Exness
Exness is a global CFD broker established in 2008. The broker offers forex, metals, energies, indices, stocks and cryptocurrency CFDs through MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal and the Exness Trade app. The global Exness profile is best understood through its non-EEA entities, as Exness states that its CySEC and FCA entities do not provide trading services to retail clients.
Min. Deposit
$10
Max Leverage
1:2000
Est.
2008
Regulated by
FXJ Score
8.1
/ 10Execution Model
Market Maker
How orders are processed
Segregated Funds
Yes
Client funds held separately
Negative Balance
Protected
You cannot lose more than you deposit
Scalping
Allowed
Short-term high-frequency trading
Pros
Established in 2008
Multiple regulatory licences across the group
Seychelles FSA licence SD025 for Exness (SC) Ltd
FSCA authorisation in South Africa
MT4 and MT5 available
Exness Terminal available
Exness Trade app available
MetaTrader WebTerminal available
Forex, commodities, indices, stocks and crypto CFDs
Standard account with no commission
Raw Spread and Zero accounts available
Spreads from 0.0 pips on selected professional accounts
Negative balance protection
Segregated client funds
24/7 deposits and withdrawals
Exness does not charge deposit or withdrawal processing fees
Very broad account currency support
Scalping-oriented professional accounts
Swap-free conditions available
Cons
Not suitable to present as an EU retail broker
CySEC and FCA entities do not provide retail trading services
Global client protection depends on the legal entity and region
Main retail-facing global entities include offshore jurisdictions
Market Maker / principal model
Not ECN
Not STP
Unlimited leverage is conditional and not available to all clients
Payment methods vary by region and verification status
Exact available funding methods must be checked in Personal Area
ETFs not confirmed as a standalone tradable category
Public spread tables are dynamic and not always available in CMS-ready format
CFDs are high-risk leveraged instruments
Typical Spreads
Varies by account type| Symbol | Category | Typical Spread | Min Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | Forex | 0.8 pips | pips |
| GBP/USD | Forex | 1.0 pips | pips |
Typical Spread
0.8 pips
Min Spread
pips
Typical Spread
1.0 pips
Min Spread
pips
Account Currencies
Deposit Methods
Withdrawal Methods
Account Types
Standard Account
Commission-free account with market execution, spreads from 0.2 pips, 0.01 minimum lot and access to forex, metals, cryptocurrencies, energies, stocks and indices.
Standard Cent Account
Cent account designed for smaller-volume trading, available with selected cent currencies and limited instrument availability compared with Standard.
Pro Account
Professional account with lower spreads from 0.1 pips, no commission and mostly instant execution, with market execution for selected instruments and account currencies.
Raw Spread Account
Professional account with spreads from 0.0 pips and commission up to 3.50 USD each side per lot.
Zero Account
Professional account with spreads from 0.0 pips and commission from 0.05 USD each side per lot.
Demo Account
Practice account for testing strategies and platforms without real-money risk.
Platforms
Instruments
FX Junction Verdict
Exness is a strong global CFD broker for traders who want MT4, MT5, low-cost account options, high leverage where eligible and access to forex, metals, energies, indices, stocks and crypto CFDs. Its advantages include broad platform coverage, multiple account types, negative balance protection, segregated funds and fast 24/7 payment processing. The key caution is regulatory positioning: Exness should not be presented as an EU retail broker, because its CySEC and FCA entities do not provide trading services to retail clients.