All CySEC Regulated Forex Brokers 2026
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (Cyprus) regulates 14 brokers that we actively review. Compare their spreads, platforms and protections below.
Last verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
We track 14 brokers regulated by CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission) in 2026. All of them hold a valid CySEC license with published register numbers, segregate client funds, and comply with the full suite of ESMA-aligned investor protections.
License data last reviewed April 2026.
About CySEC
CySEC is the most popular EU regulator for forex brokers due to Cyprus's business-friendly environment and EU membership. CySEC-regulated brokers can passport their services across all 27 EU member states.
Established in 2001 and based in Cyprus, CySEC enforces the full suite of EU rules including client fund segregation, negative balance protection, and strict marketing restrictions. For the complete background on how CySEC supervises the industry, read our full CySEC regulation guide.
Every CySEC Regulated Broker We Track
Ranked by overall 2026 score. Click any column header to re-sort.
| # ▲▼ | Broker ▲▼ | Score ▲▼ | Min Deposit ▲▼ | EUR/USD ▲▼ | Max Leverage ▲▼ | Regulators ▲▼ | Platforms ▲▼ | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IC Markets | 9.4 | $200 | 0.0 pips (Raw), 0.6 pips (Standard) | 30:1 | CySECCyprusASICAustraliaFSASeychelles | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView | Visit |
| 2 | Pepperstone | 9.3 | None | 0.0 pips (Razor), 0.69 pips (Standard) | 30:1 | BaFinGermanyCySECCyprusFCAUKASICAustralia | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView | Visit |
| 3 | Exness | 8.8 | $10 | 0.0 pips (Raw), 0.3 pips (Pro), 1.0 pips (Standard) | 30:1 | CySECCyprusFCAUKFSASeychelles | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, Exness App | Visit |
| 4 | XTB | 8.8 | None | 0.1 pips (Pro), 0.5 pips (Standard) | 30:1 | KNFPolandCySECCyprusFCAUK | xStation 5, xStation App | Visit |
| 5 | XM | 8.7 | $5 | 0.6 pips (Ultra Low), 1.6 pips (Standard) | 30:1 | CySECCyprusASICAustraliaIFSCBelize | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, XM App | Visit |
| 6 | FP Markets | 8.7 | $50 | 0.0 pips (Raw), 1.0 pips (Standard) | 30:1 | CySECCyprusASICAustralia | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, IRESS | Visit |
| 7 | Capital.com | 8.6 | €20 | 0.6 pips average | 30:1 | FCAUKCySECCyprusASICAustralia | Capital.com Platform, Capital.com App, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Visit |
| 8 | eToro | 8.5 | $50 | 1.0 pips | 30:1 | CySECCyprusFCAUKASICAustralia | eToro Platform, eToro App | Visit |
| 9 | Tickmill | 8.5 | €100 | 0.0 pips (Raw), 1.6 pips (Classic) | 30:1 | CySECCyprusFCAUKFSASeychelles | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Tickmill App | Visit |
| 10 | FxPro | 8.5 | $100 | 0.0 pips (Raw+), 1.2 pips (Standard) | 30:1 | FCAUKCySECCyprusFSCASouth Africa | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Platform | Visit |
| 11 | Forex.com | 8.4 | $100 | 0.0 pips (Raw), 1.0 pips (Standard) | 30:1 | CySECCyprusFCAUKNFAUSAASICAustralia | Forex.com Platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView | Visit |
| 12 | Admirals | 8.4 | €25 | 0.0 pips (Zero), 0.5 pips (Trade) | 30:1 | CySECCyprusFCAUKEFSAEstonia | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, SteamTrader | Visit |
| 13 | Eightcap | 8.4 | $100 | 0.0 pips (Raw), 1.0 pips (Standard) | 30:1 | ASICAustraliaFCAUKCySECCyprus | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView | Visit |
| 14 | Plus500 | 8.1 | €100 | 0.8 pips typical | 30:1 | CySECCyprusFCAUKASICAustralia | Plus500 Platform, Plus500 App | Visit |
What CySEC protection means for you
The Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) covers eligible clients up to EUR 20,000 per person if a CySEC-regulated firm becomes insolvent. This covers both cash and financial instruments held by the firm.
- ✓MiFID II compliant - brokers can operate across the entire EU
- ✓Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) covers up to EUR 20,000
- ✓Requires segregation of client funds
- ✓Mandatory negative balance protection for retail clients
- ✓Regular audits and financial reporting requirements
- ✓Strict marketing and disclosure rules
How to verify a broker's CySEC license
1. Find the license number on the broker's website
Regulated brokers display their CySEC license number in the footer of every page, usually alongside an ESMA risk warning. If you cannot find it within two clicks, treat the broker as unregulated.
2. Open the CySEC public register
Go to https://www.cysec.gov.cy and navigate to the official register of authorised firms. Every legitimate regulator publishes this list for free.
3. Cross-check the legal name and license number
The legal entity name shown on the register must match the entity name printed in the broker's legal documents and account opening agreement. A trading brand (e.g. "Broker X") is not the same as the licensed legal entity — verify both.
4. Check the license status
The register will show whether the license is active, suspended, or withdrawn. Only open an account with a firm whose license is active. Suspensions and withdrawals are public record for a reason.
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