What are the XM bonus terms in 2026 and can I withdraw bonus funds?
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Broker review: XM
XM is ideal for beginner EU traders, offering a $5 minimum deposit, award-winning education, multilingual support in 30+ languages, and CySEC regulation.
Is XM a safe broker?
Yes, XM is a safe broker for EU clients. Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd, the EU entity, is regulated by CySEC under license 120/10. XM has over 10 million clients globally, maintains segregated client funds, is ICF-compensated up to EUR 20,000, and provides negative balance protection as mandated by ESMA.
Why are my forex broker bonus funds locked from withdrawal?
Bonus funds are credit, not cash. They are locked until trading-volume conditions are met — typically 1 standard lot per USD 3-10 of bonus. Profits earned from bonus-margined trades may be withdrawable separately if account turnover thresholds are reached. ESMA banned non-monetary inducements for EU retail clients in 2018; bonuses are now offshore-entity only.
What are the ESMA leverage limits for retail forex traders?
ESMA limits retail forex leverage to 30:1 on major currency pairs, 20:1 on minors and major indices, 10:1 on commodities and non-major indices, 5:1 on individual equities, and 2:1 on cryptocurrencies. These limits apply to all EU/EEA regulated brokers since 1 August 2018.
EU-regulated vs offshore forex broker — which should I use?
EU-regulated brokers (CySEC, BaFin, FCA) offer ICF/FSCS compensation up to EUR 20,000-85,000, mandatory negative balance protection, and 30:1 max leverage. Offshore brokers (FSC Belize, IFSC, VFSC) offer higher leverage (500:1+) and looser margin rules but no compensation scheme and weaker investor protection. EU is safer; offshore is for high-risk-tolerance traders only.