FX Stop Loss Rules: How to Set Stop Distance, Lot Size and Stop Orders
How to build FX stop loss rules: set the risk amount, stop distance and lot size, place a stop in MT4/MT5, and why zero cut and bonuses do not replace it.
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How to Read an EA Backtest: MT5 Report Fields and Red Flags
How to read an EA backtest with the official MT5 help: profit factor, drawdown, recovery factor, tick modes, spreads and overfitting, plus a 10-point checklist.
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What Is Currency Intervention? Who Decides, Past Data and FX Impact
Currency intervention in Japan: who decides and trades, where the money comes from, MOF data through 2026, and the effect on spreads, stop-outs and zero cut.
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Forex on Payrolls and FOMC Days: Spreads, Fills, Margin and Stop Outs
What changes on U.S. payrolls and FOMC days: wider spreads, slippage, slipping stops, higher margin (HMR), stop outs and weekend gaps, per broker rules.
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Offshore FX Corporate Accounts: How to Open One at HFM and What Papers Brokers Ask For
HFM, Axi, XS and AXIORY accept corporate accounts; XMTrading does not. HFM sign-up steps, document lists and deadlines, and Japan corporate tax basics.
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Forex Copy Trading Compared (2026): HFM, Axi and INFINOX Minimums, Fees, Trade Size and How to Stop
Forex copy trading at HFM, Axi and INFINOX compared: followers start from USD 10 on HFM Cent, Axi sets no minimum and all cap fees at 50%. Fee and lot examples.
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Gold (XAUUSD) Spreads Compared at Offshore Brokers: Cost per Lot, Leverage and Hours (2026)
Gold (XAUUSD) spreads compared from official figures: USD 14.7 per lot at XS with commission, USD 18 on Axi Standard. Plus leverage, margin, hours and swaps.
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Exness vs Axi (2026): Accounts, Total Cost, Leverage, Stop Out and Bonuses Compared
Exness vs Axi: no-commission spreads from 0.1 pips (Exness Pro) and 0.7 pips (Axi Standard). Exness stops out at 0%; Axi caps leverage at 1:1000. Oct 2026.
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Exness vs XM (2026): Total Cost, Stop Out, Minimum Deposit and Bonuses Compared
Exness vs XM: 1 lot USD/JPY costs from JPY 200 on Exness Standard vs JPY 1,000 on XM Standard. Stop out 0% vs 20%, deposits, leverage and bonuses compared.
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HFM vs Axi (2026): Accounts, Total Cost, Leverage, Stop Out and Bonuses Compared
HFM vs Axi: 1 lot EUR/USD costs from USD 3 on HFM KATANA and USD 3.5 on Axi Elite. HFM stops out at 20%; Axi publishes no single level. Deposits and bonuses.
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Exness Bonus 2026: Is There a Welcome or Deposit Bonus? Official FAQ, Exness Rewards and Costs
Exness bonus check: the official FAQ says no welcome or deposit bonus. How Exness Rewards and partner codes work, and costs compared with bonus brokers.
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XMTrading Leverage 2026: 1:1000 Equity Tiers, Instrument Caps, Margin Call 50% and Stop Out 20%
XMTrading leverage is up to 1:1000, dropping to 1:500 above USD 40,000 of equity; Zero is 1:500. Instrument caps, 50% margin call, 20% stop out, examples.
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XM Withdrawal Guide (2026): Fees, Arrival Time, Methods and Withdrawal Rules
XM withdrawal: USD 5 minimum on every account, fees borne by XM, and 2-5 business days for bank and card. Arrival dates by weekday and fixes if it stalls.
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How to Open an XM (XMTrading) Account in 2026: Sign-up Form, Verification Documents, Bonus and Limits
Open an XMTrading account in 3 stages: register, verify two documents, deposit. Sign-up fields, document rules, the JPY 13,000 bonus and account limits.
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HFM Minimum Deposit 2026: By Account Type and Payment Method
HFM minimum deposit: USD 0 on Premium, Cent, Zero and Top-Up Bonus, USD 100 on Pro, USD 500 on KATANA. Card deposits from JPY 750, plus a margin example.
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Exness vs HFM (2026): Spreads, Total Cost, Stop Out, Bonuses and Which Fits You
Exness vs HFM: commission-free spreads from 0.1 pips (Exness Pro) and 0.3 pips (HFM KATANA). Exness stops out at 0%, HFM at 20%. Deposits, bonuses compared.
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Exness Login Guide (2026): Personal Area, MT4/MT5, Exness Terminal, App and Fixes
Exness login: Personal Area uses your email; MT4/MT5 need account number, trading password and server. Fixes for errors and missing codes, checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Exness Leverage (2026): Unlimited Leverage Conditions, HMR Restrictions, Margin Call and 0% Stop Out
Exness leverage: 1:2000 by default, unlimited under USD 5,000 equity after 10 closed orders and 5 lots. Forex falls to 1:200 at news and weekends. 0% stop out.
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Exness Withdrawal Guide 2026: Processing Time, Fees, Rules and Why Withdrawals Fail
Exness withdrawal rules: no Exness fee, limit equals free margin, same currency as the deposit, average-to-maximum times. Eight reasons withdrawals fail.
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How to Open an Exness Account (2026): Registration, Documents, Review Time and First Deposit
Open an Exness account in four stages: register, verify ID and address (checked within 24 hours), open a trading account, deposit. Documents, limits and fixes.
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XMTrading Account Types Compared (2026): Standard, Micro, Zero and KIWAMI Spreads, Fees and Leverage
XMTrading account types compared: Standard and Micro from 1.0 pips, KIWAMI from 0.6, Zero from 0 pips. All four list a USD 5 minimum and 20% stop out.
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HFM Copy Trading (HFcopy) Explained: Minimum Deposit, Performance Fees and Risks
HFM Copy Trading (HFcopy): followers start from USD 10 on a Cent copy account, leverage is up to 1:1000, and providers earn up to a 50% performance fee.
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How to Open an HFM Account in 2026: Registration Steps, Verification Documents and First Deposit
HFM account opening in 2026: register in myHF, upload 2 documents (reviewed within 48 hours), then deposit. Minimum deposit is USD 0 on four of six accounts.
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HFM Account Types Compared (2026): Premium, Cent, Pro, Zero, KATANA and Top-Up Bonus
HFM account types compared: Premium and Cent from USD 0, Pro from USD 100, Zero from 0 pips, KATANA with unlimited leverage, plus the Top-Up Bonus account.
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Is XMTrading a Scam or Legit? Operating Entity, Regulation, Fund Handling and Withdrawal Facts (2026)
Is XMTrading legit? Official pages cite licences SD010 (Seychelles FSA) and GB20025835 (Mauritius FSC), plus fund and withdrawal facts. Checked 20 Oct 2026.
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Is HFM a Scam? How to Spot Fake HFM Sites and Why Withdrawals Get Refused
Is HFM a scam? Its operator HF Markets (SV) Ltd, how to spot fake HFM sites and social media pitches, and the four causes of withdrawal refusal HFM lists.
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AXIORY Japan Stock CFDs: Supported Account (Nano, MT5), Fee 0.12%, 1:5 Leverage and Trading Hours
AXIORY Japan stock CFDs trade on the Nano account in MT5. Leverage is 1:5 and the fee is 0.12% (minimum JPY 1,500 per side). Checked 20 October 2026.
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INFINOX Gold (XAUUSD) Trading Conditions: Spreads, Leverage and the Difference Between STP and ECN Accounts
INFINOX gold (XAUUSD) trading conditions: spread from 15 cents (STP) or 8 cents (ECN), leverage up to 1:500 on metals. How to choose between STP and ECN.
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Monaxa Cent account: USD 15 minimum deposit, 1:1000 leverage, differences from Standard and who it suits
Monaxa Cent account: USD 15 minimum deposit, spreads from 1.8 pips, max leverage 1:1000*. Differences from Standard, contract size and instruments.
