AMarkets Analyst Team
AMarkets
Choosing a reliable forex broker can be overwhelming, especially with so many brokerages out there luring you in with their enticing offers. In this article, we will outline 3 criteria we consider the most essential when selecting the right forex broker. After all, you're entrusting your well-earned money to a company, expecting it to provide you with honest and transparent financial services. So, let's get into it.
1. Regulatory compliance
Regulation is the first thing you should look into. The broker must have a license to provide financial and brokerage services and be regulated by a supervisory authority. If your broker's activity isn't regulated, it can basically do as it pleases with your funds. The activity of a reliable broker should be governed by an official regulator responsible for handling any disputes and trade claims that may arise between a trader and the brokerage.
A flashy website does not guarantee that your broker is trustworthy. Check out the broker's "About us" section and make sure that your broker is duly regulated. To cut it short, if you want your interests to be protected and your money to be safe - a regulated broker, such as AMarkets, is your first choice. AMarkets is an international forex broker that has been providing trading and investment services for over 15 years. Its reliability is confirmed by dozens of international awards and an excellent rating on TrustPilot - 4.7 out of 5.
2. Deposit and withdrawal
Speedy and hassle-free deposits and withdrawals are the next essential criteria. The more payment methods your broker offers, the better. A reliable broker has no reason to make it hard for you to withdraw your profit. A wide range of payment options - via bank cards, wire transfers, e-payment systems, and withdrawals in local currency - means that the broker is dedicated to making the withdrawal process as smooth and convenient as possible.
3. Trading conditions
Consider a broker that offers the best execution speed. Narrow spreads and a trading platform that works seamlessly without interruptions are also crucial. And last but not least - a wide selection of financial instruments to trade. Ideally, your broker should offer all types of assets, including currency pairs, indices, stocks, bonds, commodities, such as oil and gold, and cryptocurrency.
Final thoughts
Choosing a trustworthy forex broker is by far the most important decision as you embark on your trading journey. Apart from the three most important criteria we've mentioned above, you should also consider things like a demo account to backtest your trading strategies, a user-friendly mobile app that lets you trade on the go, round-the-clock customer service, high-quality educational materials, trading recommendations and analysis from market experts, attractive bonus offers, promotions and contests for clients. If your broker has all that, you can be confident that interested in your trading success. Pick a broker that meets all these criteria, and you'll be in good hands.
Risk Warning: Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss of some or all of your investment. Before deciding to trade you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. Please note that AMarkets does not provide services to citizens and residents . AMarkets Ltd and its affiliate do not target EU/EEA/UK clients.
Editors’ Picks
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The EUR/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.1775 during the early Asian session on Monday. The prospect of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in 2026 weighs on the US Dollar against the Euro. Markets brace for US President Donald Trump to nominate a Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May.
GBP/USD edges lower near 0.7400, eyes Fed rate cut outlook
GBP/USD edges lower after a gap-up open, trading around 0.7410 during the Asian hours on Monday. However, the pair may gain ground as the US Dollar faces challenges, which could be attributed to growing expectations of two more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in 2026.
USD/JPY jumps off 156.00 amid BoJ Minutes, cautious optimism
USD/JPY is on a tepid recovery to near 156.50 in the Asian hours on Monday, having tested 156.00 earlier on. The pair came under moderate selling pressure after the Bank of Japan’s Summary of Opinions from the December policy meeting. However, the Japanese Yen gave in to a cautiously optimistic market mood, lifting the pair.
Editors’ Picks
AUD/USD holds above 0.6700 amid quiet markets heading into the year end
AUD/USD keeps its range above 0.6700 in Monday's Asian trading. The upbeat market mood and a broadly subdued US Dollar underpin the pair amid China's pro-growth fiscal support measures. The end-of-the-year flows and mid-tier US data will drive the AUDUSD price action going forward.
USD/JPY jumps off 156.00 amid BoJ Minutes, cautious optimism
USD/JPY is on a tepid recovery to near 156.50 in the Asian hours on Monday, having tested 156.00 earlier on. The pair came under moderate selling pressure after the Bank of Japan’s Summary of Opinions from the December policy meeting. However, the Japanese Yen gave in to a cautiously optimistic market mood, lifting the pair.
Gold retreats from record highs, heads toward $4,550
Gold retreats after setting a new record-high at $4,550 earlier in the Asian session on Monday and eases toward $4,500 as trading volumes thin out ahead of the New Year break. The US Dollar bearish bias remains unabated on the back of dovish Fed expectations, which continues to act as a tailwind for the bullion amid persistent geopolitical risks.
Ethereum Annual Price Forecast: ETH poised for growth in 2026 amid regulatory clarity and institutional adoption
Ethereum lost 12% of its value in 2025, declining from $3,336 at the beginning of the year to $2,930 as of the third week of December, a stark contrast from 2024's 48% gain. But that percentage doesn't do justice to the wild year ETH had in 2025.
Bitcoin Price Annual Forecast: BTC holds long-term bullish structure heading into 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) is wrapping up 2025 as one of its most eventful years, defined by unprecedented institutional participation, major regulatory developments, and extreme price volatility.
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