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
The BDSwiss brand caters to over 1.6 million registered forex and CFD traders.
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December 30, 2025
Check out my picks for the best brokers for Capitalise.ai, a platform that helps traders learn how to program their own custom setups and automated strategies.
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December 02, 2025
Learn how global exchange rates affect forex pairs, assets like gold and crypto, spreads, and bid/ask prices with real-world examples.
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September 23, 2025
We answer all of your questions about the common types of crypto scams that target everyday traders and investors.
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September 04, 2025
Ready to jump into the forex market? This step-by-step guide details how you can get started as a forex trader.
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July 02, 2025
Hier ist eine Liste des beste forex brokers das akzeptieren Einwohner von Deutschland.
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May 08, 2025
Want to avoid forex scams? Our expert researchers deliver actionable information and helpful tips for spotting and avoiding forex scams in 2026.
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April 01, 2025
Learn when forex markets open and close worldwide, including session overlaps for London, New York, Tokyo, and Sydney, and the best times to trade.
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March 06, 2025
Learn more about common forex hedging strategies, like carry trading, correlation hedging, direct hedging, and perfect hedging.
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January 28, 2025
Here are 21 scam forex brokers to avoid, as well as some common warning signs and red flags to look out for.
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January 08, 2025
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