RoboForex offers MT4, MT5 and R StocksTrader with a $10 minimum deposit and leverage of up to 1:2000. Clients contract with RoboForex Ltd, licensed by the FSC in Belize.
Spreads from
1.3 pips
Commission
$0 (spread-only)
Min deposit
$10
Established
2009
Regulated by
FSC Belize
Written byLaverlane Team·Updated14 Oct 2026
Researched with AI assistance and verified by our editors
Regulation
RoboForex operates through a single offshore entity regulated by the FSC in Belize.
RoboForex Ltd is registered with the Financial Services Commission of Belize under the Securities Industry Act 2021, with licence No. 9759600 and company number 000001272. The licence covers dealing in securities as principal and as agent, managing securities and investment advice.
All clients contract with this Tier-3 offshore entity, so no Tier-1 regulator oversees the accounts and no statutory investor compensation scheme applies. RoboForex states that it doesn't target clients in the EU, EEA or UK.
The Securities Commission Malaysia includes RoboForex (roboforex.com) on its Investor Alert List of unauthorised entities, added in 2022, alongside a separate 2021 entry for a Malaysian-facing RoboForex website.
Key facts
RoboForex has offered online trading since 2009.
Client-facing entity
RoboForex Ltd
Regulators
FSC Belize
Restricted countries
US, CA, JP, AU, BQ, BR, CW, TL, ID, IR, LR, MP, RU, PF, TR, GW, FM, SJ, SS, UA, BY
Negative-balance protection
no
Minimum deposit
$10
Max leverage (offshore entity)
1:2000 (Up to 1:500 on ECN, 1:300 on Prime)
Typical EUR/USD spread
1.3 pips
Platforms
MT4, MT5, Proprietary, R StocksTrader, WebTrader
Account currencies
USD, EUR
RoboForex received its first licence in 2009 and launched its copy trading service, formerly known as CopyFX, in 2012. It joined the Financial Commission in 2014.
The broker offers MT4, MT5, its own RoboForex Trading Platform and R StocksTrader, which gives access to more than 12,000 instruments, including real US stocks.
Best for
Pros & cons
Fund safety
Protection relies on Financial Commission membership and private insurance, not a statutory scheme.
RoboForex Ltd is a category A member of the Financial Commission, an independent dispute-resolution body. Its Compensation Fund pays up to €20,000 per client if a member refuses to follow a Commission ruling. RoboForex also holds a civil liability insurance programme with a limit of €2,500,000, covering risks such as fraud, errors and negligence.
Neither arrangement is a statutory scheme like the UK's Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). RoboForex also holds a Verify My Trade execution quality certificate issued in cooperation with the Financial Commission.
Account terms
RoboForex publishes its Client Agreement and risk disclosure for RoboForex Ltd.
The documents page lists the Client Agreement, Partner Agreement, Terms of Personal Data Processing and General Risk Disclosure for RoboForex Ltd. It doesn't list a separate order execution policy or conflict of interest policy.
Negative balance protection is described as a permanent promotional programme: RoboForex resets a negative balance to zero automatically, but reserves the right to refuse participation without giving a reason.
Costs
RoboForex publishes average spreads, swaps and commissions for each account type.
On the Pro account, RoboForex lists average spreads of 1.3 pips on EUR/USD, 1.5 pips on GBP/USD and 1.9 pips on USD/JPY, with no commission. ECN and Prime accounts list average EUR/USD spreads of 0.1 pips, plus commission of $20 (ECN) or $10 (Prime) per $1 million traded on forex.
Deposits are free, and swap rates for every instrument are published on the contract specifications page. Swap-free trading is available.
| Instrument | Asset class | Typical spread | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | Forex CFD | 1.3 | pips |
| GBP/USD | Forex CFD | 1.5 | pips |
| USD/JPY | Forex CFD | 1.9 | pips |
| US 100 (Nasdaq) | Index CFD | 1.4 | points |
| US 500 (S&P 500) | Index CFD | 0.6 | points |
| XAU/USD (Gold) | Commodity CFD | 0.18 | $ / oz |
| US Crude Oil | Commodity CFD | 0.061 | $ / bbl |
| BTC/USD | Crypto CFD | 16 | $ |
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
RoboForex offers forex, metals, indices, oil, crypto and stocks across its platforms.
Forex CFD
28 pairs
Index CFD
10 indices
Commodity CFD
Metals, energies, softs
Single-Stock CFD
8400 shares
Crypto CFD
Available ✓ · Weekend trading ✓
Real ownership: Stocks / ETFs
Stocks
MT4 and MT5 accounts cover 28 currency pairs, metals, index CFDs, Brent and WTI oil, US stock CFDs and six crypto CFDs, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, which trade 24/7.
The R StocksTrader platform adds more than 12,000 instruments, including more than 3,000 real US stocks, over 8,400 US stock CFDs and ETFs.
Platforms
Trading runs on MT4, MT5, the RoboForex Trading Platform and R StocksTrader.
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 support Expert Advisors on all main account types. The RoboForex Trading Platform for web and mobile adds customisable charts, indicators, drawing tools, price alerts and copy trading.
R StocksTrader is a separate web and mobile platform for stocks and ETFs, with a free trading robot builder for automated strategies.
Execution
Orders use market execution, but RoboForex doesn't publish execution statistics.
