easyMarkets Review 2027Core Trading Conditions and Fees

easyMarkets review 2027: fixed spreads and unusual risk tools

easyMarkets launched in 2001 as easy-forex and was one of the first companies to let individuals trade currencies online with a small deposit and a credit card. It has kept a distinctive approach ever since. Where most brokers compete on raw spreads, easyMarkets offers fixed spreads, guaranteed stops and tools that let traders cancel a losing trade or freeze a price. It is aimed squarely at retail traders who want certainty about costs and risk. This review looks at the offer for 2027.

Regulation

The group's entities are authorised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, with international entities regulated by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority, the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission and South Africa's FSCA. European and Australian retail clients have 1:30 leverage and negative balance protection, which the broker extends to all its clients.

Fixed spreads

On the easyMarkets web platform and app, spreads are fixed and do not widen during news releases or volatile sessions. EUR/USD is typically fixed at around 0.7 to 0.8 pips on the standard account, with tighter spreads on premium and VIP accounts that require larger deposits. There are no commissions. MetaTrader accounts are offered with either fixed or variable spreads. Fixed spreads cost slightly more on average than the best floating spreads, in exchange for predictability.

dealCancellation and Freeze Rate

dealCancellation lets a trader pay a small fee when opening a position for the right to cancel it within a set window of one, three or six hours and recover any loss. It functions like short-term insurance and is most useful around scheduled events. Freeze Rate pauses the quoted price for a few seconds so an order can be placed at that level even if the market moves. Both are available on the proprietary platform only.

Guaranteed stops without slippage

On its own platform, easyMarkets guarantees that stop-loss orders are filled at the requested price with no slippage and at no extra charge. This removes the risk of a stop being executed far from its level during a gap, something most brokers either cannot promise or charge for.

Platforms

The web platform and mobile app are simple, modern and built around the tools above, with TradingView charts. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are supported for traders who use expert advisors, and accounts can be linked to TradingView. The broker also offers vanilla options on currencies and metals through its platform.

Minimum deposit and leverage

The minimum deposit is $25. Leverage for international clients ranges from 1:200 on the proprietary platform to much higher levels on MetaTrader 5 accounts. Around 275 instruments are available, including more than 60 currency pairs and CFDs on indices, commodities, shares and cryptocurrencies.

Support and education

easyMarkets provides articles, videos, e-books and a learning centre for beginners. Support is available on trading days by chat, phone and email. Deposits and withdrawals are free of broker charges.

Pros and cons

• Certainty: fixed spreads and guaranteed stops with no slippage.
• Risk tools: dealCancellation and Freeze Rate.
• Entry: $25 minimum deposit.
• Regulation: CySEC and ASIC entities.
• Cost: fixed spreads are wider than the best raw pricing.
• Range: a relatively small list of instruments.

Who is easyMarkets for?

easyMarkets suits beginners and news traders who value fixed costs and built-in protection against slippage. Scalpers and high-volume traders will usually pay less with a raw-spread broker.

Verdict

easyMarkets offers something different from the crowd, and its risk tools are useful when used selectively. For 2027 it is a strong choice for traders who put predictability first. Most retail CFD accounts lose money.

easyMarkets review: compare the alternatives

This easyMarkets review is part of our Top 65 Forex Brokers in 2027 ranking. To compare, read the Markets.com review and the FXOpen review.