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Interactive Brokers vs Libertex

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Interactive Brokers and Libertex.

CFTC-NFA
FCA
ASIC
MAS

Nasdaq-listed institutional-grade broker with the broadest market access of any retail-accessible broker — 150+ markets across 33 countries. Trader Workstation is the industry yardstick for power users.

LibertexTrust 8.0/10
CySEC

Cyprus-based CFD broker (Indication Investments / Forex Club lineage) with a 25+ year brand history and a distinctive multiplier-based pricing model. App-led with 50+ crypto CFDs — popular across continental Europe and Latin America.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Interactive Brokers has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Interactive Brokers is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureInteractive BrokersLibertex
Trust score8.98.0
RegulatorsCFTC-NFA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, IIROC, FMA-NZ, CySECCySEC
HeadquartersUnited StatesLimassol, Cyprus
Founded19781997
Min deposit$0.00$100
Max leverage1:501:30
EUR/USD spread0.20 pips0.50 pips
Commission per lot$4$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, ACHBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Trustly
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, ACHBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed48h48h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD, NZD, JPY, CAD, CHF, HKD, SGDUSD, EUR, GBP

Interactive Brokers is best for

High-volume traders
Algo traders
Stock CFD traders

Libertex is best for

Beginners
Crypto CFD traders