CySEC-Regulated Forex Brokers (Cyprus)
We list 91 forex brokers regulated by CySEC (Cyprus) — Tier-1 regulator. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is the EU passporting regulator most retail forex brokers use. CySEC follows MiFID II — leverage capped at 1:30 for retail, ICF compensation up to €20,000 per client.
Top CySEC brokers
HF Markets
XM
FxPro
Pepperstone
Tickmill
Exness
IC Markets
All CySEC brokers (84)
FAQ
What kind of regulator is CySEC?
CySEC operates from Cyprus as a Tier-1 regulator. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is the EU passporting regulator most retail forex brokers use. CySEC follows MiFID II — leverage capped at 1:30 for retail, ICF compensation up to €20,000 per client.
Are CySEC-regulated brokers safe?
Yes — Tier-1 regulators like CySEC mandate segregated client funds, compensation schemes for broker insolvency, and rigorous broker oversight.
How does the CySEC license affect leverage?
Leverage depends on the regulator — CySEC (Cyprus) caps retail leverage at 1:30 (EU) or 1:50 (US) under MiFID II / Dodd-Frank.