Orbex Forex Broker Review

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Orbex

Orbex

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Your Gateway to Global Trading

Trade Forex, Stocks, Indices and Commodities with competitive spreads

Up to 1:500
Leverage
0.00
Spreads
300+ Trading
Instruments

Key Broker Details

Quick Facts

Regulation

CySEC (Cyprus)

Country

Cyprus

Min. Deposit

$100.00

Spreads

0.0 pips

Pros

What we like

  • Regulated by CySEC (EU regulation standard)
  • Supports MT4 and MT5 trading platforms
  • Offers a wide range of trading instruments (Forex, metals, indices, commodities)
  • Educational resources and market analysis available
  • Multiple account types for different trader levels
  • Negative balance protection for retail clients

Cons

Areas for improvement

  • Not available in some regions (including USA)
  • Trading conditions may vary depending on account type

Broker Summary

Orbex is an online forex and CFD broker offering trading in currencies, commodities, indices, and metals through MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms. It is regulated in Cyprus and provides services for both beginner and experienced traders.

Safety & Regulation

Capitalization

Privately held broker (no public market capitalization; not a listed company)

Insurance

Client funds protected under regulatory segregation rules via CySEC
Additional investor compensation may be available through the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) up to regulatory limits for eligible clients

Licenses

CySEC License No: 124/10

Jurisdictions

Cyprus (EU)

Trading Tools

Social Trading

Econ Calendar

Account Managers

Payments

Bank wire, Card payments, E-wallets (Skrill, Neteller), local payment solutions (depending on country)

Trading Platforms

Mobile Trading

Yes — supports MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) mobile apps (iOS & Android)

Web Trader

Yes — available via MT4 WebTrader and MT5 WebTrader platforms

Orbex Overview

Comprehensive broker information and trading capabilities

Languages & Region

 English, Arabic, Chinese (varies by region)

Cyprus

Pricing & Fees

Spread-based and commission-based accounts (ECN accounts may include commissions; standard accounts mainly spread-only)

Deposit Methods

Bank transfer, Credit/Debit cards (Visa/Mastercard), Skrill, Neteller, other e-wallets (availability may vary by region)

Withdrawal Methods

Bank transfer, Credit/Debit cards, Skrill, Neteller (must generally match deposit method due to AML rules)

Trading Platforms

MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader

Leverage

Up to 1:500

Account Types

beginner-friendly, ecn-raw, standard, islamic, ecn, classic, vip, raw, zero-commission, low-spread, high-leverage, stock-cfd, scalping-ea, fast-execution

Customer Support

24/5 support via live chat, email, and phone

Fund Security

Segregated Funds

VPS Hosting

Available

Orbex Insights & Features

Discover what makes Orbex stand out with comprehensive tools and resources

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News & Analysis

Market insights and analysis

Real-time forex news, daily market updates, technical & fundamental analysis, central bank coverage, and trading insights based on global economic events. Includes timely alerts on high-impact market-moving news.

Top Feature

Standout platform feature

Regulated by CySEC, supports MT4/MT5, ECN trading with low spreads, and offers advanced trading tools with fast execution.

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Research Tools

Advanced research capabilities

Yes — daily market analysis, trading signals, economic insights

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Educational Resources

Learning materials and courses

Yes — webinars, trading guides, market tutorials, beginner resources

Orbex Account Structure

Compare account types and features

Standard USD, EUR, GBP
Demo Swap Free Bonus
Commission
$0 (Standard) / ~3–7 USD per lot (ECN accounts, varies)
Trade Size
0.01 (per account‑type spec) – 100 lots

Orbex Account Types

FeatureStandard AccountIslamic AccountPro AccountRaw AccountVIP AccountCopy Trading
Low Spread AccessFrom 1.5 pipsFrom 1.5 pipsFrom 0.8 pipsFrom 0.0 pipsFrom 0.0 pipsFrom 1.5 pips
Zero CommissionYesYesNoNoNoYes
High LeverageUp to 1:500Up to 1:500Up to 1:1000Up to 1:500Up to 1:500Up to 1:500
Swap-Free OptionNoYesNoNoYes (customizable)No
ECN ExecutionMarket ExecutionMarket ExecutionMarket ExecutionECN ExecutionECN ExecutionMarket Execution
Copy Trading AccessNoNoYes (MT4 Signals)Yes (ZuluTrade)Yes (ZuluTrade)Yes (Dedicated)
Minimum Deposit$100$100$1,000$1,000$10,000$100
Multi-Asset AccessForex, Metals, IndicesForex, Metals, IndicesForex, Metals, IndicesForex, Metals, IndicesForex, Metals, IndicesForex, Metals, Indices
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, WebTraderMT4, MT5, WebTraderMT4, MT5, WebTraderMT4, MT5, WebTraderMT4, MT5, WebTraderMT4, MT5, App

Trading Features & Conditions

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Max Leverage

1:500

Risk Management

Stop Loss, Take Profit, Margin Call alerts, Negative Balance Protection

Special Conditions

ECN execution available, swap-free (Islamic) option, VPS eligibility for active traders

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