The Cryptoblackbird investigations desk logs operators that behave like investment fraud rather than legitimate brokerages. Upstream Market fits that pattern. What follows is our case summary and the recovery path we recommend.
What the record shows
Upstream Market has been flagged as a Fraudulent online trading platforms by FSMA Belgium. FSMA warning 06/09/2023. Jurisdiction: BE. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.fsma.be/en/warnings/companies-operating-unlawfully-in-belgium
Red flags our analysts noted
- The company cannot show a verifiable licence in the jurisdiction where it solicits clients.
- The brand name, address, or regulatory claims do not match any official register, and reviews describe the same withdrawal problems.
- A dashboard shows fast, unrealistic profits to encourage larger and larger deposits, while the underlying funds are never actually invested.
- Support goes quiet, contact numbers stop working, or the website disappears once a withdrawal is requested.
What to do next
Gather everything you can: transaction records, wallet addresses, deposit receipts, and any messages with the platform’s representatives. This evidence is what makes a recovery effort actionable, and it is the first thing our team reviews.
Do not pay any further “fees” to withdraw. If Upstream Market is demanding more money before releasing your funds, that demand is itself the strongest confirmation of the fraud. Our analysts can review your case and lay out the realistic next steps.
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