CySEC
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
CySEC is the main financial regulator in Cyprus and one of the most common licenses held by forex brokers operating in Europe. As an EU member state regulator, CySEC-licensed firms can passport their services across the entire European Economic Area under MiFID II.
Classification
Tier 1
Jurisdiction
Cyprus
Established
2001
Brokers Reviewed
112
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Brokers Regulated by CySEC
IC Markets
IC Markets delivers institutional-grade execution with raw spreads from 0.0 pips, $15B+ daily volume, and ASIC/CySEC regulation.
XTB
XTB is a publicly traded, FCA-regulated broker with the award-winning xStation 5 platform, no minimum deposit, and one of the best trading education programs in the industry.
XM
XM is a well-regulated broker known for its excellent education, $5 minimum deposit, and reliable MetaTrader execution across 1,000+ instruments.
Pepperstone
Pepperstone offers raw spreads from 0.0 pips, four platform choices, and strong ASIC/FCA regulation with no minimum deposit requirement.
Capital.com
Capital.com offers an AI-powered trading platform with 6,400+ commission-free instruments, strong quad-regulation, and a low $20 minimum deposit.
Forex.com
Forex.com, owned by StoneX Group, offers 5,000+ instruments with a proprietary platform, DMA trading, and strong FCA/ASIC/CySEC regulation.
Admirals
Admirals (formerly Admiral Markets) offers 4,000+ instruments with the enhanced MetaTrader Supreme Edition and triple CySEC/FCA/ASIC regulation.
FxPro
FxPro offers four trading platforms including its proprietary FxPro Edge, NDD execution, and strong CySEC/FCA regulation across 2,100+ instruments.
ThinkMarkets
ThinkMarkets combines its proprietary ThinkTrader platform with MT4/MT5, no minimum deposit, and ASIC/FCA/CySEC regulation across 4,000+ instruments.
AvaTrade
AvaTrade is one of the most widely regulated brokers globally, offering MT4/MT5, proprietary apps, options trading, and copy trading since 2006.
Trading 212
Trading 212 is an FCA-regulated broker offering commission-free stock investing, fractional shares, and a beautifully designed app with just a $1 minimum deposit.
FP Markets
FP Markets offers raw spreads, four platform choices including DMA stock trading via IRESS, and 20 years of ASIC/CySEC-regulated operations.
Tickmill
Tickmill is an ECN broker known for ultra-low trading costs, raw spreads from 0.0 pips, and solid CySEC/FCA regulation across 500+ instruments.
EXANTE
EXANTE is a multi-regulated institutional broker providing access to 2M+ instruments across 50+ global markets for professional traders.
Exness
Exness combines instant withdrawals, $1 minimum deposit, and competitive raw spreads with strong FCA/CySEC regulation and massive monthly volume.
FXTM
FXTM offers accessible trading with a $10 minimum deposit, copy trading, and strong CySEC/FCA regulation across forex and CFD markets.
Eightcap
Eightcap stands out with TradingView integration, raw spreads from 0.0 pips, and ASIC/CySEC regulation across 800+ instruments including crypto CFDs.
HFM
HFM (formerly HotForex) offers accessible trading from $5, quad-regulation, copy trading, and multiple account types across 1,200+ instruments.
Freedom24
Freedom24 is a NASDAQ-listed stock brokerage regulated by CySEC and BaFin, offering global stock access, cash interest, and IPO participation.
TopFX
TopFX is a CySEC/FCA-regulated ECN broker offering raw spreads from 0.0 pips through MT4 and cTrader with no minimum deposit requirement.
ATFX
ATFX is an FCA and CySEC-regulated UK broker offering MT4 trading across four account tiers with a strong reputation for service quality.
Doo Financial
Doo Financial is a multi-regulated broker (FCA, CySEC, ASIC) offering TradingView integration and ECN pricing from 0.1 pips.
Plus500
Plus500 is a publicly listed CFD broker offering a simple, commission-free platform with strong multi-regulator oversight and 2,800+ instruments.
eToro
eToro pioneered social trading with CopyTrader, offering stocks, crypto, and forex in one platform with 30M+ users and strong regulation.
Skilling
Skilling is a CySEC-regulated broker offering three trading platforms including cTrader, with competitive raw spreads starting from 0.1 pips.
GO Markets
GO Markets is an ASIC-regulated Australian broker with raw spreads from 0.0 pips, cTrader support, and a solid 18-year track record in the industry.
Equiti
Equiti is a DFSA and FCA-regulated broker with a strong focus on the MENA region, offering raw spreads, institutional accounts, and multilingual Arabic support.
