easyMarkets Forex Broker Review
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Reviewed by the FXMARE Research Desk under our review methodology · licences last verified 2026-06-25
A veteran broker (est. 2001) with genuine tier-1 regulation and patented trade-risk features, let down by above-average spreads on standard accounts.
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easyMarkets Overview
A veteran broker (est. 2001) with genuine tier-1 regulation and patented trade-risk features, let down by above-average spreads on standard accounts.
easyMarkets is regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (British Virgin Islands), FSCA (South Africa). Independently verifiable licences include CySEC — Easy Forex Trading Ltd, Licence 079/07. Regulatory coverage is solid, though some entities operate under lighter offshore licences — check which one you are onboarded to.
EUR/USD spreads start around 0.3 pips on the raw/ECN account (about 1.8 pips on the standard, commission-free account), with $0 commission. The minimum deposit is $25 (Standard, EU/CySEC entity); ~$200 AUD (ASIC entity) and maximum retail leverage is 1:30 (EU/ASIC retail); up to 1:2000 (offshore FSA/FSC entities). Swap-free (Islamic) trading is offered conditionally — Islamic/swap-free accounts available on request across Standard, Premium, VIP, and MT5 account types. No overnight interest charged. Admin/holding fees apply to positions held beyond approximately 14 days; exact amounts vary by instrument. Available to all clients (not restricted to Muslim traders only)..
Platforms include easyMarkets proprietary web platform, easyMarkets mobile app, MT4, MT5, TradingView. easyMarkets provides ~275 CFDs across Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Options, funded via Credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex), Bank wire transfer, Neteller, Skrill, Cryptocurrency, Local bank transfers (select regions).
easyMarkets is a credible, well-regulated broker with genuine longevity — its 2001 founding, CySEC and ASIC dual regulation, and the FSCA/FSA/FSC additions give it broad legitimacy. Its standout value is proprietary risk tools (dealCancellation, Freeze Rate, guaranteed stops) that are genuinely rare in the industry. The key weakness is cost: the standard-account EUR/USD fixed spread of 1.8 pips is expensive versus ECN alternatives, and competitive pricing (0.3–0.7 pips) is only accessible via the VIP or MT5 tier, which require larger minimum deposits. Best suited to traders who value capital protection features over raw execution cost.
Headquarters: Limassol, Cyprus · Funding: Credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex), Bank wire transfer, Neteller, Skrill, Cryptocurrency, Local bank transfers (select regions)
Pros
- Established since 2001 — one of the longest-running online forex brokers with a clean track record
- Dual tier-1 regulation (CySEC + ASIC) plus three additional jurisdictions
- Unique proprietary risk tools: dealCancellation (undo a trade within 1–6 hrs), Freeze Rate, and guaranteed stop-loss
- Fixed spreads on proprietary platform/MT4 accounts provide cost certainty during volatile markets
- Zero commissions and no deposit/withdrawal fees across all account types
Cons
- Standard account EUR/USD spread of 1.8 pips is well above ECN/raw-spread competitors
- FCA (UK) authorisation was withdrawn in 2022, reducing tier-1 regulatory footprint
- MT5 variable-spread account needed to access competitive sub-0.5 pip pricing — proprietary/MT4 spreads are costly
- No copy-trading or social trading features; limited third-party plugin support on MT4
Ratings Breakdown
easyMarkets Fees & Costs
Regulation & Safety
Licence numbers link to each regulator’s public register so you can verify them yourself. Last checked 2026-06-25.
easyMarkets is authorised by CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (British Virgin Islands), FSCA (South Africa). Brokers regulated in tier-1 jurisdictions are generally required to hold client money separately from company funds and may offer protections such as negative-balance protection or an investor-compensation scheme — the exact safeguards depend on the entity you sign up with. As with all trading, your capital is at risk. Confirm which entity, licence and protections apply to your country on the regulator’s register before funding an account.
Platforms
Available on desktop, web and mobile. Tradable across Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Options. Track every position you take with easyMarkets in the FXMARE trading journal.
FXMARE Verdict
easyMarkets is a credible, well-regulated broker with genuine longevity — its 2001 founding, CySEC and ASIC dual regulation, and the FSCA/FSA/FSC additions give it broad legitimacy. Its standout value is proprietary risk tools (dealCancellation, Freeze Rate, guaranteed stops) that are genuinely rare in the industry. The key weakness is cost: the standard-account EUR/USD fixed spread of 1.8 pips is expensive versus ECN alternatives, and competitive pricing (0.3–0.7 pips) is only accessible via the VIP or MT5 tier, which require larger minimum deposits. Best suited to traders who value capital protection features over raw execution cost.
easyMarkets — frequently asked questions
Is easyMarkets regulated?
easyMarkets states it is authorised by CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (British Virgin Islands), FSCA (South Africa). We last checked those licence details against the regulators' own public registers on 2026-06-25. Licences are entity-specific: the group company that onboards you depends on your country, so confirm which entity your client agreement names before depositing.
What is the minimum deposit at easyMarkets?
easyMarkets lists $25 (Standard, EU/CySEC entity); ~$200 AUD (ASIC entity) min deposit. Minimums vary by account type, funding method and regional entity, so treat this as indicative and confirm the figure on the broker's own site for the account you intend to open.
What spreads does easyMarkets offer on EUR/USD?
easyMarkets advertises spreads from 0.3 pips (raw/ECN), with EUR/USD quoted around 1.8 pips (standard) · 0.3 pips + commission (raw). Commission: $0. Advertised "from" figures are floors seen in ideal conditions rather than averages — compare total cost per round turn (spread plus commission) at the volume you actually trade.
What is the maximum leverage at easyMarkets?
easyMarkets advertises up to 1:30 (EU/ASIC retail); up to 1:2000 (offshore FSA/FSC entities). Leverage caps are set by the regulator of the entity you trade with, so retail clients in the UK, EU and Australia receive materially lower caps than the headline figure. Higher leverage magnifies losses as much as gains.
Does easyMarkets offer swap-free (Islamic) accounts?
Partly. easyMarkets offers swap-free trading with conditions. Islamic/swap-free accounts available on request across Standard, Premium, VIP, and MT5 account types. No overnight interest charged. Admin/holding fees apply to positions held beyond approximately 14 days; exact amounts vary by instrument. Available to all clients (not restricted to Muslim traders only).
Which platforms does easyMarkets support?
easyMarkets supports easyMarkets proprietary web platform, easyMarkets mobile app, MT4, MT5, TradingView. Platform availability can differ by entity and account type — a platform offered in one region is not guaranteed in another, so verify it is available on the specific account you plan to open.
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