Best ECN Forex Brokers 2026

Best ECN Forex Brokers
2026

The 15 best ECN brokers with direct market access.

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Regulators
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Top Rated Forex Brokers 2026

Ranked by our 950-point analysis methodology

15 brokers analyzed
# Broker Rating Spread Min Deposit Leverage Trust Regulation Platforms Action
1
IC Markets
Est. 2007
4.8
0.1
pips EUR/USD
$200
minimum
1:1:500
max retail
95%
ASIC
MT4 MT5 cT
2
Pepperstone
Est. 2010
4.7
0.1
pips EUR/USD
$0
minimum
1:1:500
max retail
96%
FCA
MT4 MT5 cT
3
Exness
Est. 2008
4.6
0.1
pips EUR/USD
$1
minimum
1:1:Unlimited
max retail
85%
CySEC
MT4 MT5
4
LMAX Exchange
Est. 2010
4.6
0.2
pips EUR/USD
$1000
minimum
1:1:100
max retail
95%
FCA
MT4
5
JFD Bank
Est. 2011
4.2
0.1
pips EUR/USD
$500
minimum
1:1:400
max retail
82%
CySEC
MT4 MT5
6
MultiBank
Est. 2005
4.1
0.1
pips EUR/USD
$50
minimum
1:1:500
max retail
80%
ASIC
MT4 MT5
7
GBE Brokers
Est. 2013
4.1
0.0
pips EUR/USD
$500
minimum
1:1:400
max retail
78%
CySEC
MT4 MT5
8
FXView
Est. 2018
4.1
0.0
pips EUR/USD
$50
minimum
1:1:500
max retail
78%
CySEC
MT4 MT5
9
ICM Capital
Est. 2009
4.1
0.2
pips EUR/USD
$200
minimum
1:1:200
max retail
80%
FCA
MT4 MT5
10
FXOpen UK
Est. 2005
4.0
0.2
pips EUR/USD
$300
minimum
1:1:200
max retail
80%
FCA
MT4 MT5
11
Traders Trust
Est. 2009
4.0
0.2
pips EUR/USD
$50
minimum
1:1:3000
max retail
75%
CySEC
MT4 MT5
12
Decode Global
Est. 2004
4.0
0.0
pips EUR/USD
$100
minimum
1:1:400
max retail
78%
ASIC
MT4 MT5
13
EBC Financial
Est. 2020
4.0
0.0
pips EUR/USD
$200
minimum
1:1:500
max retail
78%
FCA
MT4 MT5
14
FXGT
Est. 2019
3.9
0.2
pips EUR/USD
$5
minimum
1:1:1000
max retail
65%
FSA
MT4 MT5
15
FXCC
Est. 2010
3.9
0.0
pips EUR/USD
$0
minimum
1:1:500
max retail
72%
CySEC
MT4 MT5

How We Rank Brokers

950-point analysis methodology

🛡️

Regulation

FCA, ASIC, CySEC verification

25%
💰

Costs

Real spreads & commissions

20%

Execution

Speed & slippage testing

20%
🖥️

Platforms

MT4, MT5, cTrader, Web

15%
🎧

Support

24/7 response testing

10%
📚

Education

Learning resources

10%

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our 950-point analysis, IC Markets ranks #1 with a 4.9/5 score. Raw spreads from 0.0 pips, tier-1 regulation (ASIC, CySEC).
From $0 to $10,000+. Many top brokers offer $0 minimum (Pepperstone, IG). We recommend starting with $100-$500 for proper risk management.
Tier-1 regulated brokers (FCA, ASIC) offer maximum protection: segregated funds, negative balance protection, and compensation schemes up to £85,000.
EUR/USD: 0.0-1.5 pips. ECN accounts offer 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission. Standard accounts have wider spreads but no commission.

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