easyMarkets Review 2026
Full easyMarkets review for Malta traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in Malta
| Regulator | CySEC CySEC — Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Licence Number | 079/07 |
| Regulated Entity | Easy Forex Trading Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:30 |
| Minimum Deposit | $25 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 1.8 pips |
| Instruments | 200+ |
| Platforms | easyMarkets Platform, MT4, MT5, TradingView |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Regulated by CySEC (licence 079/07). Minimum deposit $25. In Malta: maximum forex leverage 1:30.
About easyMarkets
easyMarkets was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. The broker offers 200 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by Easy Forex Trading Ltd under CySEC.
In Malta, easyMarkets operates as Easy Forex Trading Ltd, authorised by CySEC under licence number 079/07. Malta traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:30 on forex pairs under CySEC rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- CySEC regulated — licence 079/07
- 200+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Malta
- Platforms: easyMarkets Platform, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
- No real stock ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
Is easyMarkets regulated?
easyMarkets holds CySEC licence 079/07, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official CySEC public register.
What is the minimum deposit for easyMarkets in Malta?
The minimum deposit is $25. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in Malta under CySEC regulation.
What leverage does easyMarkets offer in Malta?
In Malta, easyMarkets offers maximum forex leverage of 1:30 under CySEC rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is easyMarkets safe to trade with?
easyMarkets is regulated by CySEC, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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