easyMarkets offers fixed spreads, a guaranteed stop loss with no commission (activated with a wider spread) and negative balance protection on its own platform, plus MT4, MT5 and TradingView. International clients contract with EF Worldwide Ltd, licensed in the BVI.
Spreads from
0.6 pips
Commission
$0 (spread-only)
Min deposit
$25
Established
2001
Regulated by
FSC (BVI) · FSA Seychelles · FSCA (South Africa) · CySEC · ASIC
Written byLaverlane Team·Updated14 Oct 2026
Researched with AI assistance and verified by our editors
Regulation
easyMarkets holds licences in five jurisdictions, but international clients contract with a BVI entity.
easyMarkets Pty Ltd holds ASIC licence AFSL 246566 in Australia, and Easy Forex Trading Ltd is regulated by CySEC in Cyprus (079/07). EF Worldwide (PTY) Ltd holds FSCA licence 54018 in South Africa, while EF Worldwide Ltd is licensed by the FSC in the British Virgin Islands (SIBA/L/20/1135) and the FSA in Seychelles (SD056).
Clients on the international website open accounts with EF Worldwide Ltd under its BVI licence, a Tier-3 offshore framework without statutory investor compensation. The entity you join depends on your country of residence.
Key facts
easyMarkets has offered online trading since 2001.
Client-facing entity
EF Worldwide Ltd (BVI)
Regulators
FSC (BVI), FSA Seychelles, FSCA (South Africa), CySEC, ASIC
Restricted countries
US, IL, ES, RU, VE, PA, VU, IR, KP
Negative-balance protection
Yes
Minimum deposit
$25
Max leverage (offshore entity)
(MT4/MT5) 1:2000
Max leverage (offshore entity)
easyMarkets Web/App & TradingView 1:400
Max leverage (UK/EU retail)
1:30
Typical EUR/USD spread
1.2 pips
Platforms
MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary
Account currencies
USD, EUR, GBP, AUD
easyMarkets states that it has been a regulated financial service provider since 2001 and was one of the first firms regulated in Cyprus. It added FSCA and BVI licences more recently.
The broker offers its own Web platform and app, TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with more than 275 instruments on its own platform.
Best for
Pros & cons
Fund safety
Client funds are segregated, but international clients have no statutory compensation cover.
easyMarkets states that all client funds are kept separate from company funds in top-tier, low-credit-risk banks, and that it holds enough liquid capital to cover all client deposits. Negative balance protection is a standard feature on every account.
Clients of the Cypriot entity are covered by the Investor Compensation Fund, but EF Worldwide Ltd clients have no statutory compensation scheme.
Account terms
easyMarkets publishes its client documents and execution reports.
The legal page lists the Client Agreement, Conflict of Interest Policy, Order Execution Policy, Complaints Handling policy and Risk Disclaimer, along with RTS 27 execution quality reports.
There are no account fees on Standard or VIP accounts. The international site doesn't publish an inactivity fee, so check the Client Agreement for your entity before you open an account.
Costs
Costs are built into the spread, with fixed spreads on easyMarkets' own platforms.
On its own Web/App and TradingView, the Standard account offers fixed spreads from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD, $0.40 on gold and $0.03 on oil. On MT4 and MT5, Standard accounts use floating spreads from 1.2 pips on EUR/USD, and VIP accounts from 0.6 pips. None of the accounts charge commission.
Deposits are free, but a 10% fee applies to withdrawals of $500 or more if you haven't met the minimum trading volume.
| Instrument | Asset class | Typical spread | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | Forex CFD | 1.2 | pips |
| XAU/USD (Gold) | Commodity CFD | 0.4 | $ / oz |
| US Crude Oil | Commodity CFD | 0.03 | $ / bbl |
Spreads shown are typical, not guaranteed, and widen during volatile sessions or outside main market hours. Figures reflect the broker's standard retail account.
Markets
easyMarkets offers CFDs on forex, metals, commodities, indices, shares and crypto.
