TradeHawk Review: Regulation, Fees & Key Features

TradeHawk is an active-trading platform for stocks and options, built by OptionEyes LLC and offered through Tradier Brokerage, a US broker-dealer regulated by the SEC and FINRA. Because the regulated entity behind it is a genuine, SIPC-protected US broker, TradeHawk clears our regulation-first standard. This review covers how it is regulated, what it costs, and who it suits.

Is TradeHawk regulated and safe?

Yes. TradeHawk itself is the trading software, owned by OptionEyes LLC, but the important part for your safety is the broker-dealer behind it. When you trade on TradeHawk, your account and your money sit with Tradier Brokerage Inc., which is:

• Registered with the SEC as a broker-dealer.
• A member of FINRA, the US regulator for broker-dealers.
• A member of SIPC, which protects client securities and cash up to $500,000 (including up to $250,000 in cash) if the broker-dealer fails.

This is genuine, top-tier US regulation. Two things worth understanding clearly: SIPC protects you against the failure of the broker, not against trading losses, and Tradier accounts are not FDIC insured, because they are brokerage accounts, not bank deposits. Those are normal features of a US brokerage, not red flags.

A note for non-US readers: Tradier is a US broker-dealer regulated under US rules. It is not FCA, ASIC, or CySEC regulated, so it is not a UK or EU-regulated broker. It has introduced international onboarding for clients in a number of countries, but the regulation that applies is US regulation.

What you can trade

TradeHawk is built for active stock and options trading, with access across major US stock exchanges and options markets, and support for ETFs. The platform is focused on equities and options rather than forex. Tradier, the brokerage behind it, has been expanding its wider offering to include futures and, more recently, crypto, so the available markets are broader at the brokerage level than the core TradeHawk stock-and-options experience.

Platform and tools

TradeHawk is designed for speed and control, with one-click equity and options trading, advanced and conditional order types, an options spread builder, risk-analysis tools including “what if” scenarios, scanners, charting, and customisable layouts. It is available on desktop, web, and mobile (the Tradier/TradeHawk apps rate around 3.8 on Android and 4.6 on Apple as of early 2026). Tradier also connects to third-party tools such as TradingView, and offers an API for developers who want to build their own trading applications, which is one of Tradier’s distinguishing features.

Pricing and fees

Pricing runs on subscription tiers rather than per-trade commissions:

• A free/standard tier with $0 per order and a per-contract fee on options.
• A Pro tier (around $10/month) with commission-free equity and options trading.
• A Pro Plus tier (around $35/month) with lower fees on certain instruments such as index options.

Other standard US-brokerage charges apply, including margin interest, exchange, OCC clearing, and regulatory pass-through fees, plus account fees such as IRA and inactivity fees on smaller or low-activity accounts. As always, check Tradier’s current fee schedule before opening an account, since these change.

Account types and options levels

TradeHawk offers tiered access for options trading, from Level 1 (covered calls, cash-secured puts) up to higher levels for spreads and naked options, with rising account minimums at the more advanced levels. There is no minimum deposit to open a basic cash trading account, and a free demo account with virtual funds is available to practise on.

Pros and cons

Pros: genuine SEC/FINRA regulation with SIPC protection; commission-free stock and options trading on subscription tiers; advanced, fast platform built for active traders; no minimum to open a basic account; free demo; API access and third-party integrations.

Cons: US-regulated rather than FCA/ASIC/CySEC, so less relevant to UK and EU traders; the TradeHawk platform centres on stocks and options rather than a full multi-asset offering; limited beginner education; no weekend support; and the depth of tools can feel complex for newcomers.

Conclusion

TradeHawk is a capable, fast platform for active stock and options traders, and crucially it sits behind a properly regulated US broker-dealer in Tradier Brokerage, with SEC and FINRA oversight and SIPC protection. That is why it meets our regulation-first standard. It is best suited to active US-based equity and options traders rather than beginners or those wanting forex and CFDs, and traders in the UK or EU should note it is regulated under US rules rather than by their local authority.

Frequently asked questions

Is TradeHawk regulated?
The platform is operated through Tradier Brokerage Inc., which is SEC-registered, a FINRA member, and SIPC-protected. That is genuine top-tier US regulation.

Is my money safe with TradeHawk?
Client securities and cash are protected by SIPC up to $500,000 (including up to $250,000 cash) if the broker-dealer fails. SIPC does not cover trading losses, and accounts are not FDIC insured.

Does TradeHawk offer forex?
No. TradeHawk is focused on stocks and options. The wider Tradier brokerage has been expanding into futures and crypto, but forex is not its focus.