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FXTM (ForexTime) is the retail brand of Exinity. It is well known in Africa and Asia and holds licences in the UK, Mauritius and Kenya.
Serving you from: Exinity Limited — FSC Mauritius #C113012295 Tier 3 (offshore)
Strengths
- FCA licence in the group and a local licence in Kenya
- Strong presence and local support in Africa
- MT4 and MT5 with ECN account options
Weaknesses
- Most clients are served by a Mauritius entity
- Minimum deposit is higher than many competitors
- MetaTrader only
Best for: Traders in Africa who value local support.
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Key facts
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Mauritius
- Publicly listed
- No
- Group regulators
- FCA, CMA, FSC Mauritius
- Min. deposit
- $200
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
- Execution
- Market maker, ECN
- Copy trading
- Yes
- Islamic account
- Yes
- Demo account
- Yes
Regulation and legal entities
A broker brand is usually several companies. The one you open an account with decides your leverage limit, whether you have negative balance protection, and which compensation scheme, if any, covers you.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Licence no. | Max. leverage | Our check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exinity UK Ltd United Kingdom · FSCS up to £85,000 | FCA Tier 1 | 777911 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Exinity Capital East Africa Ltd Kenya | CMA Tier 2 | 135 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Exinity Limited Mauritius | FSC Mauritius Tier 3 (offshore) | C113012295 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
Accounts and fees
Spreads we measured
We have not measured live spreads for this broker yet. Until we do, cost does not count towards its rating.
Platforms and execution
FXTM offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Execution model as described by the broker: Market maker, ECN.
Deposits and withdrawals
We have not run our own deposit and withdrawal test with this broker yet. When we do, the log appears here with dates and times.
Country availability
Pick your country at the top of the page to see which FXTM entity would serve you.
Not accepted, according to the broker: United States.
Alternatives with a shared regulator
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets Since 1989 · LSE: CMCX | 91/99 | FCA #173730 CMC Markets UK plc | $0 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit CMC MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Interactive Brokers Since 1978 · NASDAQ: IBKR | 91/99 | CFTC/NFA #0258600 Interactive Brokers LLC | $0 | Own platform, TradingView | Review Visit Interactive BrokersOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| City Index Since 1983 · NASDAQ: SNEX (parent) | 89/99 | FCA #446717 StoneX Financial Ltd | — | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit City IndexOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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Frequently asked questions
Is FXTM regulated?
FXTM operates through 3 legal entities in our database, holding licences or registrations with: FCA, CMA, FSC Mauritius. Which entity you sign up with depends on where you live, and so does the protection you get. Check the licence number on the regulator's own register before you deposit.
What is the minimum deposit at FXTM?
FXTM advertises a minimum first deposit of $200 on its entry-level account. The amount can differ by entity, account type and payment method.
Which trading platforms does FXTM offer?
FXTM offers: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Platform availability can vary between its entities.
Is FXTM a safe broker?
No broker is risk-free. Our Global Trust Score for FXTM is 38 out of 99. The score reflects the regulator tier of the entity that serves you, the group's other licences, company structure and track record. It says nothing about whether trading will be profitable for you.