easyMarkets Review

Fixed-spread forex and CFD traders

CySEC ASIC FSA FSC FSCA

Founded 2001 · Cyprus · Blue Capital Markets Ltd

Why investors choose this broker

No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees
Fixed spreads provide cost certainty
Proprietary dealCancellation tool lets traders undo a losing trade
Freeze Rate locks in a price while the trader confirms an order

Review summary

easyMarkets is a Cyprus-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2001, offering fixed spreads, vanilla options, and proprietary risk tools including dealCancellation and Freeze Rate.

Pros

No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees
Fixed spreads provide cost certainty
Proprietary dealCancellation tool lets traders undo a losing trade
Freeze Rate locks in a price while the trader confirms an order
Negative balance protection on CySEC and ASIC accounts
Vanilla options available on the proprietary platform
Free unlimited demo account with $100,000 virtual balance
Regulated by Tier 1 authorities CySEC and ASIC

Cons

Fixed spreads are wider than ECN/STP alternatives, especially on Standard accounts
No commission-based raw-spread account available on the proprietary platform
CFD execution only - no direct ownership of stocks, ETFs or crypto
No copy trading or social investing features
Unique risk tools (dealCancellation, Freeze Rate) are limited to the proprietary platform, not MT4/MT5
UK FCA authorisation was withdrawn in 2022
Product availability varies by regulatory entity and region

Company background

easyMarkets was founded in 2001 in Cyprus as Easy Forex, making it one of the longer-running online forex brokers. The company received CySEC authorisation in 2007 and expanded to Australia, where it holds an ASIC licence. In January 2016, Easy Forex rebranded to easyMarkets as it broadened its offering beyond spot forex to include CFDs, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies. The parent entity is Blue Capital Markets Ltd. The broker operates in over 150 countries and sponsors Real Madrid C.F., a partnership renewed in 2024. As of 2025 easyMarkets offers over 275 instruments.

Fees and pricing

easyMarkets charges no commissions on any trade. All trading costs are built into the spread. On the proprietary platform, spreads are fixed and do not widen during volatile sessions. EUR/USD fixed spreads start at 1.8 pips on the Standard account and narrow to 0.7 pips on VIP accounts. On MT5, variable spreads are available and are generally tighter than the fixed spreads on the Standard account. There are no deposit fees, no withdrawal fees and no inactivity fees. A minimum withdrawal of $50 applies for bank transfers. Swap fees apply on standard accounts for overnight positions; an Islamic swap-free account is available.

Two proprietary features carry implicit costs. dealCancellation charges a fee - built into the deal terms - to allow a trader to cancel a losing position within a defined window. Freeze Rate allows a trader to lock in a quoted price for a few seconds while confirming an order, at no extra charge beyond the spread.

Regulation and safety

easyMarkets EU clients are served by Easy Forex Trading Ltd, regulated by CySEC (licence 079/07). Australian clients are served by Easy Markets Pty Ltd, regulated by ASIC (AFS licence 246566). Additional entities hold licences from the FSA in Seychelles (SD056), the FSC in the British Virgin Islands, and the FSCA in South Africa. FCA authorisation was withdrawn in 2022. Retail clients under the CySEC and ASIC entities receive negative balance protection. Client funds are held in segregated accounts separate from company funds.

Platform experience

easyMarkets provides four trading environments. The proprietary easyMarkets platform is available on web and via iOS and Android apps and is home to exclusive tools including dealCancellation, Freeze Rate and vanilla options trading. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are available for traders who prefer those environments; MT5 provides variable spreads and a broader instrument list. TradingView integration is also offered. A free unlimited demo account preloaded with $100,000 in virtual funds is available across platforms, with no expiry period. Leverage reaches up to 1:30 for retail EU clients under CySEC and higher limits for clients under offshore entities.

Pros and cons

easyMarkets' main strengths are its no-fee structure (no deposit, withdrawal or inactivity charges), fixed spreads that offer cost certainty, proprietary risk tools such as dealCancellation and Freeze Rate, and dual Tier 1 regulation under CySEC and ASIC. The broker also provides vanilla options and a free unlimited demo account. The main drawbacks are spreads that are wider than raw ECN alternatives on the entry-level tier, the absence of copy trading, and restrictions on proprietary tools to the easyMarkets platform only, meaning MT4/MT5 users cannot access dealCancellation or Freeze Rate.

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Trading fees & commissions

easyMarkets charges no commissions, no deposit fees, no withdrawal fees and no inactivity fees. All trading costs are incorporated into fixed spreads, which start from 1.8 pips on EUR/USD for Standard accounts and narrow on higher tiers.

