Orbex Introduction & Overview
General Information
Orbex is an international Forex and CFD broker, established around 2010–2011. Its mission is to educate, support, and empower traders to make informed investment decisions. Orbex positions itself as a reliable, transparent broker offering advanced technology and a safe trading environment.
Regulation & Safety
Regulated by FSC Mauritius and FSA Seychelles.
Previously licensed by CySEC (Cyprus) under license no. 124/10, but surrendered its EU license and exited the European market in July 2025.
Client funds are held in segregated accounts, with negative balance protection, encrypted data systems, and compliance with KYC/AML rules.
Platforms & Tools
Main platform: MetaTrader 4 (MT4) (desktop, web, mobile).
Supports Expert Advisors (EA), scalping, and hedging.
Additional services include free VPS hosting, market analysis tools, trading signals, webinars, and educational resources.
Trading Instruments
Forex: major, minor, and exotic currency pairs.
CFDs: indices, commodities (gold, oil, natural gas, etc.), international stocks.
Some sources also mention cryptocurrency CFDs.
Trading Conditions
Leverage: up to 1:500 (depending on jurisdiction).
Minimum deposit: from 100 USD (Starter account).
Spreads: from 0.0 pip on ECN-type accounts, with commission.
Islamic (swap-free) accounts are available.
Strengths
Transparent regulatory framework with multiple licenses.
Strong infrastructure: MT4 + free VPS + signals + analytics.
Wide product selection and competitive spreads.
Solid educational support (webinars, tutorials, market research).
Fast trade execution (average ~0.03 seconds).
Weaknesses
Exited EU market after surrendering CySEC license in July 2025.
Leverage restrictions apply depending on region (previously 1:30 under EU).
Fees and commission structures may vary by jurisdiction.
Does not accept clients from restricted countries (e.g., US, Cuba, Sudan, Syria, North Korea).
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