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Independent, source-checked broker profiles — regulatory status, platform details, and what independent reviewers are actually saying. Filter by jurisdiction to find a broker licensed where you trade.

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OANDA

Multi-jurisdiction, Tier-1 regulated since 1996
Tier-1 Regulated
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OANDA is one of the longest-standing names in retail forex, operating under direct licenses from top-tier regulators across seven jurisdictions rather than a single umbrella entity. Client funds are held in segregated accounts, and the broker publishes its regulatory disclosures publicly, including a May 2025 NFA settlement it consented to without admitting the underlying allegations.

Jurisdictions

US UK EU Australia Canada Singapore Japan

Key Facts

Regulators CFTC/NFA, FCA, ASIC, CIRO, MAS, FSA, KNF
Founded 1996
Platforms fxTrade, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Min. Deposit No minimum (as low as $1)
Max Leverage 1:50 (US) · 1:30 (EU) · 1:200 (other regions)
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Forex.com

One of a handful of brokers legally serving US retail forex clients
Tier-1 Regulated
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Forex.com (StoneX Group) is directly registered with the CFTC and NFA, one of only a small handful of brokers permitted to serve US retail forex clients under Dodd-Frank Title VII. It maintains regulatory capital well above the $20M NFA minimum and supports both MT4/MT5 and its own proprietary platform.

Jurisdictions

US UK EU Canada

Key Facts

Regulators CFTC/NFA (US), FCA (UK), CIRO (Canada)
Parent Company StoneX Group Inc.
Platforms Forex.com platform, MT4, MT5
Min. Deposit $100 (varies by account type)
Max Leverage 1:50 (US majors, per NFA cap)
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Interactive Brokers

NASDAQ-listed, institutional-grade multi-asset broker
Tier-1 Regulated
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Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR) is a publicly traded, Tier-1 regulated multi-asset broker serving institutional and high-net-worth clients across most major jurisdictions. Its FX offering is a spot forex trading venue built for professional-grade execution rather than a typical retail CFD platform.

Jurisdictions

US UK EU Australia Canada Singapore Japan

Key Facts

Regulators CFTC/NFA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, and others by region
Public Listing NASDAQ: IBKR
Platforms Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Mobile, API
Min. Deposit No minimum on most account types
Best For High-volume / professional traders
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Charles Schwab

Forex access inside a full-service US brokerage
Tier-1 Regulated
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Charles Schwab offers forex trading through its thinkorswim platform (acquired via the TD Ameritrade merger) as part of a much broader multi-asset brokerage covering stocks, options, futures, and bonds. It suits investors who want currency exposure alongside a full investment account rather than a dedicated forex-only setup.

Jurisdictions

US

Key Facts

Regulators CFTC/NFA (US), SEC/FINRA (broker-dealer)
Platforms thinkorswim, Schwab.com, Schwab Mobile
Min. Trade Size 10,000-unit minimum on forex orders
Best For Existing Schwab clients wanting FX alongside other assets
Note Forex is a secondary offering, not Schwab's primary focus
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Liquid Brokers

Multi-asset broker under an ASIC Authorised Representative arrangement
AR Status — Not Direct License
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Liquid Brokers (operated by Liquid Markets Pty Ltd, incorporated in Australia in January 2023) offers forex, crypto, stocks, and commodities through its proprietary Liquid Charts and Liquid Charts Pro platforms, with crypto-funded deposits (BTC, ETH, USDT) supported. It does not offer MetaTrader 4 or 5.

Jurisdictions

Australia (AR status)

Key Facts

Regulatory Status ASIC Authorised Representative (AR)
Entity Liquid Markets Pty Ltd (est. Jan 2023)
Platforms Liquid Charts, Liquid Charts Pro (proprietary — no MT4/MT5)
Min. Deposit $10
Funding Crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT) + card
⚠ Regulatory Status — Read Before Signing Up

Liquid Brokers holds an Authorised Representative (AR) status under another firm's Australian Financial Services License — this is not the same as being directly licensed by ASIC. Regulatory responsibility for conduct sits primarily with the AFSL holder, not Liquid Brokers itself, and AR status is generally considered a lighter form of oversight than a full direct license.

Independent reviews note the broker restricts access from its own country of incorporation (Australia) and does not support MetaTrader 4/5. User reviews are mixed — some report smooth withdrawals, others report delayed or disputed withdrawals and unclear fee deductions. Verify current registration details directly through ASIC's public register before depositing funds, and start with an amount you're fully prepared to lose.

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TradersWay

Offshore high-leverage broker — no financial license held
Unregulated — No License
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TradersWay (TW Corp) is an offshore broker based in the Commonwealth of Dominica, operating since 2011 with high leverage (up to 1:1000), crypto funding, and a low minimum deposit across MT4, MT5, and cTrader. It is not registered or regulated by any financial authority — Dominica does not maintain a forex regulator, so oversight relies entirely on the broker's own practices.

Jurisdictions

Dominica (unregulated)

Key Facts

Regulatory Status Unregulated — no financial license
Entity TW Corp (Commonwealth of Dominica)
Platforms MT4, MT5, cTrader
Min. Deposit $10
Max Leverage 1:1000
Negative Balance Protection Not offered
⚠ Unregulated Broker — Read Before Signing Up

TradersWay holds no license from any financial regulator. Dominica, where the broker is based, does not operate a forex regulatory body, so there is no independent authority overseeing fund segregation, dispute resolution, or trading conduct — oversight relies entirely on the broker's own practices.

The US state of Missouri issued a cease-and-desist order against TradersWay in 2016, a matter of public record. The broker does not offer negative balance protection, and at 1:1000 leverage, losses can exceed your deposited funds. If you choose to proceed, start with an amount you are fully prepared to lose, and test a small withdrawal early before depositing further capital.

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FXGlory

Offshore high-leverage broker — no financial license held
Unregulated — No License
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FXGlory (Glory Group Limited) is an offshore broker registered as an International Business Company in Saint Lucia / Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — a company registration, not a financial license. It offers very high leverage (up to 1:3000), fixed spreads, and MT4/MT5 access, but operates with no oversight from any major financial regulator.

Jurisdictions

Saint Lucia (unregulated)

Key Facts

Regulatory Status Unregulated — IBC registration only, not a financial license
Entity Glory Group Limited
Platforms MT4, MT5, GloryTrader (proprietary)
Min. Deposit $1
Max Leverage 1:3000 (tiered down as balance grows)
Trading Rule 7-minute minimum hold — faster profits are invalidated
⚠ Unregulated Broker — Read Before Signing Up

FXGlory (Glory Group Limited) holds no license from any financial regulator. Its Saint Lucia / Saint Vincent registration is a company (IBC) registration, not a financial services license — neither jurisdiction supervises the broker's trading conduct or client fund handling.

Independent reviews describe a strict rule invalidating profits on trades closed within 7 minutes, withdrawal fees of up to 9%, and mixed user reports on withdrawal speed. At leverage up to 1:3000, losses can accumulate very quickly. If you choose to proceed, start with an amount you are fully prepared to lose, and verify withdrawal behavior with a small amount before committing further capital.

Disclaimer: These profiles are compiled from publicly available regulatory disclosures and independent third-party reviews as of the last update. Regulatory status can change — always verify a broker's current license directly with the relevant regulator (e.g. ASIC, FCA, NFA) before depositing funds. Trading forex and CFDs carries substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Nothing on this page constitutes financial advice. Tradrr may receive compensation from some listed brokers through affiliate arrangements; this does not affect the factual content of these profiles.