XM
Retail-friendly forex broker with $5 minimum deposit, 1000:1 leverage (offshore), and full MT4/MT5 support.
Quick facts
Overview
XM is operated by the Trading Point Holdings group with multiple entities — CySEC-regulated for EU clients, ASIC for Australia, and offshore entities (Belize, Seychelles) serving global retail with higher leverage. Known for very low minimum deposits ($5), three account types including a no-deposit micro tier, and bonuses for offshore-regulated clients. Pure MT4/MT5 — no proprietary platform.
Score breakdown
Scores reflect fit-for-category, not absolute. A broker rated 5.0 in one axis is judged against that category\'s requirements, not the entire market.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- Very low minimum deposit ($5)
- Full MT4 and MT5 support
- Multiple account types (Micro, Standard, Ultra Low)
- Strong educational content and webinars
- 24/5 multilingual support in 30+ languages
- Bonuses available on offshore entities
Trade-offs
- EU/AU account leverage capped at 30:1 — offshore needed for higher
- No proprietary platform (MT-only)
- Bonus terms include volume requirements (read carefully)
- Inactivity fee after 90 days
- US clients not accepted
Who it fits
Retail forex traders comfortable with MT4/MT5 ecosystem, looking for low entry barriers and access to higher leverage through offshore entities. Not the right pick if you need tier-1-only regulation.
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