What you can trade
The foreign exchange market is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world, open 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday. On AlphaFX Pro you trade currency pairs as CFDs: you take a position on whether one currency will rise or fall against another, without exchanging the currencies themselves.
| Group | Examples | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Majors | EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD | Deepest liquidity, tightest spreads |
| Minors (crosses) | EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, AUD/JPY, EUR/AUD, CHF/JPY | Trading two economies without the US dollar |
| Exotics | USD/TRY, USD/ZAR, USD/MXN, USD/SGD and more | Wider spreads and larger moves |
The full list, with contract sizes, leverage and overnight swaps for every pair, is on the Markets page and can be browsed without an account.
How forex pricing works with us
You pay to trade through the spread (the gap between the buy and sell price) and, on the Raw ECN account, a fixed commission per lot. Positions held past the daily rollover also pay or earn an overnight swap, shown in the platform before you trade.
| Account | Minimum deposit | EUR/USD spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100 | From 1.0 pips | None |
| Pro | $1,000 | From 0.6 pips | None |
| Raw ECN | $5,000 | From 0.0 pips | $7 per lot |
Spreads are variable and can widen around major news and at the daily rollover. The figures above are the lowest EUR/USD pricing for each account, not a fixed spread.
Why trade forex with AlphaFX Pro
- STP / A-book execution: orders are routed over FIX to institutional liquidity providers, with no dealing desk taking the other side.
- Micro lots from 0.01, so you can size positions to a small account.
- Leverage up to 1:100 on major and minor pairs, set lower on some exotics.
- Stop loss, take profit and pending orders on every trade, on desktop or a mobile browser.
- Fund in USDT and switch between demo and live accounts with one login.
Start in four steps
- 01
Open an account
Register in a couple of minutes. A demo account with virtual funds is ready straight away.
- 02
Practise on demo
Try the platform and your strategy with no money at risk.
- 03
Fund with USDT
Deposit USDT (BEP20 or TRC20) to your wallet and move it to a live trading account.
- 04
Place your trade
Choose a pair, set your lot size, stop loss and take profit, and buy or sell.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit to trade forex?
The Standard account opens from $100. Pro starts at $1,000 and Raw ECN at $5,000.
What leverage do you offer on forex?
Up to 1:100 on major and minor currency pairs. Some exotic pairs carry lower maximum leverage, shown per pair on the Markets page.
When can I trade forex?
The forex market is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, from the Sydney open on Sunday evening to the New York close on Friday (UTC times vary with daylight saving).
Do you trade against my orders?
No. We operate an STP / A-book model: orders are passed to institutional liquidity providers rather than being taken by a dealing desk.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This page is general information, not investment advice. Read the Risk Disclosure.