Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
FXOpen vs LiteFinance
What sets them apart
| Compare |  FXOpen |  LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100 | $10Lower |
| Regulators | CySEC, FCACovers more | CySEC |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 60% | 81% |
| Platforms | TickTrader, MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5, CTrader |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | No deposit or withdrawal fees charged by broker |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:1000 |
Same on both: Markets (Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto), Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).
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Key differences
- FXOpen scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only FXOpen offers FCA.
- FXOpen is licensed in 1 more country.
- Minimum deposit is lower at LiteFinance: $10 vs $100.
- Platforms: only FXOpen offers TickTrader.
- Platforms: only LiteFinance offers CTrader.
- Features: only LiteFinance offers Copy trading.
Our verdict on each
FXOpen
FXOpen suits traders who want one account spanning forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs and crypto under FCA and CySEC oversight, with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000. The minimum deposit of $100 is the catch, placing it well above the site median of €4.64 and above Vantage at $5.
LiteFinance
LiteFinance is a Cyprus regulated broker aimed at beginners, with a minimum deposit of $10, no deposit or withdrawal fees and CySEC oversight on file. It suits retail traders starting small across forex, stocks, CFDs and crypto who want a single account and a demo to practise in.
Score breakdown
| Area | FXOpen | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5 | 9.0HigherEntry at $10 with no deposit or withdrawal fees charged by the broker keeps the opening cost of an account light. |
| Offer | 9.4Higher | 9.0 |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 8.9 |
Licences and countries
| Country | FXOpen | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | CySEC 093/08 | |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | FXOpen | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 114 of 471 | 144 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 50 of 147 | 63 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 48 of 145 | 61 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 40 of 122 | 53 of 122 |
What each covers
| Markets | FXOpen | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FXOpen | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Crypto, Mobile app | Copy trading, Demo account, Mobile app, CryptoCovers more |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Liteforex (Europe) LTD |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2005 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FXOpen | LiteFinance | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100above the median | $10below the median | $25 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 60%lowest quarter | 81%highest quarter | 72.05% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
FXOpen
Pros
- One account covers stocks, ETFs, forex, CFDs and crypto, all listed under stocks, etfs and forex.
- Regulated by CySEC and FCA, so the UK operation sits under the FCA and the Cyprus operation under CySEC.
- Investor protection is stated at EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 for eligible claims.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $100 is far above the site median of €4.64.
- On minimum deposit FXOpen ranks 148 of 213 brands compared.
- The cost score is 2.7 and the overall score is 2.7, so value is the weak side.
LiteFinance
Pros
- CySEC regulation in Cyprus under licence 093/08, with EU investor compensation of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- Entry at $10 and no deposit or withdrawal fees charged by the broker keep the cost of starting small.
- The market list, stocks, etfs and forex, puts currency, shares, ETFs, CFDs and crypto on a single account.
Cons
- Support runs on chat alone, so no phone line or email desk is listed for account problems.
- Retail leverage runs to 1:1000, which magnifies a loss long before the balance is gone.
- An entry point of $10 is higher than $0 at CFI and higher than $5 at Vantage.
Who each suits
FXOpen
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex and CFDs next to stocks, ETFs and crypto in a single account.
- UK and EU residents who want a broker listed with CySEC and FCA and a stated protection scheme.
- Users of TickTrader, MT4 or MT5 who want a demo account before committing money.
Who should look elsewhere
- Newcomers starting with a small amount: CFI asks a minimum deposit of $0.
- Traders who want futures in the market list: eToro covers stocks, etfs and forex.
- Anyone wanting a lower entry point: Vantage takes $5 against FXOpen's $100.
LiteFinance
Who it suits
- The audience is beginners, so a first account with a small deposit and a demo to learn on fits the profile.
- Retail traders who put safety of the money first, with CySEC oversight and compensation of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 under an EU scheme.
- Copy traders and mobile traders, since copy trading, a demo account, a mobile app and crypto all sit under copy trading, demo account and mobile app.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a lower entry point than $10: CFI opens at $0.
- Traders who want futures, since stocks, etfs and forex runs wider than the stocks, etfs and forex list here.
- Anyone who needs phone or email support, because contact runs on chat only.
Questions about each
FXOpen
What is the minimum deposit at FXOpen?+
The minimum deposit is $100. That is well above the site median of €4.64 and places FXOpen at 148 of 213 brands compared on this measure. Anyone starting with a small balance is better served by a lower entry point elsewhere.
Who regulates FXOpen?+
FXOpen lists CySEC and FCA. The Cyprus entity is supervised by CySEC and the UK entity by the FCA, so UK customers sit under the UK regulator while EU customers sit under the Cyprus one. The listed protection scheme is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
LiteFinance
What is the minimum deposit at LiteFinance?+
You can fund an account from $10, and the broker charges no deposit or withdrawal fees of its own on top. The minimum is a funding floor rather than a charge, so the balance you send is the balance that works. Check it against the size of the first position you want to open, because a small balance caps how much you can hold at once.
Is LiteFinance regulated?+
Yes. Accounts are held under CySEC, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Cyprus licence is listed as 093/08. The regulated entity is Liteforex (Europe) LTD. Confirm the entity named on your own account matches the regulated one before you fund it.