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How to start a forex brokerage step by step

Opening a forex brokerage from scratch

1. Define your target market

2. Ensure you have sufficient capital

3. Connect with a liquidity provider

4. Partner with a payment processor

5. Set up your brokerage operations

6. Pre-launch and going live

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TAKE FULL CONTROL & CLIENT OWNERSHIP

Create new clients, execute deposits and withdrawals, observe live trading activity of your clients and view overall portfolio performance.

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We offer flexible system of trading settings with convenient filters and reports. Apart from this we provide client transfer from A-booking to B-booking and back with just one click.

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Metatrader 4 bears exquisite functions that will showcase your forex business with its own trading software.

The unique needs of every start-up. The package is designed to fulfill all the trading needs. Efficient package for all.

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A book management

The customer’s trade is passed through to a liquidity provider or multiparty trading facility is called A booking. When a white label chooses this type of liquidity option, they can turn a profit by inching up the spread or charge their customer commission. When it persists, there is no clash of interests as the broker will make the same amount of profit irrespective of the trades position taken by the client.

The true ECN brokerage operates in A-book, as they commit to place most of the customer’s trades with the liquidity provider.

B book management

If the broker keeps the customer’s trades in their book, then it is called B booking. In this case, the broker usually uses only the net positions and hedge the rest of the positions to save the cost of commissions to be paid to liquidity provider. Brokerages are managing the risk with keeping the B book by using risk tactics, such as hedging, variations in spread etc.

Thus, B-book allows to hedge the trades made during severe fluctuations and saves the broker from huge losses.

Risk profiler tool

The risk profiler is an automated risk management and order processing system. It evaluates and analyses trader activity to identify traders fitting predefined profiles. When a trader matches a profile, his trader and account settings will be modified according to the given profile.

Order depth tool

Give graphical overview of pending market and entry orders. This tool helps broker in analyzing the one side risk associated in any instrument.

Blotter tool

Allow dealer to monitor profitability during the day/shift and allow dealer to manage the risk accordingly.

Trading order tool

Allows broker to place orders on behalf of traders or manually control the margin call execution.

Spread customization

We offer a unique set of services essential for creating a successful forex trading firm in this dynamic industry.

Full control over spread customization on group level as well as account level, giving partner an edge in managing accounts settings with ease.

Broker can dynamically customize account spared settings in live market condition without affecting other accounts settings.

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At turnkey FX, we address each aspect of this complex forex business environment.

Our advanced back-office enables our partner to stay ahead of competitions. With our back-office, partners have access to easy bonus deposit with full control over how much percentage of bonus is losable or how much not.

Broker can freely distribute bonus without concerns of client’s equity dipping in to negative territory.

You can check and update the profiles of your client in case of any updating or making the changes in the data of the clients.

In case of change in the charges of commissions and taxes we can directly update the client profile with the fresh charge. We can check all the charges charged on monthly or daily basis to client as we can maintain the record of his transactions and trades. The daily statements of the clients can be managed and updated by the white label partners.

Back office allows the white label to create an online account of the clients in a few easy steps. Opening an account of the client on the browser and allowing the client to trade whenever he is registered. Creating the accounts and charging the clients according to the customized proposals prepared by the white labels to offer to his clients.

The basic and advanced form of the account opening in various aspects and establishing the field labels in priority basis and use the authority to open and allow the client to trade in various segments.

Application program interfaces (apis) is the contract by one computer software to another. The computer software can work with or without the apis.

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Opening up the nest trading platform and third party software to find the status of trades or the data related to the stocks manually.

With apis:

An application finds the status or the data of the stocks by sending a message to the omnesys API in the structured format and then getting a reply in the structured format.

The communication between the programs can happen directly and can use each other’s functions. Apis are the interface which installs the data and further send the request to another source. The feed is given and without worrying about the internal details of the program the structured results are received.

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Are you looking to start a forex brokerage company?

Popcorn technology will provide you with any necessary help and assistance in setting up your own forex business. Over the years, we have worked with a number of forex broker startups and provided the necessary tools to help make the business successful. We’ve got all the answers and solutions for startup brokers. We can help if you want to self- regulate or become a fully regulated broker. Our tools are ready for either choice and are easily upgrades if you wish to become a fully regulated broker at a later time.

Forex broker startup package

Starting your forex brokerage with help from popcorn technology will ensure that your business becomes successful. Our dedicated startup team boasts years of experience within the industry and offer unparalleled expertise. As part of our forex broker startup package, you will receive:

Complete branded website

CRM, integrated with forex affiliate system

Branded MT4 trading platform

Technical support 24/7

Marketing support

Complete back office

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Regulator reporting

Forex broker startup package advantages

Professional recognition

The forex broker startup package will ensure that your business is highly competitive within the market. We offer a complete forex broker solution, including MT4 white label that customers can use to trade on a range of financial assets.

We provide leads and offer you a reliable forex affiliate system to track them. This allows you to control the number and amount of deposits generated from these leads. We also offer CRM service that can be integrated with any PSP for the convenience of your clients. With our services your forex brokerage will attract traders from around the world.

Reliable business solutions

Once you start your forex brokerage firm, we’ll make it run like clockwork. Managing everything, including trading processes, support, and sales leads – all deposits.

Popcorn technology can provide leads from various geographical locations and offers you an up-to-date telephony service. This will help you to make single-click dials, check the statistical data on calls and the recordings of conversations. You’ll also be able to connect several communication lines to one gateway to ease your communication process.

