FreshForex

The spread is a bit high, so it's not recommended for beginners.

To be honest, I switched over without any particular expectations, because I’d had my fill of problems with another broker: lags, hidden charges, and waiting weeks for a response to a support ticket. So far, my impression of FreshForex has been good. The trading platform is snappy, orders are executed more smoothly, and withdrawals aren’t held up. For those who don’t want to invest a lot of money right away, it’s a pretty comfortable way to get started.

I switched to FreshForex after using another brokerage, where withdrawals could stay pending for up to three days and support replied as if they were on vacation. Here, I immediately felt the difference: the terminal does not lag, orders are placed smoothly, and there are no constant requotes. I first made a small deposit just to test things, and after my first withdrawal, I realized that at least here trading does not burn my nerves.

I really like their negative balance protection service—it’s actually saved me a couple of times when the market moved against my position. The terms are favorable: spreads are low, but commissions can be significant. I’ve made three withdrawals—all were processed quickly. I haven’t noticed any issues with the MT5 platform; it runs smoothly.

I’ve been trading here for 7 months already. The conditions are transparent: spreads on major pairs stay within the stated range, and ECN account commissions are clear, with no surprises. Execution is generally stable. Withdrawals arrive as promised — the main thing is to complete verification and make sure the payment details match. For calm intraday trading, it’s just what you need.

they seem to be holding my money and ignoring emails.

I decided to switch brokers after my previous one started delaying withdrawals. Here, it’s a completely different story — withdrawals are fast and hassle-free. The trading conditions work well for me, and the spreads are reasonable. The minimum deposit is very low, so you can easily test your strategy without much risk. The platform runs stably, with almost no requotes. I’d recommend giving it a try.

I came here because I was looking for stability. The last broker was always having trouble with something. Here, the technical part is at its height: the terminal is working clearly, the connection is not falling. The withdrawal is fast, and I receive the money without delay. The minimum deposit is affordable, does not bite. Support is live, they respond quickly. The conditions are quite competitive, and it is pleasant to work.

There are plenty of tools available, so there is room to maneuver in different markets. I dislike it when the choice is limited to “three pairs and that's it,” but that's not the case here. Leverage up to 1:1000 is available for those who need it for their strategy, but risk management is a must. I use their terminal as a reference for spreads.