Written by David Johnson
Edited by Jason Peterson
Fact checked by Angelo Martins
Human moderated by Jason Peterson
Last updated August, 2024

ECN.Broker Overall rating

2.6
Ranked 215 out of 827 (Forex Brokers)
Overall rating is derived from an aggregate of ratings in multiple categories.
Rating Weight
Popularity
1.0
3
Regulation
2.0
2
User Rating
Not rated
3
Pricing rating
Not rated
1
Features
Not rated
1
Customer Support
Not rated
1

Pros

  • Offers MetaTrader 4 platform for desktop, mobile, and web.
  • High leverage available up to 1000:1.
  • Segregated client money ensures added security.
  • Founded in 2015, making it relatively new but established.

Cons

  • Low popularity rating and low user reviews.
  • Limited range of tradable instruments compared to industry leaders.
  • Swap rates are generally not favorable.
* As of July 3, 2024

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Trustworthiness & Regulation

* As of July 3, 2024

ECN.Broker is regulated by Comoros – ML MISA, ensuring that client funds are segregated from the company’s operating capital. However, it does not provide a deposit compensation scheme. Founded in 2015, ECN.Broker is relatively new to the market.

It has a low popularity rating and user review rating, ranking 714 out of 815 forex brokers based on user ratings and 712 based on our expert's rating. The broker's organic web traffic is also low, with 4,735 monthly visits.

Company Licenses & Regulations Segregated Client Money Deposit Compensation Scheme Negative Balance Protection Rebates Max. Leverage Retail Clients
OnFin Ltd 1000 : 1

Deposit Insurance

ECN.Broker does not offer a deposit compensation scheme. This means that if the broker fails, investors may not be compensated for their deposits.

It is essential for traders to consider the security of their funds, especially when dealing with brokers that do not provide such insurance.

Spreads and Costs

* As of July 3, 2024

When comparing average spreads across asset classes, ECN.Broker has relatively high spreads. This broker's spreads and costs are generally higher compared to some of the industry-leading brokers, except for the crypto asset class where spreads are more competitive.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs by Asset Class Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Broker - Account Type Crypto Average Forex Average Indices Average Commodities Average
ECN.Broker – Standard 2.25 4.70 - 0.20
HFM – Premium 25.46 7.48 3.92 0.20
IC Markets – Standard 9.10 3.51 3.90 0.21
XM – Standard 39.03 4.95 5.44 -
FxPro – Standard - 0.98 3.24 -
Pepperstone – Standard 12.39 2.10 2.43 0.13
Axi – Pro 13.62 2.73 1.55 0.22

Crypto averages comprise (BTCUSD, ETHUSD), forex averages comprise (EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPJPY, EURGBP, AUDNZD, CADCHF), indices averages comprise (US30, AUS200), and commodities average comprises (XAUUSD, XAGUSD) and that data is sampled every 10 seconds for 24 hours to calculate the average. Forex is stated in pips, and the others are stated in base currency. All spreads including both spread and commission calculated in.

Our data comes from our sophisticated spread analyzer tool, which collects live account information and syncs with our performance analytics system. To compare all brokers and instruments with the latest live data, visit our spread analyzer tool. A spread is the difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price of an asset and can vary widely between brokers and account types.

Some brokers charge higher spreads but no commission, while others charge both, making it crucial to assess the total cost, which includes both spread and commission. Our values reflect this all-in cost. Note that some brokers may set low costs on popular pairs like EURUSD but higher rates on other instruments.

Many brokers also advertise "as low as" spreads that may not reflect the true average or include commissions. Comparing true all-in cost averages across various instruments and asset classes is vital for accurate assessment.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs Per Instrument Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Broker - Account Type BTCUSD ETHUSD EURUSD USDJPY GBPJPY EURGBP AUDNZD CADCHF AUS200 US30 XAUUSD XAGUSD
ECN.Broker – Standard 4.09 0.41 3.28 3.87 6.10 4.05 5.93 4.96 - - 0.38 0.03
HFM – Premium 39.13 3.61 1.78 2.51 3.95 2.13 3.81 2.99 1.41 6.00 0.32 0.04
IC Markets – Standard 15.06 3.01 0.90 1.12 2.02 1.43 2.31 1.58 1.70 0.89 0.18 0.03
XM – Standard 73.16 5.14 1.35 1.61 4.10 2.45 3.61 3.16 3.08 4.39 - -
FxPro – Standard - - 1.36 1.62 3.50 1.55 3.78 3.49 4.10 2.43 - -
Pepperstone – Standard 19.34 3.01 0.90 1.13 2.01 1.43 2.32 1.58 1.68 0.89 0.17 0.03
Axi – Pro 25.07 2.30 0.53 1.14 1.81 0.71 1.40 1.46 1.20 2.00 0.16 0.02

Swap Rates/Financing Fees

Swap fees are charged when positions are held overnight. Positive swap rates indicate a payout, while negative rates incur a cost. ECN.Broker generally has less favorable swap rates compared to the average of industry-leading brokers.

