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FXCM

FXCM (Forex Capital Markets) is a pioneer in the retail forex industry, delivering robust trading infrastructure and advanced charting tools. Traders benefit from comprehensive market research, automated trading capabilities, and access to Trading Station, MT4, and NinjaTrader.

FCAUnited KingdomEst. 1999
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Account Types

Standard Account

Market Maker Account

Commission-free trading with all-inclusive spreads.

Min Deposit
$50
Spread From
1.3 pips
Commission
None
Max Leverage
1000:1
MT4Trading StationTradingView

Active Trader

ECN Account

Low spreads with commission for high-volume traders.

Min Deposit
$25000
Spread From
0.2 pips
Commission
$6/lot
Max Leverage
1000:1
MT4Trading StationTradingView

Regulation & Legal Entities

Stratos Markets Limited

United Kingdom

Regulator: FCA
License: 217689
Max Leverage: 30:1

20 Gresham Street, 4th Floor, London EC2V 7JE, United Kingdom

Stratos Europe Limited

Cyprus

Regulator: CySEC
License: 392/20
Max Leverage: 30:1

DOMS Assets Business Centre, 33 Neas Engomis Street, 2409 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus

Stratos Trading Pty. Limited

Australia

Regulator: ASIC
License: 309763
Max Leverage: 30:1

Level 19, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Stratos South Africa (Pty) Ltd

South Africa

Regulator: FSCA
License: 46534
Max Leverage: 400:1

114 West Street, 6th Floor, Sandton, 2196, Johannesburg, South Africa

Stratos Global LLC

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Regulator: Unregulated
License: 1776 LLC 2022
Max Leverage: 1000:1

Euro House, Richmond Hill Road, Kingstown, VC0100, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Trading Platforms

Trading Station

Desktop|Mobile|Web

Market DepthReal VolumeAutomated Strategies

MetaTrader 4

Desktop|Mobile|Web

Expert AdvisorsCustom Indicators

TradingView

Web

Advanced ChartingSocial Trading

Capitalise.ai

Web

Code-free AutomationBacktesting

MetaTrader 5

Desktop, Mobile, Web

Expert AdvisorsCustom IndicatorsAutomated Trading
✓ Copy Trading Available

Trading Instruments

1000+
Total Instruments
42
Forex Pairs
16
Indices
Commodities

Fees & Pricing

Deposits

Bank TransferFree
Credit CardFree
E-WalletsFree

Withdrawals

FeeN/A

Inactivity

Fee$50 units/year
After12 months

Deposit Methods

Bank TransferVisaMastercardSkrillNetellerGoogle PayApple Pay

Execution Technology

Market Maker|Hybrid
Execution Type
30
Speed
88
Fill Rate
Variable
Slippage
None
Requotes

Trading Features

Negative Balance Protection
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Trailing Stop
One-Click Trading
Mobile Trading
API Trading

Awards & Recognition

Best Forex Broker
BrokerChooser2023
Best Zero Commission Broker
ADVFN2022

Restricted Countries

FXCM does not accept clients from the following countries:

United StatesSingaporeIndiaRussiaUkraineTurkeyIranNorth Korea

Quick Info

HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Years in Business27 years
Min Deposit$50
Spreads From0.2 pips
Max Leverage1000:1
Account Types2
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Support

24/5
📞+44 207398 4050
Live ChatEmailPhoneWhatsApp

Company Stats

Clients100,000+
Funds ProtectedSegregated

VPS Hosting

VPS Available

Free VPS: Min balance 5000 CCY and 500k volume/month

🎁 Promotions

✓ Refer a Friend

No deposit bonus available.

Verified Data

Last verified: 2026-02-05

Frequently Asked Questions about FXCM

Everything you need to know about the broker's trading conditions

Is FXCM a regulated broker?

Yes, FXCM is regulated by multiple authorities including FCA in United Kingdom, CySEC in Cyprus, ASIC in Australia, FSCA in South Africa and Unregulated in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, providing a secure trading environment for its clients.

What is the minimum deposit required for FXCM?

The minimum deposit requirement to open an account with FXCM is $50.

What is the maximum leverage offered by FXCM?

FXCM offers a maximum leverage of up to 1000:1 for retail traders, though this may vary based on your jurisdiction and the entity you register with.

Which trading platforms does FXCM support?

FXCM provides access to global markets through Trading Station, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, Capitalise.ai, MetaTrader 5.

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