For more information on popcorn technology’s forex broker startup solution, get in contact today

How to become a successful broker with popcorn technology

We offer all the necessary tools to start forex businesses. Popcorn technology provides everything you need from bright landing pages to dedicated support 24/7 and CRM integrated with MT4 white label. We also offer an easy-to-use forex affiliate system to follow your leads and control the number and volume of deposits.

For more information on popcorn technology’s forex broker startup solution, get in contact today.

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We empower traders by simplifying the withdrawal process. Weвђ™ve eliminated excess waiting periods and unnecessary steps, and our team processes all withdrawal requests within 24 hours.

Our aim is to help traders grow by providing all the support you need to flourish. We offer over 170 assets to trade on through the metatrader 4 platform, 24/7 support for all clients, as well as informative materials to help you get started.

Since we donвђ™t charge any commission, traders can use their full deposit to trade forex, crypto, stocks, indices and commodities. With 0% commission, we make trading fair and accessible to all.

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Whether youвђ™re looking to practise trading risk-free, or to open a live trading account to start earning, we offer free demo and live accounts on the renowned metatrader 4 platform. You can even perfect your strategy and acquaint yourself with the platform through a demo account before depositing any funds. Both account types present identical market conditions, helping you get ready to go live!

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Forex trading without deposit | no deposit bonus explained

It’s generally known that in order to get started in forex, you need to put a lot of resources into it. And while these resources can be your time and energy, the most straightforward one is, of course, your money.

It’s no surprise that one regular lot is equal to 100,000 currency units – forex trading is definitely an expensive endeavor. However, there are still some ways in which you can start trading forex while maintaining some sort of profitability without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars.

No deposit bonus in a glance

In forex trading you can, in fact, start trading with no money of your own or even making a deposit. With free no deposit bonus offered by the top forex brokers, you can start forex trading without deposit with a good boost.

There is no sense in hiding the fact that FX trading is risky, especially if you are trading without proper knowledge and at least minimal experience. In an attempt to prevail over the risk of losing your money and to stay safe, it is undoubtedly better to start trading with a free forex account or no deposit bonus offered by various FX brokers. Especially if such deals are not so rare at this time and even best forex brokers sometimes offer such deals.

It is always better to preview all conditions that offer you an option to trade without money of your own. So, be sure to start forex trading without a deposit now and get yourself a good and reliable deal!

But let’s say that although you’ve learned how to start deposit free forex trading, it’s still too risky for you. Thankfully, there is an alternative. One way to start trading with a broker is by opening a free forex demo account for beginners. A demo account will allow you to try your hand at trading on the real market without ever touching real money. One of the best brokers to try a free demo account with would be FXTM. If you don’t want to be working with FXTM and want access to a reliable forex broker that offers its services around the globe, alpari offers a similar service, including forex trading demo accounts. If you are a US citizen that wants to trade with local brokers, then you should go for forex.Com, who offer their services within the US and are known to be one of the best brokers in the world.

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How to start forex trading without deposit: tips & recommendations

As a matter of fact, a lot of brokers worldwide try to offer their clients those no deposit deals, and we’ve even seen some trading apps without deposit popping up here and there. Do not perceive this as an act of generosity though, those bonuses serve as a sort of protection for them also. But still, this is good for you if you want to start forex trading without a deposit.

Here are some of the main considerations that can help you spot a decent no deposit bonus:

If you somehow dislike conditions and terms offered by the broker – simply skip the promotion. Let’s investigate the ways that may help you find the best bonus in FX. First of all, bonuses must be easy to understand and transparent in general conditions. If you see non-explicit information presented, avoid the promotion or ask the broker for clarification.

If you wish to take part in the particular promotion and start forex trading without investment, then do not overlook terms and conditions. Even the smallest detail must be in your sight. A free bonus is actually not always 100% free. Some brokers may ask you to deposit some money in order to collect your profits. Indeed, such promotions are scams.

Be attentive, because some forex brokers can demonstrate a good opportunity with their no deposit bonus, however it may ask to complete the trading volume requirement. Stay away from the bonus that asks to complete more than 1 lot for $10 to further unlock the profits and balance.

Bonuses can vary in terms of geographical location requirements. Therefore, ensure that FX bonus accounts of the broker are given in your country as well if you desire to start forex trading without investment. Furthermore, there can be account restrictions. This means that no deposit bonuses may not always be available for every account at a particular broker. Thus, check whether you applied for a correct account.

In addition, make sure what instruments can be traded to withdraw your profit before you begin trading as sometimes FX bonus accounts are not available for some of them. As for the withdrawal, some forex bonus brokers limit the maximum profit available to withdraw from the account. So, do not miss this field before you start trading on your no deposit FX bonus account.

Bonuses are frequently represented only in 1 currency equivalent. However, there are many no deposit bonuses that evaluate a similar amount in your local currency, so doing your research in order to figure out how to join forex trading without making any deposits is a good way for ensuring success in the long run.

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How to start forex trading without a deposit?

As one of the cases, no deposit bonus may come with SMS verification. It is recommended to make sure that you have the right phone number prior to start applying for the bonus.

One of the last tips that can help you find a trustworthy no deposit bonus, or at least help you get through a scammer, is to save the terms and conditions document as a .Pdf file. Do this even if you deal with the best no deposit forex bonus account. You can use the help of your account manager and ask him to confirm all the statements of the bonus promotion in which you participate.

Start forex trading without deposit: introduction to best no deposit bonuses

Although there are very good no deposit bonuses offered by industry leaders and most proficient brokers, you should understand one fact: FX bonuses without a deposit are most frequently offered by bad brokers. That is the very reason why you should be very careful not to get entangled with a scammer.