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XS Gold (XAUUSD) Trading Conditions: Spread, Leverage, Trading Hours and Standard vs Cent Accounts
XS gold (XAUUSD) averages a 0.87 pip spread on the official USD 6 round-turn commission row. See the leverage tiers, trading hours and Standard vs Cent.
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How to Deposit to DecodeFX with Peska: Steps, Minimum and JPY 5,000 Cashback (to 30 Oct)
How to deposit to DecodeFX with Peska in 5 steps. DecodeFX fee 0%, minimum USD 100, instant to 3 minutes. JPY 5,000 cashback conditions until 30 October.
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Axi Gold (XAUUSD) Trading Conditions: Spread, Leverage, Trading Hours and Account Differences
Axi gold (XAUUSD) conditions per the official site: spread from USD 0.18 (Standard) and USD 0.081 (Pro), leverage up to 1:1000. Trading hours not stated.
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Forex Brokers That Accept Peska: DecodeFX and Axi Cashback Conditions (October 2026)
Forex brokers that accept Peska: we confirmed DecodeFX and Axi. October 2026 cashback is JPY 5,000; deadlines 30 and 31 October. Conditions in tables.
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How to open a Peska account and deposit: ID checks, top-up and sending funds to forex brokers, with fees
Open a Peska account and deposit: 2 document types, no Peska deposit fee, top-up times, withdrawal fees and how to fund brokers (20 October 2026).
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What is Peska? E-wallet for offshore FX deposits: how it works, fees and supported brokers
What is Peska? E-wallet for FX deposits: deposits and conversion are free, JPY or USDT withdrawals free once a month (checked 20 Oct 2026).
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AXIORY vs Exness: Differences in Spreads, Fees, Leverage and Stop-Out Levels, and How to Choose
AXIORY vs Exness from official data: both offer commission-free accounts, AXIORY Nano/Tera charge USD 6 round turn, and stop-out is 20% vs 0%.
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Is AXIORY a Scam? Withdrawal Rumours vs Official Sources: Belize FSC, Zero-Cut, FSA Listing
Is AXIORY a scam? Belize FSC licence No. 4496214, zero-cut, and what Japan's FSA June 2015 listing means, checked against official sources, not reviews.
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AXIORY Leverage and Stop-Out Level: Tiered 1:2000, Gold Rules, 50% Margin Call and 20% Stop-Out
AXIORY leverage is up to 1:2000 on the Max account (equity up to USD 2,000). Stop-out is 20%, 0% on Max. Tier table, gold rules and worked example.
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AXIORY Login Guide: How to Log In to the Portal, MT4/MT5 and cTrader, and What to Do If You Can't
AXIORY login guide: MT4/MT5 use your account number and server name, cTrader uses a cTrader ID. Fixes and password resets included (checked 17 Oct 2026).
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AXIORY Deposit and Withdrawal Methods: Fees, Processing Times, Minimums and the USD 10 Fee Under USD 200
AXIORY deposits are free. Withdrawals are free from USD 200, USD 10 below. Minimums, processing times and name rules by method.
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How to Open an AXIORY Account: Steps, Documents and Deposits from JPY 1,100
How to open an AXIORY account: 3 registration stages, required documents, and deposits from JPY 1,100 by domestic bank transfer (checked 17 October 2026).
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AXIORY Bonus 2026: Terms and Withdrawal Rules of the Invitation-Only 15th Anniversary Starter Pack
AXIORY has no standing bonus. The invitation-only 15th anniversary pack offers USD 100 no-deposit credit plus a 100% first deposit match. Full terms.
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AXIORY Account Types: Spreads, Fees and Platforms for Standard, Nano, Tera, Max and Zero
AXIORY account types compared: Standard has no commission; Nano and Tera charge USD 6 round turn with USD/JPY at 0.2 pips (official cost example).
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INFINOX vs Axi: Spreads, Fees, Leverage and Copy Trading Compared
INFINOX vs Axi: both offer 1:1000 leverage. No-commission spreads start at 0.9 pips (INFINOX STP) or 0.7 pips (Axi Standard). Compare copy trading.
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INFINOX Leverage and Stop Out Level: 1:1000 Conditions, Margin Call and Stop Out
INFINOX leverage is up to 1:1000. The official FAQ gives a 50% margin call and 20% stop out, set per account group. See worked examples and how to check.
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INFINOX Login Guide: My Account, MT4/MT5 and IX App Steps and Fixes
INFINOX login has two entrances: My Account uses your registered email and password, MT4/MT5 use account number, password and server name. Fixes included.
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INFINOX Deposit and Withdrawal Methods: Fees, Processing Time, Minimums and Withdrawal Rules
INFINOX deposit and withdrawal methods, fees and timing from the official site and FAQ. Minimum deposit USD 50; payout usually within 5 business days.
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How to Open an INFINOX Account: Steps, Required Documents, ID Verification and First Deposit
How to open an INFINOX account in 5 steps: registration, ID check, documents, demo account and first deposit (minimum USD 50 per the FAQ).
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INFINOX Bonus 2026: 20% Deposit Credit Conditions, Eligible Accounts and Withdrawal Rules
INFINOX bonus: one 20% deposit credit offer until 31 December 2026. Minimum deposit USD 50, USD 20,000 cap, eligible accounts and withdrawal rules.
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INFINOX Account Types Compared: STP, ECN and Bonus Account Spreads, Fees and Minimum Deposit
INFINOX offers STP (from 0.9 pips, no commission) and ECN (from 0.2 pips, plus commission). Max 1:1000, MT4/MT5. Minimum deposit USD 50 per official FAQ.
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Monaxa vs XS: Differences in Minimum Deposit, Spreads, Leverage and Bonuses, and How to Choose
Monaxa vs XS compared: Monaxa starts at USD 15, while XS Standard has no stated minimum deposit. See spreads, leverage and bonuses in tables, and how to choose.
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Is Monaxa a Scam? Withdrawal Rumours vs Official Facts: Mauritius FSC and Japan FSA
Is Monaxa a scam? Monaxa says Monaxa Ltd holds a Mauritius FSC licence, but Japan's FSA listed it as unregistered in Dec 2024. Facts and checks.
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Monaxa Leverage and Stop-Out Level: Up to 1:2000, Loss Cut 50% and Stop-Out 20%
Monaxa leverage is up to 1:2000 (Cent 1:1000). Official figures: loss cut 50%, stop-out 20%. See when 1:2000 applies and a 1-lot example.
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Monaxa Login: Client Area and MT4/MT5 Steps, and What to Do If You Can't Log In
How to log in to Monaxa: client area vs MT4/MT5 and fixes if you can't log in. All 4 account types support MT4 and MT5. Checked 17 October 2026.
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Monaxa Deposit and Withdrawal Methods: Fees, Timing, Minimums and Withdrawal Rules
Monaxa deposit and withdrawal methods per official sources: minimum deposit from USD 15, processing can start in seconds. Where to check fees and timing.
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How to Open a Monaxa Account: Steps, Documents, ID Verification and the First Deposit from USD 15
How to open a Monaxa account in 5 steps: registration, ID verification, documents and first deposit. Minimum deposit from USD 15; USD 50 welcome bonus terms.
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Monaxa Account Types Compared: Standard, Pro, Zero and Cent Spreads, Commission and Minimum Deposit
Monaxa account types compared: Standard, Pro, Zero and Cent. Deposits start at USD 15; Zero runs from 0.0 pips plus USD 3.50 per side.
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XS vs HFM Compared: Spreads, Leverage, Bonuses and Account Types, and How to Choose
XS vs HFM: XS publishes an average spread of 1.1 pips, HFM a minimum from 1.4 pips. Leverage up to 1:2000, standing bonuses and which account to start with.
