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| Broker | Type | Min. Deposit | Fees | Regulation | Platforms | Risk | Score | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertex | Multi-asset | €100 (EEA) | Low | CySEC | Libertex App, MT4, MT5 | ⚠️ CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 84% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. EEA and Switzerland clients are served by Indication Investments Ltd (CySEC 164/12); CySEC's leverage limits apply. | 8.1/10 | Register |
| Libertex (Global) | Multi-asset | Varies* | Low | — | Libertex App, MT4, MT5 | ⚠️ CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. | 7.2/10 | Register |
| eToro | Multi-asset | Varies* | Medium | CySEC | Web, iOS, Android | ⚠️ CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 52% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. | 8.5/10 | Register |
| Exness | Multi-asset | $0* | Low | CySEC | MT4, MT5, Web | ⚠️ CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. | 7.6/10 | Register |
| Pepperstone | Multi-asset | Varies* | Low | CySEC | TradingView, MT4, MT5, cTrader | ⚠️ EU: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.7% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Other regions: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89 % of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. | 8.7/10 | Register |
| Quotex | Binary options | $10 | Low | CySEC | Web, iOS, Android | ⚠️ Binary options are dangerous, high-risk, all-or-nothing instruments. On each trade you risk losing 100% of your staked amount. Quotex is not regulated by any recognized financial authority. Not available to EU residents. | 4.8/10 | Register |
| IC Markets | Forex/CFD | $200 | Low | Seychelles FSA | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | ⚠️ Trading Forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk to your capital. Product availability, leverage, and protections vary by country and entity. Not intended for EU residents through this RoW listing. | 7.7/10 | Register |
| Olymptrade | Online trading | $10 | Medium | CySEC | Web, iOS, Android | ⚠️ Trading leveraged or short-term products involves high risk of loss. Product availability and legal status vary by country. Not intended for EU residents. | 6.3/10 | Register |
| Bitget | Crypto exchange | $0 | Low | CySEC | Web, iOS, Android | ⚠️ Crypto assets are highly volatile and your capital is at risk. Bitget is available in the EU under applicable laws; however, certain products — including futures and leveraged tokens — may be restricted or unavailable in your country of residence. | 7.8/10 | Register |
| XM | Multi-asset | $5 | Low | CySEC | MT4, MT5, Web, iOS, Android | ⚠️ CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75.59% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with XM. Partner code 62BMW must be entered at registration. | 8.4/10 | Register |
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Platform and tools
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Market access
Asset coverage, region availability, account types, minimum deposit, and whether useful products remain available in EU and RoW entities.
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User fit and risk controls
Best-fit profile, product complexity, leverage exposure, crypto or binary-option risk, demo access, and suitability for new investors.
| Broker | Score | Why it ranks there | Best for | Fee / regulation / platform comparison | Main limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperstone | 8.7/10 | Strong platform stack and low-cost CFD/forex setup, with EU and global availability. | Active CFD and forex traders who want TradingView, MT4, MT5, or cTrader. | Low fees; CySEC for EU users; TradingView, MT4, MT5, cTrader. | CFD-only risk profile for many users; retail loss rates remain high. |
| eToro | 8.5/10 | Broad multi-asset access, recognizable regulation, and easy UX offset medium cost profile. | Beginners who want simple multi-asset access and social investing features. | Medium fees; CySEC shown for EU users; proprietary web and mobile apps. | Country-dependent minimum deposit, conversion costs, and CFD risk warnings. |
| XM | 8.4/10 | Low entry deposit, broad platform support, and strong accessibility lift the score. | Traders who want low minimum deposit plus MT4/MT5 access. | Low fees; CySEC shown for EU users; MT4, MT5, web, iOS, Android. | CFD loss risk and entity differences require country-level checks. |
| Libertex | 8.1/10 | Clear EEA entity and strong platform coverage, balanced against country exclusions. | EEA CFD traders who value CySEC oversight and MT4/MT5 availability. | Low fees; CySEC; Libertex App, MT4, MT5. | Not available in several countries shown in table; 84% retail CFD loss rate. |
| Bitget | 7.8/10 | Competitive crypto fees and tools score well, but crypto product risk caps suitability. | Crypto users who understand volatility and product restrictions. | Low fees; EU availability under applicable rules; web, iOS, Android. | Futures and leveraged crypto products can be restricted by country. |
| IC Markets | 7.7/10 | Good execution choice and platform depth, reduced by RoW/offshore entity profile. | Experienced RoW forex and CFD traders who compare raw-spread pricing. | Low fees; Seychelles FSA in this listing; MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView. | $200 minimum deposit and weaker investor-protection profile than EU entities. |
| Exness | 7.6/10 | Low entry costs help, while RoW availability and entity variation reduce score. | RoW forex/CFD users prioritizing low deposit and familiar platforms. | Low fees; non-EU listing; MT4, MT5, web. | Not EU-focused in table, with leveraged CFD risk and jurisdiction checks required. |
| Libertex (Global) | 7.2/10 | Same platform depth as Libertex, but weaker non-EU protection lowers rating. | RoW users who cannot access EEA Libertex and still want MT4/MT5. | Low fees; global entity; Libertex App, MT4, MT5. | Excluded across EEA/Swiss markets and less protective than CySEC entity. |
| Olymptrade | 6.3/10 | Low minimum deposit helps access, but regulation and short-term product risk weigh down score. | RoW users seeking small-deposit short-term trading, after checking legality locally. | Medium fees; VFSC; web, iOS, Android. | Not intended for EU residents; product risk and legal status vary by country. |
| Quotex | 4.8/10 | Binary-option product risk and lack of recognized regulation dominate the score. | Not a fit for low-risk investors; only for users who understand all-or-nothing risk. | Low stated entry cost; offshore/unregulated profile; web, iOS, Android. | Not available to EU residents; each trade can lose 100% of stake. |
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Scores and broker notes last reviewed on May 17, 2026. Ranking changes when regulation, pricing, product access, or platform terms materially change.
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