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FXCM Review

Updated: August 2, 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 Rank145977
Country CodeEG
Country Rank3814
Category Rank28
Engagement metricsVisits317728
Bounce Rate0.3461
Pageviews per Visit2.78
Avg. Visit Duration41.58
Estimated monthly visitsApril 2026287941
May 2026311131
June 2026317728
Top countriesUnited Kingdom (GB)7.04%
United States (US)5.36%
Portugal (PT)4.36%
France (FR)4.1%
South Africa (ZA)3.93%
Traffic sourcesDirect25.87%
Referrals8.75%
Mail1.19%
Social-
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About FXCM

FXCM is an online brokerage established in 1999 and headquartered at 20 Gresham Street, 4th Floor, London EC2V 7JE, United Kingdom. The company operates under multiple regulatory licenses: the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom under license number 217689, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) under license number 309763, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under license number 392/20, and the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) under license number 515234623. Its official domain is fxcm.com and contact email is info@fxcmmarkets.com.

The broker provides trading through the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform and supports a range of instruments including Forex pairs, cryptocurrencies, commodities, indices, and shares. The Standard Account requires a minimum deposit of 50 USD, offers leverage up to 1:400, and has a stop-out level of 50%. No commissions are charged on trades. Base account currencies include NZD, AUD, GBP, EUR, and USD. FXCM allows hedging, scalping, and automated trading via Expert Advisors, offers negative balance protection, and provides swap-free (Islamic) account options.

Who it’s for

  • Retail traders seeking FCA-, ASIC-, CySEC-, or ISA-regulated brokerage services.
  • Clients interested in multi-asset access including Forex, cryptocurrencies, and global indices.
  • Beginners needing low minimum deposits with access to MT4.
  • Traders using EAs, hedging, or scalping strategies under a regulated environment.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Multiple top-tier regulatory licenses (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, ISA).
  • Competitive leverage up to 1:400 and zero-commission trading.
  • Supports hedging, scalping, EAs, and Islamic accounts.
  • Negative balance protection on all accounts.

Cons

  • Only one trading platform (MT4) mentioned.
  • Limited account types disclosed beyond Standard Account.

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