Capital.com, founded in 2016 in Cyprus by entrepreneur Viktor Prokopenya, is a fast-growing global online broker headquartered in London, UK. It boasts over 740,000 clients worldwide who have traded more than $1.2 trillion in volume. The broker is best known for its proprietary, award-winning trading platform – recognized as Best Overall Trading Platform 2024 – and its mobile-first approach. Capital.com has earned multiple industry accolades for ease-of-use and innovation (e.g. Online Money Awards 2024, Investors’ Chronicle 2022), reflecting its market position as a user-friendly CFD provider.

FBS was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Belize City, Belize. It has grown into a leading international online broker serving traders in 150+ countries with 27+ million clients worldwide. Over its 16-year history, FBS has earned more than 100 industry awards for its customer focus and platform security. The company’s mission emphasizes making trading accessible and rewarding through user-friendly tools and 24/7 support. Its global regulation footprint (FSC Belize, CySEC Cyprus, ASIC Australia) and broad product lineup position FBS as a major player in the Forex/CFD market.

Traze (a brand of Zeal Capital Market) is headquartered in Mahe, Seychelles and operates globally (with offices in South Africa and the UK). It was launched in the early 2020s and is positioned as a Forex/CFD broker targeting aggressive traders. Traze touts a multi-continent presence (Asia, Africa, Middle East) with a multilingual support team. The broker’s name is associated with the ZFX group, and it emphasizes its award-winning MetaTrader 4 platform and copy-trading tools as key differentiators. The company’s platforms allow trading in major markets (forex, indices, commodities, stocks, crypto) 24/5 on MT4 and a dedicated mobile app.

InstaForex, founded in 2007, is an international online Forex broker now headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The company has grown significantly over time – it has served over 7 million traders worldwide and earned numerous industry awards. InstaForex focuses on a broad market presence and innovation, recently opening a new global HQ in Dubai (2024). It is recognized as one of the major players in global FX markets, offering a comprehensive range of trading services from micro accounts to managed investment products.

Founded in 1977 by Thomas Peterffy, Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. It has grown into a leading electronic broker, offering trading in stocks, options, futures, currencies, commodities and more on 160+ markets worldwide. With ~$17.5 billion in equity capita and investment-grade ratings, IBKR is known for financial strength and innovation in automated trading systems.

ZFX (operated by Zeal Capital Market) is a multi-asset online broker founded by veteran traders. Its headquarters are in Providence Industrial Estate, Mahé, Seychelles, with additional branches in Asia. Since its launch, ZFX has positioned itself as a technology-driven CFD provider for retail and institutional clients. It has earned recognition such as the “Best Trading Service in Thailand 2022” award, reflecting its strong presence in Asian markets. The broker offers over 100 instruments (forex, indices, commodities, shares, crypto) and emphasizes competitive pricing and market-neutral execution. ZFX’s platform support and global offices (e.g. an Indonesia branch opened in 2021) underscore its growth in the global trading landscape.