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Editor’s shortlist · October 2026

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#1 pick Regulated
4.8
BlackBull

New Zealand FSA (Seychelles)

Min. deposit
$0
Leverage
Up to 1:500 (a...
Spreads
From 0.8 pips...
#3 Regulated
2.0
Neex

South Africa ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa)

Min. deposit
$50
Leverage
Up to 1:500
Spreads
From 0.0 pips...
#4 Regulated
4.2
MC-Prime Broker

Seychelles (Headquartered) CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa)

Min. deposit
$100
Leverage
1:500
Spreads
From 0.4 pips
#6 Regulated
4.5
MultiBank Group

Global (HQ relocated to Dubai; offices in Cyprus, Australia, UAE, etc.) ASIC, CySEC

Min. deposit
$50
Leverage
1:500
Spreads
From 0.0 pips...
#7 Regulated
4.5
Axi

Australia FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia)

Min. deposit
$0
Leverage
1:500
Spreads
From 0.7 pips
#8 Regulated
4.3
MH Markets

Mauritius (licensed), UAE office FSC (Mauritius)

Min. deposit
$50
Leverage
1:2000
Spreads
From 0.0 pips

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Independent broker reviews in 2026

  • 5.0
    IC Markets

    IC Markets operates globally, with entities regulated in Australia, Cyprus, and Seychelles.

    Min. deposit
    $200
    Leverage
    1:500
    Spreads
    Starts from 0....
  • Regulated
    4.8
    BlackBull

    New Zealand Regulated by FSA (Seychelles)

    Min. deposit
    $0
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500 (a...
    Spreads
    From 0.8 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.8
    FBS

    Belize Regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSC (Mauritius)

    Min. deposit
    $5
    Leverage
    1:3000
    Spreads
    0.5 pips for m...
  • Regulated
    4.7
    OctaFX

    Vincent Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius) +1

    Min. deposit
    $25
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0.6 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.6
    Tickmill

    Seychelles Regulated by FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles)

    Min. deposit
    $100
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • 4.6
    PU Prime

    Headquarters: Seychelles (operational offices in multiple regions)

    Min. deposit
    $20
    Spreads
    Standard Accou...
  • Regulated
    4.5
    Avatrade

    Ireland Regulated by ASIC (Australia), JFSA (Japan), FSCA (South Africa) +1

    Min. deposit
    $100
    Leverage
    Up to 1:400 (v...
    Spreads
    From - 0.9 pip...
  • Regulated
    4.5
    Axi

    Australia Regulated by FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia)

    Min. deposit
    $0
    Leverage
    1:500
    Spreads
    From 0.7 pips
  • Regulated
    4.5
    eToro

    Israel (Global HQ) Regulated by FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus) +2

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    1:30
    Spreads
    From 1 pip (fo...
  • Regulated
    4.5
    HFM

    Cyprus Regulated by FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa) +2

    Min. deposit
    $0
    Leverage
    1:2000
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips
  • Regulated
    4.5
    Moneta Markets

    South Africa Regulated by FCA (UK), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius) +1

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000 (...
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.5
    MultiBank Group

    Global (HQ relocated to Dubai; offices in Cyprus, Australia, UAE, etc.) Regulated by ASIC, CySEC, BaFin +2

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    1:500
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.5
    OneRoyal

    Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. Regulated by ASIC (Australia)

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    starting from...
  • Regulated
    4.5
    Pepperstone

    Australia Regulated by FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus) +1

    Min. deposit
    $0
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500
    Spreads
    Typical standa...
  • Regulated
    4.5
    Rock‑West

    Seychelles (MAIV Limited, FSA SD044 Regulated by FSA (Seychelles)

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    1:2000
    Spreads
    from 0.3 pips
  • Regulated
    4.5
    ThinkMarkets

    Australia Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia) +2

    Min. deposit
    $0
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500 (n...
    Spreads
    From 0.4 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.5
    TopFX

    Cyprus (Headquarters in Limassol) Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles)

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    Up to 1:30
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.5
    Vantage

    Australia Regulated by FCA (UK), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles) +1

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips
  • Regulated
    4.5
    XBTFX

    Seychelles Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus)

    Min. deposit
    $10
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500
    Spreads
    Standard: From...
  • Regulated
    4.5
    XM

    Cyprus Regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (Dubai, UAE)

    Min. deposit
    $5
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0.6 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.4
    Decode FX

    Australia Regulated by ASIC (Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu)

    Min. deposit
    $0
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.4
    Exness

    Seychelles / Global operations Regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA +2

