Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
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- Tier 2
- Jurisdiction
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CySEC supervises investment firms in Cyprus. Many international broker brands hold a Cyprus Investment Firm licence and use EU passporting to serve clients across the European Economic Area.
What it means for a retail trader
EU-wide rules apply: leverage capped at 30:1 on major currency pairs, negative balance protection, a standardised risk warning and no trading bonuses for retail clients. The Investor Compensation Fund covers eligible retail clients up to €20,000 if a firm cannot meet its obligations.
How to check a firm
Search the firm’s legal name or licence number on the official register linked above. Confirm that the name, the number and the website on the register match the firm you are dealing with, and that its permissions cover the product you want to trade. Clone firms often borrow a real firm’s name and number but use a different web address.
Brokers in our database with a CySEC licence
| Broker | Dossier Score | Entity serving you | Min. deposit | Platforms | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals Founded 2001 | 48 | Admirals SC Ltd FSA Seychelles #SD073 Tier 3 (offshore) | $100 | MT4MT5 | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| Capital.com Founded 2016 | 44 | Capital Com Online Investments Ltd SCB #SIA-F245 Tier 3 (offshore) | $20 | Own platformMT4TradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| Eightcap Founded 2009 | 46 | Eightcap Global Ltd SCB #SIA-F220 Tier 3 (offshore) | $100 | MT4MT5TradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| eToro Founded 2007 Listed | 56 | eToro (Seychelles) Ltd FSA Seychelles #SD076 Tier 3 (offshore) | $50 | Own platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| Exness Founded 2008 | 42 | Exness (SC) Ltd FSA Seychelles #SD025 Tier 3 (offshore) | $10 | MT4MT5Own platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| FBS Founded 2009 | 38 | FBS Markets Inc. FSC Belize Tier 3 (offshore) | $5 | MT4MT5Own platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| FOREX.com Founded 2001 Listed | 62 | GAIN Global Markets Inc. CIMA #25033 Tier 3 (offshore) | $100 | Own platformMT4MT5TradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| FP Markets Founded 2005 | 30 | FP Markets LLC SVG FSA Registration only | $100 | MT4MT5cTraderTradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| FxPro Founded 2006 | 40 | FxPro Global Markets Ltd SCB #SIA-F184 Tier 3 (offshore) | $100 | MT4MT5cTraderOwn platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| HFM Founded 2010 | 42 | HF Markets (Seychelles) Ltd FSA Seychelles #SD015 Tier 3 (offshore) | $0 | MT4MT5Own platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| IC Markets Founded 2007 | 38 | Raw Trading Ltd FSA Seychelles #SD018 Tier 3 (offshore) | $200 | MT4MT5cTraderTradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| Octa Founded 2011 | 16 | Octa Markets Ltd Unregulated | $25 | MT4MT5Own platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| Pepperstone Founded 2010 | 54 | Pepperstone Markets Limited SCB #SIA-F217 Tier 3 (offshore) | $0 | MT4MT5cTraderTradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| Plus500 Founded 2008 Listed | 62 | Plus500SEY Ltd FSA Seychelles #SD039 Tier 3 (offshore) | $100 | Own platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| ThinkMarkets Founded 2010 | 48 | TF Global Markets Int Limited FSA Seychelles #SD060 Tier 3 (offshore) | $0 | MT4MT5TradingViewOwn platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| Tickmill Founded 2014 | 38 | Tickmill Ltd FSA Seychelles #SD008 Tier 3 (offshore) | $100 | MT4MT5TradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| XM Founded 2009 | 40 | XM Global Limited FSC Belize Tier 3 (offshore) | $5 | MT4MT5 | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| XTB Founded 2002 Listed | 50 | XTB International Limited FSC Belize Tier 3 (offshore) | $0 | Own platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
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