Skilling Review

CFD and forex traders, multiple platforms

CySEC FSA

Founded 2019 · Cyprus

Why investors choose this broker

Choice of three trading platforms: Skilling Trader, MT4 and cTrader
1,200+ CFD instruments including 70+ forex pairs, 900+ shares, indices, commodities and crypto
Standard account minimum deposit of $100
Commission-free Standard account with spreads from 0.7 pips on EUR/USD

Review summary

Skilling is a CySEC-regulated CFD and forex broker offering 1,200+ instruments across forex, stocks, indices, commodities and crypto via MT4, cTrader and its proprietary Skilling Trader.

Pros

Choice of three trading platforms: Skilling Trader, MT4 and cTrader
1,200+ CFD instruments including 70+ forex pairs, 900+ shares, indices, commodities and crypto
Standard account minimum deposit of $100
Commission-free Standard account with spreads from 0.7 pips on EUR/USD
Free demo account with $10,000 virtual balance
Copy trading available via Skilling cCopy
Negative balance protection for retail clients
CySEC-regulated with ICF investor compensation up to EUR 20,000

Cons

No direct ownership of shares or crypto - all positions are CFDs
Premium account requires $5,000 minimum deposit
Research tools are limited compared to larger brokers
E-wallet withdrawals (Skrill, Neteller) carry third-party percentage fees
Customer support limited to weekdays (approximately 06:00-22:00 CET)
No US clients accepted
MT4 instruments limited to around 200 compared to 800+ on cTrader and Skilling Trader
Offshore FSA entity provides weaker investor protection than the CySEC entity

Company background

Skilling is a CFD and forex broker that launched its retail platform in 2019 after Skilling Ltd secured a CySEC licence in 2018. The company was founded in 2016 by Scandinavian entrepreneurs and established its primary regulated entity in Nicosia, Cyprus. Skilling offers over 1,200 CFD instruments across forex, shares, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies to retail and professional clients. In October 2025 an investor group that also owns trading brand INFINOX announced the acquisition of the business, with the Skilling brand and CySEC licence expected to continue operating independently.

Fees and pricing

Skilling offers two live account types. The Standard account is commission-free with spreads from 0.7 pips on EUR/USD and a minimum deposit of $100. The Premium account targets higher-volume traders with raw spreads from 0.1 pips and a per-trade commission, requiring a $5,000 minimum deposit. Deposits are free, though third-party processors may apply their own rates. Bank wire withdrawals are generally free once per month; e-wallet methods such as Skrill and Neteller carry third-party percentage charges. A non-trading withdrawal fee of 2.5% applies if no prior trading activity has occurred. Overnight swap charges apply to all leveraged positions held past the daily close.

Regulation and safety

Skilling Ltd is authorised by CySEC under licence 357/18. European retail clients are covered by the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) for eligible claims up to EUR 20,000, and negative balance protection applies. A second entity, Skilling (Seychelles) Ltd, holds an FSA Seychelles licence (SD042) and serves international clients outside the EEA with higher leverage limits. The Seychelles entity is not covered by the ICF.

Platform experience

Skilling provides three trading environments. Skilling Trader is a proprietary web and mobile platform offering charting, market news and one-click trading. MetaTrader 4 is available for desktop, web and mobile and supports expert advisors, covering around 200 instruments. cTrader is available on desktop, web and mobile with advanced order types, Level II pricing and cAlgo algorithmic trading across 800+ instruments. Skilling cCopy is a web-based copy trading service. A free demo account with a $10,000 virtual balance is available with no expiry.

Pros and cons

Skilling's main strengths are its choice of three platforms including MT4 and cTrader, a broad CFD range of 1,200+ instruments, a $100 minimum deposit on the Standard account, copy trading and CySEC regulation with ICF compensation. The main drawbacks are that all positions are CFDs with no direct share or crypto ownership, limited research tools relative to larger brokers, e-wallet withdrawal fees, weekday-only customer support and weaker protection for clients of the offshore Seychelles entity.

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Trading fees & commissions

The Standard account is commission-free with spreads from 0.7 pips on EUR/USD; the Premium account adds a commission on top of raw spreads from 0.1 pips. Deposits are free, and e-wallet withdrawal fees vary by method.

