Overview
easyMarkets was established in 2001 as one of the pioneers in online trading. Initially branded as Easy Forex, the company rebranded to easyMarkets to reflect its expanded range of tradable instruments. Headquartered in Cyprus, easyMarkets has consistently focused on providing user-friendly trading platforms and innovative tools to make trading accessible to all levels of traders.
- Founded
- 2001
Strengths and watchouts
- Multiply regulated broker with a strong establishment
- Great technical solutions, tools, platforms
- Good Reputation
- Quality education
- Negative balance proteciton
- Only Forex and CFDs
- No 24/7 support
- Conditions vary based on entity
Watchouts are not yet documented for this broker. Review fees, regulation and account terms before opening an account.
Safety and regulation
easyMarkets is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), and the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA). These licenses ensure compliance with international financial standards and provide a secure trading environment. Client funds are kept in segregated accounts with Tier-1 banks, ensuring that they are not used for the company’s operational purposes. Additionally, easyMarkets offers negative balance protection, ensuring clients cannot lose more than their deposited funds.
- CySEC
- ASIC
- FSA
- FSC
- FSCA
Between 70% and 85% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with most regulated providers — the exact figure for any specific broker is published on that broker's own website. Consider whether you understand how these instruments work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money.
Markets available
- Forex
- Comodities
- Stocks
- Indices
- Metals
- Energy
- Cryptocurrency
- CFDs
Account types
| Account | Min deposit | Commission | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP | $0 | 0.7 | 1:1 to 1:400 |
| Premium | $0 | 1.2 | 1:1 to 1:400 |
| Standard | $0 | 1.7 | 1:1 to 1:400 |
Fees and costs
easyMarkets operates on a fixed spread model, with spreads starting from 0.9 pips on major forex pairs. The broker does not charge commissions on trades, simplifying cost calculations for traders. Swap rates are not applicable for Islamic accounts. For standard accounts, they are clearly outlined on the platform and depend on the traded asset. An inactivity fee is charged on dormant accounts after a certain period of no trading activity. Traders can avoid this fee by maintaining activity or closing their accounts if not in use.
How we reviewed this broker
Each broker review documents the broker's claimed regulators, cross-references them against the public registers (FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, BCC and others), and notes any divergence. Where a regulator has issued a public advisory, the URL is cited inline so a reader can verify it directly. Tradable instruments, account types, and fees are sourced from the broker's published disclosures or documented as unavailable. The full scoring methodology is public.
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