FXOpen
FXOpen is a triple-regulated broker (FCA/ASIC/CySEC) with over 20 years of operation, offering ECN trading through MT4, MT5, and its proprietary TickTrader platform from just $1.
Markets.com
Markets.com is a triple-regulated broker offering 2,500+ instruments through its proprietary platform and MetaTrader, with strong research tools.
FXView
FXView is a CySEC-regulated multi-asset broker built around a RAW ECN account, 0.0-pip pricing claims, and support for both ActTrader and MT4.
CFI Financial
CFI Financial has operated since 1998 and offers TradingView integration, multi-jurisdiction regulation, and deep MENA expertise across 300+ instruments.
RoboMarkets
RoboMarkets is a CySEC-regulated broker offering four platforms including R StocksTrader with 12,000+ stocks and ECN pricing from 0.0 pips.
Coinbase Europe
Coinbase Europe is the EU-regulated arm of Coinbase, offering regulated access to hundreds of cryptocurrencies under CySEC and Irish CBI oversight.
Exinity
Exinity is a triple-regulated broker (FCA/CySEC/FSA) offering accessible trading through MT4/MT5 with a low $10 minimum deposit and 500+ instruments.
CAPEX
CAPEX is a dual-regulated broker offering excellent educational content via CAPEX Academy alongside 2,100+ instruments and MT5 trading.
RoboForex
RoboForex provides 12,000+ instruments across four platforms including cTrader and the proprietary R StocksTrader with CySEC/IFSC regulation.
BDSwiss
BDSwiss is a CySEC-regulated broker offering MT4, MT5, and its proprietary mobile app with a $10 minimum deposit and multiple account types.
M4Markets
M4Markets is a multi-regulated CFD broker that leans on cTrader, a $100 entry point, and retail protections such as segregated accounts and negative balance protection.
Purple Trading
Purple Trading is CySEC and Czech National Bank regulated, offering ECN pricing from 0.0 pips and transparent execution reporting.
Afterprime
Afterprime is a CySEC/ASIC-regulated ECN broker offering raw spreads from 0.0 pips across MT4, MT5, and cTrader with Prime of Prime institutional liquidity.
GBE Brokers
GBE Brokers is a CySEC and BaFin-regulated ECN broker with German-market focus, offering raw spreads from 0.0 pips on the ECN+ account.
Naga
Naga is a CySEC-regulated social trading broker with a modern proprietary platform, copy trading features, and access to stocks, crypto, and CFDs.
JFD Brokers
JFD Brokers is a CySEC/BaFin-regulated DMA+ broker offering transparent pricing across 1,500+ instruments through MT4 and MT5.
FXCC
FXCC is a CySEC-regulated ECN broker that focuses on MT4 trading, zero-minimum-deposit access, and raw spreads from 0.0 pips.
easyMarkets
easyMarkets offers the unique dealCancellation feature alongside CySEC/ASIC regulation and a $25 minimum deposit, operating since 2001.
Octa
Octa (formerly OctaFX) offers commission-free trading with a $25 minimum deposit and OctaTrader platform with built-in copy trading.
Fortrade
Fortrade is an FCA and CySEC-regulated broker with a proprietary trading platform, MT4 support, and FSCS investor protection for UK clients.
IronFX
IronFX offers multiple account types including zero spread and STP/ECN options on MT4, with CySEC/FCA/FSCA regulation across 500+ instruments.
Libertex
Libertex is a CySEC-regulated broker known for its zero-spread, commission-based trading model with a simple proprietary platform and low $10 minimum deposit.
Tio Markets
Tio Markets is an FCA/CySEC-regulated broker headquartered in London, offering MT4 trading with competitive ECN spreads and a $50 minimum deposit.
Conotoxia
Conotoxia is the trading arm of Cinkciarz.pl, KNF-regulated in Poland, offering MT5 trading with integrated currency exchange features.
Accuindex
Accuindex is a CySEC and SCA-regulated broker targeting MENA traders, featuring built-in AccuConnect copy trading, the AccuGo mobile app, and AccuPay payment solution.
Errante
Errante is a CySEC-regulated broker offering raw spreads, multiple account types, and crypto deposits with a $50 minimum entry point.
IQ Option
IQ Option is a CySEC-regulated broker known for its sleek proprietary platform, options trading focus, and accessible $10 minimum deposit.
Amana Capital
Amana Capital is a CySEC-regulated broker focused on the MENA market with dedicated Islamic accounts and strong Arabic-language support.
FBS
FBS offers a $5 minimum deposit, up to 1:3000 leverage, and multiple account types including a Cent account for micro-lot trading.