Forex CFD
60 pairs
Index CFD
15 indices
Commodity CFD
Metals, energies, softs
Single-Stock CFD
60 shares
Crypto CFD
Available ✓ · Weekend trading ✓
Real ownership: Stocks / ETFs
N/A for this broker, CFDs only
Markets include forex, gold, silver and other metals, energies such as oil and natural gas, soft commodities such as wheat, corn and coffee, global indices, and European and US shares. Crypto CFDs include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, Stellar and Bitcoin Cash.
All products are CFDs, so you don't own the underlying asset. The easyMarkets Web platform offers more than 275 instruments.
Platforms
Trading runs on its own Web platform and app, TradingView, MT4 and MT5.
The Web platform and mobile app offer fixed spreads, a guaranteed stop loss with no slippage and more than 275 instruments. Clients can also trade their easyMarkets account directly on TradingView.
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 use floating spreads and support Expert Advisors.
Execution
The broker publishes an order execution policy and RTS 27 reports.
easyMarkets acts as a market maker, which means it takes the other side of your trades rather than passing them to an external market. It publishes its Order Execution Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy on its legal page so you can see how it manages that conflict.
On its own platforms, a guaranteed stop loss with no slippage protects against gaps when activated.
Leverage
Leverage reaches 1:2000 on MT4 and MT5 for international clients.
On MT4 and MT5, the broker uses dynamic leverage of up to 1:2000 for positions of up to 5 lots, falling as your volume grows. On its own Web/App and TradingView, leverage is up to 1:400 on forex, 1:1000 on gold, 1:400 on indices and energies, and 1:100 on Bitcoin.
Clients of the CySEC and ASIC entities are limited to 1:30 on major forex pairs under local retail rules.
Account types
The broker offers Standard and VIP accounts across its platforms.
| Account | Min deposit | Commission | Swap | Spread | Demo | Islamic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (easyMarkets Web/App & TradingView) | $25 | Spread-only | Standard swaps apply | From 0.6 pips · Fixed | Yes | No |
| Standard (MT4/MT5) | $25 | Spread-only | Standard swaps apply | From 1.2 pips · Variable | Yes | No |
| VIP (MT4/MT5) | $2500 | Spread-only | Standard swaps apply | From 0.6 pips · Variable | Yes | No |
The Standard account on easyMarkets Web/App and TradingView has fixed spreads and a $25 minimum deposit. On MT4 and MT5, the Standard account has floating spreads and a $25 minimum, while the VIP account requires $2,500 for tighter spreads.
All accounts start from 0.01 lots and carry no commission or account fees.
Funding
Deposits are free, but withdrawals can carry a fee if you haven't traded enough.
Funding options include credit and debit cards, online banking in selected regions, e-wallets, bank wire transfer and crypto deposits. Card deposits are instant, and most other methods are processed within one working day.
Deposits are free. Withdrawals are also free once you meet the broker's trading volume requirement, but a 10% fee applies to withdrawals of $500 or more if you haven't traded at least $200,000 for every $500 you withdraw. Your bank or payment provider may also charge fees.
Support
Phone support runs 24/5, with chat on several messaging apps.
The broker offers phone support 24/5, live chat, email and chat through WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat and QQ. WhatsApp and Messenger chat runs from 08:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2/+3) Monday to Thursday and to 24:00 on Friday.
Research includes market analysis, market news and a financial calendar, and the Learn Centre covers trading basics, platform guides and a glossary.
Availability
The broker directs clients to a regional entity based on residence.
easyMarkets routes clients to its EU, Australian, international or Seychelles website depending on their country of residence. It doesn't accept residents of the United States or Spain, among other restricted countries.
Check which entity your account will be opened with during registration, as protections and leverage limits differ.
