No, STB Provider is unregulated, which definitely raises some red flags for me. Without regulation, there’s no governing body overseeing the broker’s operations, so my funds may not be as safe as they would be with a regulated broker.

Daman Markets does not provide a demo account. However, traders can open a live account with a minimum deposit of $250 for the DM CLASSIC account.

I trade forex, indices, stocks, cryptos, metals, and energy. No bonds or ETFs though. It’s a solid range for CFD traders like me.

Capital Fx supports Visa, MasterCard, and Safetypay for withdrawals. I appreciate the availability of common payment methods, but the lack of clarity around fees or processing times makes me hesitant to use these methods without further clarification.

Spreads vary depending on account type: Standard at 1.5 pips, VIP at 1.0 pip, and ECN at 0.6 pip. The advertised ultra-low spreads below 0.2 pips might occur under ideal market conditions.

Sure. I started with a €100 deposit, which is their minimum. They don’t charge commissions, deposit fees, or withdrawal fees. But I do keep an eye on inactivity — after 90 days without trading, a monthly fee applies, and after 12 months, they charge an annual inactivity fee.

E8 Funding is not considered legit because it lacks regulation. The absence of regulatory oversight means there’s no guarantee that traders' funds are protected. In my review of e8 funding, I would suggest exercising caution before committing any funds to such a platform.

In my view, being FCA-regulated already gives Equiti Capital strong credibility. The FCA is one of the top regulators in the equity capital markets, and their oversight helps protect client funds and ensure fair trading practices. Still, I always remember that regulation doesn’t remove market risks — the cost of equity capital or any investment risk is still mine to manage.

Auxiliumfx offers zero commissions on the Standard and Pro accounts, which is attractive for traders like me who prefer low-cost trading. However, for the ECN and Elite accounts, there are commissions—$6 per trade for the ECN account and $20 per trade for the Elite account. I’d weigh these fees against the benefits of tighter spreads before choosing an account.

For me, the key advantages are their CYSEC license, access to the MT5 platform, and a fairly broad list of tradable markets like forex, indices, commodities, and stocks.