JustMarkets
JustMarkets offers one of the lowest entry barriers in the industry with a $1 minimum deposit, up to 1:3000 leverage, and raw spread accounts on MT4/MT5.
Scope Markets
Scope Markets is a CySEC-regulated broker with a strong presence in African markets, offering MT4/MT5 trading with competitive spreads.
FXGT
FXGT is a CySEC/FSA-regulated broker with a strong crypto focus, offering MT5 trading with leverage up to 1:1000 and a $5 minimum deposit.
Lirunex
Lirunex is a CySEC-regulated broker with tiered LX accounts, STP/NDD positioning, and explicit retail protections, but its entry deposit is higher than many EU rivals.
Traders Trust
Traders Trust is a CySEC-regulated ECN broker offering raw spreads from 0.0 pips, MT4/MT5 access, and leverage up to 1:500 for professional-classified clients.
MiTrade
MiTrade is a multi-regulated broker with a sleek proprietary platform, commission-free trading, and $50 minimum deposit.
Squared Financial
Squared Financial is a CySEC-regulated broker operating since 2005, offering MT4/MT5 trading with raw spreads and a range of forex and CFD instruments.
LegacyFX
LegacyFX is a CySEC-regulated MT5-only broker offering ECN pricing, Islamic accounts, and Bitcoin deposit options with a $500 minimum deposit.
TrioMarkets
TrioMarkets (EDR Financial Ltd) is a CySEC-regulated ECN/STP broker offering tiered accounts from Basic to VIP with MT4/MT5 and Islamic account options.
Orbex
Orbex is a CySEC-regulated broker based in Limassol offering MT4 trading with competitive spreads across forex, commodities, and indices.
Colmex Pro
Colmex Pro is a CySEC-regulated DMA broker offering direct market access to 5,000+ instruments including real stocks through its proprietary platform.
Trade360
Trade360 is a CySEC-regulated broker offering the unique CrowdTrading sentiment feature alongside MT4 and a tiered account structure.
APME FX
APME FX is a CySEC-regulated Cyprus broker offering MT4 and MT5 trading with EU MiFID II client protections and Islamic swap-free accounts.
26 Degrees Global Markets
26 Degrees Global Markets is a CySEC and ASIC-regulated broker with Australian institutional heritage, offering raw ECN pricing through MT4 and MT5.
Trade.com
Trade.com is a CySEC-regulated broker offering 2100+ instruments across forex, stocks, commodities, and crypto CFDs with MT4/MT5.
Ebury
Ebury is an FCA and CySEC-regulated fintech specialising in B2B FX payments, currency hedging, and trade finance for businesses.
iFOREX
iFOREX has operated since 1996 as a CySEC-regulated broker targeting newer traders with educational support and a simple proprietary platform.
LiteFinance
LiteFinance (formerly LiteForex) offers built-in social copy trading, MT4/MT5, and a $50 minimum deposit with CySEC entity for EU clients.
Just2Trade
Just2Trade is a CySEC-regulated broker offering MT4/MT5 with competitive spreads and multi-asset trading.
Albourne Cyprus
Albourne is a global investment advisory firm founded in 1994, specialising in alternative investments for institutional clients. Its CySEC-regulated Cyprus entity serves EU institutional investors.
Earn
Earn is a CySEC-regulated multi-asset investment platform with access to 15,000+ US stocks, 80,000+ bonds, 2,000+ ETFs, options, and futures.
InstaForex
InstaForex offers $1 minimum deposits, ForexCopy copy trading, and MT4/MT5 access primarily serving emerging market traders.
Chase Buchanan
Chase Buchanan is a CySEC-regulated wealth management firm providing financial advice and pension services for British and American expatriates.
DupliTrade
DupliTrade is a CySEC-regulated copy trading platform integrating with MT4/MT5 to replicate vetted strategy provider trades.
B2B Prime
B2B Prime is a multi-regulated prime-of-prime liquidity provider serving brokers and institutional clients across five jurisdictions.
Broctagon Prime
Broctagon Prime is a CySEC-regulated prime services provider offering institutional liquidity, white-label brokerage solutions, and low-latency execution infrastructure for financial firms.
AAFG
AAFG is a CySEC-regulated forex and CFD broker offering MT4/MT5 trading with MiFID II protections, but limited public transparency and no standout features.
Doto
Doto is a CySEC-regulated online trading platform for stocks, crypto, forex, commodities, and indices with 500,000+ users.
Blacktower Financial Management
Blacktower Financial Management is a CySEC and FCA-regulated wealth manager with 35+ years specialising in expatriate financial planning and pension management.