Verdict
easyMarkets stands out for its risk-management features: fixed spreads and a guaranteed stop loss with no slippage on its own platforms, plus negative balance protection on every account. It also publishes its order execution policy and RTS 27 execution reports. The trade-off is that international clients contract with EF Worldwide Ltd under a BVI licence, with leverage of up to 1:2000 on MT4 and MT5 and no statutory compensation scheme.
easyMarkets may suit you if you want predictable fixed spreads, a guaranteed stop loss and a low $25 entry point. It is less suitable if you need Tier-1 oversight of an international account or prefer raw spreads with commission.
Newer and risk-conscious traders who want built-in protection tools, and TradingView or MetaTrader users who are comfortable with an offshore contracting entity. Traders who need statutory compensation should look at the regional EU or Australian entities where they qualify.
FAQ
The broker does not accept clients from the United States, so the US is not available as a country of residence. The broker directs clients to a regional entity based on where they live, including EF Worldwide Ltd for international clients. Other countries, such as Spain, are also excluded because of local restrictions on CFDs.
It has operated since 2001 and holds licences from ASIC in Australia, CySEC in Cyprus, the FSCA in South Africa, the FSC in the BVI and the FSA in Seychelles. International clients contract with EF Worldwide Ltd under its BVI licence, which carries no statutory compensation scheme. Client funds are kept separate from company funds, and negative balance protection applies to all accounts.
The minimum deposit at easyMarkets is $25 for Standard accounts. VIP accounts on MT4 and MT5 require $2,500. There are no deposit fees, but a 10% withdrawal fee applies to withdrawals of $500 or more if you haven't met the minimum trading volume.
easyMarkets states that withdrawals are processed within 1–2 working days. Card deposits are instant, and bank wire and e-wallet deposits take about one working day. The time for funds to reach you also depends on your bank or payment provider.
easyMarkets offers leverage of up to 1:2000 on MT4 and MT5 through dynamic leverage, which falls as your trading volume grows beyond 5 lots. On the easyMarkets Web/App and TradingView, forex leverage is up to 1:400 and gold up to 1:1000. Clients of the regulated EU and Australian entities are limited to 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Alternatives
Eightcap offers CFDs on 850+ markets through TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker, with a Raw account that starts from 0.0 pips. Clients outside the regulated regions contract with Eightcap Global Limited in The Bahamas, which carries no statutory compensation scheme.
Octa offers swap-free forex and CFD trading on OctaTrader, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with no trading commission and a $25 minimum deposit. Accounts on octabroker.com are with Versustrategy Inc, registered in Saint Lucia, and the legal documents page lists no financial regulator.
JustMarkets offers leverage of up to 1:3000, swap-free trading and MT4, MT5 and its own app, but international clients contract with an offshore Seychelles entity without a statutory compensation scheme.
FXCM offers forex and CFD trading on Trading Station, MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and TradingView. Accounts on the international website are with Stratos Global LLC, an offshore entity in St Vincent and the Grenadines that sits outside the group’s regulated companies.
ThinkMarkets offers ThinkTrader, TradingView, MT4 and MT5 with 4,000+ instruments and leverage of up to 1:500 on Standard and ThinkZero accounts. International clients contract with a Seychelles-licensed entity.
IronFX operates as a retail CFD broker providing high leverage up to 1:1000 on MetaTrader 4, but international clients contract through an offshore entity without statutory compensation protection.
CFI Financial offers MT5, TradingView and its own app with no minimum deposit and leverage of up to 1:500. International clients trade with CFI International Ltd, licensed in Mauritius.
EC Markets offers MT4, MT5 and its own app with a $10 minimum deposit on STD and ECN accounts and leverage of up to 1:1000. International clients trade with the Mauritius-licensed entity.
General CFD risk warning
CFDs are complex leveraged products and carry a high risk of rapid losses. They do not give you ownership of the underlying asset. Depending on your jurisdiction, broker entity and client classification, protections such as leverage limits and negative-balance protection may differ or may not apply. Where negative-balance protection is not provided, losses may exceed the funds you deposit. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money.
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