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Lightspeed vs ATFX : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Lightspeed
ATFX
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
ECN
Years of Existence / Established Year
2005
2017
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
254,000 +
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FINRA, SEC
FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Best Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards
Security Measures
SIPC
ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
No
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes (Not for professional clients)
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Commodity futures
300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
No
No
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Light speed trader, Web and mobile trading, Speciality trading platform, Future trading platform, Risk management Software
ATFX Mobile Trading App
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes except Mac, iOS, Android
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard account- Individual, Joint, Retirement, Corporate, Trust, LLC, Institutional account- Prime brokerage, Separately Manged account, DVP, RVP,Cash and Margin account
Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$2,000
$100
Leverage Available
4:1 to 2:1
1:400
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
30 lots maximum trade
Commission (per account type)
Accounts under $15,000: $25 monthly fee, Lightspeed Trader and Sterling Trader Pro: $0.50 minimum per order, Eze EMS (formerly RealTick): $3.00 minimum commission, Lightspeed Web & Mobile: $1 minimum commission
Raw- 7 USD per lot
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Active traders, professionals, and institutional traders
Beginners & experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer, Check
Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer,Check
Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Neteller Skrill Perfect money
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
No
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Platform Tutorials, Market Insights and Analysis, Webinars and Online Events, Trading Education Resources, Market News and Research
Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
ETFs- $2, Share- $0.001, Future option fee- $1.29
Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.20
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
4:1
1:400
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$25 monthly minimum
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$130
$0
Advisory Fees
NA
$0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
NA
Statement or Document Fee
$15 - $50 per month
NA
Account Opening Fee
$20
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
Maintenance fees will be billed weekly, based on the previous month's commissions
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$10
0
Withdrawal Fee
$20 fee for domestic wires and a $50 fee for international wires, Check standard time- free or overnight $30
5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
4 AM to 8 PM EST on weekdays only.
24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24x5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
E-mail: [email protected], Phone: 1-888-577-3123 , 1-646-393-4800, Schedule a call
E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752
Support Languages
1
10+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Chicago office, 181 West Madison Street, Suite 2950, Chicago, IL 60602
1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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