Athlos Capital
Athlos Capital is a CySEC-regulated boutique investment firm offering bespoke wealth management to institutions and HNW clients, with 260+ execution counterparties and claimed €3B+ monthly volume.
Atlantic Securities
Atlantic Securities is a CySEC-regulated equity broker founded in 2001, providing access to the Cyprus Stock Exchange, Athens Exchanges, and 100+ global market centres.
Dragon Capital Cyprus
Dragon Capital (Cyprus) Limited is a long-standing CySEC-regulated investment firm with licence 112/10 since 2010.
Aquilla Nummus
Aquilla Nummus is a CySEC-regulated boutique portfolio manager in Cyprus offering bespoke investment solutions from capital preservation to high-yield strategies for retail, professional, and institutional clients.
3D Global Financial Services
3D Global Financial Services is a CySEC-regulated wealth management firm serving expats and international investors in Cyprus with advisory and managed portfolio services.
7Q Financial Services
7Q Financial Services is a CySEC-regulated boutique asset manager in Cyprus using a systematic, five-pillar investment approach for institutional clients and HNWIs.
Argus
Argus is a CySEC-regulated Cyprus Investment Firm offering institutional brokerage and portfolio management.
AJK Wealth Management
AJK Wealth Management is a CySEC-regulated Cyprus Investment Firm offering portfolio management, investment advisory, and custody services to HNW and institutional clients since 2011.
Cloud Trading
Cloud Trading (CTS) is a CySEC-regulated B2B trading infrastructure provider offering MT5 access and REST API for institutional and professional clients.
Boson Alfa
Boson Alfa is a CySEC-regulated investment firm offering personalised portfolio management and investment advisory services with a tailored, client-specific approach.
CDJ Social Stocks (AGBK Broker)
AGBK Broker (CDJ Social Stocks Ltd) is a CySEC-regulated retail CFD broker offering MT5 trading with a $50 minimum deposit and spreads from 0.1 pips across forex, indices, and commodities.
ALMA Europe
ALMA Europe Ltd is a CySEC-regulated investment firm (licence 408/22) in Larnaca offering personalised portfolio management, investment advice, and financing intermediation.
Alfa Capital Markets
Alfa Capital Markets Ltd is a CySEC-regulated investment firm (licence 387/20) providing investment services across the EEA under MiFID II with transparent regulatory disclosures.
Ayomi
Ayomi is a French crowdfunding platform for SME and startup capital raising, operating under CySEC and French AMF regulatory oversight.
AC Prime
AC Prime is a CySEC-regulated investment firm based in Cyprus offering forex and CFD trading via MT4/MT5, with EU-standard client fund protection.
4XHUB
4XHUB EU LTD announced termination of activities as of March 2025. Existing clients should contact compliance@4xhub.eu to arrange fund withdrawal.
Aristeus
Aristeus is a CySEC-licensed boutique firm focused on portfolio management and advisory for professional investors.
A. Eternity Capital Management
A. Eternity Capital Management is a CySEC-licensed Cyprus Investment Firm based in Nicosia, likely serving professional or HNW clients with managed investment services.
CTCAP
CTCAP Ltd is a CySEC-licensed boutique brokerage offering investment services in fixed income, equities, ETFs, and structured notes.
DPRG Investment
DPRG Investment Management is a CySEC-regulated firm specialising in managing equity locked in real estate assets.
BM Zenith Investment
BM Zenith Investment is a newly CySEC-licensed Cyprus Investment Firm offering CFD trading via MT5 to EEA-based retail and professional clients.
Aeonic Securities
Aeonic Securities CIF Plc is a CySEC-regulated investment firm in Limassol, Cyprus. Its Greek-language website and dedicated compliance contacts suggest a locally-oriented professional client base.
Aksys Global Markets
Aksys Global Markets is a CySEC-regulated retail broker in Cyprus offering forex and CFD trading via MT4 and MT5, with standard EU client protections.
50KCY (50Coins)
50KCY (50Coins) is a CySEC-regulated broker in Cyprus focused on cryptocurrency CFD trading with MT5 platform access and EU-level client protections.
ATI Associates Cyprus
ATI Associates Cyprus is a CySEC-licensed investment adviser. Its public web presence is minimal, making it suitable only for professional clients who engage directly.
CEXbro
CEXbro is a listed CySEC broker whose website was inaccessible at time of review. Verify current regulatory status via CySEC register before engaging.
Begin Capital Markets
Begin Capital Markets (BCM) was a CySEC-regulated Cyprus Investment Firm that has permanently ceased all operations.