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FXTM Review 2025

Overview

FXTM, founded in 2011, is a globally recognized broker regulated by top-tier authorities like the UK’s FCA, Cyprus’ CySEC, South Africa’s FSCA, and Mauritius’ FSC. It serves over 3 million clients across 150+ countries, offering forex, CFDs, stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies

Key Features

  1. Regulation & Safety

    • Tier-1 licenses (FCA, CySEC) ensure segregated client funds and negative balance protection for EU/UK traders. Non-EEA clients are covered by private insurance up to $1 million 158.

    • Trust Score: 92/99, with audits by PwC for transparency 8.

  2. Account Types

    • Advantage Account: Tight spreads from 0.0 pips, commissions at $3.5/lot (forex) 18.

    • Advantage Plus: Commission-free but wider spreads (1.5 pips+) 16.

    • Islamic Accounts: Swap-free for Sharia compliance 15.

    • Minimum Deposit: $200 (or $10 for Micro Accounts) 16.

  3. Trading Costs

    • Spreads: As low as 0.0 pips for EUR/USD (Advantage Account) 18.

    • Commissions: $0.80–$4.00 per lot for forex; zero fees on US stocks 28.

    • Swap Fees: Overnight fees apply (e.g., GBP/USD: -0.025 pips short) 1.

  4. Leverage

    • Up to 1:1000 in unregulated regions; capped at 1:30 for EU/UK majors 15.

    • Kenya/Bahamas: Up to 1:400–1:2000 16.

  5. Platforms & Tools

    • MetaTrader 4/5, FXTM Trader App, and WebTrader 17.

    • Tools: VPS hosting, Trading Central signals, economic calendar 68.

  6. Customer Support

    • Mixed reviews: Praised for multilingual support (15+ languages) but criticized for slow resolution of withdrawal issues 36.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Low spreads (0.0 pips)

Strong regulation (FCA, CySEC)

Commission-free stock trading

Educational resources (webinars, courses)

Cons

High stock CFD fees

Inactivity fee ($5/month after 6 months)

Limited crypto options in regulated regions

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Conclusion

FXTM is a safe, low-cost broker ideal for beginners and active traders, especially in forex and CFDs. Its regulatory compliance and tight spreads stand out, though fees on certain assets and regional leverage restrictions may deter some traders. For full details, explore the FXTM website or regulatory reports

Investing Field

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