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Lightspeed vs EasyMarkets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Lightspeed
EasyMarkets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2005
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FINRA, SEC
CySEC, ASIC, FSA, FSC, and FSCA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Best regulated broker Best forex broker- 2024, Best global broker Best fixed spread broker Best competitive spread broker Longest serving broker-2024
Security Measures
SIPC
No
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Commodity futures
275+ assets types
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
No
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
No
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
No
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
Easymarket platform
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
Standard, Premium, and VIP
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$2,000
$25
Leverage Available
4:1 to 2:1
1:200-1:2000
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
Depends on asset types
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
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Active traders, professionals, and institutional traders
Beginner to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer, Check
Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer,Check
Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Stic pay, Webmoney, Bit wallet, 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
Learn -Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, easyMarkets Blog Market Insights
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
ETFs- $2, Share- $0.001, Future option fee- $1.29
Commission -$0, Spread - ranges from 0.7 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Fixed
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
$0
Maximum Leverage
4:1
1.2000
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$25 monthly minimum
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$130
$0
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$15 - $50 per month
$0
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
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
4 AM to 8 PM EST on weekdays only.
London-New York Overlap 1 pm - 4 pm GMT, The Sydney-Tokyo Overlap 12 am - 5:15 am GMT
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
E-mail: [email protected], Phone: 1-888-577-3123 , 1-646-393-4800, Schedule a call
Live chat, Phone:+357 25 828 899 , E-mail: [email protected]
Support Languages
1
8+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Chicago office, 181 West Madison Street, Suite 2950, Chicago, IL 60602
Trinity Chambers, PO Box 4301, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Island
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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