All this leads to us stressing how important it is to be attentive at all times, so be attentive to details when researching how to start trading with no deposit bonuses. Fortunately, we have examples of the best brokers/investment firms.

Start forex trading without investment: XM forex broker

To begin with, XM is recognized by the united kingdom-based organization – investors in people for its powerful efforts in developing individuals to realize their entire potential and achieve both individual and corporate goals. We should also admit that this organization provides a huge amount of proven tools and resources specially designed to complement its unique framework with an aim to boost performance and indeed maximize sustainability. XM achieves this standard by showing that it is a driving force in the online trading sector and is committed to the provision of services and products of the best quality. How to start forex trading without money? If you are interested, you can claim the XM 30 USD no deposit bonus!

Get your 30 USD no deposit bonus with XM, and start trading today

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No deposit bonus as an alternative – is it worth it?

So, now that you know what no deposit bonuses are and how they work, one question remains active: is it actually worth it to sign up for one yourself? Will you get any significant benefit from it?

The answer to that question is subjective; some traders can definitely find use in this type of promotion by amassing a small account balance and then turning it into a full-blown trading career. But in order to do so, you need to be very careful not to catch a scammer instead of a legitimate promotion issuer.

As for other traders, they often prefer spending their own money, which gives them more incentive to be more careful in the market – after all, it’s their own money they’re risking.

So, suffice to say no deposit bonuses have their time and place; one just has to seize that exact moment.

Best forex brokers and online trading sites for beginners 2021

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So, you’re about to embark on the world of forex trading and you’re looking for the best forex brokers and the best resources for beginners, right?

We know very well what it means, we have been there.

In this post I didn’t (purposely) insert dozens of brokers or sites.

The best strategy to effectively start (and continue) is to keep everything as simple as possible and stay focused on a few items at a time (or just one, even better).

“simplicity” is the key word.

Few sites, few resources, few choices, but of course, they are only among the best possible.

And hey… don’t forget we have our own forex market guide for beginners, that will explain with super easy words how this market works. Check it out.

Best forex broker and trading platforms for beginners 2021

The first thing you need is a good forex broker. Among our personal list of the best forex trading platforms for beginners we have.

1. Etoro

Want to try something different from the classic brokers? Then etoro may be right for you. Etoro is the best social trading network in the world.

Basically, with etoro you don’t simply open a normal trading account, but you enter directly into a real social network, populated only by investors, many of whom are professionals.

You can follow them, interact with them, ask questions, get information, and, more interestingly, copy them automatically. In other words, you will never be alone.

The only thing you don’t have at your disposal is an efficient platform like the MT4, but you can only use the etoro webtrader, which is still a good product. Added to this, you have an unlimited opportunity to practice with the etoro demo account which is unlimited and functions just like the real thing.

The other really positive point when it comes to trading on the etoro platform is that it is well renowned as being one of the most user-friendly social trading platforms in the business.

Next on our list of top forex brokers for beginners is another huge name in the industry. XM has been around for many years and is an instantly recognizable top brand in the sector. This brand recognition alone can help in attracting a diverse range of new traders.

There is also plenty to be attracted to with XM. They offer a range of account types, several of which are designed with new traders in mind including the XM micro account. This can be opened with as little as $5 minimum deposit. This means it offers a really easy way to get started with forex trading and you can also use their unlimited demo account.

On top of this, there are great swap-free options if you require an islamic trading account and an abundant education section to keep you learning, with a selection of webinars, videos, and informative tutorials.

3. Avatrade

Avatrade is another top name and well-trusted in the industry. The irish headquartered broker boasts regulatory oversight from a number of the different top bodies in the industry around the world and this is music to the ears of any new trader. They are also one to offer fixed spread trading from 1.3pips so you always know your trading costs.

Their demo account is top quality and available for a 21 day period and with a minimum deposit starting from just $100 then you don’t have to worry about the high start up costs. Negative balance protection from the broker also means you can never lose more than your account balance. Added to that and perfect for learning the ropes, is the avaprotection feature. This, when enabled, actually protects you from losses for a certain period. Ideal for when you are first starting or the market is volatile.

4. FBS

FBS is next to feature on our listing of the best forex brokers if you are new to trading. Again FBS is a broker that allows you access to great value when starting out in the industry. This is showcased by their cent account that can be opened for just $10 minimum deposit and still with the excellent trading conditions you would expect from a top broker.

Another great addition is that of FBS copy trading through their own proprietary platform that can be fantastic for following the trades of others if you are not confident in being out on your own. This is not yet available to european traders though. In that case, you could try the 30-day extendable demo account for an extremely accurate practice with no risk.

FBS is one of the best choices if you want a top named broker with a very low deposit starting point.

5. Oanda

Oanda is the next top broker for beginners to make our collection. There are a number of reasons why this canadian broker can be considered one of the best around. Among these is the fact they bring a huge wealth of experience. From 23 years in the industry, they have also continued to adapt so they remain one of the most user-friendly brokers around. Another hugely attractive point for new traders is that oanda do not have any minimum deposit requirement at all. This and allowing positions lower than $1 to be opened is a great way to manage your risk.

At your disposal here you will also have an unlimited demo account you can open, and if you are non-european then you can link your oanda account with zulutrade to enable a range of copy trading possibilities.

They are perfect if you want to trade with one of the industries biggest brokers at very low risk levels.

6. Hotforex

Next up for consideration as a top forex broker if you are a beginner is hotforex. Like all the names on our list, they are a household name to traders in the industry and a broker with international links around the world. You will be welcomed here with an unlimited demo account providing all the same tools as real trading, and a variety of account types starting from a minimum deposit of $5 -$50. Al round great value for a new trader.