Fees

Item	Fee
Cfds	Spread-based; overnight swap charges apply to positions held open after daily close
Crypto	Spread-based CFDs; no direct crypto ownership
Margin	Overnight swap/financing rates apply to leveraged positions; rates vary by instrument
Account	No account opening fee; no management fee
Deposit	Free; third-party payment processor fees may apply
Inactivity	Varies by account and entity; check current schedule at skilling.com
Withdrawal	Free bank transfer (one per month on some methods); Skrill and Neteller withdrawals carry third-party charges; non-trading withdrawal fee of 2.5% if no prior trading activity

Trading platform & features

Platforms

Skilling Trader
MetaTrader 4
cTrader
Skilling cCopy
Web app
iOS app
Android app

Regulation and investor protection

Skilling operates through entities regulated by CySEC (license 357/18) in Cyprus and the FSA in Seychelles (license SD042). European retail clients are covered by the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) for eligible claims up to EUR 20,000.

Broker FAQs

Is Skilling safe?

Skilling Ltd is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under licence 357/18. European retail clients are covered by the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) for eligible claims up to EUR 20,000, and negative balance protection applies.

Is Skilling a scam?

No. Skilling operates through a CySEC-regulated entity and a separate FSA Seychelles-regulated entity. CySEC is a recognised European financial regulator operating under EU directives.

Is Skilling regulated and by whom?

Yes. Skilling Ltd holds a CySEC licence (357/18) covering EEA clients, and Skilling (Seychelles) Ltd holds an FSA Seychelles licence (SD042) for international clients.

Does Skilling keep client funds in segregated accounts?

Skilling states that client funds are held separately from company funds in segregated accounts at reputable financial institutions, in line with CySEC requirements.

What happens to my money if Skilling goes bankrupt?

Retail clients of the CySEC-regulated entity are eligible for compensation from the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) for up to EUR 20,000. Clients of the Seychelles entity are not covered by the ICF and should refer to Skilling's terms for details.

What products does Skilling offer?

Skilling offers CFDs on forex pairs, shares, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies, covering more than 1,200 instruments in total. All positions are CFDs and do not confer ownership of the underlying asset.

Does Skilling offer forex trading?

Yes. Skilling offers CFDs on more than 70 forex pairs including major, minor and exotic currency pairs.

Does Skilling offer stock CFDs?

Yes. Skilling lists over 900 share CFDs covering companies traded on major global exchanges. These are CFD positions and do not provide actual share ownership or voting rights.

Does Skilling offer crypto trading?

Yes. Skilling offers CFDs on more than 40 cryptocurrency pairs including Bitcoin and Ethereum. These are derivative positions and clients do not hold the underlying cryptocurrency.

Does Skilling offer indices trading?

Yes. Skilling offers CFDs on more than 14 major global indices including UK, European, US and Asian benchmarks.

What does Skilling charge for forex trading?

The Standard account charges no commission and carries spreads from 0.7 pips on EUR/USD. The Premium account has raw spreads from 0.1 pips with a per-trade commission - see skilling.com for the current rate.

Is there a withdrawal fee at Skilling?

Bank wire withdrawals are generally free for one withdrawal per month. E-wallet methods such as Skrill and Neteller carry third-party percentage fees. A non-trading withdrawal fee of 2.5% applies if no trading activity has occurred on the account.

Does Skilling charge an inactivity fee?

Inactivity fee terms vary by account and entity. Clients should verify the current fee schedule at skilling.com or in their account terms.

Is there a deposit fee at Skilling?

Skilling does not charge a deposit fee. Third-party payment processor fees may apply depending on the method used.

Does Skilling have a demo account?

Yes. Skilling provides a free demo account with a $10,000 virtual balance and no expiry date, available to all registered users.

Does Skilling have a mobile app?

Yes. Skilling provides iOS and Android apps for both the Skilling Trader platform and MetaTrader 4. The cTrader mobile app is also available.

Is Skilling good for beginners?

Skilling offers a low $100 minimum deposit, a free demo account, the user-friendly Skilling Trader platform, copy trading via cCopy and educational resources. These features make it accessible for newer traders, though all products are leveraged CFDs which carry significant risk.

Is Skilling good for long-term investing?

Skilling is primarily a CFD trading platform and is not designed for long-term buy-and-hold investing. All positions are leveraged derivatives subject to overnight swap charges, and there is no direct share or fund ownership.

Bottom line

Skilling suits users who want a CySEC-regulated CFD and forex broker with a choice of three platforms including MT4 and cTrader, a broad instrument range, a low minimum deposit and copy trading. It may not suit users who want direct ownership of shares or crypto, comprehensive research tools, or a platform designed for long-term investing.

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CFD and forex traders, multiple platforms

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