Libertex Forex Broker Review
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Reviewed by the FXMARE Research Desk under our review methodology · licences last verified 2026-06-25
CySEC-regulated CFD and stock broker with a zero-spread, commission-only pricing model and a proprietary platform alongside MT4/MT5 — serving EEA clients since the Libertex brand launched in 2012.
Spreads, minimum deposit and leverage are indicative and vary by account type and jurisdiction — confirm current terms on the broker’s site.
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Libertex Overview
CySEC-regulated CFD and stock broker with a zero-spread, commission-only pricing model and a proprietary platform alongside MT4/MT5 — serving EEA clients since the Libertex brand launched in 2012.
Libertex is regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), BaFin cross-border notification (Germany). Independently verifiable licences include CySEC – Indication Investments Ltd, CIF Licence 164/12. 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 pips on the raw/ECN account (about 0 pips on the standard, commission-free account), with ~$12 round turn on EUR/USD (0.006% per side on €100k lot) commission. The minimum deposit is €100 (first deposit; subsequent deposits from €10) and maximum retail leverage is 1:30 (EU/CySEC retail cap on major forex pairs). Swap-free (Islamic) trading is offered conditionally — No formal Islamic account on the EU entity (Indication Investments). The Libertex Invest/Portfolio account is inherently swap-free and unleveraged, which some sources describe as Sharia-compliant. Some offshore/global entity sources claim an Islamic account is available on request, but this is unconfirmed for the CySEC-regulated entity. Swap-free applies to 12 crypto assets for all traders on the main CFD account..
Platforms include Libertex proprietary, MT4, MT5. Libertex provides 1,000+ CFDs (forex ~45 pairs, stocks 1,000+, crypto 100+, indices ~20, commodities ~22, ETFs ~24, bonds, options) across Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs, Bonds, Options, funded via Credit/Debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Bank wire (SEPA/international), Trustly.
Libertex offers a genuinely distinctive zero-spread, commission-only cost structure that is transparent and competitive for active traders, particularly on forex. The broker is solidly anchored by a CySEC licence and EU-standard investor protections, though its regulatory history — including a 2020 €160k fine and a brief 2021 licence suspension — warrants noting. Its reach is firmly limited to EEA and Switzerland, making it unsuitable for UK, US, or Australian traders, and the absence of a confirmed Islamic account on the EU entity is a gap for Muslim traders.
Headquarters: Limassol, Cyprus · Funding: Credit/Debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Bank wire (SEPA/international), Trustly, iDEAL, Przelewy24
Pros
- Zero-spread commission model is transparent and competitive for active forex traders (~$12 round turn on EUR/USD)
- CySEC-regulated with EU-grade protections: segregated funds, negative balance protection, €20,000 ICF coverage
- Broad instrument range: 1,000+ CFDs including 100+ cryptos and real commission-free stocks via Invest account
- Three platform options (proprietary + MT4 + MT5) cover most trader workflows
- Nearly 30 years of group operating history; 22+ million clients
Cons
- CySEC-only tier-1 regulation; no FCA or ASIC licence — UK, Australia, US clients excluded
- €10/month inactivity fee kicks in after 180 days of no trading
- CySEC partial licence suspension in August 2021 (resolved within weeks) and €160,000 fine in 2020 for leverage/margin rule violations — regulatory track record not spotless
- No genuine dedicated Islamic account confirmed for EU entity; offshore entity availability unclear
Ratings Breakdown
Libertex Fees & Costs
Regulation & Safety
Licence numbers link to each regulator’s public register so you can verify them yourself. Last checked 2026-06-25.
Libertex is authorised by CySEC (Cyprus), BaFin cross-border notification (Germany). 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.
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Platforms
Available on desktop, web and mobile. Tradable across Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs, Bonds, Options. Track every position you take with Libertex in the FXMARE trading journal.
FXMARE Verdict
Libertex offers a genuinely distinctive zero-spread, commission-only cost structure that is transparent and competitive for active traders, particularly on forex. The broker is solidly anchored by a CySEC licence and EU-standard investor protections, though its regulatory history — including a 2020 €160k fine and a brief 2021 licence suspension — warrants noting. Its reach is firmly limited to EEA and Switzerland, making it unsuitable for UK, US, or Australian traders, and the absence of a confirmed Islamic account on the EU entity is a gap for Muslim traders.
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Libertex — frequently asked questions
Is Libertex regulated?
Libertex states it is authorised by CySEC (Cyprus), BaFin cross-border notification (Germany). 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 Libertex?
Libertex lists €100 (first deposit; subsequent deposits from €10) 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 Libertex offer on EUR/USD?
Libertex advertises spreads from 0 pips (raw/ECN), with EUR/USD quoted around 0 pips (standard) · 0 pips + commission (raw). Commission: ~$12 round turn on EUR/USD (0.006% per side on €100k lot). 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 Libertex?
Libertex advertises up to 1:30 (EU/CySEC retail cap on major forex pairs). 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 Libertex offer swap-free (Islamic) accounts?
Partly. Libertex offers swap-free trading with conditions. No formal Islamic account on the EU entity (Indication Investments). The Libertex Invest/Portfolio account is inherently swap-free and unleveraged, which some sources describe as Sharia-compliant. Some offshore/global entity sources claim an Islamic account is available on request, but this is unconfirmed for the CySEC-regulated entity. Swap-free applies to 12 crypto assets for all traders on the main CFD account.
Which platforms does Libertex support?
Libertex supports Libertex proprietary, MT4, MT5. 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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