A list of Top Forex Brokers for 2026

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Finding the right forex broker that meets your specific trading needs is a difficult task, especially as there are numerous online brokers available today. Many of them offer similar services on the surface; so deep research, careful analysis, or hands-on experience is often needed to completely describe the services provided by a broker.

At Brokersway, we understand that every broker is different, just like every trader is different. So, we have utilized our skills, expertise, and resources to analyze various top-performing brokers. The list has been further narrowed to the top 20 forex brokers in the world.

Below are our top 20 brokers in the world:

  • Pepperstone
  • FP Markets
  • Fusion Markets
  • BlackBull Markets
  • XM
  • Eightcap
  • IC Markets
  • ThinkMarkets
  • Just Markets
  • Exness
  • Tickmill
  • FBS
  • FXTM
  • HFM
  • AxiTrader
  • AvaTrade
  • Skilling
  • ActivTrades
  • Moneta Markets
  • Go Markets

Top 20 Forex Brokers in the world for 2026 ( Comparison)

Best Overall Forex and CFD Broker
Pepperstone

Pepperstone

  • Founded In:  2010
  • Minimum Deposit: No Minimum Deposit
  • Maximum Leverage:Up to 30:1 (ASIC, CySEC, FCA, BaFin & DFSA Retail), 200:1 (SCB), 400:1 (CMA), and 500:1 (Professional); varies by jurisdiction and client categorization
  • Regulations: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, BaFIN, DFSA, CMA, and SCB
  • Trading Platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, and Own Trading Platforms
  • Trading Instruments: 1,350+ CFD instruments across Forex, Commodities, Indices, Currency Indices, Cryptocurrencies, Shares, ETFs, and Forwards
FP Markets

FP Markets

  • Founded In:  2005
  • Minimum Deposit: 100 AUD or equivalent.
  • Maximum Leverage: 500:1
  • Regulations: ASIC, CySEC, SVGFSA, FSCA
  • Trading Platforms : MT4, MT5, cTrader, WebTrader, IRESS
  • Trading Instruments: Forex, Shares, Metals, Commodities, Indices, Digital Currencies, Bonds, ETFs 
Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

  • Founded In:  2017
  • Minimum Deposit: $1000
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:500
  • Regulations : ASIC, VFSC, and FSA
  • Trading Platforms : MT4, MT5, cTrader
  • Trading Instruments: Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy & Soft Commodities, Cryptocurrency, US Share CFDs
BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

  • Founded In: 2014
  • Minimum Deposit: $0
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:500
  • Regulations : FCA, ASIC, NFA, or CySEC. 
  • Trading Platforms : MT4,MT5, Ctrader ,Tradingview, Copytrader
  • Trading Instruments: Forex ,Share, CFDs and Commodities
XM

XM

  • Founded In:  2009
  • Minimum Deposit: $5
  • Maximum Leverage: 1000:1
  • Regulations :FSC
  • Trading Platforms : MT4, MT5
  • Trading Instruments: Forex , Commodities, Stock ,Indices , Crypto , Turbo Stocks Equity indices , Precious Metals , Energies 
Eightcap

Eightcap

  • Founded In:  2009
  • Minimum Deposit: $100
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:1000
  • Regulations : ASIC,FCA, CySEC, SCB
  • Trading Platforms : MT4, MT5, TradingView, Webtrader
  • Trading Instruments: Forex,Commodities,Indices,Shares,Crypto
IC Markets

IC Markets

  • Founded In:  2007
  • Minimum Deposit: $200
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:1000
  • Regulations: ASIC, CySEC,  and FSA
  • Trading Platforms: MT4, MT5, Ctrader and TradinView
  • Trading Instruments: Forex, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies, shares, ETFs, and CFD forwards
ThinkMarkets