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XS Bonuses 2026: JPY 5,000 Welcome Credit, Deposit Bonus and Withdrawal Rules
XS bonuses (October 2026): JPY 5,000 welcome credit after KYC, JPY 10,000 for a JPY 20,000+ first deposit. Withdrawal needs 5 lots within 60 days.
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XS Login Guide: Client Portal and MT4/MT5 Login Steps, and What to Do If You Can't Log In
XS login has two parts: the client portal and MT4/MT5, each with different details. Steps, server name lookup and fixes checked on 17 October 2026.
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XS Deposit and Withdrawal Methods: Fees, Processing Time, Minimums and Withdrawal Rules
XS deposit and withdrawal methods per the official Help Center: no XS fees, withdrawals usually processed within 24 hours. Minimums by method.
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How to Open an XS Account: Steps, Required Documents and ID Verification Through to Your First Deposit
How to open an XS account in 5 steps. You need 1 ID document plus proof of address, and the JPY 5,000 account opening bonus is credited after ID verification.
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DecodeFX vs Axi Compared: Spreads, Commissions, Minimum Deposits and Bonuses
DecodeFX vs Axi: no-commission spreads from 0.34 pips (DecodeFX STD via this site) vs 0.7 pips (Axi Standard). Compare fees, minimum deposits and bonuses.
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DecodeFX Leverage and Stop Out Level: 1:2000 Conditions and Margin Level by Account
DecodeFX leverage is up to 1:2000 on STD, PRO and CENT. No single stop out level is stated officially. See the 2000x margin maths and how to check.
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How to Open a DecodeFX Account: Steps, Documents, ID Verification and First Deposit
How to open a DecodeFX account in 5 steps: documents, ID verification tips, review time (usually within 24 hours) and minimum deposits by account type.
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DecodeFX Bonus and Campaigns (October 2026): Peska Deposit Cashback Conditions and How to Apply
DecodeFX bonus guide: as of 17 Oct 2026 only the Peska deposit cashback runs (to 30 Oct). JPY 5,000 or USD 35, how to apply, and sign-up bonus status.
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Axi vs XS Compared: Spreads, Leverage, Bonuses and Minimum Deposits
Axi vs XS compared: max leverage is 1:1000 at Axi and 1:2000 at XS, and XS Standard has no deposit limit. Spreads, fees, bonuses and how to choose.
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Is Axi a Scam? Withdrawal Refusal Rumours Checked Against Official Sources: Operator, Regulation and Withdrawal Rules
Is Axi a scam? Withdrawal refusal rumours checked against official sources. Regulation, dispute resolution and withdrawal rules, confirmed vs unconfirmed.
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Axi Leverage and Stop Out Level: 1:1000 Maximum, Margin Call and Stop Out Explained
Axi leverage is up to 1:1000. No single stop out level is stated for Japan on the official site. Margin level formula, margin call and worked examples.
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Axi Login Guide: Client Portal, MT4/MT5 and Axi App Steps, and Fixes When You Can't Log In
Axi login in 3 ways: the portal uses your email; MT4/MT5 use account number, password and server. Fixes for failed logins checked 17 October 2026.
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Axi Account Types Compared: Spreads, Fees and First Deposit for Standard, Premium and Elite
Axi account types compared: Standard from 0.7 pips with no commission, Premium at USD 4.5 round turn, first deposit USD 500. Checked 17 October 2026.
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Offshore Forex Prohibited Trading: Hedging, Account Freezes, Profit Cancellation [2026]
Offshore forex hedging is allowed in one account but banned across accounts or brokers. Zero hedge margin at HFM and Exness, cost examples, rules at 8 brokers.
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Offshore Forex Deposit Methods Compared: Bank Transfer, Card, bitwallet, Crypto
Offshore forex deposit methods compared (bank transfer, card, bitwallet, crypto): fees, minimums and crediting times at HFM, Axi, DecodeFX and AXIORY (2026).
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Offshore Forex Account Types Compared: How to Choose Between Standard and Zero Accounts
The 4 offshore forex account types explained, with an all-in cost calculation and account examples from XS, HFM, Axi, Exness and AXIORY (2026).
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Pips, Lot Size and Required Margin Calculation: Offshore Forex Cheat Sheet
How to calculate pips, lot size and required margin at offshore forex brokers, with USD/JPY, EUR/USD and gold charts from 1:100 to 1:2000 leverage (2026).
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Is Offshore Forex Illegal? FSA Warnings and Unregistered Operators Explained [2026]
Is offshore forex illegal in Japan? What FSA warnings mean and whether users are punished under FIEA Art. 29, with the 25 Sep 2026 list and 4 checks.
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Why You Can't Withdraw from an Offshore Forex Broker: Causes and Fixes
Seven reasons offshore forex withdrawals stall, from KYC and name mismatch to deposit route, timing and bonus terms, with HFM, Axi and Exness rules (2026).
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Can Offshore Forex Bonuses Be Withdrawn? Cushion vs Credit Type
Offshore forex bonuses cannot be withdrawn, but profits from them often can. Cushion vs credit types and how withdrawals remove bonuses, per 2026 terms.
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Zero Cut Explained: Margin Call Difference and When It Won't Apply [2026]
Zero cut means the broker absorbs a negative balance. How it differs from a margin call, when it applies or not, and bonus treatment, as of October 2026.
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Offshore Forex Tax Return in Japan: When Is It Required? Thresholds and Steps
When an offshore forex tax return is required in Japan (over JPY 200,000 for employees), plus documents, MT4/MT5 history export and payment steps (2026).
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Offshore Forex Tax in Japan: Rates Up to 55%, Aggregate Taxation vs Domestic FX
In Japan, offshore forex profit is miscellaneous income taxed progressively (5-45% income tax plus 10% resident tax) versus 20.315% for domestic FX (2026).
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Exness account types compared: Standard, Pro, Raw Spread and Zero differences and how to choose
Exness account types from the official Help Centre: Standard Cent, Standard, Pro, Raw Spread and Zero. Spreads, commissions, minimum deposit, payment methods.
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AXIORY review: safety, account types and gold leverage up to 1:2000, from official information
AXIORY review from official sources: Axiory Global Limited (Belize FSC), FSA notice, zero-cut, stop-out levels, six accounts, gold leverage to 1:2000, fees.
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Overseas forex bonus and campaign deadlines, October 2026: active offers and expiry dates
Active overseas forex bonuses as of 8 October 2026, by deadline: HFM 100% deposit bonus (16 Oct), Yukemuri Challenge (30 Oct), Axi and DecodeFX Peska cashback.
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XS silver (XAG/USD) spread improved: spreads and cost per lot by account
XS improved its silver (XAG/USD) spread in October 2026. Official spreads by account (Elite 3.3, Pro 3.9, Standard 4.3 pips), cost per lot and how to check.
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How to Open an Axi Account: 8 Steps, Documents and Verification
How to open an Axi account in 8 steps: registration, account types, ID documents, the 28-day verification deadline and minimum deposits by payment method.
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Axi deposit bonus: the JP25Axi 25% cushion credit, terms and how to claim it
Axi promo codes JP25Axi (25%, up to USD 500) and AXI100 (100%, up to USD 10,000): terms, who is eligible, claim steps, and whether a no-deposit bonus exists.
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What is Axi Select? Eligibility, Edge Score and the 6-stage rules explained
Axi Select eligibility, Edge Score, the 6 stages, quarantine and withdrawal rules, sign-up steps and cautions, from Axi's official page and help centre.
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How Axi Copy Trading Works: App Setup, Fees, Copy Size and Risk Settings
How Axi copy trading works per the official help centre: app sign-up, linking MT4/MT5, choosing a provider, copy size options, fees and max drawdown.
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Axi review and reputation: safety, account types and copy trading from official sources
Axi reviews checked against official sources: founded 2007, 1.4 million clients, Financial Commission member, account terms, MT4/MT5, copy trading, Axi Select.
