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Lightspeed vs XTB : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Lightspeed
XTB
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2005
2002
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
2 Million
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FINRA, SEC
FCA, KNF, CySEC, DFSA, BaFin, FSCA, and FSC.
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Best for low cost ISA 2025, Best CFD Broker of 2025, Europe's fastest growing company 2025, Highly Recommended Finder Awards 2024,
Security Measures
SIPC
FSCS
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
11400+ trading instruments, including an investment plan
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
No
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
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Light speed trader, Web and mobile trading, Speciality trading platform, Future trading platform, Risk management Software
X station
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
Standarad, Professional
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$2,000
$0
Leverage Available
4:1 to 2:1
1:2 to 1:500
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
Depends on assets class
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
Beginners to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer, Check
bank transfers, credit and debit cards, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Wire transfer, ACH, account transfer,Check
bank transfers, credit and debit cards, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller
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
Educational Articles and Market Articles
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
ETFs- $2, Share- $0.001, Future option fee- $1.29
Spread 0.1 to 0.8 pips, Stock transfer fee- USD 25, ETF commission- 0.2%
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
0.08% per lot, or 0.16% per round turn
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
(1:500)
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$25 monthly minimum
Charges apply 12 months of inactivity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$130
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
0% advisory fee for cash-enhanced portfolio, 0.30% annual advisory fee for market-focused portfolio, 0.75-0.85% annual advisory fee for personal advice
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
No
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- Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, or Maestro, 2% fee for deposits via Skrill.
Currency Conversion Fee
$10
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
$20 fee for domestic wires and a $50 fee for international wires, Check standard time- free or overnight $30
$0 - above $50, £5 or $20 fee for withdrawals below £50 or $50
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.
22:00 on Sunday to 21:00 on Friday 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
Phone: +48 222 739 976, Live chat, E-mail: [email protected]
Support Languages
1
10
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Chicago office, 181 West Madison Street, Suite 2950, Chicago, IL 60602
Poland
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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