Axi
Forex and CFD BrokerFounded 2007Sydney, Australia
Reviewed September 7, 2026
Axi is a well-rounded global CFD broker offering strong regulatory coverage, competitive trading conditions, MetaTrader support, and a broad range of instruments, with a $1 minimum deposit and distinctive features like Axi Select, copy trading, and Axi AI Analyst. Regulatory protections and available products vary by the specific Axi entity a trader is onboarded with.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Strong multi-jurisdictional regulation (ASIC, FCA, DFSA, CySEC, FMA)
- Minimum deposit as low as $1
- MT4 and MT5 support with a raw-spread Pro account option
- Axi Select funded-trading program and Axi Copy Trading
- AI and technical-analysis tools (Axi AI Analyst, Autochartist, Trading Central)
Limitations
- No cTrader platform
- Overnight financing and a $10/month inactivity fee after 12 months apply
- Regulatory protections vary by the Axi entity a trader is onboarded with (the SVG entity is registered but not regulated)
- No bonds or options offered
Category Scores
Broker Overview
Axi is a global online CFD broker operating through multiple entities under the Axi Group. Its regulated entities have oversight from authorities including ASIC, FCA, DFSA, CySEC, and FMA, while AxiTrader LLC in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is registered but not regulated.
Markets
Available Regions
Regulation & Safety
Axi operates through multiple regulated entities overseen by respected authorities including ASIC, FCA, DFSA, CySEC and FMA; regulatory protections depend on which entity a trader is registered under.
Regulators
- Name
- ASIC
- Status
- Regulated entity
- Tier
- top
- Name
- FCA
- Status
- Regulated entity
- Tier
- top
- Name
- DFSA
- Status
- Regulated entity
- Tier
- standard
- Name
- CySEC
- Status
- Regulated entity
- Tier
- standard
- Name
- FMA
- Status
- Regulated entity
- Tier
- standard
- Name
- FSA (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
- Status
- AxiTrader LLC is registered but not regulated
- Tier
- offshore
Trading Costs
Standard account offers spread-based pricing with no separate commission, while the Pro account offers raw spreads with a per-lot commission for active traders.
Platforms & Technology
Strong technology ecosystem centered on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, complemented by a proprietary platform and the Axi Copy Trading App; MT5 and the proprietary platform are available only in certain regions.
Platforms
Features
- Automated trading (Expert Advisor support)
- Copy trading via Axi Copy Trading App
- Charting & technical analysis tools
- Mobile trading
- Web trading
Availability
Asset Coverage
Access to 220+ instruments across forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, indices, shares, futures and select ETFs, plus IPO trading opportunities for broader market exposure.
Available assets
Trading Conditions & Tools
Trading conditions
- Overview
- Standard (spread-based), Pro (raw-spread, commission-based) and Islamic swap-free accounts are available, with a $1 minimum deposit and conditions that vary by jurisdiction.
- Execution
- Suitable For
- BeginnersActive tradersHigh-volume tradersProfessional tradersAlgorithmic traders
Tools & resources
- Overview
- Strong collection of AI, technical-analysis, educational and social-trading tools, including Axi AI Analyst, Autochartist, Trading Central, Axi Copy Trading, and the Axi Select capital-allocation program.
- Tools
- Axi AI AnalystAutochartistTrading CentralAxi Copy TradingAxi Select
Support & Account Opening
Customer support
- Overview
- 24/7 multilingual customer support available in 13 languages, including live chat, email, and AI-powered support.
- Channels
- Live chatEmailAI-powered support
Account opening
- Overview
- Digital onboarding requires KYC along with identity, address, financial, employment and tax-residency information; Standard, Pro, and Islamic accounts are available alongside a demo account.
- Process
- Digital registrationIdentity & address verificationFinancial & employment informationTax residency declarationAccount approvalFunding
User Experience
Straightforward digital onboarding supported by multiple funding methods (bank transfer, cards, e-wallets) with no deposit or withdrawal fees from Axi, and platform access across desktop, web, and mobile.
Trader Compatibility
Who It's For
Best for
- Forex traders
- Gold traders
- Algorithmic/EA traders
- Beginners seeking a low minimum deposit
- Copy trading and Axi Select users
Not recommended for
- US-based traders
- Traders who specifically require cTrader
- Traders seeking bonds, options, or identical regulatory protections worldwide
Final Review
Axi is a highly competitive choice for Forex, gold, CFD and algorithmic traders who value MetaTrader, advanced trading tools, flexible accounts and strong international support. Its combination of Axi Select, copy trading and AI-powered analysis makes it particularly distinctive among global CFD brokers.
Trading carries risk. Review the broker’s current terms directly before opening an account. This page is informational and not financial advice.