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HFM leverage and stop out levels: maximum leverage, margin call and stop out by account
HFM leverage by account from the official page: unlimited on KATANA, 1:2000 on other accounts, margin call and stop out levels, plus a margin-level example.
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How to log in to HFM: myHF vs trading account, and MT4/MT5 login steps
How to log in to HFM: myHF member area vs your MT4/MT5 trading account, MT5 terminal access step by step, the server IP fallback and fixes if login fails.
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HFM deposits and withdrawals: fees, processing times, minimums and withdrawal rules
HFM deposits and withdrawals from official pages: fee-free deposits, withdrawal minimums and times, the same-method rule, KYC timing and cancelled withdrawals.
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XS swap-free accounts: eligible instruments, grace periods and conditions
XS swap-free accounts: automatic on all live accounts, no extra fees, grace periods by instrument (10, 5, 2 or 1 days), triple-rollover days and abuse rules.
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XS dynamic leverage and stop out: the 1:2000 tiers, margin call 40% and stop out 20%
XS dynamic leverage explained: the 1:2000 equity-based tiers for FX, gold, silver and crypto, HMR-period limits, margin call 40% and stop out 20%.
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XS review and reputation: safety, account types and leverage from official sources
XS reviews checked against official sources: 8-entity disclosure, Lloyd's insurance up to USD 5m, 2026 awards, account terms, dynamic leverage, swap-free.
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Axi copy trading, the Axi app and Axi Select: how they work and their conditions
Axi copy trading via the Axi Copy Trading app, the Axi trading app with 650+ markets and TradingView charts, and Axi Select conditions, from official pages.
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Axi deposits and withdrawals: fees, processing times, minimums and the return-to-source rule
Axi deposits and withdrawals from the official help centre: fee-free deposits, processing times, the return-to-source rule, no third-party payouts and minimums.
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DecodeFX app, MT4 and MT5: downloads, login steps and how to choose a platform
DecodeFX app, MT4 and MT5 compared: what the app does, MT4/MT5 downloads, the login ID, password and server name you need, and MT5's 21 timeframes.
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DecodeFX account types compared: STD, PRO and CENT spreads, commissions and minimum deposits
DecodeFX accounts compared: STD from 0.34 pips (no commission), PRO from 0.0 pips plus $7/lot, CENT from $1. Max leverage 1:2000; zero-cut is claim-based.
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INFINOX IX Social copy trading and the IX App: how they work, performance fees and MT4/MT5
INFINOX copy trading reviewed: how IX Social picks providers by track record and risk level, performance fees up to 50%, and how it differs from the IX App.
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INFINOX review and reputation: safety, account types and IX Social from official sources
Is INFINOX a trusted broker? Official-source review: Mauritius entity, founding and awards, STP/ECN accounts, IX Social copy trading, MT4/MT5, 20% credit bonus.
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Monaxa bonuses: the 30% Lifetime Bonus and USD 50 Welcome Bonus conditions and withdrawal rules
Monaxa bonuses covered here: the 30% Lifetime Bonus (capped at USD 6,000) and the USD 50 Welcome Bonus, which needs a USD 25 deposit, not a no-deposit bonus.
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Monaxa review and reputation: safety, account types and bonuses from official sources
Monaxa reviews checked against official sources: the Mauritius entity, account terms, the 30% Lifetime Bonus, the USD 50 Welcome Bonus, copy trading, support.
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DecodeFX withdrawal and deposit methods: fees, processing times and minimums
DecodeFX deposit and withdrawal methods (18 Sep 2026): 3% domestic transfer fee, 0% elsewhere, USD100/USD50 minimums, and checks to run if you cannot withdraw.
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DecodeFX review and safety: operator, licence and Japan's FSA notice
Is DecodeFX safe? We check the operator Decode Global Limited (Vanuatu), the Japan FSA notice (Sep 2025), zero-cut and STD/PRO/CENT terms from official sources.
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Vantage Trading review and safety: operator, FSA notices and zero cut
Is Vantage Trading reliable? We check its named operator, legal documents, Japan FSA notices, zero cut, stop out levels and bonuses from official sources only.
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Exness review 2026: is it a scam? Company details, safety and withdrawal rules
Is Exness a scam? We check Exness (SC) Ltd and its Seychelles licence, client fund protection, withdrawal rules, the 0% stop out and how to spot fake sites.
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Forex stop out calculation: the margin level formula and broker levels compared
Work out pips to a forex stop out by hand: four steps, quick tables by balance and lot, stop out prices, and margin call and stop out levels for 10 brokers.
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HFM bonus list 2026: Top-Up 20%, no-deposit JPY 45,000 and withdrawal rules
HFM bonuses as of 29 October 2026: Top-Up 20% (cap USD 5,000), no-deposit JPY 45,000 Bonus Hunter, the Halloween 100%, worked amounts and withdrawal rules.
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Forex spread comparison 2026: 10 brokers by account type, with commission included
Forex spreads at 10 brokers by account type: averages vs minimums, round-turn commission added per lot on EUR/USD and USD/JPY, when spreads widen, how to check.
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Forex campaign deadlines (September 2026): current bonuses and promotions in order of expiry
Forex bonuses in September 2026 by deadline: HFM 100% (17 Sep), XS contest entry (19 Sep), HFM Gold Mission (25 Sep), Axi × FX Textbook gift card (30 Sep; XS version closed), Himeneko Guild launch campaign (30 Sep).
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FX Textbook featured on the DecodeFX official site
The DecodeFX official Academy featured the FX Textbook DecodeFX page on 7 September 2026. Read the article and open a DecodeFX account.
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How to claim the HFM 100% deposit bonus (until 17 September 2026)
How to claim HFM's 100% deposit bonus (3–17 Sep 2026, up to JPY 45,000): the Top-Up Bonus account, verification, the standing 20% and withdrawal rules.
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Forex minimum deposit comparison: brokers and accounts you can start small with
Minimum deposits by account type: none at XS and HFM, USD 1 at DecodeFX CENT, USD 15 at Monaxa, USD 50 at Vantage, no set amount at Axi, plus cent accounts.
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Forex leverage comparison: brokers offering 1:2000 and unlimited leverage
Maximum leverage at XS, HFM, DecodeFX, Vantage, Monaxa, Axi and Exness, with unlimited-leverage conditions, bonus-account limits and margin examples.
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Forex No-Deposit Bonus Comparison (2026): Four Offers, Withdrawal Conditions and Deadlines
No-deposit forex bonuses compared: XS JPY 5,000, Vantage up to USD 100, HFM Bonus Hunter, invite-only AXIORY. Withdrawal volume as trades, deadlines in days.
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Forex Deposit Bonus Comparison 2026: Caps, Cushion and Withdrawal Rules
Forex deposit bonuses compared: bonus on a JPY 100,000 deposit, cushion feature, profit withdrawal rules, bonus removal, caps and deadlines at 7 brokers.
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FX BASICS
Tax and filing, negative balance protection, bonus withdrawal rules, account types and other points that confuse offshore forex users, explained from official sources.
FX Stop Loss Rules: How to Set Stop Distance, Lot Size and Stop Orders
How to build FX stop loss rules: set the risk amount, stop distance and lot size, place a stop in MT4/MT5, and why zero cut and bonuses do not replace it.
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Read columnHow to Read an EA Backtest: MT5 Report Fields and Red Flags
How to read an EA backtest with the official MT5 help: profit factor, drawdown, recovery factor, tick modes, spreads and overfitting, plus a 10-point checklist.
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Read columnWhat Is Currency Intervention? Who Decides, Past Data and FX Impact
Currency intervention in Japan: who decides and trades, where the money comes from, MOF data through 2026, and the effect on spreads, stop-outs and zero cut.
