How I Test
"My research begins with collecting and auditing data across more than 100 variables, analyzing the tools and features that matter most to forex and CFD traders. I track commissions, spreads, and fees across the industry to help traders find the best broker for their needs.
I also review each broker's regulatory status, which helps determine whether a broker can be trusted to keep your money safe. As part of this effort, my team and I track more than 100 international regulatory agencies to power our proprietary Trust Score rating system.
I open personal brokerage accounts and test every available platform on desktop, web, and mobile for each broker reviewed. Nothing earns a rating until I've put it through its paces myself, because I believe traders deserve findings grounded in real, hands-on experience."
Years of Experience
25+ years
Areas of Expertise
Forex, cryptocurrency, and the online brokerage industry
Article Count
1000+
Licenses / Credentials (if applicable)
Series III license — Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA)
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Steven Hatzakis is a well-known finance writer, with 25+ years of experience in the foreign exchange and financial markets. He is the Global Director of Online Broker Research for Reink Media Group, leading research efforts for ForexBrokers.com since 2016.
Steven is an expert writer and researcher who has published over 1,000 articles covering the foreign exchange markets and cryptocurrency industries.
He has served as a registered commodity futures representative for domestic and internationally-regulated brokerages. He holds a Series III license in the US as a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA).
Passionate about helping consumers, Steven has moderated numerous forex and finance industry panels across the globe, such as the Finance Magnates London Summit and The Cyprus Forex Summit.
Steven is frequently referenced in highly regarded forex publications such as FXStreet, Bitcoin.com, The National Herald, and TheStreet. Steven has also been referenced as a cryptocurrency expert in the Alabama Law Review.
Prior to joining Reink Media Group, Steven was an Editor at Finance Magnates.
In addition to forex, Steven is an avid cryptocurrency researcher, advisor, investor, and trader, having conducted over 3,000 crypto trades in 2020 alone. Steven first wrote about Bitcoin market inefficiencies in 2013 and continues to contribute to open-source technology, consumer education, and self-regulatory initiatives.
During his free time, Steven enjoys reading and engineering applications related to math and cryptography, traveling, spearfishing, exercising and staying active.
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Latest Articles
Here are our picks for the best forex brokers that accept residents from the United Arab Emirates.
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September 08, 2026
XM Group pairs best-in-class education with a new web and mobile platform. Our 2026 review compares Ultra Low spreads of 1.1 pips against a pricier Standard account.
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September 04, 2026
Learn about high-frequency trading, and how it works, and discover the best forex brokers for HFT trading systems.
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September 04, 2026
Compare the 10 best forex brokers in Malaysia for 2026. Expert reviews, SCM regulation info, spreads, and min deposits.
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September 02, 2026
Here is a list of the best forex brokers that accept residents from the Philippines.
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September 02, 2026
ForexBrokers.com's list of the best Canada forex brokers that are authorised in a Canadian province and service Canadian residents.
- Steven Hatzakis
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September 02, 2026
Eightcap review 2026: low-cost forex and CFD trading on TradingView, MetaTrader, and TradeLocker, with a deep crypto CFD lineup. Read our expert verdict.
- Steven Hatzakis
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August 31, 2026
IC Markets is built for algorithmic and cost-sensitive forex traders: 0.72 pips all-in on EUR/USD and free colocated VPS, but no platform of its own.
- Steven Hatzakis
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August 31, 2026
Formerly named City Index, StoneX Trading is a trusted brand known for its versatile trading platforms, excellent mobile app, and diverse market research.
- Steven Hatzakis
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August 28, 2026
ForexBrokers.com's list of the seven best forex brokers for using Trading Central in 2026.
- Steven Hatzakis
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August 28, 2026
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