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About Steven Hatzakis

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Steven Hatzakis

Global Director of Online Broker Research

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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.

Please note:

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If you have been contacted by any other social media accounts claiming to be Steven Hatzakis, you are likely dealing with a scam. All views and opinions expressed within social media accounts are those of Steven Hatzakis.

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After day trading millions of dollars in volume across a range of asset classes, I'm sharing my top picks for the best forex brokers for day trading.

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Best Crypto Brokers for 2026

Looking for the best crypto broker? We tested dozens of platforms to find the top forex brokers for trading Bitcoin, crypto CFDs, and altcoins in 2026.

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