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Read columnForex on Payrolls and FOMC Days: Spreads, Fills, Margin and Stop Outs
What changes on U.S. payrolls and FOMC days: wider spreads, slippage, slipping stops, higher margin (HMR), stop outs and weekend gaps, per broker rules.
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Read columnOffshore FX Corporate Accounts: How to Open One at HFM and What Papers Brokers Ask For
HFM, Axi, XS and AXIORY accept corporate accounts; XMTrading does not. HFM sign-up steps, document lists and deadlines, and Japan corporate tax basics.
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Read columnForex Brokers That Accept Peska: DecodeFX and Axi Cashback Conditions (October 2026)
Forex brokers that accept Peska: we confirmed DecodeFX and Axi. October 2026 cashback is JPY 5,000; deadlines 30 and 31 October. Conditions in tables.
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Read columnHow to open a Peska account and deposit: ID checks, top-up and sending funds to forex brokers, with fees
Open a Peska account and deposit: 2 document types, no Peska deposit fee, top-up times, withdrawal fees and how to fund brokers (20 October 2026).
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Read columnWhat is Peska? E-wallet for offshore FX deposits: how it works, fees and supported brokers
What is Peska? E-wallet for FX deposits: deposits and conversion are free, JPY or USDT withdrawals free once a month (checked 20 Oct 2026).
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Read columnOffshore Forex Prohibited Trading: Hedging, Account Freezes, Profit Cancellation [2026]
Offshore forex hedging is allowed in one account but banned across accounts or brokers. Zero hedge margin at HFM and Exness, cost examples, rules at 8 brokers.
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Read columnOffshore Forex Deposit Methods Compared: Bank Transfer, Card, bitwallet, Crypto
Offshore forex deposit methods compared (bank transfer, card, bitwallet, crypto): fees, minimums and crediting times at HFM, Axi, DecodeFX and AXIORY (2026).
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Read columnOffshore Forex Account Types Compared: How to Choose Between Standard and Zero Accounts
The 4 offshore forex account types explained, with an all-in cost calculation and account examples from XS, HFM, Axi, Exness and AXIORY (2026).
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Read columnPips, Lot Size and Required Margin Calculation: Offshore Forex Cheat Sheet
How to calculate pips, lot size and required margin at offshore forex brokers, with USD/JPY, EUR/USD and gold charts from 1:100 to 1:2000 leverage (2026).
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Read columnIs Offshore Forex Illegal? FSA Warnings and Unregistered Operators Explained [2026]
Is offshore forex illegal in Japan? What FSA warnings mean and whether users are punished under FIEA Art. 29, with the 25 Sep 2026 list and 4 checks.
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Read columnWhy You Can't Withdraw from an Offshore Forex Broker: Causes and Fixes
Seven reasons offshore forex withdrawals stall, from KYC and name mismatch to deposit route, timing and bonus terms, with HFM, Axi and Exness rules (2026).
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Read columnCan Offshore Forex Bonuses Be Withdrawn? Cushion vs Credit Type
Offshore forex bonuses cannot be withdrawn, but profits from them often can. Cushion vs credit types and how withdrawals remove bonuses, per 2026 terms.
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Read columnZero Cut Explained: Margin Call Difference and When It Won't Apply [2026]
Zero cut means the broker absorbs a negative balance. How it differs from a margin call, when it applies or not, and bonus treatment, as of October 2026.
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Read columnOffshore Forex Tax Return in Japan: When Is It Required? Thresholds and Steps
When an offshore forex tax return is required in Japan (over JPY 200,000 for employees), plus documents, MT4/MT5 history export and payment steps (2026).
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Read columnOffshore Forex Tax in Japan: Rates Up to 55%, Aggregate Taxation vs Domestic FX
In Japan, offshore forex profit is miscellaneous income taxed progressively (5-45% income tax plus 10% resident tax) versus 20.315% for domestic FX (2026).
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CAMPAIGNS
Deposit bonus, no-deposit bonus and limited-time campaign comparisons, and how to read the conditions.
AXIORY Bonus 2026: Terms and Withdrawal Rules of the Invitation-Only 15th Anniversary Starter Pack
AXIORY has no standing bonus. The invitation-only 15th anniversary pack offers USD 100 no-deposit credit plus a 100% first deposit match. Full terms.
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Read columnINFINOX Bonus 2026: 20% Deposit Credit Conditions, Eligible Accounts and Withdrawal Rules
INFINOX bonus: one 20% deposit credit offer until 31 December 2026. Minimum deposit USD 50, USD 20,000 cap, eligible accounts and withdrawal rules.
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Read columnXS Bonuses 2026: JPY 5,000 Welcome Credit, Deposit Bonus and Withdrawal Rules
XS bonuses (October 2026): JPY 5,000 welcome credit after KYC, JPY 10,000 for a JPY 20,000+ first deposit. Withdrawal needs 5 lots within 60 days.
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Read columnDecodeFX Bonus and Campaigns (October 2026): Peska Deposit Cashback Conditions and How to Apply
DecodeFX bonus guide: as of 17 Oct 2026 only the Peska deposit cashback runs (to 30 Oct). JPY 5,000 or USD 35, how to apply, and sign-up bonus status.
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Read columnOverseas forex bonus and campaign deadlines, October 2026: active offers and expiry dates
Active overseas forex bonuses as of 8 October 2026, by deadline: HFM 100% deposit bonus (16 Oct), Yukemuri Challenge (30 Oct), Axi and DecodeFX Peska cashback.
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Read columnAxi deposit bonus: the JP25Axi 25% cushion credit, terms and how to claim it
Axi promo codes JP25Axi (25%, up to USD 500) and AXI100 (100%, up to USD 10,000): terms, who is eligible, claim steps, and whether a no-deposit bonus exists.
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Read columnHFM bonus list 2026: Top-Up 20%, no-deposit JPY 45,000 and withdrawal rules
HFM bonuses as of 29 October 2026: Top-Up 20% (cap USD 5,000), no-deposit JPY 45,000 Bonus Hunter, the Halloween 100%, worked amounts and withdrawal rules.
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Read columnForex campaign deadlines (September 2026): current bonuses and promotions in order of expiry
Forex bonuses in September 2026 by deadline: HFM 100% (17 Sep), XS contest entry (19 Sep), HFM Gold Mission (25 Sep), Axi × FX Textbook gift card (30 Sep; XS version closed), Himeneko Guild launch campaign (30 Sep).
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Read columnForex No-Deposit Bonus Comparison (2026): Four Offers, Withdrawal Conditions and Deadlines
No-deposit forex bonuses compared: XS JPY 5,000, Vantage up to USD 100, HFM Bonus Hunter, invite-only AXIORY. Withdrawal volume as trades, deadlines in days.
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Read columnForex Deposit Bonus Comparison 2026: Caps, Cushion and Withdrawal Rules
Forex deposit bonuses compared: bonus on a JPY 100,000 deposit, cushion feature, profit withdrawal rules, bonus removal, caps and deadlines at 7 brokers.
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BROKER COMPARISON
Leverage, minimum deposits, spreads and other conditions compared side by side from official broker data.
Forex Copy Trading Compared (2026): HFM, Axi and INFINOX Minimums, Fees, Trade Size and How to Stop
Forex copy trading at HFM, Axi and INFINOX compared: followers start from USD 10 on HFM Cent, Axi sets no minimum and all cap fees at 50%. Fee and lot examples.
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Read columnGold (XAUUSD) Spreads Compared at Offshore Brokers: Cost per Lot, Leverage and Hours (2026)
Gold (XAUUSD) spreads compared from official figures: USD 14.7 per lot at XS with commission, USD 18 on Axi Standard. Plus leverage, margin, hours and swaps.
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Read columnExness vs Axi (2026): Accounts, Total Cost, Leverage, Stop Out and Bonuses Compared
Exness vs Axi: no-commission spreads from 0.1 pips (Exness Pro) and 0.7 pips (Axi Standard). Exness stops out at 0%; Axi caps leverage at 1:1000. Oct 2026.