Broker Best Average NZDUSD Swap Short NZDUSD Swap Long USDJPY Swap Short USDJPY Swap Long XAUUSD Swap Short XAUUSD Swap Long
ECN.Broker - -6.84 -1.04 -1.41 -27.38 19.83 5.11 -36.15
HFM - -7.43 -0.14 -0.15 -3.58 0.00 0.00 -40.72
IC Markets - -2.27 -0.10 -0.14 -2.59 1.25 20.78 -32.84
XM - -5.29 -0.15 -0.19 -3.73 1.12 19.67 -48.45
FxPro - -4.03 -0.14 -0.15 -3.33 1.02 19.15 -40.75
Pepperstone - -3.00 -0.14 -0.14 -2.70 1.30 22.99 -39.29
Axi Best -1.57 -0.04 -0.13 -2.65 1.40 20.00 -28.00

Does ECN.Broker Offer Islamic/Swap-free Accounts?

ECN.Broker does not offer specific information regarding Islamic or swap-free accounts on their website. It is recommended for traders seeking swap-free accounts to directly contact the broker for detailed information and any requirements that may be necessary.

Other Fees

ECN.Broker may charge additional fees not related to spreads, commissions, or swap rates. It is advisable to check the broker’s official website or contact customer support for the most accurate and updated fee structure.

Comparison to other Brokers

* As of July 3, 2024

ECN.Broker, established in 2015, is regulated by Comoros – ML MISA and offers MetaTrader 4 as its trading platform. The broker segregates client funds but does not offer a deposit compensation scheme. In terms of user reviews and rankings, ECN.Broker is positioned lower compared to industry leaders like IC Markets and Pepperstone.

The broker's average spreads are higher, which might make it less appealing for cost-sensitive traders. Its swap rates are generally not favorable compared to other brokers.

Additionally, ECN.Broker's web traffic and popularity ratings are low, reflecting its limited market reach and influence.

Trading Platforms - Mobile, Desktop, Automated

Platform Mobile Trading Automated Trading Programming Language Ease of Learnability
MetaTrader 4 Yes Yes MQL4 Moderate

ECN.Broker offers the MetaTrader 4 platform, known for its robust charting tools and extensive automated trading capabilities through MQL4. The platform supports mobile trading, making it convenient for traders on the go.

MQL4 is moderately easy to learn, allowing traders to develop custom indicators and automated trading strategies effectively.

What Can you Trade?

Asset Class Number of Instruments
Forex CFD 52
Crypto CFD 21
Stock CFD 163
Stock Index CFD 14
Commodities CFD 9

ECN.Broker offers a range of CFDs including Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Stock Indices, and Commodities. Forex CFDs comprise 52 instruments, Crypto CFDs 21, Stock CFDs 163, Stock Index CFDs 14, and Commodities CFDs 9.

The broker does not offer ETFs or Futures CFDs. Trading CFDs allows traders to speculate on the price movements of these instruments without owning the underlying asset. This can lead to higher leverage but also increases risk.

Available Leverage

ECN.Broker offers leverage up to 1000:1 for retail clients, regulated by Comoros – ML MISA. The high leverage available can be advantageous for experienced traders but also increases the risk of significant losses, especially for less experienced traders.

Prohibited Countries

ECN.Broker does not explicitly list prohibited countries on its website. It is advisable to contact their customer support directly to confirm if your country is eligible for opening an account with them.

ECN.Broker Account types

  ECN ECN FIX ECN MINI
Commission$8 per lot$0
Maximum leverage1000:1
Mobile PlatformMT4 Mobile
Trading platformMT4
Spread TypeVariable SpreadFixed Spread Variable Spread
Minimum Deposit501
Minimum Trade Size0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts
  ECN
Commission $8 per lot
Maximum leverage 1000:1
Typical Spread Floating: from 0.0 pip
Trading platform MT4
Mobile platform MT4 Mobile
Spread type Variable Spread
Minimum deposit 50
Minimum Trade Size 0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts
  ECN FIX
Commission $0
Maximum leverage 1000:1
Typical Spread fixed from 3.0 pip
Trading platform MT4
Mobile platform MT4 Mobile
Spread type Fixed Spread
Minimum deposit 50
Minimum Trade Size 0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts
  ECN MINI
Commission $0
Maximum leverage 1000:1
Typical Spread Floating: from 1.2 pip
Trading platform MT4
Mobile platform MT4 Mobile
Spread type Variable Spread
Minimum deposit 1
Minimum Trade Size 0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

ECN.Broker Web traffic

Our web traffic data is sourced from SimilarWeb and sums the traffic data of all websites associated with a broker. Organic visits are visits the broker didn't pay for, based on the available data. This data updates once monthly and can be based on data purchased from internet service providers, traffic metrics sourced by a third party such as Google Analytics that the company chooses to share with SimilarWeb, etc.

Websites
ecn.broker
Organic traffic rank 591 out of 827 (Forex Brokers)
Bounce rate 0%
Pages per visit 0.00
Average visit duration 00:00:00

ECN.Broker Profile

Company Name ECN.Broker
Categories Forex Brokers, Cryptocurrency Brokers
Primary Category Forex Brokers
Year Founded 2015
Account Currency USD
Support Languages English
Funding Methods Bank Wire, Bitcoin, Credit/Debit Card, FasaPay
Financial Instruments Forex, Shares, Indices, Oil/Energies, Cryptocurrencies, Metals
Segregated Accounts
Islamic Accounts
Cent accounts
Negative balance protection
Social trading
Trailing stops
Fixed spread
Variable spread

ECN.Broker User reviews

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ECN.Broker Regulation / Money Protection

2.0
Company Licenses & Regulations Segregated Client Money Deposit Compensation Scheme Negative Balance Protection Rebates Max. Leverage Retail Clients
OnFin Ltd 1000 : 1

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