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Compare Top Forex Brokers

Compare regulation, minimum deposits, funding methods, trading platforms and global presence before selecting a broker.

5 brokers reviewed Latest verification: August 6, 2026 Rating methodology
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Editorial selections based on the published rating framework.

Best Overall
Featured Partner

Lirunex

★★★★★★★★★★4.7

Lirunex is a global multi-asset CFD broker established in 2017. The broker offers trading in forex, commodities, indices, shares and cryptocurrencies through…

Regulation
CySECFSC Mauritius+1
Minimum deposit
USD 0.00
Platforms
MT4MT5+1
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Instant deposits & withdrawals

GTCFX

★★★★★★★★★★4.4

GTCFX is a global multi-asset CFD broker established in 2012 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The broker provides access to…

Regulation
AOFAFSC Mauritius+2
Minimum deposit
USD 0.00
Platforms
MT4MT5
Top Rated Broker

IC Markets

★★★★★★★★★★0.0
Regulation
ASICCySEC+2
Minimum deposit
USD 200.00
Platforms
cTraderMT4+1
5 brokers match your criteria
Compare Rank & Broker Rating Regulation Minimum Deposit Funding Headquarters Global Offices Platforms Action
#1
LirunexFeatured PartnerEstablished 2017
★★★★★★★★★★4.7/5ResearchPips Rating
CySECFSC MauritiusLFSA
USD 0.00
Bank TransferCryptocurrencySkrill+1
Labuan, Malaysia Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Cyprus
MT4MT5WebTrader
Visit Broker
#2
GTCFXEstablished 2012
★★★★★★★★★★4.4/5ResearchPips Rating
AOFAFSC MauritiusSCA+1
USD 0.00
Bank TransferCryptocurrencySkrill+1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates London, United Kingdom · Hong Kong
MT4MT5
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IC MarketsEstablished 2007
★★★★★★★★★★0.0/5ResearchPips Rating
ASICCySECFSA Seychelles+1
USD 200.00
Not verified
Sydney, Australia Not verified
cTraderMT4MT5
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PepperstoneEstablished 2010
★★★★★★★★★★0.0/5ResearchPips Rating
ASICBaFinCMA+4
USD 10.00
Not verified
Melbourne, Australia Not verified
cTraderMT4MT5
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XMEstablished 2009
★★★★★★★★★★0.0/5ResearchPips Rating
ASICCySECDFSA+1
USD 5.00
Not verified
Limassol, Cyprus Not verified
MT4MT5
#1

Lirunex

Featured Partner
★★★★★★★★★★4.7/5
Regulation
CySECFSC MauritiusLFSA
Minimum deposit
USD 0.00
Headquarters
Labuan, Malaysia
Platforms
MT4MT5WebTrader
Visit Broker
#2

GTCFX

★★★★★★★★★★4.4/5
Regulation
AOFAFSC MauritiusSCA+1
Minimum deposit
USD 0.00
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Platforms
MT4MT5
#—

IC Markets

★★★★★★★★★★0.0/5
Regulation
ASICCySECFSA Seychelles+1
Minimum deposit
USD 200.00
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
Platforms
cTraderMT4MT5
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Pepperstone

★★★★★★★★★★0.0/5
Regulation
ASICBaFinCMA+4
Minimum deposit
USD 10.00
Headquarters
Melbourne, Australia
Platforms
cTraderMT4MT5
#—

XM

★★★★★★★★★★0.0/5
Regulation
ASICCySECDFSA+1
Minimum deposit
USD 5.00
Headquarters
Limassol, Cyprus
Platforms
MT4MT5
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How ResearchPips rates brokers

Ratings combine regulation and client protection, trading costs, platform quality, funding, market access and operational transparency. Scores are reviewed independently of commercial relationships.

35%Regulation & protection
20%Costs & transparency
15%Platforms & execution
10%Funding & withdrawals
10%Markets & accounts
10%Support & reputation

A commercial relationship can affect placement visibility, but it does not automatically improve a broker’s editorial score or star rating. Regulation and protections vary by legal entity and client jurisdiction.