RoboForex lists market execution on all account types and states that orders can be executed from 0.1 seconds. Under its Verify My Trade certificate, it submits 5,000 client trades a month for independent analysis against market benchmarks.
However, RoboForex doesn't publish the resulting execution quality statistics or a standalone order execution policy, so you can't review fill quality or slippage before trading.
Leverage
Leverage reaches 1:2000 on Pro and ProCent accounts.
RoboForex allows leverage of up to 1:2000 on its standard and cent accounts (Pro and ProCent), 1:500 on ECN and R StocksTrader accounts, and 1:300 on Prime. This is far above the 1:30 retail cap in the UK, EU and Australia.
Instrument limits are lower: crypto CFDs go up to 1:500 for Bitcoin and Ethereum and 1:50 for other coins, while stock and ETF trading on R StocksTrader is capped at 1:20.
Account types
RoboForex offers five account types, from cent accounts to stock trading.
| Account | Min deposit | Commission | Swap | Spread | Demo | Islamic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $10 | Spread-only | Standard swaps apply | From 1.3 pips · Variable | Yes | Yes |
| ProCent | $10 | Spread-only | Standard swaps apply | From 1.3 pips · Variable | Yes | Yes |
| ECN | $10 | $20 per $1m traded | Standard swaps apply (commission USD 20 per USD 1 million traded on forex) | From 0 pips · Variable | Yes | Yes |
| Prime | $10 | $10 per $1m traded | Standard swaps apply (commission USD 10 per USD 1 million traded on forex) | From 0 pips · Variable | Yes | Yes |
| R StocksTrader | $100 | Spread-only | Financing charges apply on leveraged positions | From 0.02 pips · Variable | Yes | Yes |
Pro and ProCent accounts start at a $10 deposit with an average EUR/USD spread of 1.3 pips and no commission, while ECN and Prime start at $10 with spreads from 0 pips plus commission. The R StocksTrader account requires $100, with stock spreads from $0.02 and no separate commission.
Demo accounts are available, and swap-free versions are offered on all account types.
Funding
Deposits are free, but withdrawals carry fees outside the free withdrawal days.
Withdrawal fees vary by method. They're free on selected Tuesdays; on other days, fees are 1% for Skrill, 1.9% for Neteller, 2.5% + $0.30 for STICPAY, up to 2.6% + $1.30 for cards and up to 4% for local bank transfer.
Most e-wallet and local bank withdrawals are processed within one day, while card withdrawals can take up to 10 days. Payment options vary by country.
Support
Customer support runs 24/7.
RoboForex offers 24/7 support through live chat, phone and a ticket system in the Members Area, plus an email contact form. A help centre answers common questions.
Research includes market forecasts, Acuity analysis tools and an economic calendar.
Availability
RoboForex excludes clients from a long list of countries.
RoboForex states that it doesn't work in the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Bonaire, Brazil, Curaçao, East Timor, Indonesia, Iran, Liberia, Saipan, Russia, Sint Eustatius, Tahiti, Turkey, Guinea-Bissau, Micronesia, the Northern Mariana Islands, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, South Sudan, Ukraine and Belarus.
It also doesn't target clients in the EU, EEA or UK, and its advertising isn't aimed at residents of Malaysia.
Verdict
RoboForex combines a $10 minimum deposit, published average spreads and swaps, and access to MT4, MT5 and R StocksTrader with real US stocks. The trade-off is regulatory: all clients contract with RoboForex Ltd under a Tier-3 FSC Belize licence, leverage reaches 1:2000, and protection relies on Financial Commission membership and private insurance rather than a statutory scheme. It suits cost-focused traders who understand the offshore structure.
RoboForex may suit you if you want to start with a small deposit, trade on MetaTrader or R StocksTrader and check costs before you open an account. It's less suitable if you need Tier-1 regulatory oversight or statutory compensation cover.
Forex and CFD traders, EA users and stock traders who are comfortable with an offshore broker and high leverage. Newer traders who want strict leverage caps and statutory protection may prefer a Tier-1 regulated broker.
FAQ
No, RoboForex doesn't accept clients from the United States. Its website states that RoboForex Ltd and its partners don't work in the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Belarus and several other territories. It also says it doesn't target clients in the EU, EEA or UK.
RoboForex is regulated in Belize, where RoboForex Ltd holds licence No. 9759600 from the Financial Services Commission. This is a Tier-3 offshore licence, and no statutory investor compensation scheme applies. RoboForex is a member of the Financial Commission, whose Compensation Fund covers up to €20,000 per client if a member fails to pay a ruling.
RoboForex is an online broker that has offered trading since 2009 through RoboForex Ltd in Belize. It provides forex, metals, indices, oil, crypto and stock CFDs on MT4 and MT5, plus real US stocks and ETFs on its R StocksTrader platform. Account types include Pro, ProCent, ECN, Prime and R StocksTrader.
The minimum deposit at RoboForex is $10 or €10 on Pro, ProCent, ECN and Prime accounts. The R StocksTrader account requires $100. RoboForex charges no deposit fees.
Most RoboForex withdrawals through e-wallets and local bank transfer are processed within one day. Card withdrawals can take up to 10 days. Withdrawals are free once a day on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of each month, while other days carry fees of 1% to 4% depending on the method.
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
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