You will have several trading platform options here too from metatrader, though a very popular choice among new traders is the user-friendly and intuitive copy trading platform from hotforex. They also provide a really supportive learning environment with video tutorial, webinars, and more to help you improve as well as keeping your balance safe with negative balance protection employed around the world.

7. IC markets

IC markets also makes the list as a top australian forex broker and a fantastic choice for new traders in the industry. They provide for lightning fast trade execution through their ECN systems and a trading cost that is hard to beat with spreads from 0 pips. All of this is available with a zero minimum deposit, ideal to get you started.

If you are into copy trading, then you can also link your zulutrade account here, but perhaps most importantly for new traders, the educational structure is really great. There are stacks of information available including videos to help you learn and grow in forex trading. You can implement some of these ideas with the unlimited IC markets demo account and even take advantage of the low spreads that are perfect for learning about forex scalping.

8. NAGA trader

Another social trading network, this time of different concept, is naga trader.

Naga trader is defined the “tinder of trading”, but in this case you don’t swipe people, but rather trades of other investors, with the possibility to copy them if you like.

Naga trader, in addition to a very advanced social network, has even developed a “trader radar” feature to find the traders subscribed in the network that are geographically near you.

Basically, being a beginner, you can easily find other traders with whom to share experience and advice. This works as a fantastic alternative to etoro for many new traders in the industry. One of the biggest benefits is the fact that together with having no minimum deposit, cryptocurrency deposits are also allowed.

This can be perfect if you already have a crypto balance or are looking for another top alternative to etoro.

9. FXTM

With FXTM we again have one of the top ECN forex brokers in the world. They have a major name and presence in forex trading worldwide but cater especially well to traders in africa. When you arrive here as a new trader, you will find a huge selection of 6 account types available. This includes a cent account with a $10 minimum deposit, ideal for starting out.

When you are ready, the fast order execution ECN trading account is available with a $500 minimum and you can also choose to try out the FXTM copy trading platform if that is more your thing. The broker is well supported by a solid educational system to help you keep learning and its support of african traders and base currencies in NGN and others make it the best choice for new african forex traders.

10. Instaforex

Last but not least to feature as a top forex broker for beginners is instaforex. Again, they are active around the world but particularly popular with asian traders. An unlimited demo account is immediately available here to help you learn the ropes as a new trader, and even then, the minimum deposit starts from an amazingly low $1. If you already are working with zulutrade then you can link your accounts with instaforex if you are a non european trader too.

Increasing the appeal of this broker is the fact that if you are a new trader to them, you can access a full trading course to continue your development. This could be invaluable to your trading future and make instaforex a great choice for asian traders and other beginners alike.

Best online forex trading sites and resources for beginners

Now that you have an account to work with, you need only one more thing, the most important one actually being a beginner.

You need information, and you need top quality.

1. Babypips

You won’t find anywhere else on the web with a better beginners course than the babypips one, called school of pipsology.

Here you can find everything from the very basics, from what forex is and how it works, to some really advanced strategies and concepts. All this, accompanied by quizzes to test your progress in your studying.

If you want a summarized version of the first part of the school of pipsology, you can consult our guide how forex market works.

2. Investopedia

The forex market is part of a much larger and complex world, the world of financial markets in general.

On your long journey, you will definitely come across terms and concepts you don’t know the meaning or the function of.

Don’t worry, investopedia has ALL the answers to your doubts. You will see what we mean when you use google to search for information and you always find investopedia among the first positions.

3. Forexfactory

The experience of participating in a forum is a very important helping hand in your path of growth, from beginner to expert.

In a forum you can find the stories, strategies, tricks, advice and, in general, the direct experience of traders who started just like you, as beginners.

The forexfactory forum is definitely the biggest and most populated one in the world of forex. Here you can really find some great resources. Sign up and utilize it as much as possible.

Choosing a forex broker for beginners: 5 tips

Armed with all the best information and training, here are five final tips to remember when choosing your first forex broker:

1. Demo account service

Opening a demo account is the best way to get a true feel for both a broker and the trading platform. It is completely no risk practice with virtual funds only, though demo accounts function just like the real thing so it is ideal.

For a complete forex beginner, look for a broker with an unlimited demo account to give you the most practice time. If you are feeling confident, then 30-90 days may be fine. When you feel you have the hang of it, you can open a real account, but remember that opening a demo account does not oblige or tie you to that broker in any way.

2. Low minimum deposit

Typically, the standard minimum deposit with many top forex brokers is $200. With that said, the market is very competitive so you can now find some brokers as above, with no minimum deposit at all, or one that is very low. This means, lower risk for you and is something you should be on the lookout for.

3. Risk management services and tools

One of the key things you want to make sure of as a forex trader, is that you are protected. As a new trader, you may not know all the points about each regulation yet. You should know though that things like negative balance protection, segregated funds, and margin stop losses, are all positive features for your protection. These are all mandatory within europe and the UK thanks to ESMA regulations. Outside these areas though, be sure to research the regulator of your broker first.

4. Education section

We never stop learning. Especially if you are new to forex trading, make sure you find a top broker with a great educational infrastructure, and be sure to use it. This means taking the lessons, watching the videos, attending the webinars, and everything they offer. Learn about the platforms too as this can stand you in good stead for the future with many brokers using the same trusted trading platforms like MT4, MT5, and ctrader.

5. User friendliness

Nobody likes a complicated layout when they are learning something new. Look for a broker that makes the process easy to understand and as user-friendly as possible. Etoro, their site, and proprietary platform is a good example of one that is very good in this respect.

