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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ben's created a very structured, easy to follow setup process to get started - with videos to talk you through the setup. The community he's started through Blackswanfx is great! It's constantly grow... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ben provides an outstanding service through his company BlackSwanFX. Nothing is too much trouble for Ben and he takes on constructive feedback to continually improve his range of products. He is ver... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BSFX is truly a Black Swan in the trading world! This isn't just another trading service-it's a game-changer. I've been with Blackswan for 3 years now and have received over $100k in payouts, its nice... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been a part of various trading communities over the years, but definitely, Blackswan is one of the best ones. There are continuous updates on different EA´s that will maximize your chances to pas... See more

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

52 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not working as advertised.

The robots do not work longer term. Blackswan FX, Set & Forget Bot or his new "Truthful trading".
Ben is a classic bullshitter & in classic entrepreneurial fashion changes things every 5 minutes, business names, strategies, bots, everything regularly. He makes things seem like they can be made to work with the correct attitude but once questioned he cannot provide solutions. Someone else paid for my subscription and we are out of pocket. The community knows it and that's why everyone stopped talking. Look elsewhere for working systems with better support. Namely from Darren.

UPDATE:

My name is Felix Cartwright as you can see from the review above. Ah, if bots work fine… now show us on live. The link provided is a DEMO.

I do not get a kick out of writing a bad review and it’s not personal. It’s about your product, trading is hard and I think that others should be aware of how you carry out your business. You need the correct setup and support. The fundamental key is each person should be able to backtest each set file themselves to find alpha and their edge. This wasn’t even possible for the most part. Plus then adjusting this every few months. You did provide some set files, this but then things didn’t work when copied or on live. You cannot do this in a set-and-forget method.

Additionally, if I write an honest review about your product and I have 4 months left of the …product I have paid for, why would your company block me on the Blackswan FX discord and the Truthful trading discord ? I have no intention of commenting on there, that is not my style.

PLEASE SEE ALL 1 STAR REVIEWS>>> Ben cannot handle criticism. If you product is being questioned don't block your customer, you look like a million times worse!!

DO NOT TRUST truthfultrading.com either !!
Now rebraded to [ profxai.com ]
See the other review below
>>>>

Ben is unprofessional, unreliable, and runs a business that cannot deliver on its promises. Don’t waste your hard-earned money!!!

15 April 2024
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Reply from blackswanfx.com

Thanks Darren/Felix whoever you are!

Bots work fine, https://www.myfxbook.com/portfolio/51913531/11090170

That’s the last once since the last update profitable for 5 months, set file/bot in the discord.

Blackswanfx has been running for over 2 years, bit longer than 5 minutes.

Everything works when you follow the process just see the link above.

Maybe if you asked a question I’d be able to provide a solution.

There’s nobody in the community anymore after the prop firm mess early 2024, 80% of people didn’t renew/gave up on prop firms hence low engagement plus the business is now closed and only active for current members as u already know.

You wouldn’t be out of pocket if you’d literally just add the same bot and set file or speak to me if you needed help!

Would have been nice for you to speak to me mate if you were having issues, hope coming on here and writing that made you feel better 🙏

Regards

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BlakSwanFX Review: Deceptive Business Practices and Unprofessional Behavior

I want to share my deeply disappointing experience with BlakSwanFX, specifically with its founder, Ben. When I initially joined, Ben assured me during a live video that the service would be a lifetime subscription. However, without any warning or justification, this was changed to a one-year subscription, completely disregarding the promises made at the start. This feels like nothing more than a bait-and-switch tactic.

Even worse, my back office still shows that my Funded Lab access is active until November 30th, but when I confronted Ben about the inconsistency, instead of addressing the issue professionally, he reacted aggressively. Rather than resolving the matter, he uploaded two videos to a public channel to insult me, all because I raised my concerns in a direct message. This unprofessional behavior is truly shocking.

Ben’s refusal to take any criticism or resolve issues appropriately is only the tip of the iceberg. All of BlakSwanFX’s bots are pure trial and error. There’s no way to become a consistent trader using them. The bots are unreliable, and their performance is highly inconsistent—far from what any serious trader would expect.

To make matters worse, the signals provided by BlakSwanFX are utterly useless. Following their signals will only lead to blown accounts. I’ve seen firsthand how poorly they perform, and they’ve caused more losses than gains. It’s clear that the signals are not backed by any solid strategy, and trusting them is a fast track to disaster.

Ben's unwillingness to engage in constructive communication or handle complaints maturely is a huge red flag. After politely requesting a resolution via email, he not only declined but also deactivated my ability to respond. His erratic and unprofessional behavior is beyond belief.

In my opinion, BlakSwanFX is nothing short of a scam. The founder is dishonest, quick to change terms, and lashes out publicly at anyone who challenges him. Their bots are a joke, and their signals are a waste of time and money. I have screenshots proving the inconsistencies in their service, and I strongly urge anyone considering BlakSwanFX to steer clear. This company is bound to fold—it’s just a matter of time.