ThinkMarkets

  • Founded In:  2010
  • Minimum Deposit: $0 (Standard Account), $500 (ThinkZero account)
  • Maximum Leverage: 500:1
  • Regulations : ASIC, CySEC, FCA, FSA, FSC, NZFMA, DFSA, JFSA, FSCA, CIMA
  • Trading Platforms : MT5, ThinkTrader, ThinkCopy
  • Trading Instruments:  Forex, cryptocurrencies, shares CFDs, indices, metals, and commodities.
Just Markets

Just Markets

  • Founded In:  2012
  • Minimum Deposit: $1
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:3000
  • Regulations : FSA, Cysec, FSCA, FSC
  • Trading Platforms :MT4, MT5
  • Trading Instruments: Forex, CFDs, Gold, Oil
Instant Deposit & Withdrawal
Exness

Exness

  • Founded In:  2008
  • Minimum Deposit: $200
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:2000
  • Regulations : Globally regulated broker holding multiple licenses
  • Trading Platforms :MT4, MT5, MetaTrader WebTerminal, MetaTrader Mobile,  Exness Trade App , Exness Terminal
  • Trading Instruments: Forex , Commodities, Stock ,Indices , Crypto
Tickmill

Tickmill

  • Founded In:  2014
  • Minimum Deposit: $100
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:500
  • Regulations : FCA, CySEC, FSA, FSA (Labuan), and FSCA.
  • Trading Platforms : MT4, MT5, WebTrader Platform, MetaTrader for Mac , Tickmill Mobile App
  • Trading Instruments: Forex , Stock Indices, Commodities,Bonds, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks
FBS

FBS

  • Founded In:  2009
  • Minimum Deposit: $5
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:3000
  • Regulations : Cysec, ASIC, FSC(Belize)
  • Trading Platforms : MT4, MT5, Webtrader
  • Trading Instruments: Forex, Stock, Indices, Crypto, Metals, Energies, Forex Exotic
FXTM

FXTM

  • Founded In:  2011
  • Minimum Deposit: $10
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:3000
  • Regulations : CySEC, CMA, FCA, FSCA, FSC-Mauritius
  • Trading Platforms :MT4, MT5 and Mobile Trading
  • Trading Instruments: Forex, Metals, Stocks, Commodities, Indices, cryptocurrency
HFM (HF Markets)

HFM (HF Markets)

  • Founded In:  2010
  • Minimum Deposit: $5
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:1000
  • Regulations : FCA, DFSA , FSCA ,FSA,CMA
  • Trading Platforms : MT4, MT5, HFM Platform
  • Trading Instruments: Forex,Metals,Energies,Indices,Stocks,Commodities,Bonds,ETFs,Cryptos 
AxiTrader

AxiTrader

  • Founded In:  2007
  • Minimum Deposit: None 
  • Maximum Leverage: 500:1
  • Regulations: ASIC, SVG, FSA, DFSA,FCA. 
  • Trading Platforms : MT4, WebTrader, AxiTrading Platform, Copy Trading App
  • Trading Instruments: Forex, Shares, IPOs, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies
AvaTrade

AvaTrade

  • Founded In:  2006
  • Minimum Deposit: $100
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:400
  • Regulations: CBI, ASIC, JFSA, FSA, FSCA, ADGM, ISA, KNF, IIROC
  • Trading Platforms : MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader, AvaOptions, DupliTrade, ZuluTrade
  • Trading Instruments: Metals, Commodities, Stocks, FX Options, Oil, ETFs, Options, Crypto currencies, CFDs, Indexes, Shares, Spread Betting, Indices, Forex, Bonds
ActivTrades

ActivTrades

  • Founded In:  2001
  • Minimum Deposit: $0
  • Maximum Leverage: 1:200 for retails traders, and 1:400 for Pro traders
  • Regulations : FCA, SCB, CMVM, BACEN and CVM
  • Trading Platforms :MT4, MT5, ActivTrader and Tradingview
  • Trading Instruments: Forex ( Major, minor, exotics), shares, Indices, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Commodities, Bonds, etc 
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