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FXCM

4.0(980 reviews)

Established forex broker with Trading Station and API access

FCA RegulatedSince 1999
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Trust Score
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50 €
Min. Deposit
5
Instruments
FCA
Regulation
4
Platforms

Key Features

Forex

Forex trading available

CFDs

CFDs trading available

Indices

Indices trading available

Commodities

Commodities trading available

Crypto

Crypto trading available

Trading Station

Trading Platform

MT4

Trading Platform

TradingView

Trading Platform

FXCM API

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • Proprietary Trading Station platform
  • API access for algorithmic trading
  • Low minimum deposit
  • Active Trader account with tight spreads

Disadvantages

  • Limited product range
  • No BaFin regulation
  • Less well-known in Germany

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About FXCM

FXCM was founded in 1999 in London and is an FCA-regulated forex and CFD broker with over 25 years of experience in currency trading. The product range includes forex, CFDs, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. FXCM is particularly known for its proprietary Trading Station, which offers advanced charting tools and technical analysis. Additionally, API access for algorithmic trading is available. FXCM caters to forex traders and algorithmic traders who need professional tools and API access. The minimum deposit is low at 50 euros, and the Active Trader account offers tight spreads from 0.2 pip. On the Standard account, spreads start from 1.3 pip. However, the product range is more limited than competitors, there is no BaFin regulation, and the broker is less well-known in Germany. For tech-savvy forex traders interested in automated trading, FXCM is a specialized solution.

FXCM FAQ

What is the minimum deposit at FXCM?
The minimum deposit at FXCM is 50 euros. This is one of the lowest entry amounts among established forex brokers.
What is FXCM's Trading Station?
Trading Station is FXCM's proprietary trading platform with advanced charting tools, over 60 pre-installed indicators, backtesting features, and an integrated strategy builder for automated trading.
Does FXCM offer API access?
Yes, FXCM provides comprehensive API access for algorithmic trading. Traders can develop and automatically execute their own trading strategies through the FXCM API.
What platforms does FXCM offer besides Trading Station?
Besides Trading Station, FXCM also offers MT4 and TradingView. The FXCM API also enables the development of custom trading solutions.
Strategies × Top Stocks

Popular Strategies to Try

Concrete example trades you can replicate after opening your account at FXCM.

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Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

IV 5095%View example trade
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Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade
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Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

Apple Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 2032%View example trade
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Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
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Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

IV 2542%View example trade
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Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1222%View example trade
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Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1628%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 5590%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 85160%View example trade
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Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

Bearish · highly volatile mover

IV 65120%View example trade
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Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade