FXCM Review

Updated: March 25, 2026
FXCM
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Fast Facts

Founded:
1999
Trading Instruments:
Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Forex
Funding Methods:
Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire Transfer, Skrill, Neteller
Max Leverage:
1:400
Islamic Accounts (Swap-Free):
Yes
Offices:
United Kingdom, South Africa, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Singapore, Israel, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Colombia, Austria, Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, People's Republic of China, Argentina, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland
Regulations:
FCA (UK)
ASIC (Australia)
CySEC (Cyprus)
ISA (Israel)
Trading Platforms:
MetaTrader 4
Account Currencies:
NZD, ‎AUD, GBP, EUR, USD
Min Deposit:
50 USD
Headquarters:
United Kingdom

Account types

Standard Account
Minimum Deposit50 USD
Maximum Leverage1:400
Spread from (pips)
Commission per lot (USD) 0
Minimum Trade Size0.01
Step
Execution Type
Trading InstrumentsCrypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Forex
Margin Call
Stop out50%
Swap Free
CurrencyNZD, ‎AUD, GBP, EUR, USD

Deposits / Withdrawals

  • Deposit Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire Transfer, Skrill, Neteller
  • Withdrawal Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire Transfer, Skrill, Neteller
  • Account Currencies: NZD, ‎AUD, GBP, EUR, USD

Contact Info and Support

Company Address:

20 Gresham Street, 4th Floor, London EC2V 7JE, United Kingdom

Supported languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese

Traffic information

CategoryMetricsMeaning
RatingsGlobal Rank129371
Country CodeFR
Country Rank29387
Category Rank205
Engagement metricsVisits366739
Bounce Rate0.3993
Pageviews per Visit2.66
Avg. Visit Duration90.44
Estimated monthly visitsSeptember 2025416442
October 2025440340
November 2025366739
Top countriesFrance (FR)22.78%
United Kingdom (GB)8.85%
India (IN)6.81%
Canada (CA)3.76%
Netherlands (NL)3.19%
Traffic sourcesSearch44.8%
Direct44.72%
Referrals7.64%
Social1.57%
Paid Referrals1.06%
Mail0.15%
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About FXCM

FXCM is an online broker established in 1999 and headquartered in England, United Kingdom. The company operates under multiple licenses, including the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registration number 217689, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) license number 309763, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) license number 392/20, and the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) license number 515234623. Its official domain is fxcm.com. FCA, Official site

The broker’s Standard Account requires a minimum deposit of 50 USD and allows maximum leverage of up to 1:400. Trading is available in a wide range of asset classes including Forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, indices, and stocks/equities. Accounts offer zero commissions, a stop-out level of 50%, and support a minimum trade volume starting from 0.01 lots. FXCM permits hedging, scalping, and the use of Expert Advisors (EAs). Negative balance protection is available, and swap-free Islamic accounts are supported. Base currencies include NZD, AUD, GBP, EUR, and USD. Official site, CySEC

Clients can trade via the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform, and funding is supported through a variety of deposit and withdrawal methods. The broker provides multilingual support in over a dozen languages, including English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and others. ASIC, ISA

Who it’s for

  • Traders seeking regulation under recognized authorities such as FCA, ASIC, CySEC, and ISA
  • Clients looking for access to Forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, indices, and stocks through one account
  • Users preferring MT4 with support for hedging, scalping, and Expert Advisors
  • Individuals requiring options for Islamic/swap-free accounts and negative balance protection

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Multiple top-tier regulations (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, ISA)
  • Low minimum deposit of 50 USD
  • High leverage up to 1:400
  • Support for hedging, scalping, EAs, and Islamic accounts
  • Wide choice of base currencies and instruments

Cons

  • Only one account type (Standard Account) explicitly detailed
  • Trading platform limited to MT4

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