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If you still have not built the confidence, or maybe you just want to save time, or sit back and let others do the trading. In that case, why not try copy trading? This allows you to literally copy the trades of others and earn or lose depending on the profit and loss of that person.

There are a variety of ways to copy trade, they may be built into the broker platforms like etoro, or could be offered by third-party brokers like zulutrade. They are one of the best copy trading platforms around.

You can open an account with them and connect it with your regular broker account to start copying other traders as long as you have a balance of at least $100. As you will have seen above, zulutrade has connections to many of the top forex brokers if copy trading is more your style.

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What exactly is a FREE no deposit bonus?

A vigorous competition for new clients among forex brokers has created a new trend – no-deposit forex bonuses, which is certainly going to benefit many novice investors when starting to trade the forex market.

A so called “no-deposit bonus” is a totally free, broker sponsored funding of trader’s new live forex account.
All you have to do is fill in an application for opening a live trading account with a broker, and your new forex account will be credited with real USD – the bonus money to start trading in the real market immediately. No deposit is required on your side!

How cool is that?! It is, in fact, a real value deal:
– you get to try out broker’s platform
– you get to test your trading skills & get some experience
– you can make money on top or, if it goes wrong – lose nothing

However, there are also few other facts to know about no deposit bonuses:

– while the profits you make in trading are withdrawable, the bonus money itself, as a rule, can’t be withdrawn without meeting certain conditions (trading volume, further account funding etc.).

– no deposit bonuses are known to be quite small, around $25-50, which is good for a micro account. Traders should understand that their trading experience on a micro level might significantly differ from trading with a larger portfolio due to higher financial risks involved. Proper money management of each: micro, mini and standard accounts require additional experience.

It’s NOT a no-deposit bonus, when:

– in order to start trading with free bonus money you’re asked to deposit own money;
– when profits made during trading are not withdrawable. To be able to withdraw the bonus money itself, you can be asked to meet certain conditions (trading volume, further account funding etc.), but this should not be the case, when you wan to withdraw profits only.

The good and the bad: brokers learn from mistakes

As practice shows, offering a no-deposit bonus is a fast and 200% times efficient strategy to promote your brokerage: within several days to a week everyone knows your name, even if the company is brand new. However, it’s not that simple as it may look – a badly planned/executed promotion can backfire and ultimately start building a negative reputation around the company. Therefore, we recommend that brokers carefully study pros and cons of running a no-deposit bonus promotion in order to not repeat mistakes made by others.

We’ve prepared a few suggestions to help brokers plan their no-deposit promotions with a positive outcome:

1. Make sure you call your promotion by its name, see the paragraph above “it’s NOT a no-deposit bonus, when”. If you want traders to make a deposit in the end before any withdrawal, call it a “deposit bonus”. This way you won’t be accused in running a wrong non-useful promo.

2. Define the circle of traders who is eligible to receive a no-deposit bonus in advance: decide whether it’s going to be a worldwide promo, or an offer for certain countries. Again, this sets clear rules and cuts out any negative feedback from traders who are ineligible for a no-deposit bonus.

3. Don’t change your no-deposit bonus rules after the promo has began. News about the bonus spread fast, and once traders start discussing it, you don’t want them to rave about new (often more complex/tight rules) that has been added midway.

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Start your own forex broker

With nearly 4 trillion dollars in volume traded on a daily basis, the market for online foreign exchange (forex) trading and speculation is by far one of the fastest growing in the world. Due to breakthroughs in technology, it’s now easier than ever to participate in this industry’s rapid growth.

Unlike a brick and mortar business, all that’s needed to build your own forex broker is a computer and an internet connection! If you ever asked yourself how to start your own forex broker, the guidelines offered below will serve as an excellent starting point.

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There are several components to consider when setting up a forex trading company. To start, it’s important to incorporate a new business entity and establish a bank account. This first step is crucial since it won’t be possible to either or receive payments until a bank account has been established.

Many new brokers also ask about applying for a forex broker license, a service also provided by atomiq consulting. Although it is beneficial to operate as a fully licensed brokerage, it isn’t a strict requirement when initially launching your brokerage.

Choosing the best forex white label provider

After your new forex brokerage has been incorporated, the next step is to explore the various white label solutions available in the market place. MT4 and MT5 are quite popular platforms although there are others to select from as well. As an example, the condor FX pro trading platform has grown in popularity due to its ease to use, functionality and start of the art design.

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After discussing your business model with you in further detail, we will be able to guide you to selecting both the best and cheapest white label solutions available in the marketplace. The good news is that the cost of establishing a forex white label is quite affordable, especially when considering the potential return on investment.

The next step selecting a forex liquidity provider

After a white label has been selected, you’ll need to consider the types of products your broker plans to offer. Just a few examples are: forex, stocks, metals, energies, and cryptocurrencies. The fees charged by forex liquidity providers will greatly depend on the type of products you wish to offer and the volume you expect to send to the liquidity provider. For the reason, the best approach to take when selecting a forex & CFD liquidity provider is to determine the types of products you wish to offer before officially launching the
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Once you have selected a liquidity provider, you are ready to launch your new forex brokerage. Of course, the guidelines offered above are just a general overview of the process. There are more specific details to discuss, especially the costs involved in starting your own brokerage. If you would like to explore these specifics considerations in more detail, our team of experts are more than happy to schedule a call with you.

