The short answer
easyMarkets appears to be a real, operating broker, but our review found meaningful caveats (see the red flags below). It is not an outright scam signal, but do your own checks first.
Regulation & legitimacy signals
Founded 2001 — regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (BVI). Known for fixed spreads & dealCancellation.
Green flags & red flags
- Unique dealCancellation feature (cancel a losing trade within a time window) & fixed spreads
- CySEC/ASIC regulation; founded 2001
- Beginner-friendly, offers guaranteed stops
- Fixed spreads tend to be wider than raw ECN
- Some clients via offshore entities (Seychelles/BVI)
- Leverage is high-risk
Risk & regulation note
Leveraged trading is high-risk. More importantly here: most retail clients are served by an offshore entity with far weaker investor protection than tier-1 regulators (FCA/ASIC/CySEC). Verify the entity that serves your country and understand the risks before depositing.
How to verify easyMarkets yourself
- 1Check the regulator's database
Look up easyMarkets's license number directly on the regulator's official website (e.g. FCA, ASIC, CySEC, CFTC). A real license appears in the regulator's public register.
- 2Confirm the entity that serves your country
Many brokers use different legal entities per region — a tier-1 license in one country may not cover you. Check which entity you're signing up with.
- 3Search for withdrawal complaints
Look for consistent, credible reports of withdrawal problems (not one-off angry posts). Test with a small deposit and a withdrawal before committing more.
- 4Verify the official domain
Only use the official site (easymarkets.com). Scammers clone broker sites — check the exact URL and avoid links from unsolicited messages.
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Update history
- 2026-08-01
Assessment based on our latest editorial review.