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
Interactive Brokers is a highly trusted multi-asset broker with an extensive offering of tradeable global markets.
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May 04, 2026
IC Markets’ competitive pricing and scalable execution make it an excellent option for algorithmic traders.
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May 04, 2026
For traders who appreciate advanced trading tools and quality market research, FXCM is a winner, especially for algorithmic trading.
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May 04, 2026
FP Markets shines as a low-cost broker for trading forex and CFDs – as long as you use the MetaTrader platform.
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May 04, 2026
FOREX.com is a trusted brand that delivers an excellent trading experience for forex and CFDs traders across the globe.
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May 04, 2026
Check out our review of Charles Schwab, a highly trusted, multi-asset broker catering to U.S.-based and international forex traders.
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May 04, 2026
BlackBull Markets is a plain-vanilla MetaTrader broker with a growing range of products and support for a handful of third-party social copy trading platforms.
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May 04, 2026
Traders choose Admiral Markets (Admirals) for its excellent investor education and advanced MetaTrader features.
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May 04, 2026
Read my ActivTrades review to see how I rate this long-standing forex broker. I found it to be a well-rounded broker with some unique features that boosted my opinion.
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May 04, 2026
ACY Securities is a MetaTrader-only broker with a reasonable range of markets and a balanced account offering.
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May 04, 2026
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