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Best forex brokers – top 10 brokers 2021 in the united kingdom

How should you compare forex brokers, and find the best one for you? In our forex brokers reviews list, we have taken into account a wide range of ranking factors, from fees and spreads, to trading platforms, charting and analysis options – everything that makes a broker tick, and impacts your success as a trader.

The “best” forex broker will often be a matter of individual preference for the forex trader. It may come down to the pairs you need to trade, the platform, currency trading using spot markets or per point or simple ease of use requirements.

But we can help you choose…

Below are a list of comparison factors, some will be more important to you than others but all are worth considering. Details on all these elements for each brand can be found in the individual reviews.

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How to find the best forex broker

The main criteria for finding the best forex brokers in the united kingdom 2021 are these – we will expand on each area later on in the article:

Trading conditions/fees – this is the most important part of your global forex broker appraisal. There is no way around that. One forex broker may charge you 10 times less for the same trade than another. Take note of “hidden” fees, such as withdrawals fees, or inactivity fees.

Market coverage – you need to be able to trade the fx pair or product of your choice/preference.

Accessibility and affordability – beginner forex traders and small-timers need love too. You should never be forced into making a minimum deposit that you cannot afford to lose. Minimum deposits range from $10 to $1000 (or the £ / € equivalent). It might be worth investing more for a platform that suits you better, so stay open minded.

Trading platforms – the forex trading platform and the tools it features are your primary weapons in your personal war for profits. Pick the one that suits you best. Remember many platforms are configurable, so they can be tailored to suit you. Personal preference will play a large part here, as many trading platforms offer very similar services, but look and feel very different. Is a mobile platform your priority, or a desktop web trading platform?

Mobile trading apps – being able to trade on the go may be important. Some mobile apps are superior to others. Ideally the mobile platform will function just as the web based version.

Deposits and withdrawals – you have to move funds to and from the broker, quickly and preferably cheaply. The deposit/withdrawal methods supported by the forex broker determine whether or not you can accomplish that. Financing an account may also require a specific payment method.

Reputation – people talk. It is well worth listening to what traders say about a forex broker they have already tried.

Regulation – when push comes to shove, legal recourse is your first, last and only hope to settle the problems you might have with your forex broker. A proper regulatory framework is preventive in nature. It aims to keep such problems from popping up in the first place.

Customer support – you need someone to talk to when you run into problems with your deposits, actual trading, or – god forbid – withdrawals. Competent support is a must. From opening an account, to help with the platform, customer support can be important.

Company background and history – knowing the past exploits of your forex broker can give you a better idea of what it is up to now. A listed company has to publish numerous elements of information about their balance sheet for example. You want peace of mind that your trading funds are segregated, and held safely and securely.

Education – it never hurts to improve your understanding of how the forex markets work and how you can make the most of the opportunities they present. Some brokers offer extensive educational tools.

Account opening / registration – is it a simple process to open an account? Do clients need to be verified? These processes are not always the same and might be worth considering if opening a trading account has been problematic in the past.

Broker costs

The services that forex brokers provide are not free. You pay for them through spreads, commissions and rollover fees. Low trading fees are a huge draw.

The fee structures differ from one forex broker to another, and even from one account type to another. There are two widely used basic setups.

The broker charges a spread only. All other fees – with the exception of the rollover rate – are included in the spread.

Besides the spread, a commission is charged as well. This commission is based on the amount you trade.

Spreads

Of these two forex broker fee arrangements, the second one is arguably the more transparent. That said, the commission/spread combination may not be the cheaper choice in every instance.

The spread can be fixed or variable. Fixed spreads are always constant. ECN broker may even deliver zero spreads. Variable spreads change, depending on the traded asset, volatility and available liquidity.

A currency market and spread go hand in hand.

Daily spreads may only differ slightly among brokers, but active traders (or even hyper active traders) are trading so frequently that small differences can mount up and need to be calculated to compare trading costs.

The lowest spreads suit frequent traders.

Some brokers focus on fixed spreads. There are indeed 1 pip fixed spread forex brokers out there too.

Forex brokers with low spreads are certainly popular. Do take commission and rollover/swap into account as well with such brokers though.

What is the rollover rate?

Forex positions kept open overnight incur an extra fee. This fee results from the extension of the open position at the end of the day, without settling. The rollover rate results from the difference between the interest rates of the two currencies. The first of the pair is the base currency, while the second is the quote currency.

Forex pairs traded

While most forex brokers offer impressive-looking selections of currency pairs, not all of them cover minors and exotics. Does the broker offer the markets or currency pairs you want to trade?

If you are trading major pairs (see below), then all brokers will cater for you.

If you want to trade thai bahts or swedish krone as the base currencies you will need to double check the asset lists and tradable currencies.

Majors

The aussie dollar ans swiss franc, while considered ‘minor’ pairs, are often traded in high volume. You can read more about those here: aud/usd or usd/chf

That said, there are brokers out there that will truly go out of their way to cater to their traders’ needs. Some will even add international exotics and currency markets on request.

Such flexibility is obviously a major asset, positively impacting the overall quality of the service.

What about crypto?

Cryptocurrency pairs are quite ubiquitous nowadays. Crypto/fiat and crypto/crypto pairings are both popular.

The massive volatility associated with these products makes scalping a viable strategy for profitable trading.

Some traders are in the forex game specifically to trade the crypto volatility. Such operators obviously need a forex broker that features as many crypto pairs as possible.

Micro accounts

Not everyone trades forex on a massive scale. In fact, many forex traders are small-timers. Such forex clients appreciate forex brokers’ micro accounts, some of which have the US dollar as their base currency.

