Octa Review 2026
Full Octa review for Estonia traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in Estonia
| Regulator | CySEC CySEC — Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Licence Number | 372/18 |
| Regulated Entity | Octa Markets Cyprus Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:30 |
| Minimum Deposit | $25 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.6 pips |
| Instruments | 400+ |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, OctaTrader |
| Copy Trading | ✓ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Regulated by CySEC (licence 372/18). Minimum deposit $25. In Estonia: maximum forex leverage 1:30.
About Octa
Octa was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in St Vincent & the Grenadines. The broker offers 400 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by Octa Markets Cyprus Ltd under CySEC.
In Estonia, Octa operates as Octa Markets Cyprus Ltd, authorised by CySEC under licence number 372/18. Estonia traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:30 on forex pairs under CySEC rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- CySEC regulated — licence 372/18
- 400+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Estonia
- Platforms: MT4, MT5, OctaTrader
- Copy trading available
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 Octa regulated?
Octa holds CySEC licence 372/18, 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 Octa in Estonia?
The minimum deposit is $25. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in Estonia under CySEC regulation.
What leverage does Octa offer in Estonia?
In Estonia, Octa offers maximum forex leverage of 1:30 under CySEC rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is Octa safe to trade with?
Octa 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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