Axi is a forex and CFD broker founded in Sydney, Australia in 2007. Its official site (checked 26 September 2026) states more than 1.4 million clients, services in over 100 countries, nine offices worldwide and USD 5 trillion in annual trading volume. The contracting entity for clients in Japan is AxiTrader LLC, a member of The Financial Commission, the industry's independent dispute-resolution body.
Most posts you find for "Axi review" or "Axi reputation" do not state the contracting entity, account type or period, so you cannot tell whether they apply to your account. This article lists only what can be confirmed on the official site, the official help centre and The Financial Commission, in the order of track record and scale, dispute resolution, account terms, trading tools, promotions and support.
In short: judge Axi's reputation on track record, dispute resolution, account terms and trading tools
- Track record and scale: founded 2007, over 1.4 million clients, over 100 countries, nine offices, USD 5 trillion annual volume (official company page)
- Dispute resolution: the contracting entity AxiTrader LLC is a member of The Financial Commission (shown on the official site; Axi's membership was announced in June 2019). Clients of member brokers are covered by a compensation fund of up to EUR 20,000 per judgment
- Account terms: Standard has no commission with EUR/USD from 0.7 pips and no set first deposit; Premium is from 0.0 pips with USD 4.5 round trip and a USD 500 first deposit; maximum leverage 1:1000
- Trading tools: MT4 and MT5 plus the Axi trading app (Standard account), the Axi Copy Trading app and the Axi Select funded-trader programme
Axi is an advertising partner of this site, and we receive referral commission on accounts opened through our links. This article organises official information and does not guarantee safety, withdrawals or trading results. The figures and terms shown at registration and in the current terms take priority.
Axi company details: founded 2007, 1.4 million clients, nine offices
Axi's official company page (checked 26 September 2026) states that the company was founded in Sydney, Australia in 2007 and operates nine offices in Sydney, London, Cyprus, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and India. It lists more than 1.4 million clients, services in over 100 countries and USD 5 trillion in annual trading volume, and the official Japanese home page states "over 50 industry awards since 2021".
| Item | Official statement |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 (Sydney, Australia) |
| Offices | Nine worldwide (Sydney, London, Cyprus, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, India) |
| Clients and countries | Over 1.4 million clients, over 100 countries |
| Annual trading volume | USD 5 trillion |
| Awards | Over 50 industry awards since 2021 (official home page). The company page lists awards by year (Best Multi-Asset Broker, Most Trusted FX Broker and others) |
| Sponsorships | Manchester City (Premier League), Girona FC (La Liga), the DP World Tour and others |
※ These figures are the company's own statements on its official site, not audited or third-party figures.
When comparing offshore brokers, length of operation and business scale are useful indicators of how stable the terms are and how much information is published. Axi publishes a large amount of company, award and sponsorship information, and maintains a Japanese-language site and help centre, so a lot can be verified from primary sources before opening an account.
Axi safety: the contracting entity and The Financial Commission compensation fund
For clients opening an account from Japan, the contracting entity shown in the footer of the official Japanese site is AxiTrader LLC, incorporated with the Registrar of International Business Companies of St. Vincent and the Grenadines under registration number 4303 LLC 2025. The company is a member of The Financial Commission, an independent self-regulatory and dispute-resolution body for the forex and CFD industry.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Membership | AxiTrader (then AxiTrader Limited) announced as an approved member in June 2019 (the 45th broker to join). The current contracting entity for Japan, AxiTrader LLC, is also shown as a member in the footer of the official Japanese site (checked 26 September 2026) |
| Dispute resolution | Clients of member brokers can file a complaint free of charge when an issue is not resolved with the broker |
| Compensation fund | Up to EUR 20,000 per client if a member broker does not comply with a Financial Commission judgment or loses its membership |
| Payment timing | Scheduled within 90 days of the judgment (official page) |
※ The fund applies only to cases on which The Financial Commission has issued a judgment. Managed-account trading, synthetic products and digital currencies are excluded.
The Axi group has several entities, but the one that applies to a Japan-resident account is the entity and terms displayed at registration. Save the entity name and registration number from the footer, and the negative balance adjustment (NBA) conditions in the terms, so you can check them later.