Some forex micro accounts do not even have a set minimum deposit requirement. Such cheap trading options certainly make sense for those looking to dive deeper into real money trading, without risking their life savings.

Note however that the spreads/commissions on such micro accounts tend to be quite adverse.

It is however, a cheaper introduction to a complex market (similar to cfd accounts) – and trading for real beats a demo account for genuine experience learning how to trade.

Trading platforms

Forex trading platforms are more or less customisable trading environments for online trading.

They provide traders with technical analysis tools, live news feeds, diverse order types, automation, advanced charting and drawing options etc. Some may include sentiment indicators or event calendars.

Metatrader 4 or 5

Integration with popular software packages like metatrader 4 or 5 (MT4 or MT5) might be crucial for some traders. Many brands offer automated trading or integration into related software, but if you are going to rely on it, you need to make sure.

Trading view

Tradingview is also a popular choice. Some forex brokers allow their traders to trade directly on the world’s top social trading network.

Proprietary solutions are often interesting, though in some cases less than optimal. For traders who base their strategies on the use of eas and VPS, a proprietary platform that does not support such features, is useless.

While we are discussing strategies: not all forex brokers support strategies such as hedging, scalping and eas.
Make sure you understand any and all restrictions in this regard, before you sign up.

If you want scalping, see if your broker is a forex broker for scalping.

For those who want to trade on the go, a mobile trading app is obviously important. While all forex brokers feature such apps these days, some mobile platforms are very simplistic.

They lack all the advanced analysis and market research features, and as such, are hardly useful.

Tools & features

From charting to futures pricing or bespoke trading robots, brokers offer a range of tools to enhance the trading experience.

Again, the availability of these as a deciding factor on opening account will be down to the individual.

Level 2 (or level II) data is one such tool, where preference might be given to a brand delivering it.

Deposits and withdrawals

There are some massive disparities between the costs associated with deposits and withdrawals from one broker to another. Such disparities mostly result from the internal procedures observed by different brokers.

At one given broker, it can take as much as 5 times longer to fund an account than at another. The incurred costs differ quite a bit as well.

Otherwise, the payment process largely hinges on the accepted money transfer methods.

It would make sense for brokers to adopt as many such methods as possible, yet some still fall well short of the mark.

Education

Some traders may rely on their broker to help learn to trade. From guides, to classes and webinars, educational resources vary from brand to brand.

A broker however, is not always the best source for impartial trading advice. Consider checking other sources too – such as our trading education page!

Payment methods

The most common methods are bank wire, VISA and mastercard. The majority brokers tend to accept skrill and neteller too.

Forex brokers with paypal are much rarer. The same goes for forex brokers accepting bitcoin.

We are not talking about bitcoin trading, but actual deposits made in the top cryptocurrency.

Proper forex brokers always provide a local-specific payment solution to their target countries.

Customer feedback

Based on actual user feedback, forex broker reputation can best be gleaned from various community review sites and forums.

You have to take this type of feedback with a grain of salt, to say the least.

First of all: disgruntled traders are always more motivated to post feedback. They are not likely to be unbiased.

Secondly: not all of this feedback is factually correct. Furthermore, there is no way to actually fact-check/verify this data. Even sites like trustpilot are blighted with fake posts or scam messages. There is no quality control or verification of posts.

That said, it is still relevant. If there’s a forex broker about which no one has ever said anything good, chances are it might have issues. To the trained eye, genuine trader reviews are relatively easy to spot.

The utter lack of community feedback is red flag as well. People always have something to say about their forex broker or trading account. Therefore, something is definitely amiss if there is no information available in this regard.

Regulation

Regulation should be an important consideration if trading on the forex market. Whether the regulator is inside, or outside, of europe is going to have serious consequences on your trading.

ESMA (the european securities and markets authority) have imposed strict rules on forex firms regulated in europe. This includes the following regulators:

ESMA have jurisdiction over all regulators within the EEA

The rules include caps or limits on leverage, and varies on financial products. Forex leverage is capped at 1:30 (or x30). Outside of europe, leverage can reach 1:500 (x500).

Traders in europe can apply for professional status. This removes their regulatory protection, and allows brokers to offer higher levels of leverage (among other things).

Outside of europe, the largest regulators of trading accounts and brokers are:

These cover the bulk of countries outside europe. Forex brokers catering for india, hong kong, qatar etc are likely to have regulation in one of the above, rather than every country they support.

Some brands are regulated across the globe (one is even regulated in 5 continents). Some bodies issue licenses, and others have a register of legal firms.

So to reiterate, an ASIC forex broker can offer higher leverage to a trader in europe.

Offshore regulation – such as licensing provided by vanuatu, belize and other island nations – is not trust-inspiring. Beyond a nominally available dispute-resolution system, such regulatory coverage offers you no protections.

Regulators such as ESMA (european securities and markets authority) generally frown upon bonuses.

Forex brokers not affected by ESMA can afford to give you potential extra value through promotions. Those same ESMA rules are also why some brands are duty bound to display warnings about CFD trading creating a “risk of losing all your money“.

Security

Most brands will follow regulatory demands to separate client and company funds, and offer certain levels of user data security.

Some brands might give you more confidence than others, and this is often linked to the regulator or where the brand is licensed.

A worthy consideration. Some regulators will set a higher benchmark than others – and being registered is not the same as being regulated.

Account security also differs among brokers. Some may offer the additional layer of protection of 2FA (two-factor authentication) to ensure only you have access to the account.

Demo accounts

Try before you buy. Most credible brokers are willing to let you see their platforms risk free. Trading on a demo account or simulator is a great way to test strategy, back test or learn a platforms nuances.