Fees

Item	Fee
Cfds	No commission; spreads vary by instrument and account tier
Crypto	CFDs on 20+ cryptocurrencies; spread-based, no commission
Margin	Swap fees apply on overnight positions for standard accounts; Islamic swap-free accounts available
Account	No account opening or management fee
Deposit	Free
Options	Vanilla options available on 40+ assets on the proprietary platform; pricing built into option premium
Inactivity	Free
Withdrawal	Free; minimum withdrawal $50 via bank transfer

Trading platform & features

Platforms

easyMarkets Platform
MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
TradingView
iOS app
Android app

Regulation and investor protection

easyMarkets operates through entities regulated by CySEC in Cyprus and ASIC in Australia, with additional entities licensed by the FSA in Seychelles, the FSC in the British Virgin Islands, and the FSCA in South Africa. Retail clients benefit from negative balance protection under the CySEC and ASIC entities.

Broker FAQs

Is easyMarkets safe?

easyMarkets operates through entities regulated by CySEC and ASIC, both considered Tier 1 regulators. Retail clients under these entities receive negative balance protection and client funds are held in segregated accounts.

Is easyMarkets a scam?

No. easyMarkets has been operating since 2001 and holds active licences from CySEC and ASIC. It is not on any regulatory warning list.

Is easyMarkets regulated and by whom?

Yes. easyMarkets entities are regulated by CySEC in Cyprus (licence 079/07), ASIC in Australia (AFS licence 246566), the FSA in Seychelles, the FSC in the British Virgin Islands, and the FSCA in South Africa.

Does easyMarkets keep client funds in segregated accounts?

Yes. easyMarkets states that client funds are held in segregated accounts, separate from the company's own funds.

What happens to my money if easyMarkets goes bankrupt?

Client funds are held in segregated accounts and are not used for company operations. The level of investor compensation available depends on the entity through which an account is held and the applicable regulatory scheme.

What products does easyMarkets offer?

easyMarkets offers CFDs on forex (60+ pairs), stocks (65+), indices, metals, commodities and cryptocurrencies (20+), as well as vanilla options on 40+ assets. All positions are CFDs or options - there is no direct ownership of underlying assets.

Does easyMarkets offer forex trading?

Yes. Forex is the core offering, with over 60 currency pairs available across the easyMarkets platform, MT4, MT5 and TradingView.

Does easyMarkets offer crypto?

Yes. easyMarkets offers CFDs on over 20 cryptocurrencies. These are derivative contracts and do not involve ownership of the underlying cryptocurrency.

Does easyMarkets offer vanilla options?

Yes. Vanilla options are available on over 40 assets including selected forex pairs and metals. Vanilla options are accessible through the proprietary easyMarkets platform.

Does easyMarkets offer stock trading?

easyMarkets offers CFDs on 65+ shares from UK, US, German and Japanese exchanges. These are CFDs and do not confer ownership of the underlying shares.

What does easyMarkets charge for forex trading?

easyMarkets charges no commissions. All costs are built into the spread. Fixed EUR/USD spreads start at 1.8 pips on the Standard account and narrow to 0.7 pips on VIP accounts. Variable spreads are available on MT5 and are generally tighter than the fixed Standard rate.

Is there a withdrawal fee at easyMarkets?

No. easyMarkets does not charge a withdrawal fee. A minimum withdrawal of $50 applies for bank transfer withdrawals.

Does easyMarkets charge an inactivity fee?

No. easyMarkets does not charge an inactivity fee.

Are deposit fees charged at easyMarkets?

No. easyMarkets does not charge deposit fees, though third-party payment provider charges may apply.

Does easyMarkets have a demo account?

Yes. easyMarkets offers a free unlimited demo account preloaded with $100,000 in virtual funds. The demo does not expire and is available on the proprietary platform, MT4 and MT5.

Does easyMarkets have a mobile app?

Yes. easyMarkets provides proprietary iOS and Android apps, as well as mobile access through the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 mobile apps.

Is easyMarkets good for beginners?

easyMarkets provides a free unlimited demo account, a beginner-friendly proprietary platform, fixed spreads that simplify cost calculation, and negative balance protection. These features make it accessible to new traders, though the fixed spreads are wider than some competing platforms.

Is easyMarkets good for long-term investing?

easyMarkets is primarily a short-term CFD and forex trading platform. It does not offer direct stock or ETF ownership, making it less suited to buy-and-hold long-term investing compared to traditional stockbrokers.

Bottom line

easyMarkets suits users who want fixed-spread forex and CFD trading with no commission, no deposit or withdrawal fees, and access to proprietary risk tools such as dealCancellation and Freeze Rate. It may not suit users who prefer raw ECN spreads, direct ownership of stocks or ETFs, or copy trading features.

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Fixed-spread forex and CFD traders

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