speed and stability, but some users reported occasional latency issues on the platform. Specific API documentation or technical details are not publicly disclosed.

★ Deposit and withdrawal methods

GICTrade operates on a non-custodial model, where users manage their funds through third-party payment processors or cryptocurrency wallets. The deposit and withdrawal process includes:

1. Deposits: Supports bank transfers (local banks in Indonesia), credit cards, and cryptocurrencies (such as BTC, ETH), enabled in 2018, and deposits are usually fee-free.

2. Withdrawal: Users can withdraw to bank accounts or crypto wallets, and the processing time is claimed to be 1-3 working days, implemented in 2018.

3. Fees: Trading only involves low spreads and network gas fees (cryptocurrency transfers), and GICTrade does not charge commissions or swap fees, claimed in 2018.

Users manage their fund balances through the platform's dashboard and need to complete KYC verification to connect their payment accounts. Specific deposit and withdrawal limits, supported e-wallets (e.g., OVO, GoPay) are not publicly disclosed.

★ Customer Support

GICTrade offers multi-channel support for retail and high-net-worth investors, including:

Online Support: Assists with account setup, trading issues, and KYC verification via email, in-app chat, X (@GICTradeIO), LinkedIn, and Facebook, established in 2018.

1. Help Center: Provides trading tutorials, P2P trading guides, and frequently asked questions (FAQs), launched in 2020.

2. Community Engagement: Share market updates and promotions through LinkedIn (approximately 500 followers), Facebook (approximately 1,000 followers), and X, with limited activity in 2024.

GICTrade claims to offer 24/7 support, and some users have reported that the support team is responsive but needs improvement due to platform stability issues such as latency. In 2023, multilingual support (English, Indonesian) was added to attract non-local users. Specific response times or satisfaction data are not publicly disclosed.

★ Core Business and Services

GICTrade's core business is to provide forex and cryptocurrency trading services through a P2P trading platform, combining low cost and high leverage to attract users. Key services include:

1. P2P trading platform: Enables users to trade directly with market makers, eliminating conflicts of interest from traditional brokers, launched in 2018, claiming to solve the problem of high costs and opacity.

2. Commission-Free Trading: No trading commissions, only low spreads, launched in 2018 to reduce trading costs.

3. High Leverage Trading: Supports leverage of up to 1:400, launched in 2018, appealing to traders with a higher risk appetite.

4. Educational Resources: Offers forex and cryptocurrency trading tutorials, market analysis, and strategy guidance, expanded in 2020, lowering the barrier to entry for newcomers.

5. Multi-Asset Support: Covers forex pairs, cryptocurrencies, gold, and stock indices, launched in 2018 to meet diverse needs.

The service targets are mainly retail investors and high-net-worth individuals, especially those in Indonesia and Asia, suitable for users seeking low-cost, high-leverage trading. GICTrade launched the platform in 2018, optimized mobile functionality in 2020, and expanded multilingual support in 2023. As of 2024, the specific user size or trading volume has not been disclosed.

★ Technical Infrastructure

GICTrade's technical infrastructure is based on P2P blockchain technology and the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform to create an efficient trading environment. Key technical features include:

1. P2P trading module: Based on blockchain technology, it supports users to trade directly with market makers to ensure transparency, deployed in 2018.

2. MetaTrader 5 Platform: Available in HTML5, WebSocket, and MQL5 languages, providing real-time quotes, chart analysis, and technical indicators, launched in 2018.

3. Mobile app: Developed based on React Native, supports iOS and Android, optimized in 2020, adding push notifications and one-click trading.

4. API Integration: Connecting market data (such as forex, cryptocurrency quotes) and payment gateways via REST API, implemented in 2018.

5. Security Protocols: Employs AES-256 encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and SSL protocol (HTTPS), enabled in 2018, to protect user data and transactions.

The platform provides 99.9% availability through AWS or similar cloud services, and the distributed database supports high concurrent transaction queries. Specific server locations or third-party security audits are not disclosed. In 2023, GICTrade upgraded its trading engine to optimize execution speed, but some users reported occasional latency issues.

★ Compliance and risk control system

GICTrade is subject to regulations from the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK), including the Capital Markets Law and the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Law. The company indirectly ensures compliance by partnering with PT Trijaya Pratama Futures, an OJK-regulated broker, and PT Capital Megah Mandiri, a liquidity provider, but does not publicly disclose specific regulatory numbers or license information, leading to a lack of compliance transparency. Risk control measures include:

1. KYC/AML verification: Requires users to submit proof of identity, verifies account legitimacy, and prevents money laundering and fraud, implemented in 2018.

2. Transaction Monitoring: Detects abnormal transactions through algorithms to reduce market risks, launched in 2018.

3. Fund Security: Adopts a non-custodial model, user funds are managed through third-party payment processors or crypto wallets, implemented in 2018.

In 2024, GICTrade did not clearly respond to the OJK's regulatory review of unregistered trading platforms, posing a compliance risk. Regarding third-party compliance audits or detailed KYC/AML processes, public information is not disclosed.

