Libertex regulation & licences
Our take
Libertex traces its roots to Forex Club, founded in 1997, and its EU entity is licensed by CySEC.
Best suited to: Traders who prefer commission-based CFD pricing
Licences on record 2
2 Tier 2 — strong regulation
Licences are matched from public sources and regulator registers, and entities change over time. A licence held by one company in a group does not cover clients of another. Always confirm on the official register.
Regulatory profile
Libertex is a forex & CFD broker founded in 1997 and headquartered in Cyprus. It is part of Libertex Group (formerly Forex Club).
In our database Libertex is matched to 2 licences from CySEC and FSCA. Its strongest licences come from the CySEC and the FSCA, which we rate tier 2: credible supervision, but with fewer safeguards than the very strictest regulators.
Depending on the entity, eligible clients may be covered by Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) (CySEC). Negative balance protection is mandatory for retail clients under CySEC rules. Retail leverage caps apply at the CySEC-regulated entities (for example 30:1 on major FX pairs at CySEC).
Libertex provides access to its own proprietary platform, MT4 and MT5. The advertised minimum deposit starts from about US$100 — minimums often vary by account type and entity.
Regulatory strengths
- Long operating history
- CySEC licensed
Points to check
- Limited tier-1 coverage
Protection by entity
| Regulator | Compensation | Retail leverage | Negative balance protection | Disputes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 CySEC | Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) — up to €20,000 | 30:1 on major FX pairs (ESMA rules) | Required for retail clients | Financial Ombudsman of Cyprus |
| 2 FSCA | No compensation scheme; FAIS Ombud handles complaints | No statutory retail leverage cap | Not a regulatory requirement | FAIS Ombud |
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Libertex regulation FAQ
Is Libertex regulated?
Yes — in our database Libertex is matched to 2 licences: CySEC (Cyprus) and FSCA (South Africa). Which of these protects you depends on the legal entity you open an account with. Always confirm the licence on the regulator's official register.
Is Libertex a tier-1 regulated broker?
No. None of the licences we have matched to Libertex is from a tier-1 regulator. Its strongest licence is tier 2.
Does Libertex accept US clients?
Libertex is not matched to a CFTC/NFA registration in our database. Only CFTC-registered, NFA-member firms may offer retail forex to US residents, so Libertex generally cannot accept US retail forex clients.
Is my money protected with Libertex?
Clients of Libertex's CySEC-regulated entity may be eligible for statutory compensation (Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) — up to €20,000). Clients of other entities rely on segregation of funds and the firm's financial strength.
What is the minimum deposit at Libertex?
Libertex's advertised minimum deposit starts from about US$100. It can differ by account type, payment method and the entity you are onboarded to.
How can I verify Libertex's licence?
Find the company name and licence number in Libertex's client agreement or website footer, then search it on the regulator's official register (linked from each licence on this page). Confirm that the website domain you use is listed on the register, and check the regulator's warning list for clones.