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Best Forex Brokers with 1:500 Leverage in 2026
1:500 leverage is among the highest offered by mainstream regulated brokers, requiring only $200 in margin to open a standard lot position. It's favoured by scalpers and short-term traders who need maximum capital efficiency. Compare brokers offering 1:500 leverage by regulation, spread costs, account types, and whether the high leverage applies to all instruments or is restricted to major forex pairs. Updated April 2026.
Trustpilot Reviews
26,984
+150
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Cyprus Regulation
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MetaTrader 4 
MetaTrader 5 
Trustpilot Reviews
1,075
+0
(7d)
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Mauritius Regulation
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
Trustpilot Reviews
52,892
+194
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Australia Regulation
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
cTrader 
TradingView 
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Trustpilot Reviews
0
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United Kingdom Regulation
FCA (UK) CySEC (Cyprus) FSCA (South Africa) FSA (Seychelles)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 TradingView 
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0
+0
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Cyprus Regulation
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
Trustpilot Reviews
6,212
+68
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Australia Regulation
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
Trustpilot Reviews
3,258
+13
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New Zealand Regulation
FMA (New Zealand) FSA (Seychelles)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView 
Trustpilot Reviews
3,215
+2
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Australia Regulation
ASIC (Australia) FSC (Mauritius)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView 
Trustpilot Reviews
10,052
+15
(7d)
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Australia Regulation
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView 
IRESS 
Trustpilot Reviews
6,901
+77
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Australia Regulation
ASIC (Australia) VFSC (Vanuatu) FSA (Seychelles)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView 
Trustpilot Reviews
771
+3
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United Kingdom Regulation
FCA (UK) CySEC (Cyprus) SCB (Bahamas) FSCA (South Africa)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader 
Trustpilot Reviews
433
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Australia Regulation
ASIC (Australia) VFSC (Vanuatu) FSA (Seychelles)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
Trustpilot Reviews
3,700
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United Kingdom Regulation
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
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12,237
+46
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Australia Regulation
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 TradingView Exness vs FXTM - Comparison of Top Firms in This Guide
Exness vs FXTM - Forex Broker Comparison (April 2026)
Head-to-head comparison of Exness and FXTM. 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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Exness
Global Multi-Asset Broker with Unlimited Leverage
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FXTM
Global Forex & CFD Broker with Ultra-High Leverage
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| Overview | ||
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.7 | 2.4 |
| Trustpilot Reviews | 26,984 | 1,075 |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Mauritius |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
| Best For | High Leverage Scalping High-Volume Low Spreads Beginners Copy Trading Day Trading Swing Trading News Trading Hedging Zero Spread No Commission Professional | High Leverage Low Spreads Beginners Education Copy Trading Swing Trading News Trading Hedging Zero Spread No Commission Professional |
| Trust & Safety | ||
| Regulation | FCA (UK) CySEC (Cyprus) FSCA (South Africa) FSA (Seychelles) CMA (Kenya) | FCA (UK) FSC (Mauritius) FSCA (South Africa) CMA (Kenya) SCA (UAE) |
| Fund Segregation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Negative Balance Protection | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Compensation Scheme | Up to EUR 20,000 via Financial Commission Compensation Fund | Up to GBP 85000 under FCA FSCS; Up to USD 1000000 Lloyds insurance (Mauritius entity) |
| Trading Costs | ||
| Min Spread | From 0.0 pips (Raw/Zero), From 0.1 pips (Pro), From 0.2 pips (Standard) | From 0.0 pips (Advantage), From 1.5 pips (Advantage Plus) |
| Commission | $3.50/lot/side (Raw Spread), From $0.05/lot/side (Zero), None (Standard/Pro) | $3.50/lot (Advantage), None (Advantage Plus) |
| Swap-Free (Islamic) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Inactivity Fee | None | $10/month after 3 months inactivity |
| Deposit/Withdrawal Fees | No deposit or withdrawal fees | Deposits free over $30. Withdrawals: Bank wire EUR 30, Cards EUR 2, FasaPay 0.5%, WebMoney 2% |
| Trading Conditions | ||
| Max Leverage | 1:2000000000 (Unlimited/Offshore), 1:30 (EU/UK retail), 1:200 (EU/UK professional) | 1:3000 (Mauritius), 1:400 (Kenya), 1:30 (UK retail) |
| Min Deposit | $10 (Standard), $1 (Standard Cent), $200 (Pro/Raw Spread/Zero) | $50 (Edge), $200 (Advantage/Advantage Plus) |
| Execution Type | Hybrid | ECN |
| Stop Out Level | 0% (most entities) | 50% |
| Margin Call Level | 60% (Standard), 30% (Pro/Raw/Zero) | 80% |
| Instruments | 100+ Forex 10+ Metals 3 Energies 5 Commodities 10+ Indices 80+ Stocks 35+ Crypto | 47 Forex 600+ Stocks 18 Indices 10 Commodities 3 Metals 4 Energies 17 Crypto ETFs |
| Currency Pairs | 100 | 47 |
| Min Lot Size | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
| Mobile App | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Copy Trading | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Expert Advisors (EA) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| VPS Hosting | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| API Access | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Education | Trading Academy Video Tutorials Webinars Market Analysis Trading Glossary | Webinars Video Tutorials eBooks Beginner Guides Trading Articles Demo Accounts |
| Account & Support | ||
| Account Types | Standard Standard Cent Pro Raw Spread Zero Islamic Demo | Edge Advantage Advantage Plus Islamic Demo |
| Payment Methods | Credit/Debit Cards (Visa Mastercard) Bank Wire Skrill Neteller Perfect Money Crypto (Bitcoin USDT) | Credit/Debit Cards Bank Wire Skrill Neteller FasaPay WebMoney Perfect Money Google Pay |
| Withdrawal Speed | Instant (e-wallets/crypto), 1-3 business days (cards/bank wire) | Same day (e-wallets), 1-3 days (cards), 3-5 days (bank wire) |
| Support Hours | 24/7 Live Chat, Email, Phone | 24/5 Live Chat, Email, Phone |
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