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Each broker on this page has been chosen for meeting the rigorous demands of professional traders. To support portfolio sizes above $50,000, a professional-grade broker delivers institutional-grade liquidity, EUR/USD spreads averaging below 0.2 pips during peak trading hours, and commissions no higher than $3 per standard lot. Platform infrastructure must handle order execution latency under 30ms and offer guaranteed negative balance protection. Only brokers with fully segregated client accounts, regulatory oversight from a Tier-1 authority, and advanced reporting tools for tax compliance are included. Professional traders should also confirm that the broker provides dedicated account managers and adheres to best execution policies, as occasional conflicts of interest may arise at high volumes.
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.
Multi-regulated Australian ECN-style broker with fast execution, MT4 / MT5 / cTrader / TradingView and a strong active-trader rebate program.
Danish-licensed bank with the deepest multi-asset coverage we cover, premium SaxoTraderGO/PRO platforms, and tiered pricing for active traders.
What this means
Professional client status unlocks higher leverage limits, access to prime liquidity, and often superior trading infrastructure. Brokers suitable for professional traders offer API connectivity, multi-asset breadth, institutional-grade execution, and the regulatory frameworks required for elective professional status.
When comparing Professionals brokers, prioritise regulatory standing, pricing, platform reliability, and customer support. Our list ranks brokers by overall rating across all these criteria.
We currently list 15 forex brokers with Professionals. The full list above is sortable by rating, spreads, and minimum deposit.
Professionals 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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