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The brokers listed here have been evaluated for their suitability for day trading in forex markets, where frequent intraday trades call for specific broker features. Day traders require average spreads below 0.2 pips on EUR/USD during peak trading hours, execution speed under 30ms, and platform uptime of at least 99.9 percent to avoid slippage or missed entries. Look for brokers where position holding times as short as one minute are permitted and where all-in trading costs, including commissions, do not exceed $7 per round-trip lot. Traders should also check margin call and stop out levels, as aggressive leverage magnifies risk during volatile sessions.
IG invented spread betting in 1974 and remains the benchmark for experienced UK and European traders: unmatched market breadth, an excellent proprietary platform, and regulatory credibility that few brokers can match, at the cost of slightly higher charges than specialist ECN desks.
True ECN routing with raw 0.0 pip spreads on majors plus commission, deep liquidity, and the cleanest MT4 / MT5 / cTrader stack we test.
Multi-regulated Australian ECN-style broker with fast execution, MT4 / MT5 / cTrader / TradingView and a strong active-trader rebate program.
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When comparing Day Trading brokers, prioritise regulatory standing, pricing, platform reliability, and customer support. Our list ranks brokers by overall rating across all these criteria.
We currently list 25 forex brokers with Day Trading. The full list above is sortable by rating, spreads, and minimum deposit.
Day Trading can be appropriate for beginners depending on your goals. We recommend opening a demo account first so you can explore the feature risk-free before committing real capital.
Regulation varies by broker. All brokers in our list display their primary regulatory authority. Always verify a broker's licence directly with the regulator's official register before depositing funds.
Choose a broker from the list above, click through to their full profile, and compare pricing, platforms, and regulation. Most brokers offer a free demo account, so you can test the platform before depositing.
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