Ben is unprofessional, unreliable, and runs a business that cannot deliver on its promises. Don’t waste your hard-earned money.

20 October 2024
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Reply from blackswanfx.com

Hahaha thanks for the Sunday laugh Andrew!!

Alright, let’s get into it... First off… We never had a lifetime subscription for The Funded Lab, and this guy knows it! (That’s why I’ve been reminding everyone in Discord for months about renewals… (Go check) 🤣

So here’s the story…

Three months after his yearly membership expired, he tried claiming it was a lifetime subscription….

I showed him proof it was never lifetime, and guess what? He actually apologized and asked to renew!! (If you want to see the proof, DM me on Instagram @benalistarfx ) But then he flipped within the same day, changed his mind and decided to threaten and blackmail me for a renewal! (As if that would work 🤣)

Then… Just like clockwork, he ran to Trustpilot to vent lies and play the victim to feel better about himself…

So…

Message me on instagram if you want to see the proof of:

1.⁠ ⁠Nothing ever mentioned about lifetime, never had a lifetime membership in the Lab, this guy just didn’t want to renew.
2.⁠ ⁠⁠There was no aggression LOL (Again DM me for proof)
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Countless members funded and payed out plus a verifiable track record
4.⁠ ⁠⁠Signals are very profitable, check out my free forecasts on YT and join the Free telegram channel (This guys never been in it)
5.⁠ ⁠Never mentioned him in the Discord publicly either hahaha go check!! (Link is on the website, blackswanfx.com main page)

Honestly, I’ve never seen so many lies crammed into one Trustpilot review, all because a HE tried to scam me to get a free lifetime!! 🤣

Good luck with your future endeavors Andrew!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bsfx is definitely a blackswan

BSFX is truly a Black Swan in the trading world! This isn't just another trading service-it's a game-changer. I've been with Blackswan for 3 years now and have received over $100k in payouts, its nice when you've got an owner who can actually trade creating bots!

2 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the supertrend bot

It's so cool having an automated system that trades with supertrend, this is game changing for me, passed FTMO P1 in the first week of using it.

12 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company

Very transparent, they offer manual and automated trading with a proven track record.. 5 stars all around.

8 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love Fl 3.0

New bot is awesome I love the trend trader! They provide a clear roadmap, set files and the best partthey're available daily to answer any questions or help with whatever I need. Definitely five stars!

17 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Long term vision

It's like building a house brick by brick. You need to carefully construct your accounts, follow the blueprint, and manage you risk. With consistency, the results will come. I've been funded a couple of times now and looking forward to the future.

15 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth and Easy To Use

Their system is impressive, very easy to use and everything is nicely laid out! Set files and processes all done for you, it's really awesome! Five stars, thanks Ben!

3 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Right from the start

I initially discovered BlackswanFx through a Facebook Ad, and now I'm a twice-funded trader. I'm confident this is just the beginning. Huge thanks to Ben!

15 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PASSED FTMO

Funded With FTMO!! The community is great everyone is super helpful. The blueprint was crucial to my success, learning how to manage risk properly has really helped me as a trader. Thanks Blackswan.

18 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the community

You'll need to check in the bots a couple of times each week, making adjustments for challenge passes or kicking off new ones. I'm really pleased with how it performs. I manged pass my first challenge in just a week. This definitely has a lot of promise.

9 August 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You really want to sub to a guy who berates every customer who doesn't like his product? I don't

First off.. you should note the response from the owner of this company on every 1 star review, that should tell you enough to stay away. God forbid you're unsatisfied with the site and let people know your experience on trustpilot.

He advertises a bot for futures firms like Apex, and once you get in the discord and watch the videos, the settings are a guessing game. If you don't already have advanced experience with trading bot, you're not any better off than trading on your own. Secondly, APEX does not allow bots on their site yet he constantly advertises passing Apex. People on the discord were not being paid out and lost accounts because they put Blackswans bot on their Apex accounts.

Third, and you'll see a lot of complaints in other reviews, is the sketchy aspect of canceling a subscription. When you sign up, there is a video saying to just click cancel, no problem, and when you're actually a subscriber and want to cancel, that button is simply not on your profile, and customer service doesn't help, and you have to go to the third party company to cancel the subscription. Hard to believe this isn't foul practice done on purpose. Scam alert.

You really want to sub to a guy who berates every customer who doesn't like his product? I don't. There's much better services and educational platforms out there. Don't fall for the ads

Quoted response from black swan to this review:
( Just because you didn't follow the instructions (Which is clear by this review) and chose to cry about it on here doesn’t mean others feel the same)

It will never be the fault of the company, only the customer. That’s not customer service or listening, that’s how scam operations talk.

11 June 2024
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Reply from blackswanfx.com

Thanks for the feedback, mate. Not sure who you are, but I agree that the old bot wasn’t great and that’s why it’s been upgraded now.

