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
We tested and ranked the best gold trading platforms for 2026. Compare gold spreads, fees, regulation, and trading tools before you open an account.
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September 28, 2026
Interactive Brokers forex review: I tested IBKR's spreads, commissions, and platforms in 2026. More than 100 pairs, but a $2 minimum commission per order.
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September 28, 2026
Vantage Markets review: 91 Trust Score, 0.72-pip all-in costs on EUR/USD, and a $50 minimum deposit. See our tested pros, cons, and safety verdict for 2026.
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September 23, 2026
The best forex brokers for forex options trading in 2026 provide multiple trading tools and options products.
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September 22, 2026
ForexBrokers.com's list of the seven best forex brokers that offer integration with TradingView.
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September 16, 2026
Our MetaTrader experts weigh in on the differences between popular trading platforms MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.
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September 15, 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.
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September 15, 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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September 15, 2026
ForexBrokers.com's list of the seven best forex signals providers and supporting forex brokers for 2026.
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September 15, 2026
We tested the top forex day trading platforms for 2026 on execution, spreads, and tools. See our ranked picks, from Interactive Brokers to Saxo.
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September 15, 2026
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