XTB
XTB· 7.5/10 · BUY
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BROKER REVIEWUpdated Jan 30, 2026 · 12 min read · by Editor
XTB

XTB.

XTB is a top-tier broker that delivers on regulation, fees, and platform quality. For most traders, this is an excellent choice.

Founded 2002FCA · CySEC500K+ clients
Brokersroom Score
7.5/10
Our Verdict
BUY
83% confidence
Rank in Index
#14 / 50
Mid-tier
Risk Warning
79%
lose money
Visit XTBCompare alternativesRisk note: CFD trading involves high risk. 79% of retail accounts lose money trading CFDs with this provider.

AT A GLANCE

The facts, not the spin.

Min. deposit

Live account. Demo is free.

Max leverage

1:500

Retail (EU/ESMA cap).

Withdrawal time

1-3 days

First per month free.

EUR/USD Spread

0.5 pipsp

From, not guaranteed

Inactivity fee

None

After 180 days of no trades

Total instruments

250

CFDs · stocks, forex, crypto

Active clients

500K+

Across the XTB group

REGULATION

FCACySECKNF

EU regulated. Client funds held in segregated accounts. Investor protection up to €20,000.

TRADING PLATFORMS

xStation 5xStation MobileMetaTrader 4

Mobile apps for iOS + Android with one-tap account switching.

INTRODUCTION

What is XTB?

XTB ist ein weltweit anerkannter Forex- und CFD-Broker, der 2002 gegründet wurde und an der Warschauer Börse notiert ist.

WHERE XTB WINS · WHERE IT LOSES

Pros & cons.
Severity-ranked, not just listed.

What we like

0 items

    What we don't

    0 items

      OUR VERDICT

      Our call: BUY.
      Worth your money.

      XTB ist ein weltweit anerkannter Forex- und CFD-Broker, der 2002 gegründet wurde und an der Warschauer Börse notiert ist.

      OPEN AN ACCOUNT IF

      • You're a beginner who values UX over feature depth
      • You trade specific CFDs where the fee model wins
      • Copy trading is a core part of your strategy

      LOOK ELSEWHERE IF

      • You want to own actual stocks (CFD-only here)
      • You hold positions long-term
      • You need more than 250 instruments worth of breadth
      BROKERSROOM SIGNAL · BUY
      7.5/10
      Based on 12 categories · weighted
      Regulation & trust8.0
      Fees & spreads7.5
      Platform & tools8.0
      Range of markets7.0
      Education & research6.5
      Mobile experience8.5
      Confidence in this verdict: 83%.

      LIVE FEE COMPARISON

      What you'll actually pay.

      All-in cost to trade 1 standard lot of EUR/USD. Lower is better. We use spread + commission + overnight to get the real number — not the headline rate.

      THIS BROKERXTB
      7.5/10
      $100
      NaN
      $10/mo
      250
      8.5/10
      $100
      NaN
      None
      5,000
      8.4/10
      $0
      NaN
      None
      5,000
      8.3/10
      $100
      NaN
      None
      5,000
      8.2/10
      $50
      NaN
      None
      5,000
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      Our take on XTB's pricing: The fee structure is competitive on some instruments, but not the cheapest in the market.

      BROKERS WE'D PICK OVER XTB

      Honest swap suggestions.
      Same regulation. Better deal.

      Yes, we may earn affiliate revenue if you open an account with any of these brokers. Our editorial picks are based on the same scoring criteria we apply to every broker we track. Commission rates never influence our rankings.

      ALTERNATIVE 01Best for EU
      L

      Libertex

      8.5

      Same EU regulation, more instruments, lower fees. The obvious upgrade.

      BETTER AT

      Lower fees · More markets

      ALTERNATIVE 02Rising Fast
      A

      ActivTrades

      8.4

      Zero commission. More instruments. Bigger upside ahead per our forecast.

      BETTER AT

      Zero fees · Rising fast

      ALTERNATIVE 03Social Trading
      M

      Markets.com

      8.3

      If copy trading is your draw, the social network here is much larger.

      BETTER AT

      Better copy trading

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