Libertex Review

Most CFD brokers hide their fee in the spread. Libertex took the opposite route years ago, advertising tight or zero spreads and charging a small, visible commission instead. This Libertex review examines whether that pricing model still holds up in 2026, how the broker’s regulatory record should shape your decision, and who is likely to get the most from its platforms.

Background: A 1997 Group With a 2012 Brand

The company behind Libertex has been involved in retail trading since 1997, originally under the Forex Club name. The Libertex brand itself was launched in 2012 by Indication Investments Ltd, a Limassol-based investment firm licensed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under number 164/12. That licence is passported across the European Economic Area.

Libertex has built a high public profile through sport. It partnered with Tottenham Hotspur from 2020 to 2023, signed with FC Bayern Munich in 2022 and became a Formula One sponsor in early 2025. In August 2025 the group added LBX, a separate offshore CFD brand operated from Mauritius, alongside existing international entities supervised in South Africa and Vanuatu.

The Regulatory Record Deserves a Close Look

Libertex is not a newcomer to regulatory scrutiny. In 2020, Indication Investments settled with CySEC for €160,000 over possible breaches including best-execution failures and offering retail leverage above the 1:30 ESMA cap. In August 2021, CySEC partially suspended the firm’s licence over compliance concerns; the suspension was lifted within weeks after the issues were addressed.

Neither event led to client losses that we could find, and the EU entity remains fully licensed with segregated funds, negative balance protection and Investor Compensation Fund cover up to €20,000. Still, these episodes justify a lower trust score than we give brokers with spotless histories. Non-EU clients should also note that the offshore companies operate with far lighter oversight and advertise leverage of up to 1:999, which we consider excessive.

Does the Commission Model Save Money?

On the proprietary Libertex platform, EU clients pay a percentage commission from 0.005% per side on forex, with spreads often at or near zero. An independent review in August 2026 measured an average EUR/USD spread of just 0.3 pips. Offshore commissions are slightly higher, from around 0.007% per side, and MetaTrader accounts use their own fixed commission schedule.

For active forex traders this can work out cheaper than many spread-only brokers, but the percentage structure means costs scale with position size, so it pays to run the numbers on your typical trade. Other charges to note:

• Minimum first deposit: €100 on the EU site, varying by payment method; offshore minimums are as low as $10
• Inactivity fee: €10 per month after six months with no activity
• Overnight swap charges on leveraged positions
• No fee on international wire transfers

Platforms and Markets

The in-house Libertex app is the centrepiece: clean, quick to learn and integrated with Trading Central signals. Its mobile charts are fairly basic, though, so technical traders tend to switch to MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5, both of which support expert advisors. TradingView and cTrader are not offered.

The overall menu runs to roughly 1,500 symbols, heavily weighted towards stock CFDs, with around 46 forex pairs and more than 100 crypto CFDs, a larger crypto selection than most rivals. ETFs, indices, commodities and options round out the list. The separate Invest account lets EU clients buy real shares without leverage or commission. There is no Islamic swap-free account, and copy trading is only available through the offshore arm.

Who Libertex Fits

Libertex suits EU-based traders who like transparent, commission-based pricing and want a simple app with a broad crypto and stock CFD list. It is less suitable for traders who need swap-free accounts, advanced charting on mobile or social trading features within an EU-regulated environment. Anyone outside Europe should read the terms of the specific offshore entity carefully before depositing.

Leveraged CFDs carry a substantial risk of loss, and the majority of retail traders at this broker lose money.

Libertex FAQ

Risk warning: Trading forex and CFDs on margin carries a high level of risk. Bonus terms are set by each broker and may change; always check the broker's official terms before claiming.