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Read columnExness vs XM (2026): Total Cost, Stop Out, Minimum Deposit and Bonuses Compared
Exness vs XM: 1 lot USD/JPY costs from JPY 200 on Exness Standard vs JPY 1,000 on XM Standard. Stop out 0% vs 20%, deposits, leverage and bonuses compared.
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Read columnHFM vs Axi (2026): Accounts, Total Cost, Leverage, Stop Out and Bonuses Compared
HFM vs Axi: 1 lot EUR/USD costs from USD 3 on HFM KATANA and USD 3.5 on Axi Elite. HFM stops out at 20%; Axi publishes no single level. Deposits and bonuses.
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Read columnExness Bonus 2026: Is There a Welcome or Deposit Bonus? Official FAQ, Exness Rewards and Costs
Exness bonus check: the official FAQ says no welcome or deposit bonus. How Exness Rewards and partner codes work, and costs compared with bonus brokers.
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Read columnXMTrading Leverage 2026: 1:1000 Equity Tiers, Instrument Caps, Margin Call 50% and Stop Out 20%
XMTrading leverage is up to 1:1000, dropping to 1:500 above USD 40,000 of equity; Zero is 1:500. Instrument caps, 50% margin call, 20% stop out, examples.
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Read columnXM Withdrawal Guide (2026): Fees, Arrival Time, Methods and Withdrawal Rules
XM withdrawal: USD 5 minimum on every account, fees borne by XM, and 2-5 business days for bank and card. Arrival dates by weekday and fixes if it stalls.
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Read columnHow to Open an XM (XMTrading) Account in 2026: Sign-up Form, Verification Documents, Bonus and Limits
Open an XMTrading account in 3 stages: register, verify two documents, deposit. Sign-up fields, document rules, the JPY 13,000 bonus and account limits.
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Read columnHFM Minimum Deposit 2026: By Account Type and Payment Method
HFM minimum deposit: USD 0 on Premium, Cent, Zero and Top-Up Bonus, USD 100 on Pro, USD 500 on KATANA. Card deposits from JPY 750, plus a margin example.
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Read columnExness vs HFM (2026): Spreads, Total Cost, Stop Out, Bonuses and Which Fits You
Exness vs HFM: commission-free spreads from 0.1 pips (Exness Pro) and 0.3 pips (HFM KATANA). Exness stops out at 0%, HFM at 20%. Deposits, bonuses compared.
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Read columnExness Login Guide (2026): Personal Area, MT4/MT5, Exness Terminal, App and Fixes
Exness login: Personal Area uses your email; MT4/MT5 need account number, trading password and server. Fixes for errors and missing codes, checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Read columnExness Leverage (2026): Unlimited Leverage Conditions, HMR Restrictions, Margin Call and 0% Stop Out
Exness leverage: 1:2000 by default, unlimited under USD 5,000 equity after 10 closed orders and 5 lots. Forex falls to 1:200 at news and weekends. 0% stop out.
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Read columnExness Withdrawal Guide 2026: Processing Time, Fees, Rules and Why Withdrawals Fail
Exness withdrawal rules: no Exness fee, limit equals free margin, same currency as the deposit, average-to-maximum times. Eight reasons withdrawals fail.
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Read columnHow to Open an Exness Account (2026): Registration, Documents, Review Time and First Deposit
Open an Exness account in four stages: register, verify ID and address (checked within 24 hours), open a trading account, deposit. Documents, limits and fixes.
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Read columnXMTrading Account Types Compared (2026): Standard, Micro, Zero and KIWAMI Spreads, Fees and Leverage
XMTrading account types compared: Standard and Micro from 1.0 pips, KIWAMI from 0.6, Zero from 0 pips. All four list a USD 5 minimum and 20% stop out.
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Read columnHFM Copy Trading (HFcopy) Explained: Minimum Deposit, Performance Fees and Risks
HFM Copy Trading (HFcopy): followers start from USD 10 on a Cent copy account, leverage is up to 1:1000, and providers earn up to a 50% performance fee.
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Read columnHow to Open an HFM Account in 2026: Registration Steps, Verification Documents and First Deposit
HFM account opening in 2026: register in myHF, upload 2 documents (reviewed within 48 hours), then deposit. Minimum deposit is USD 0 on four of six accounts.
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Read columnHFM Account Types Compared (2026): Premium, Cent, Pro, Zero, KATANA and Top-Up Bonus
HFM account types compared: Premium and Cent from USD 0, Pro from USD 100, Zero from 0 pips, KATANA with unlimited leverage, plus the Top-Up Bonus account.
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Read columnIs XMTrading a Scam or Legit? Operating Entity, Regulation, Fund Handling and Withdrawal Facts (2026)
Is XMTrading legit? Official pages cite licences SD010 (Seychelles FSA) and GB20025835 (Mauritius FSC), plus fund and withdrawal facts. Checked 20 Oct 2026.
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Read columnIs HFM a Scam? How to Spot Fake HFM Sites and Why Withdrawals Get Refused
Is HFM a scam? Its operator HF Markets (SV) Ltd, how to spot fake HFM sites and social media pitches, and the four causes of withdrawal refusal HFM lists.
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Read columnAXIORY Japan Stock CFDs: Supported Account (Nano, MT5), Fee 0.12%, 1:5 Leverage and Trading Hours
AXIORY Japan stock CFDs trade on the Nano account in MT5. Leverage is 1:5 and the fee is 0.12% (minimum JPY 1,500 per side). Checked 20 October 2026.
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Read columnINFINOX Gold (XAUUSD) Trading Conditions: Spreads, Leverage and the Difference Between STP and ECN Accounts
INFINOX gold (XAUUSD) trading conditions: spread from 15 cents (STP) or 8 cents (ECN), leverage up to 1:500 on metals. How to choose between STP and ECN.
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Read columnMonaxa Cent account: USD 15 minimum deposit, 1:1000 leverage, differences from Standard and who it suits
Monaxa Cent account: USD 15 minimum deposit, spreads from 1.8 pips, max leverage 1:1000*. Differences from Standard, contract size and instruments.
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Read columnXS Gold (XAUUSD) Trading Conditions: Spread, Leverage, Trading Hours and Standard vs Cent Accounts
XS gold (XAUUSD) averages a 0.87 pip spread on the official USD 6 round-turn commission row. See the leverage tiers, trading hours and Standard vs Cent.
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Read columnHow to Deposit to DecodeFX with Peska: Steps, Minimum and JPY 5,000 Cashback (to 30 Oct)
How to deposit to DecodeFX with Peska in 5 steps. DecodeFX fee 0%, minimum USD 100, instant to 3 minutes. JPY 5,000 cashback conditions until 30 October.
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Read columnAxi Gold (XAUUSD) Trading Conditions: Spread, Leverage, Trading Hours and Account Differences
Axi gold (XAUUSD) conditions per the official site: spread from USD 0.18 (Standard) and USD 0.081 (Pro), leverage up to 1:1000. Trading hours not stated.
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Read columnAXIORY vs Exness: Differences in Spreads, Fees, Leverage and Stop-Out Levels, and How to Choose
AXIORY vs Exness from official data: both offer commission-free accounts, AXIORY Nano/Tera charge USD 6 round turn, and stop-out is 20% vs 0%.
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Read columnIs AXIORY a Scam? Withdrawal Rumours vs Official Sources: Belize FSC, Zero-Cut, FSA Listing
Is AXIORY a scam? Belize FSC licence No. 4496214, zero-cut, and what Japan's FSA June 2015 listing means, checked against official sources, not reviews.
