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
When we founded ForexBrokers.com back in 2016, one of our goals was to find a way to help forex traders across the globe easily identify trustworthy brokers.
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December 17, 2024
Find answers to all of your questions about pips in the forex market – what they are, how they work, and why they are so important to forex traders.
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December 11, 2024
This guide explains everything you need to know about leverage and margin, and why leverage is so important for traders in the global forex market.
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December 11, 2024
Let’s define what hedging is, in relation to forex trading.
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December 11, 2024
Learn about the fundamentals of forex trading by reading our in-depth guide covering forex trading and the global forex market.
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December 11, 2024
Check out this guide to the world of currency trading to learn about the global foreign exchange (forex) market, forex trading, currency pairs, and more.
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December 11, 2024
Learn about forex trend trading strategies, trend analysis techniques, and how to use indicators to improve trading outcomes in changing market conditions.
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December 11, 2024
Learn about how to start a forex grid trading strategy, featuring examples, tips, and instructions from a 25-year veteran of the forex market.
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December 11, 2024
Check out this easy-to-use lot size calculator to gain valuable insights into your trading style and risk appetite.
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December 11, 2024
Check out our Pip Calculator to find a quick and easy method for calculating the value of a pip in the forex market.
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December 11, 2024
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