The new system is beautiful, built from my own strategies, fully customizable and optimizable trend trader.

There are a few things in your review that aren’t quite accurate:

1. There’s a channel with all the testing done for you, so it’s not a guessing game.

2. Apex does allow bots, but they don’t permit full automation. That’s why our bots use a semi automated approach with ATM strategies this is compliant and the only way to automate with Apex by bridging the two together.

3. Everyone loses accounts at some point. To think otherwise is unrealistic.

4. The Futures bot isn’t a subscription, so there’s no cancel button because there’s nothing to cancel.

5. Pretty strong words, mate, but I’ve got a solid customer base that’s been with me for years. Just because you didn't follow the instructions (Which is clear by this review) and chose to cry about it on here doesn’t mean others feel the same. But hey, everyone’s entitled to their opinion.

Hope writing this knowing most of it is made up made you feel amazing!

Wish you all the best!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not really worth it

I tried a monthly membership with them and didn’t get anywhere.

I later signed up for funded lab for one year. I have followed all the guidelines and watched all the videos and tried multiple set files. I have not passed a single challenge. In fact, it has failed many of them. These are set files that are showing passing rates of 99 and 100%.

I am sure the response to me will be that I didn’t follow it properly or I didn’t understand it or I didn’t do the work. It’s pretty easy to blame victims.

Ben seems to be a nice guy and customer service always responded to my messages, but rather rudely.

I also tried the black Swan FX signal service. Not worth a penny. Maybe one signal every two days and most of them miss entry.

Update: I moved this review to 1 star. Soon after I put this review up, I got banned and removed from
Black swans signal channel. I didn’t know they were such babies that can’t take constructive criticism. If they could figure out who I was they could surely email me and discuss.

20 June 2024
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Reply from blackswanfx.com

Your review appears to be based on false information, and the name you provided is not found in our client database. We have never had a member named "Max" or "Maxberg" in the Funded Lab.

Misrepresenting facts on Trustpilot undermines the integrity of genuine feedback.

If anyone wants proof of this, shoot me a DM on Instagram @benalistarfx.

Best regards,
Ben

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst customer service

Worst customer service. Very rude and doesn't respond to his messages. Ben is a fraud and he pays people inside of his little community.

He doesn't respond to his messages and tries to play the victim card which is completely unacceptable when he is running this sort of business. Tried to book a Calendy call but it won't even work.

He keeps editing his messages just shows how much of a unprofessional he is.

9 June 2024
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Reply from blackswanfx.com

No idea who this is lol...

Never had a member with this name (In 4 years of history), nor a message on my Discord or social media!!

Come shoot me a DM on instagram if you've got any Q's! @benalistarfx

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Complete Transparency

What I like the most about the services that Ben offers is the constant innovation. Always forward and upwards. Never sitting on the sidelines, allowing the market to dictate what happens next. Also, he utilizes a systematic approach. I think some forget that in the world trading, there are going to be losses but if you follow the system, the risks are mitigated in your favor. If you fail, it's likely because you didn't do things as you were supposed to or expected success to come fast or without any losses.

If you're looking for a place to make additional income in the world of trading, this is a great place to be if you approach things the right way, with the right mindset. Plenty of people have had success here and their journeys are there for all to view. The ups, the downs, the highs and lows. No hiding of anything. If that's not enough proof for you, then I don't know what would be.

I'm going to be with Blackswan FX for a long time to come.

16 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing EA and loads of support!

I have used Bens EA - Phantom for the past year, I've also bought funded labs to create my own files and test them. This EA has generated me over £100,000 in the past year alone. The key was following his blueprint of adding prop accounts consistently!

Ben also has crested a brilliant community on discord to help and support. He is also brilliant at helping people having trouble getting the EA to work.

I can't recommend Ben and his EA’s enough, with an industry of so many scammers and fakes, it refreshing to know Ben is to have hope that there are people honestly trying to help others!

1 January 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ben truly created a revolutionary…

Ben truly created a revolutionary system. Everything he does is meant to help and better community. He created an affordable automated trading system that has a step by step process in which if you follow correctly you could be on your way to hands free trading passive income. It’s definitely worth every penny as you can’t get this system anywhere else. BlackSwan Fx Has to be the best trading group I’ve ever been in.🙏🏾

1 January 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent all around

Excellent service. Ben is always available to help with any issues or discuss trading. He has created a community that trades ideas and is a very positive environment with a world class product.

7 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

blackswanfx by ben AliStar deserves a 6 stars #dobhood

blackswanfx.com headed by ben Alistar is a beast of a human! I think he definitely has an Ai chip implant in his human brains ! Funded lap is a hell of a best !
Guys i assure you ! You need to just follow the process! If you follow the process correctly you must 1 day come here and also write a review for others as i am doing today ! I can't discourage you to try blackswanfx.com you would never regret if you follow the process! Just follow the process

1 January 2024
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