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Read columnAXIORY Leverage and Stop-Out Level: Tiered 1:2000, Gold Rules, 50% Margin Call and 20% Stop-Out
AXIORY leverage is up to 1:2000 on the Max account (equity up to USD 2,000). Stop-out is 20%, 0% on Max. Tier table, gold rules and worked example.
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Read columnAXIORY Login Guide: How to Log In to the Portal, MT4/MT5 and cTrader, and What to Do If You Can't
AXIORY login guide: MT4/MT5 use your account number and server name, cTrader uses a cTrader ID. Fixes and password resets included (checked 17 Oct 2026).
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Read columnAXIORY Deposit and Withdrawal Methods: Fees, Processing Times, Minimums and the USD 10 Fee Under USD 200
AXIORY deposits are free. Withdrawals are free from USD 200, USD 10 below. Minimums, processing times and name rules by method.
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Read columnHow to Open an AXIORY Account: Steps, Documents and Deposits from JPY 1,100
How to open an AXIORY account: 3 registration stages, required documents, and deposits from JPY 1,100 by domestic bank transfer (checked 17 October 2026).
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Read columnAXIORY Account Types: Spreads, Fees and Platforms for Standard, Nano, Tera, Max and Zero
AXIORY account types compared: Standard has no commission; Nano and Tera charge USD 6 round turn with USD/JPY at 0.2 pips (official cost example).
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Read columnINFINOX vs Axi: Spreads, Fees, Leverage and Copy Trading Compared
INFINOX vs Axi: both offer 1:1000 leverage. No-commission spreads start at 0.9 pips (INFINOX STP) or 0.7 pips (Axi Standard). Compare copy trading.
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Read columnINFINOX Leverage and Stop Out Level: 1:1000 Conditions, Margin Call and Stop Out
INFINOX leverage is up to 1:1000. The official FAQ gives a 50% margin call and 20% stop out, set per account group. See worked examples and how to check.
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Read columnINFINOX Login Guide: My Account, MT4/MT5 and IX App Steps and Fixes
INFINOX login has two entrances: My Account uses your registered email and password, MT4/MT5 use account number, password and server name. Fixes included.
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Read columnINFINOX Deposit and Withdrawal Methods: Fees, Processing Time, Minimums and Withdrawal Rules
INFINOX deposit and withdrawal methods, fees and timing from the official site and FAQ. Minimum deposit USD 50; payout usually within 5 business days.
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Read columnHow to Open an INFINOX Account: Steps, Required Documents, ID Verification and First Deposit
How to open an INFINOX account in 5 steps: registration, ID check, documents, demo account and first deposit (minimum USD 50 per the FAQ).
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Read columnINFINOX Account Types Compared: STP, ECN and Bonus Account Spreads, Fees and Minimum Deposit
INFINOX offers STP (from 0.9 pips, no commission) and ECN (from 0.2 pips, plus commission). Max 1:1000, MT4/MT5. Minimum deposit USD 50 per official FAQ.
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Read columnMonaxa vs XS: Differences in Minimum Deposit, Spreads, Leverage and Bonuses, and How to Choose
Monaxa vs XS compared: Monaxa starts at USD 15, while XS Standard has no stated minimum deposit. See spreads, leverage and bonuses in tables, and how to choose.
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Read columnIs Monaxa a Scam? Withdrawal Rumours vs Official Facts: Mauritius FSC and Japan FSA
Is Monaxa a scam? Monaxa says Monaxa Ltd holds a Mauritius FSC licence, but Japan's FSA listed it as unregistered in Dec 2024. Facts and checks.
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Read columnMonaxa Leverage and Stop-Out Level: Up to 1:2000, Loss Cut 50% and Stop-Out 20%
Monaxa leverage is up to 1:2000 (Cent 1:1000). Official figures: loss cut 50%, stop-out 20%. See when 1:2000 applies and a 1-lot example.
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Read columnMonaxa Login: Client Area and MT4/MT5 Steps, and What to Do If You Can't Log In
How to log in to Monaxa: client area vs MT4/MT5 and fixes if you can't log in. All 4 account types support MT4 and MT5. Checked 17 October 2026.
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Read columnMonaxa Deposit and Withdrawal Methods: Fees, Timing, Minimums and Withdrawal Rules
Monaxa deposit and withdrawal methods per official sources: minimum deposit from USD 15, processing can start in seconds. Where to check fees and timing.
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Read columnHow to Open a Monaxa Account: Steps, Documents, ID Verification and the First Deposit from USD 15
How to open a Monaxa account in 5 steps: registration, ID verification, documents and first deposit. Minimum deposit from USD 15; USD 50 welcome bonus terms.
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Read columnMonaxa Account Types Compared: Standard, Pro, Zero and Cent Spreads, Commission and Minimum Deposit
Monaxa account types compared: Standard, Pro, Zero and Cent. Deposits start at USD 15; Zero runs from 0.0 pips plus USD 3.50 per side.
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Read columnXS vs HFM Compared: Spreads, Leverage, Bonuses and Account Types, and How to Choose
XS vs HFM: XS publishes an average spread of 1.1 pips, HFM a minimum from 1.4 pips. Leverage up to 1:2000, standing bonuses and which account to start with.
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Read columnXS Login Guide: Client Portal and MT4/MT5 Login Steps, and What to Do If You Can't Log In
XS login has two parts: the client portal and MT4/MT5, each with different details. Steps, server name lookup and fixes checked on 17 October 2026.
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Read columnXS Deposit and Withdrawal Methods: Fees, Processing Time, Minimums and Withdrawal Rules
XS deposit and withdrawal methods per the official Help Center: no XS fees, withdrawals usually processed within 24 hours. Minimums by method.
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Read columnHow to Open an XS Account: Steps, Required Documents and ID Verification Through to Your First Deposit
How to open an XS account in 5 steps. You need 1 ID document plus proof of address, and the JPY 5,000 account opening bonus is credited after ID verification.
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Read columnDecodeFX vs Axi Compared: Spreads, Commissions, Minimum Deposits and Bonuses
DecodeFX vs Axi: no-commission spreads from 0.34 pips (DecodeFX STD via this site) vs 0.7 pips (Axi Standard). Compare fees, minimum deposits and bonuses.
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Read columnDecodeFX Leverage and Stop Out Level: 1:2000 Conditions and Margin Level by Account
DecodeFX leverage is up to 1:2000 on STD, PRO and CENT. No single stop out level is stated officially. See the 2000x margin maths and how to check.
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Read columnHow to Open a DecodeFX Account: Steps, Documents, ID Verification and First Deposit
How to open a DecodeFX account in 5 steps: documents, ID verification tips, review time (usually within 24 hours) and minimum deposits by account type.
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Read columnAxi vs XS Compared: Spreads, Leverage, Bonuses and Minimum Deposits
Axi vs XS compared: max leverage is 1:1000 at Axi and 1:2000 at XS, and XS Standard has no deposit limit. Spreads, fees, bonuses and how to choose.
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Read columnIs Axi a Scam? Withdrawal Refusal Rumours Checked Against Official Sources: Operator, Regulation and Withdrawal Rules
Is Axi a scam? Withdrawal refusal rumours checked against official sources. Regulation, dispute resolution and withdrawal rules, confirmed vs unconfirmed.
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Read columnAxi Leverage and Stop Out Level: 1:1000 Maximum, Margin Call and Stop Out Explained
Axi leverage is up to 1:1000. No single stop out level is stated for Japan on the official site. Margin level formula, margin call and worked examples.
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Read columnAxi Login Guide: Client Portal, MT4/MT5 and Axi App Steps, and Fixes When You Can't Log In
Axi login in 3 ways: the portal uses your email; MT4/MT5 use account number, password and server. Fixes for failed logins checked 17 October 2026.
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Read columnAxi Account Types Compared: Spreads, Fees and First Deposit for Standard, Premium and Elite
Axi account types compared: Standard from 0.7 pips with no commission, Premium at USD 4.5 round turn, first deposit USD 500. Checked 17 October 2026.