Points often raised in Axi reviews, and what official information confirms
The table pairs the points commonly raised about Axi on review sites and social media with what can be confirmed on the official site and help centre. Individual experiences cannot be verified, so this site does not rely on them.
| Review topic | What official information confirms | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Tight spreads, clear commission | Standard: no commission, EUR/USD from 0.7 pips. Premium: from 0.0 pips with USD 4.5 round trip. Elite: from 0.0 pips with USD 3.5 round trip. Costs can be compared including commission | Our broker page (confirmed 10 September 2026) |
| Can start small | Standard has no set first deposit, only payment-method minimums (USD 30 in crypto, USD 5 via Neteller, USD 10 via Skrill or PayPal). Premium requires USD 500 on the first deposit, with no minimum afterwards | Our broker page |
| 1:1000 leverage | The official Japanese page states a maximum of 1:1000. The limit can be lower by account, instrument or balance, so the trading platform display takes priority | Official account types page |
| Many trading tools | MT4 (260+ instruments), MT5 (1,500+) and the Axi trading app (600+, built-in TradingView charts) from a single login. Axi's representative told this site the app is for Standard accounts; the official page says it can be used from Axi Select, Standard and Pro accounts | Official trading platforms page |
| Copy trading available | The Axi Copy Trading app connects an MT4 or MT5 account and lets you copy trades with your own trade size and risk settings | Official copy trading page |
| Few bonuses | No standing bonus is advertised officially; limited-time deposit bonuses and campaigns with this site run from time to time. Current offers appear automatically on our broker page | Broker page, "Current bonuses and campaigns" |
| Scope of Japanese support | An official Japanese site and a Japanese help centre (getting started, trading accounts, markets, margin and leverage, platforms, deposits and withdrawals, Axi Select and more). Contact channels and hours are on the official contact page | Official help centre |
※ Account names and first-deposit amounts come from information Axi's representative provided to this site (10 September 2026) and differ in places from the official Japanese page. The registration screen takes priority.
- Does the review state the contracting entity, account type and period? Without them you cannot tell whether it applies to your account
- Read reviews carrying referral links as coming from a party paid for referrals (this site is in the same position)
- In the end, check the official terms, account types page and help centre yourself
Axi account types: commission-free Standard and Premium from 0.0 pips
| Account | Spread | Commission | First deposit | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | EUR/USD from 0.7 pips | None | No set amount (payment-method minimums only) | MT4, MT5, Axi app |
| Premium | From 0.0 pips | USD 4.5 round trip per lot | USD 500 (no minimum afterwards) | MT4, MT5 |
| Elite | From 0.0 pips | USD 3.5 round trip per lot | USD 25,000 (contact support if interested) | MT4, MT5 |
※ Maximum leverage is 1:1000 on all three accounts (conditions apply). Spreads are variable and change by instrument, time of day and market conditions.
If you trade infrequently and want to try the broker first, the Standard account is the candidate: no commission and no set first deposit, so only the payment-method minimum applies. If you want to manage trading costs precisely, compare the effective cost of the Premium account, which pairs spreads from 0.0 pips with USD 4.5 round trip.
Axi copy trading, the Axi app and Axi Select
Axi's trading environment consists of MT4 and MT5, its own Axi trading app (desktop, iOS and Android, 600+ instruments, built-in TradingView charts) and the dedicated Axi Copy Trading app (iOS and Android). The official page states that a single login gives access to every available platform.
| Tool | What it does | Points to note |
|---|---|---|
| Axi Copy Trading app | Connect an MT4 or MT5 account and copy published traders, setting trade size and risk tolerance to your own goals | Past performance of the traders you copy does not guarantee future results. Minimum amounts and fees are not stated on the official page; check the display inside the app |
| Axi trading app | Trade 600+ instruments on TradingView charts on desktop and mobile | Axi's representative told this site it is for Standard accounts (the official page lists Axi Select, Standard and Pro). The official pages do not state whether EAs or custom indicators are supported, so choose MT4/MT5 if you rely on those tools |
| Axi Select | An official programme that evaluates live-account traders with the Edge Score (a weighted average of skill, risk and consistency) and allocates trading capital in stages. No registration or annual fee, six stages | Participation requires a minimum USD 500 deposit (the Seed stage minimum). Some limited-time bonuses exclude Axi Select participants (JP25Axi terms) |
※ The official page lists allocation amounts and profit splits for Axi Select, but they depend on conditions and review, so this site does not publish them. Check the official page and terms before joining.
Trading credit granted by a limited-time deposit bonus counts towards equity and drawdown in copy trading, and affects trade size under settings such as balance-proportional copying. Check your copy settings before use so you do not take on more risk than intended.
