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
I traded forex and crypto CFDs on Libertex across MT4, MT5, and its own apps. See how its low 0.3-pip spreads and fees fared, and where its research fell short.
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July 15, 2026
For our 2026 Forex Broker Review we assessed, rated, and ranked 32 international forex brokers. Here are our findings.
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July 10, 2026
Not all mobile apps offer traders the same forex trading capabilities. This guide covers which brokers offer the best forex trading apps in 2026.
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July 10, 2026
Our team has spent countless hours opening demo accounts, navigating forex platforms, and conducting market research to evaluate forex and CFD broker offerings.
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July 10, 2026
ForexBrokers.com's list of the best Canada forex brokers that are authorised in a Canadian province and service Canadian residents.
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July 09, 2026
Compare the 9 best forex brokers in Malaysia for 2026. Expert reviews, SCM regulation info, spreads, and min deposits.
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July 09, 2026
eToro is a winner for its easy-to-use copy-trading platform, where traders can copy the trades of experienced investors – or receive exclusive perks for sharing.
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July 01, 2026
Find the best copy trading platforms for forex in 2026. Compare regulated brokers, top apps, and learn how to copy trades from expert traders in real-time.
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July 01, 2026
Discover the best crypto trading apps of 2026, including Coinbase, Binance, and others. Compare security, fees, features to find the top app to buy crypto on mobile.
- Steven Hatzakis
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June 26, 2026
Compare the top spread betting platforms with detailed insights on features, fees, and trading tools. Find the best broker for your strategy and maximize your trading potential.
- Steven Hatzakis
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June 26, 2026
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FOREX.com
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