    Min. deposit
    $10
    Leverage
    Up to 1:Unlimi...
    Spreads
    From 0.2 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.3
    easyMarkets

    Cyprus Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa) +2

    Min. deposit
    $25
    Leverage
    Up to 1:2000
    Spreads
    Fixed from 0.7...
  • Regulated
    4.3
    GO Markets

    Australia (headquarters, regulated entity) Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FSA (Seychelles) +1

    Min. deposit
    $200
    Leverage
    1:500
    Spreads
    1.0 pip (Stand...
  • Regulated
    4.3
    LiteFinance

    Cyprus Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FSC (Mauritius), FSA (St. Vincent & Grenadines)

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.3
    M4Markets

    Seychelles Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (Dubai, UAE), FSA (Seychelles)

    Min. deposit
    $5
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips
  • Regulated
    4.3
    MH Markets

    Mauritius (licensed), UAE office Regulated by FSC (Mauritius)

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    1:2000
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips
  • Regulated
    4.2
    CPT Markets

    United Kingdom Regulated by FCA (UK), FSCA (South Africa)

    Min. deposit
    $20
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0.1 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.2
    Deriv

    Malta Regulated by FSC (Mauritius), MFSA (Malta), VFSC (Vanuatu) +2

    Min. deposit
    $5
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000 (...
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.2
    Doo Prime

    Cayman Islands Regulated by FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius)

    Min. deposit
    $0
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.2
    Fxview

    Cyprus Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa)

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.2
    HYCM Capital Markets

    United Kingdom Regulated by FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (Dubai, UAE) +1

    Min. deposit
    $20
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500
    Spreads
    From 0.1 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.2
    InstaForex

    British Virgin Islands (headquartered) Regulated by FSC (Mauritius)

    Min. deposit
    $1
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips
  • Regulated
    4.2
    MC-Prime Broker

    Seychelles (Headquartered) Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles) +1

    Min. deposit
    $100
    Leverage
    1:500
    Spreads
    From 0.4 pips
  • Regulated
    4.2
    PrimeXBT

    Seychelles / Saint Lucia / South Africa Regulated by FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius), FSA (Seychelles)

    Min. deposit
    $10
    Leverage
    1000:1
    Spreads
    from 0.1 pips
  • Regulated
    4.0
    AUS Global

    United Arab Emirates Regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa) +2

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500 (d...
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.0
    Eightcap

    Australia Regulated by FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus) +1

    Min. deposit
    $100
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.0
    FP Markets

    Australia Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa) +2

    Min. deposit
    $100
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500
    Spreads
    From 1.0 pip (...
  • Regulated
    4.0
    Fusion Markets

    Australia Regulated by ASIC (Australia), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius)

    Min. deposit
    $0
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.0
    Hantec Markets

    United Kingdom / Mauritius Regulated by FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), JFSA (Japan) +4

    Min. deposit
    $10
    Leverage
    1:500
    Spreads
    Starting from...
  • Regulated
    4.0
    JustMarkets

    Cyprus Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius) +1

    Min. deposit
    $10
    Leverage
    1:3000
    Spreads
    Starting from...
  • Regulated
    4.0
    NordFX

    Vanuatu Regulated by VFSC (Vanuatu), FSA (St. Vincent & Grenadines), FSC (British Virgin Islands)

    Min. deposit
    $10
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0 pips (Z...
  • Regulated
    4.0
    Orbex

    Cyprus Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus)

    Min. deposit
    $100
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500
    Spreads
    0.0 pips
  • Regulated
    4.0
    PrimeXBT

    South Africa Regulated by FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius), FSA (Seychelles)

    Min. deposit
    $10
    Leverage
    Up to 1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0.1 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.0
    RoboForex

    Belize Regulated by FSA (Belize)

    Min. deposit
    $10
    Leverage
    Up to 1:2000 (...
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...
  • Regulated
    4.0
    TMGM

    Australia Regulated by FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), FSC (Mauritius)

    Min. deposit
    $100
    Leverage
    1:1000
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips
  • Regulated
    3.5
    Fortrade

    United Kingdom Regulated by FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus) +2

    Min. deposit
    $100
    Leverage
    up to 1:200
    Spreads
    Average spread...
  • Regulated
    3.0
    BDSwiss

    Switzerland Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FSC (Mauritius), FSA (Seychelles)

    Min. deposit
    $10
    Leverage
    Up to 1:2000
    Spreads
    Starting at 0....
  • Regulated
    2.0
    Neex

    South Africa Regulated by ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius)

    Min. deposit
    $50
    Leverage
    Up to 1:500
    Spreads
    From 0.0 pips...

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