Axi bonuses and campaigns: limited-time promotions run from time to time
Axi does not advertise a standing bonus, but it runs limited-time deposit bonuses for Japan residents (in August and September 2026, a 25% cushion deposit bonus via promotion code JP25Axi) and joint campaigns with this site from time to time. Current offers appear automatically on our broker page and bonus list, and disappear when they end.
- Each promotion has its own steps, such as applying a promotion code in the client portal or applying via the official LINE account
- Trading credit cannot be withdrawn and may be cancelled if you withdraw or transfer between accounts before the promotion ends
- Check the terms for whether a promotion can be combined with other promotions or with Axi Select
Steps to check before opening an Axi account and depositing
- 01Confirm the contracting entity on the registration page
Save the entity name (AxiTrader LLC), registration number and risk warning shown on the registration screen and in the footer.
- 02Choose an account type and platform
Decide between the commission-free Standard and the Premium from 0.0 pips based on how often you trade and how you think about costs. Choose Standard if you want to use the Axi app.
- 03Complete identity verification
Submit your documents as instructed in the client portal. Enter your name and address exactly as they appear on the documents.
- 04Apply a promotion code before depositing if you want a bonus
Limited-time bonuses only apply if the promotion code is applied in the client portal before the deposit.
- 05Check payment-method minimums and the withdrawal route
Follow the methods, minimums and currencies shown in the client portal and deposit in your own name. Read the minimum withdrawal amount and how withdrawals are treated during a promotion beforehand.
Basic items to check when comparing brokers (beginner guide) →
Frequently asked questions
Q. How should I judge Axi's reputation?
A. Do not rely on reviews alone. Use what the official site confirms: track record and scale (founded 2007, over 1.4 million clients, over 100 countries, nine offices), the contracting entity (AxiTrader LLC) and its Financial Commission membership, the account terms (Standard commission-free from 0.7 pips, Premium from 0.0 pips with USD 4.5 round trip) and the trading tools (MT4, MT5, the Axi app and copy trading).
Q. How can I check Axi's safety?
A. Axi is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2007 whose official site states over 1.4 million clients and services in over 100 countries. The contracting entity for Japan, AxiTrader LLC, is a member of the dispute-resolution body The Financial Commission, whose compensation fund covers clients of member brokers for up to EUR 20,000 per judgment. Start your safety check by confirming the entity and terms shown at registration and by logging in only through the official domain (axi.com).
Q. What is Axi's minimum deposit?
A. The Standard account has no set first deposit; only the payment-method minimum applies (USD 30 in crypto, USD 5 via Neteller, USD 10 via Skrill or PayPal, for example). The Premium account requires USD 500 on the first deposit (no minimum afterwards) and the Elite account USD 25,000 (information provided by Axi's representative, 10 September 2026).
Q. Does Axi offer bonuses?
A. No standing bonus is advertised officially, but Axi runs limited-time deposit bonuses for Japan residents (JP25Axi in August and September 2026) and joint campaigns with this site from time to time. Current offers appear automatically on our broker page and bonus list.
Q. Can I copy trade with Axi?
A. Yes. The Axi Copy Trading app (iOS and Android) connects an MT4 or MT5 account and copies published traders. You can set trade size and risk tolerance, but the past performance of the traders you copy does not guarantee future results. Check minimum amounts and fees inside the app.
Q. What is Axi Select?
A. An official programme for live-account traders that evaluates them with the Edge Score (a weighted average of skill, risk and consistency) and allocates trading capital across six stages. There is no registration or annual fee; participation requires a minimum USD 500 deposit. Some limited-time bonuses exclude Axi Select participants, so check each promotion's terms before joining.
Q. Does Axi offer Japanese support?
A. There is an official Japanese site and a Japanese help centre (getting started, trading accounts, markets, margin and leverage, platforms, deposits and withdrawals, Axi Select and more). Check the official contact page for current channels and hours.
Sources and conditions
- Axi official: Japanese home page (contracting entity and award count, checked 26 September 2026) →
- Axi official: company page (Japanese, checked 26 September 2026) →
- Axi official: trading accounts (Japanese) →
- Axi official: trading platforms (Japanese) →
- Axi official: Axi Copy Trading app (Japanese) →
- Axi official: Axi Select (Japanese) →
- Axi official: help centre (Japanese) →
- The Financial Commission: AxiTrader approved as a member (June 2019) →
- The Financial Commission: compensation fund →
- Axi account types and conditions (this site) →
- Advertising disclosure →
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