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Best Forex Brokers for Afghanistan in 2026
Looking for a reliable forex broker that accepts traders from Afghanistan? We compare regulated brokers available in Afghanistan by trading costs, spreads, leverage, deposit and withdrawal methods, platform support, and regulatory protection. Each broker listed below has been verified to accept clients from Afghanistan based on their published restricted countries list. Updated April 2026.
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cTrader 
TradingView 
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FMA (New Zealand) FSA (Seychelles)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView 
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
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ASIC (Australia) FSC (Mauritius)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView 
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 Hantec Markets vs IC Markets - Comparison of Top Firms in This Guide
Hantec Markets vs IC Markets - Broker Comparison April 2026
Head-to-head comparison of Hantec Markets and IC Markets. Check max funding, profit splits, daily and overall drawdown rules, leverage, tradable assets, payout frequency, payment and payout methods, trading permissions and KYC restrictions before you buy a challenge. Data refreshed April 2026.
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Hantec Markets
Trusted Global Forex & CFD Broker Since 1990
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IC Markets
True ECN Forex & CFD Broker — Raw Spreads from 0.0 Pips
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| Overview | ||
| Trustpilot Rating | 5 | 4.8 |
| Trustpilot Reviews | 3,946 | 53,256 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Australia |
| Founded | 2009 | 2007 |
| Best For | Beginners Low Spreads Low Deposit Scalping Algo Trading Copy Trading Day Trading Swing Trading News Trading Hedging Zero Spread No Commission Professional | Low Spreads ECN Trading Scalping Algo Trading High-Volume Copy Trading Day Trading High Leverage Swing Trading News Trading Hedging Zero Spread No Commission Professional |
| Trust & Safety | ||
| Regulation | FCA (UK) ASIC (Australia) FSC (Mauritius) FSA (Seychelles) VFSC (Vanuatu) | ASIC (Australia) CySEC (Cyprus) FSA (Seychelles) SCB (Bahamas) CMA (Kenya) FSCA (South Africa) |
| Fund Segregation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Negative Balance Protection | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Compensation Scheme | FSCS up to GBP 85000 (UK FCA entity) | Up to €20,000 under CySEC ICF for EU clients |
| Trading Costs | ||
| Min Spread | From 0.1 pips (Pro), From 0.6 pips (Global), From 2.2 pips (Cent) | From 0.0 pips (Raw Spread), From 0.8 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | $1/lot/side (Pro), None (Global/Cent) | $3.50/lot/side (Raw Spread MT), $3/100K (cTrader Raw), None (Standard) |
| Swap-Free (Islamic) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Inactivity Fee | $5/month after 90 days inactivity | None |
| Deposit/Withdrawal Fees | No deposit fees. No withdrawal fees | No deposit or withdrawal fees. Bank wire may incur intermediary charges |
| Trading Conditions | ||
| Max Leverage | 1:500 (Global), 1:30 (EU/AU retail) | 1:1000 (Global), 1:500 (Bahamas), 1:30 (EU/AU retail) |
| Min Deposit | $10 | $200 |
| Execution Type | STP | ECN |
| Stop Out Level | 20% | 50% |
| Margin Call Level | 50% | 100% |
| Instruments | 97 Forex 1985+ Stocks 21 Indices 12 Commodities Metals Energies 62 Crypto | 61 Forex 2100+ Stocks 25 Indices 19 Commodities 6 Metals 3 Energies 21 Crypto 9 Bonds 5 Futures |
| Currency Pairs | 97 | 61 |
| Min Lot Size | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView |
| Mobile App | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Copy Trading | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Expert Advisors (EA) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| VPS Hosting | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| API Access | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Education | Trading Guides Glossary Economic Calendar Trading Central | Webinars Video Tutorials Trading Guides Market Analysis IC Your Trade Podcast |
| Account & Support | ||
| Account Types | Global Cent Pro Islamic PAMM Demo | Standard Raw Spread cTrader Raw Islamic Demo |
| Payment Methods | Credit/Debit Cards (Visa Mastercard) Bank Wire Crypto Perfect Money | Credit/Debit Cards Bank Wire PayPal Skrill Neteller UnionPay FasaPay Crypto (BTC) |
| Withdrawal Speed | Same Day (e-wallets), 1-2 Days (cards), 3-5 Days (bank wire) | Same day (e-wallets), 1-3 days (cards), 3-5 days (bank wire) |
| Support Hours | 24/5 | 24/7 Live Chat, Email, Phone |
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