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Read columnExness account types compared: Standard, Pro, Raw Spread and Zero differences and how to choose
Exness account types from the official Help Centre: Standard Cent, Standard, Pro, Raw Spread and Zero. Spreads, commissions, minimum deposit, payment methods.
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Read columnAXIORY review: safety, account types and gold leverage up to 1:2000, from official information
AXIORY review from official sources: Axiory Global Limited (Belize FSC), FSA notice, zero-cut, stop-out levels, six accounts, gold leverage to 1:2000, fees.
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Read columnHow to Open an Axi Account: 8 Steps, Documents and Verification
How to open an Axi account in 8 steps: registration, account types, ID documents, the 28-day verification deadline and minimum deposits by payment method.
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Read columnWhat is Axi Select? Eligibility, Edge Score and the 6-stage rules explained
Axi Select eligibility, Edge Score, the 6 stages, quarantine and withdrawal rules, sign-up steps and cautions, from Axi's official page and help centre.
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Read columnHow Axi Copy Trading Works: App Setup, Fees, Copy Size and Risk Settings
How Axi copy trading works per the official help centre: app sign-up, linking MT4/MT5, choosing a provider, copy size options, fees and max drawdown.
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Read columnAxi review and reputation: safety, account types and copy trading from official sources
Axi reviews checked against official sources: founded 2007, 1.4 million clients, Financial Commission member, account terms, MT4/MT5, copy trading, Axi Select.
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Read columnHFM leverage and stop out levels: maximum leverage, margin call and stop out by account
HFM leverage by account from the official page: unlimited on KATANA, 1:2000 on other accounts, margin call and stop out levels, plus a margin-level example.
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Read columnHow to log in to HFM: myHF vs trading account, and MT4/MT5 login steps
How to log in to HFM: myHF member area vs your MT4/MT5 trading account, MT5 terminal access step by step, the server IP fallback and fixes if login fails.
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Read columnHFM deposits and withdrawals: fees, processing times, minimums and withdrawal rules
HFM deposits and withdrawals from official pages: fee-free deposits, withdrawal minimums and times, the same-method rule, KYC timing and cancelled withdrawals.
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Read columnXS swap-free accounts: eligible instruments, grace periods and conditions
XS swap-free accounts: automatic on all live accounts, no extra fees, grace periods by instrument (10, 5, 2 or 1 days), triple-rollover days and abuse rules.
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Read columnXS dynamic leverage and stop out: the 1:2000 tiers, margin call 40% and stop out 20%
XS dynamic leverage explained: the 1:2000 equity-based tiers for FX, gold, silver and crypto, HMR-period limits, margin call 40% and stop out 20%.
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Read columnXS review and reputation: safety, account types and leverage from official sources
XS reviews checked against official sources: 8-entity disclosure, Lloyd's insurance up to USD 5m, 2026 awards, account terms, dynamic leverage, swap-free.
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Read columnAxi copy trading, the Axi app and Axi Select: how they work and their conditions
Axi copy trading via the Axi Copy Trading app, the Axi trading app with 650+ markets and TradingView charts, and Axi Select conditions, from official pages.
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Read columnAxi deposits and withdrawals: fees, processing times, minimums and the return-to-source rule
Axi deposits and withdrawals from the official help centre: fee-free deposits, processing times, the return-to-source rule, no third-party payouts and minimums.
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Read columnDecodeFX app, MT4 and MT5: downloads, login steps and how to choose a platform
DecodeFX app, MT4 and MT5 compared: what the app does, MT4/MT5 downloads, the login ID, password and server name you need, and MT5's 21 timeframes.
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Read columnDecodeFX account types compared: STD, PRO and CENT spreads, commissions and minimum deposits
DecodeFX accounts compared: STD from 0.34 pips (no commission), PRO from 0.0 pips plus $7/lot, CENT from $1. Max leverage 1:2000; zero-cut is claim-based.
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Read columnINFINOX IX Social copy trading and the IX App: how they work, performance fees and MT4/MT5
INFINOX copy trading reviewed: how IX Social picks providers by track record and risk level, performance fees up to 50%, and how it differs from the IX App.
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Read columnINFINOX review and reputation: safety, account types and IX Social from official sources
Is INFINOX a trusted broker? Official-source review: Mauritius entity, founding and awards, STP/ECN accounts, IX Social copy trading, MT4/MT5, 20% credit bonus.
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Read columnMonaxa bonuses: the 30% Lifetime Bonus and USD 50 Welcome Bonus conditions and withdrawal rules
Monaxa bonuses covered here: the 30% Lifetime Bonus (capped at USD 6,000) and the USD 50 Welcome Bonus, which needs a USD 25 deposit, not a no-deposit bonus.
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Read columnMonaxa review and reputation: safety, account types and bonuses from official sources
Monaxa reviews checked against official sources: the Mauritius entity, account terms, the 30% Lifetime Bonus, the USD 50 Welcome Bonus, copy trading, support.
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Read columnDecodeFX withdrawal and deposit methods: fees, processing times and minimums
DecodeFX deposit and withdrawal methods (18 Sep 2026): 3% domestic transfer fee, 0% elsewhere, USD100/USD50 minimums, and checks to run if you cannot withdraw.
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Read columnDecodeFX review and safety: operator, licence and Japan's FSA notice
Is DecodeFX safe? We check the operator Decode Global Limited (Vanuatu), the Japan FSA notice (Sep 2025), zero-cut and STD/PRO/CENT terms from official sources.
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Read columnVantage Trading review and safety: operator, FSA notices and zero cut
Is Vantage Trading reliable? We check its named operator, legal documents, Japan FSA notices, zero cut, stop out levels and bonuses from official sources only.
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Read columnExness review 2026: is it a scam? Company details, safety and withdrawal rules
Is Exness a scam? We check Exness (SC) Ltd and its Seychelles licence, client fund protection, withdrawal rules, the 0% stop out and how to spot fake sites.
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Read columnForex stop out calculation: the margin level formula and broker levels compared
Work out pips to a forex stop out by hand: four steps, quick tables by balance and lot, stop out prices, and margin call and stop out levels for 10 brokers.
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Read columnForex spread comparison 2026: 10 brokers by account type, with commission included
Forex spreads at 10 brokers by account type: averages vs minimums, round-turn commission added per lot on EUR/USD and USD/JPY, when spreads widen, how to check.
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Read columnForex minimum deposit comparison: brokers and accounts you can start small with
Minimum deposits by account type: none at XS and HFM, USD 1 at DecodeFX CENT, USD 15 at Monaxa, USD 50 at Vantage, no set amount at Axi, plus cent accounts.
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Read columnForex leverage comparison: brokers offering 1:2000 and unlimited leverage
Maximum leverage at XS, HFM, DecodeFX, Vantage, Monaxa, Axi and Exness, with unlimited-leverage conditions, bonus-account limits and margin examples.
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New promotions and condition changes at listed brokers, from official information.
XS silver (XAG/USD) spread improved: spreads and cost per lot by account
XS improved its silver (XAG/USD) spread in October 2026. Official spreads by account (Elite 3.3, Pro 3.9, Standard 4.3 pips), cost per lot and how to check.
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Read columnHow to claim the HFM 100% deposit bonus (until 17 September 2026)
How to claim HFM's 100% deposit bonus (3–17 Sep 2026, up to JPY 45,000): the Top-Up Bonus account, verification, the standing 20% and withdrawal rules.
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EDITORIAL
Listing policy, how rankings are handled and site updates.
FX Textbook featured on the DecodeFX official site
The DecodeFX official Academy featured the FX Textbook DecodeFX page on 7 September 2026. Read the article and open a DecodeFX account.
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Read columnSTART WITH THE BASICS
The fundamentals behind the columns are in the beginner guides.
How bonuses work, what to compare between brokers and how to read trading costs.