Introduction & Overview of Libertex
Libertex is one of the oldest and most reputable online Forex and CFD brokers, founded in 1997, and operated by Indication Investments Ltd based in Cyprus. With over 25 years of experience in the international financial market, Libertex has served more than 2.9 million clients across 120+ countries.
Regulation & Licenses
Regulated by CySEC – Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (License No. 164/12).
As part of the EU regulatory framework, Libertex ensures strict compliance with investor protection measures such as segregated client funds, Investor Compensation Fund (ICF), and Negative Balance Protection.
Trading Platforms
Libertex provides two main platforms:
Libertex Platform (proprietary)
User-friendly, available on web and mobile app.
Operates mainly on commission-based fees, instead of spreads.
Equipped with multiple technical indicators, charting tools, and analysis features.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) & MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Suitable for traders using Expert Advisors (EA), scalping, and hedging.
Support automated trading, backtesting, advanced order types, and multiple timeframes.
Trading Instruments
Libertex offers over 250 financial instruments, including:
Forex: major, minor, and exotic currency pairs.
Indices: S&P 500, Nasdaq, DAX, FTSE 100.
Commodities: gold, silver, crude oil, natural gas, coffee.
Stock CFDs: US, European, and global stocks.
Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, etc.
Trading Conditions
Minimum Deposit: from 10 EUR/USD.
Leverage: up to 1:500 (depending on region); limited to 1:30 in the EU due to ESMA rules.
Spreads: can be as low as 0 pip on Libertex platform, but trades incur commission fees.
Account Types: Standard, Demo, Cent, and MT4/MT5 accounts.
Funding Methods: bank cards, wire transfer, e-wallets (Skrill, Neteller), and crypto.
Strengths
Long history and strong reputation (since 1997).
EU-regulated by CySEC.
Proprietary Libertex platform plus MT4/MT5 support.
Wide range of markets: Forex, CFDs, crypto, commodities.
Client protection: segregated accounts and negative balance protection.
Low minimum deposit, suitable for beginners.
Weaknesses
No EA, scalping, or hedging allowed on Libertex proprietary platform (only on MT4/MT5).
Leverage capped at 1:30 within EU, while other regions can access up to 1:500.
Commission-based fee model may not suit traders used to low spreads.
Some products only available on Libertex platform, not MT4/MT5.
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