★ Market Positioning and Competitive Advantage

GICTrade is positioned as an innovative trading platform in Indonesia, aiming to attract both novice and professional traders through a P2P model and low-cost trading. Competitive advantages include:

1. P2P trading model: Users trade directly with market makers, eliminating broker conflicts of interest, launched in 2018, claiming to provide a fairer trading environment.

2. Low-Cost Trading: No commissions, no swap fees, low spreads, launched in 2018 to reduce trading costs.

3. High Leverage Support: Up to 1:400 leverage, implemented in 2018, attracting traders with a higher risk appetite.

4. Multilingual Support: Available in both English and Indonesian, expanded in 2023 to cover Asian markets.

Compared to competitors (e.g., eToro, XM), GICTrade's P2P model and low-cost advantages are beginner-friendly, but the lack of regulatory transparency and high leverage promotion may raise risk concerns. In 2024, the platform claims to cover multiple Asian countries, but specific user data is not disclosed.

★ Customer Support and Empowerment

GICTrade empowers retail and high-net-worth investors through multiple channels, including:

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Technical Support: Assists with account setup, trading operations, and KYC verification via email, in-app chat, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook, established in 2018.

1. Educational Content: Provides forex and cryptocurrency trading tutorials and market analysis through the official website and social media, expanding in 2020 to lower the barrier to entry for novices.

2. Community Activities: Participate in events such as Indonesia Blockchain Week (IBW'23) to promote P2P trading models and hold online trading seminars in 2023.

GICTrade claims to offer 24/7 support, with customer feedback indicating a responsive support team, but some users have reported issues with the platform's stability, such as transaction delays. In 2023, multilingual support was added to attract non-local users. Specific satisfaction data was not disclosed.

★ Social Responsibility and ESG

GICTrade has limited social responsibility and environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures. The platform promotes financial inclusion through low-cost transactions and educational resources, indirectly supporting market participation for retail investors. In 2024, the company participated in Indonesian community events (such as Pemilu 2024 promotion) to promote financial education, potentially reflecting social responsibility. GICTrade may employ energy-efficient cloud computing infrastructure (e.g., AWS) without disclosed specific carbon footprint or sustainability plans. The transparency of the P2P model helps improve governance, but there is insufficient public information about specific ESG initiatives.

★ Strategic Cooperation Ecosystem

GICTrade has established strategic collaborations with:

>PT Trijaya Pratama Futures: OJK-regulated broker partnered in 2018 to provide compliance support.

1. PT Capital Megah Mandiri: Joined in 2018 as a liquidity provider, enhancing trade execution capabilities.

GICTrade engages with the Web3 community through events such as Indonesia Blockchain Week (IBW'23) and Korea Blockchain Week (KBW'23), hosting Web3 trading seminars in September 2023 to expand its reach. The specific terms of cooperation are not disclosed, and the cooperation ecosystem is relatively limited.

★ Financial Health

GICTrade's financial information has not been fully disclosed, and the financing round or investors have not been publicly disclosed, and it is in an unfunded state. Income sources may include:

1. Spread income: Charging trading fees through low spreads, implemented in 2018.

2. Account Service Fee: May be charged for premium accounts or additional services, with specific rates not disclosed.

3. Consulting fee: Provide market analysis for high-net-worth clients, launched in 2018.

In 2024, GICTrade claimed to cover multiple Asian countries but did not disclose specific user size or transaction volume. LinkedIn (about 500 followers) and Facebook (about 1,000 followers) show smaller community sizes, limiting the assessment of their financial health. There is insufficient public information about profitability or balance sheets.

★ Development Milestones

Due to limited public information, GICTrade's milestones are based on its claimed timeline:

2018: The company was established and launched a P2P trading platform that supports forex and cryptocurrency trading.

1. 2018: Partnered with PT Trijaya Pratama Futures and PT Capital Megah Mandiri to enhance compliance and liquidity.

2. 2020: Optimized the mobile app with added multilingual support and real-time notifications.

3. 2023: Participated in Indonesia Blockchain Week (IBW'23) to upgrade the trading engine and expand the Asian market.

4. 2024: Organize online trading seminars to promote the P2P trading model.

Specific client sizes, funding events, or awards are not disclosed, and milestone information is limited.

★ Roadmap

GICTrade plans to expand trading assets to include more cryptocurrencies (such as DeFi tokens) and financial products (such as index CFDs), optimizing the stability of the P2P platform and enhancing user experience. Companies need to improve regulatory transparency and may apply for direct OJK supervision or cooperate with more compliance agencies. The platform is expected to expand into Asian and European markets, introducing AI-powered trading analysis tools that appeal to both novice and expert traders. In 2024, it claims plans to integrate more educational resources, but did not disclose a specific timeline. GICTrade's long-term goal is to become a leading P2P trading platform in Asia, overcoming compliance and trust challenges.