Exness
CFD / Forex BrokerFounded 2008Limassol, Cyprus
Reviewed September 5, 2026
Exness is a strong Forex- and Gold-first broker built around a polished MetaTrader ecosystem and its own Exness Terminal platform. It particularly suits scalpers, algorithmic traders and active Forex/Gold traders who value execution quality and competitive pricing.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Excellent Forex and Gold trading fit with competitive Raw Spread/Zero pricing
- Strong MT4/MT5 ecosystem with full Expert Advisor and automation support
- Exness Terminal integrates TradingView-powered charts with 106 indicators
- Drag-to-modify stop-loss/take-profit and an in-app risk calculator
- No inactivity fee and no broker-side international wire transfer fee
Limitations
- FCA and CySEC entities do not currently onboard retail clients; most retail traders use international entities with different protections
- Narrower product range than multi-asset leaders (no ETFs, options or futures)
- No cTrader platform or retail API access
- Copy trading is being wound down and no longer accepts new users
Category Scores
Broker Overview
Exness is a global CFD and Forex broker founded in 2008 and headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, specializing in Forex, Gold and MetaTrader-based trading. It offers 239+ instruments on its proprietary Exness Terminal (348 via MT5) through MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal and the Exness Trade mobile app.
Markets
Available Regions
Regulation & Safety
Exness operates through a wide network of regulatory entities spanning Europe, Africa, the Middle East and other international jurisdictions. Its FCA and CySEC entities carry strong regulatory credentials but do not currently onboard retail clients, meaning most retail traders are served by international entities with different leverage limits and protection frameworks. Traders should confirm the exact legal entity before opening an account.
Regulators
- Name
- FCA
- Status
- Licensed (not currently onboarding retail clients)
- Tier
- top
- Name
- CySEC
- Status
- Licensed (not currently onboarding retail clients)
- Tier
- top
- Name
- FSCA
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- standard
- Name
- CMA (Kenya)
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- standard
- Name
- CMA (UAE)
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- standard
- Name
- JSC (Jordan)
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- standard
- Name
- FSA Seychelles
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- offshore
- Name
- FSC Mauritius
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- offshore
- Name
- CBCS (Curaçao & Sint Maarten)
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- offshore
- Name
- FSC BVI
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- offshore
- Name
- FSC Belize
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- offshore
Trading Costs
Exness offers several pricing structures across its account types. Standard and Standard Cent accounts are spread-based with no commission, while Pro, Raw Spread and Zero accounts target more experienced and higher-volume traders with tighter spreads plus commission.
Platforms & Technology
Exness combines a full MT4/MT5 ecosystem with its proprietary Exness Terminal and Exness Trade mobile app. Terminal integrates TradingView-powered charts with 106 indicators and supports trade-from-chart and drag-to-modify stop-loss/take-profit, though it lacks some advanced order types (OCO, trailing stops, depth of market) found on the full MetaTrader environment.
Platforms
Features
- TradingView-powered charts with 106 indicators
- Expert Advisor and algorithmic trading support
- Drag-to-modify stop-loss and take-profit
- One-click trading
- VPS services
Availability
Asset Coverage
Exness is stronger as a Forex and CFD specialist than as a broad multi-asset broker, with 239 tradeable symbols on its proprietary platform (348 via MT5) spanning Forex, metals, energy, indices, stock CFDs and cryptocurrency CFDs. This is sufficient for most Forex and Gold traders but narrower than multi-asset leaders offering ETFs, options or futures.
Available assets
Trading Conditions & Tools
Trading conditions
- Overview
- Exness offers a flexible range of account types spanning commission-free Standard trading through to tighter-priced Raw Spread and Zero accounts for active traders. MT4/MT5 support Expert Advisors and algorithmic strategies, and leverage can be very high or unlimited under select entities, though this should be treated as a risk factor rather than a default advantage.
- Execution
- Suitable For
- ScalpersDay tradersAlgorithmic tradersForex tradersGold traders
Tools & resources
- Overview
- Exness provides a functional set of research and trading tools including Trading Central analysis integrated into charts, FXStreet news, an economic calendar and trading signals. Its research depth is lighter than the strongest multi-asset brokers, and its education content has shifted toward video and support material rather than a structured curriculum.
- Tools
- Trading CentralFXStreet news & economic calendarTrading signalsRisk calculatorVPS services
Support & Account Opening
Customer support
- Overview
- Exness provides 24/7 multilingual support across several channels, with Exness Rewards members eligible for priority support and dedicated account management. Exact support offerings can vary by jurisdiction and client entity.
- Channels
- Live chatEmailPhone
Account opening
- Overview
- Account opening is fully digital, typically taking 2-5 minutes to register, with a demo account accessible immediately. KYC document verification (ID plus proof of address) is typically completed within a few hours, and full trading/withdrawal access follows once verified.
- Process
- RegistrationEmail & phone verificationComplete profile detailsIdentity & address document upload (KYC)Account approvalFunding
User Experience
User experience is one of Exness's strongest areas, with a clean Exness Terminal web platform and a streamlined Exness Trade mobile app offering chart-based trading, drag-to-modify order management and an in-ticket risk calculator. The main limitations are missing advanced order types on the proprietary platforms and a desktop layout that can feel cluttered outside full-screen mode.
Trader Compatibility
Who It's For
Best for
- Forex traders
- Gold traders
- Scalpers and day traders
- MT4/MT5 and EA/algorithmic traders
- Traders who want a polished mobile trading experience
Not recommended for
- Investors requiring ETFs, options or futures
- Traders specifically seeking cTrader
- Traders who prioritize maximum Tier-1 retail regulatory protection
Final Review
Exness is one of the strongest specialist options for Forex, Gold, scalping and algorithmic trading, combining a polished MT4/MT5 and Exness Terminal experience with competitive pricing. Its main trade-offs are a narrower multi-asset universe, entity-dependent regulatory protection, and the wind-down of copy trading.
Trading carries risk. Review the broker’s current terms directly before opening an account. This page is informational and not financial advice.