# TradeTheDay > Independent broker reviews, partner codes, and trading education. We test brokers with real accounts and real money. Helping traders find the right broker and avoid costly mistakes since 2020. ## About TradeTheDay is an independent trading resource. Reviews cover regulation verification, platform testing, cost analysis, and honest verdicts. We publish critical findings even for partner brokers. Covers forex brokers, crypto exchanges, prop firms, prediction markets, stock brokers, trading platforms, and trading education. **Site:** https://tradetheday.com **Contact:** https://tradetheday.com/contact **About:** https://tradetheday.com/about **Disclosure:** https://tradetheday.com/disclosure **Disclaimer:** https://tradetheday.com/disclaimer **Privacy:** https://tradetheday.com/privacy **Terms:** https://tradetheday.com/terms **Rating System:** https://tradetheday.com/rating-system --- ## Broker Reviews All brokers tested with real accounts. Each review covers regulation, fees, platforms, account types, pros/cons, FAQ, and a verdict with score bars. Brokers marked with a rating have been fully reviewed; others are awaiting full review. | Broker | Rating | Key Features | |--------|--------|-------------| | [Admiral Markets](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/admiral-markets) | — | FCA, ASIC, CySEC regulated; Trade.MT4, Trade.MT5; 6,000+ instruments | | [AvaTrade](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/avatrade) | 4.2/5 | 6-way regulated (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, JFSA, ADGM); $100 min deposit; 1,250+ instruments; AvaProtect trade insurance | | [AvaFutures](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/avafutures) | — | AvaTrade's futures division; global futures and commodity trading | | [Axi](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/axi) | 3.9/5 | Low spreads; MT4 specialist; copy trading via Myfxbook; ASIC, FCA, CySEC | | [City Index](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/city-index) | — | 40+ years experience; FCA regulated; spread betting and CFD trading | | [Easy Markets](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/easy-markets) | — | Fixed spreads; guaranteed stops; CySEC, ASIC, FSCA regulated | | [Eightcap](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/eightcap) | — | RAW ECN accounts; 0.0 pips spreads; TradingView integration; ASIC, FCA, CySEC | | [eToro](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/etoro) | 3.8/5 | Social/copy trading pioneer; 30M+ users; stocks and crypto; FCA, CySEC, ASIC | | [Fintrix Markets](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/fintrix-markets) | — | ECN trading; crypto-focused; MT4/MT5 | | [GO Markets](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/go-markets) | — | ASIC regulated; MetaTrader 4/5; 19 years in operation | | [IC Markets](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/ic-markets) | 4.1/5 | ECN broker; raw spreads from 0.0 pips; high leverage; popular with scalpers; ASIC, CySEC, FSA | | [IG](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/ig) | 4.5/5 | 50+ years; 17,000+ markets; UK market leader; FCA regulated | | [Libertex](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/libertex) | — | Zero-commission CFD trading; CySEC, FSCA regulated; 300+ instruments | | [Pepperstone](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/pepperstone) | 4.3/5 | Raw spreads from 0.0 pips; cTrader and MT4/5; fast execution; ASIC, FCA, CySEC, CMA | | [Plus500](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/plus500) | 3.5/5 | CFD-focused; proprietary platform; publicly listed (LSE); FCA, CySEC, ASIC | | [Saxo](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/saxo) | — | Premium multi-asset trading; 70,000+ instruments; FCA, DFSA, MAS | | [TabTrade](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/tabtrade) | — | TabTrader integration; crypto and forex; low minimum deposit | | [TIOmarkets](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/tiomarkets) | — | 300+ instruments; low spreads; FCA regulated; MT4/MT5 | | [Titan FX](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/titan-fx) | — | ECN trading; zero-commission accounts; VFSC regulated | | [Vantage](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/vantage) | — | 1,000+ instruments; ECN; copy trading; VFSC, FCA, ASIC, CIMA | | [XM](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/xm) | 4.0/5 | FCA, CySEC, ASIC regulated; $5 min deposit; micro accounts; strong education | - [All Broker Reviews](https://tradetheday.com/brokers) - [Broker Finder Quiz](https://tradetheday.com/find-broker) — AI-powered broker matching - [Broker Matchmaker](https://tradetheday.com/matchmaker) — Compare brokers side-by-side ### Broker Updates Each broker has dedicated updates pages tracking news, changes, and developments: - [Admiral Markets Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/admiral-markets/updates) - [AvaTrade Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/avatrade/updates) - [AvaFutures Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/avafutures/updates) - [Axi Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/axi/updates) - [City Index Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/city-index/updates) - [Easy Markets Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/easy-markets/updates) - [Eightcap Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/eightcap/updates) - [eToro Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/etoro/updates) - [Fintrix Markets Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/fintrix-markets/updates) - [GO Markets Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/go-markets/updates) - [IC Markets Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/ic-markets/updates) - [IG Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/ig/updates) - [Libertex Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/libertex/updates) - [Pepperstone Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/pepperstone/updates) - [Plus500 Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/plus500/updates) - [Saxo Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/saxo/updates) - [TabTrade Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/tabtrade/updates) - [TIOmarkets Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/tiomarkets/updates) - [Titan FX Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/titan-fx/updates) - [Vantage Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/vantage/updates) - [XM Updates](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/xm/updates) --- ## Promo Codes, Partner Codes & Bonus Codes - [Promo Codes Hub](https://tradetheday.com/promo-codes): Exact-code guides, form-field guidance and current restrictions. - [Partner Codes Hub](https://tradetheday.com/partner-codes): Broker-linked referral and registration guides. - [Bonus Codes Hub](https://tradetheday.com/bonus-codes): Eligibility, campaign conditions and withdrawal rules. | Code | Page | |------|------| | AvaTrade Partner Code **128979** | [Setup Guide](https://tradetheday.com/brokers/avatrade/partner-code). Registration, attribution and troubleshooting beside the full AvaTrade review. | | AvaTrade Bonus Code **128979** | [Bonus Terms](https://tradetheday.com/bonus-codes/avatrade-bonus-code). What the code records and which eligibility and offer conditions to check. | | AvaTrade Promo Code **128979** | [Promo Code Guide](https://tradetheday.com/bonus-codes/avatrade-promo-code). 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