Open a Live Account

Congratulations! You've taken the first step towards opening a live forex trading account. The account-opening process is quick and easy. If you have any questions during the application process, please feel free to ask a Live Chat Operator for assistance.

All client trading accounts are opened with FX Solutions, a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a member of the National Futures Association (NFA).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q - What is the minimum deposit required to open a live Forex trading account?

A live forex trading account can be opened with as little as $250 USD. This will allow you to trade with up to 10k unit contract sizes. To trade standard contracts of 100k unit contracts, a minimum deposit of $2000 USD is required. See table below for more details:

Contract Size (Currency Units) Lot Size Minimum Initial Deposit (USD)
100K 100,000 $2,000
50K 50,000 $2,000
10k 10,000 $250
5K 5,000 $250
1K 1,000 $250

Unlike our competitors, traders can change their leverage regardless of which lot size they are trading at.

FX Universal gives you the flexibility to trade currency in a way that best suits your personal trading style. With GTS platforms you can instantly adjust:

  • Leverage on the fly from 50:1 to 400:1
  • Unit size anytime regardless of your balance
  • Lot amount to fit your trading strategy

Q - How can I fund my account?

There are several funding methods available, including Credit Card, Paypal, Bank Wire, and Paper Check. Click here to learn more.

Q - Are you regulated firm?

Yes, FX Universal is a registered IB (Introducing Broker) for FX Solutions, one of the largest NFA & CFTC regulated market makers based in the US. For more information click : Regulation & Safety of Funds.

Q - I am not a US Resident. Can I open an account?

Yes you can. Our global client-base spans over 100 countries worldwide.