Try as many as you need to before making a choice – and remember having multiple accounts is fine (even recommended).

FX leverage

For european forex traders this can have a big impact. Forex leverage is capped at 1:30 by the majority of brokers regulated in europe. Assets such as gold, oil or stocks are capped separately.

In australia however, traders can utilise leverage of 1:500. That makes a huge difference to deposit and margin requirements. Australian brands are open to traders from across the globe, so some users will have a choice between regulatory protection or more freedom to trade as they wish.

Just note that higher leverage increases potential losses, just as it does potential profits.

Company history

A proper regulatory agency will not think twice about handing out cease and desist orders to dishonest brokers. It will also likely blacklist them.

This practice creates a sort of online trail, an operational history of sorts, highlighting the past sins of currently “reputable” forex brokers.

What’s interesting about this history is how little exposure it receives. You actually have to scour the archives of regulators to happen upon such relevant bits of information.

Bonus

From cashback, to a no deposit bonus, free trades or deposit matches, brokers used to offer loads of promotions. Regulatory pressure has changed all that.

Bonuses are now few and far between. Our directory will list them where offered, but they should rarely be a deciding factor in your forex trading choice.

Also always check the terms and conditions and make sure they will not cause you to over-trade. Many have time limits or turnover requirements.

Additional account details

When comparing brokers, there are also other elements that may affect your decision. These will not affect all traders, but might be vital to some.

Order execution types

Once you click the “open trade” or “enter” button in your trading interface, you start a rather intricate process. Your broker uses a number of different methods to execute your trades.

Exactly which method it uses for a particular trade will be reflected in the price you pay for it. Some brokers only support certain order execution methods. For instance, your broker may act as a market maker and not use an ECN for trade execution.

If you are looking for this method specifically, you will need to seek out an ECN forex broker.

Ecns are great for limit orders, as they match buy and sell orders automatically within the network.

Some other options that your forex broker can use are:

Order to the floor. Mostly used for stocks. This execution type is handled manually, through actual trading floors/regional exchanges. It is therefore extremely slow.

Order to third market maker. This execution type involves a third party, which is a market maker. This party is the one handling the order.

Order to market maker. This method is essentially the same as the above one. The market maker handles trade execution. Some market makers pay brokers to send them orders. Thus, your order may not end up with the best market maker.

Internalization. When using this method, the broker matches the order from its own inventory of assets. This execution method is therefore extremely fast.

Order execution is extremely important when it comes to choosing a forex broker. It also goes hand-in-hand with regulatory requirements.

Broker reporting

Both ESMA and the US’s SEC require brokers to report the quality of the execution their services provide. Regulators aim to make sure that traders get the best possible execution.

Mifid II sets clear guidelines in this regard. Online forex brokers are required to submit data concerning their execution methods as well as execution prices on a trade-by-trade basis.

This may seem tedious, but it is the only way to head off fraud. The prices are compared to the public quotes. If the broker executes trades at better prices than the public quotes, it has some additional explaining to do.

If it routes the trader’s order through a less-than-optimal path, it has to disclose this fact to the trader.

These examples yet again showcase the importance of a proper regulatory background.

Account types

From cash, margin or PAMM accounts, to bronze, silver, gold and VIP levels, account types can vary. The differences can be reflected in costs, reduced spreads, access to level II data, settlement or different leverage.

Micro accounts might provide lower trade size limits for example.

Retail and professional accounts will be treated very differently by both brokers and regulators for example. An ECN account will give you direct access to the forex contracts markets.

So research what you need, and compare it to what you are getting.

Scams

Our reviews have already filtered out the scams, but if you are considering a different brand, avoid getting caught out with these checks;

Were you ‘cold called’? Reputable firms will not call you out of the blue (this includes emails, or facebook or instagram channels)

Are they offering unrealistic profits? Just stop and consider for a minute – if they could make the money they are claiming, why are they cold calling or advertising on social media?

Are they offering to trade on your behalf or use their own managed or automated trades? Do not give anyone else control of your money.

If you have any doubts, simply move on. There are plenty of legitimate, legal brokers.

With all these comparison factors covered in our reviews, you can now shortlist your top forex brokers, take each for a test drive with a demo account, and select the best one for you.

We have ranked brokers based on our own opinion and offered ratings in our tables, but only you can award ‘5 stars’ to your favourite!

Read who won the daytrading.Com ‘best forex broker 2021‘ on the awards page.

Difference between A broker and A market maker?

A broker is an intermediary. Its primary (and often only) goal is to bring together buyers and sellers. By matching orders, hopefully automatically, without human intervention (STP), a broker fulfils its task. For this service, it collects its due fees.

A market maker on the other hand, actively creates liquidity in the market. It always buys and it always sells, acting as a counterparty to traders. Should your forex broker act as a market maker, it will in effect trade against you.

The conflict of interest in this setup is obvious, but it does happen.

The bottom line

Hopefully, you now understand some of the methods we’ve used to create our forex brokers ranking list.

Picking the right broker is no easy task, but it is imperative that you get it right. While we can point you in the correct general direction, only you know your personal needs. Take them into account, together with our recommendations.

Forex broker reviews

Use this table with reviews of the top forex brokers to compare all the FX brokers we have ever reviewed. Note that some of these forex brokers might not accept trading accounts being opened from your country.

If we can determine that a broker would not accept your location, it is marked in grey in the table.

So, let's see, what we have: how to start a forex brokerage step by step opening a forex brokerage from scratch 1. Define your target market 2. Ensure you have sufficient capital 3. Connect with a liquidity provider at forex broker startup