XS Table of Contents

  1. What is XS?
  2. Company Information
    1. President of XS
    2. Sponsors, Partners
  3. Financial Licenses & Regulations
    1. Seychelles FSA
    2. Australia ASIC
    3. Cyprus CySEC
  4. Insurance Company
  5. How to Contact
  • Account Opening Campaign
    1. Account Opening Bonus
  • Tradable Instruments
    1. Cryptocurrency FX
  • Maximum Leverage
    1. Instruments and Leverage
    2. Leverage Restrictions
  • Trading Platform
  • Account Types
    1. Standard Account
    2. Cent Account
    3. Micro Account
    4. Pro Account
    5. Elite Account
    6. VIP Account
    7. Extra Account
    8. Classic Account
    9. Low Account - Ended
    10. Plus Account - Ended
  • Swap-Free Account
  • Automated Trading
    1. Free VPS Hosting Service
  • Deposit and Withdrawal Methods
  • XS is a Forex broker based in Cyprus.

    XS includes CEOs and staff from exness.

    What is XS?

    XS is a Forex broker registered in Cyprus, Australia, and Seychelles.

    In February 2023, a new CEO was appointed and the domain address xs(.)com was purchased for 15 million dollars, marking a new era for the company.

    XS, previously a main B2B liquidity provider, has started offering services to individual investors.

    Services for individual traders began in earnest in the spring of 2023, starting with participation in expos.

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    XS and XM are different Forex brokers.

    Company Information of XS

    Below is the company information for XS.

    Forex Broker XS
    Operating Company XS Group
    Year Founded 2010
    CEO Mohamad Ibrahim
    Headquarters Republic of Cyprus
    Financial License Seychelles FSA/Australia ASIC/Cyprus CySEC
    Trader’s Margin Segregated Management
    Insurance Company Lloyd’s of London
    Contact support@xs(.)com

    The main office of XS has moved from Australia to Cyprus.

    President of XS

    The president of Forex broker XS is Mohamad Ibrahim.

    Mohamad Ibrahim, formerly of exness, was appointed president of XS in February 2023.

    Sponsorships and Partnerships of XS

    Forex broker XS sponsors tennis players who participate in Wimbledon and the French Open.

    The XS logo is displayed on the uniforms of professional tennis players.

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    Financial Licenses & Regulations of XS

    Below are the financial licenses and regulations that the XS Group (XS brand) has obtained.

    The Cyprus office of XS is located in the same building as OQtima.

    Registration Information of XS at Seychelles FSA

    Below is the registration information of XS at the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA).

    Financial License Seychelles Financial Services Authority
    Registered Company XS Ltd
    Registration Number 8428765-1
    Registered Address F20, 1st floor, Eden Plaza, Eden Island, Victoria, Seychelles
    License Number SD089

    XS plans to increase the number of financial licenses and regulations in the future.

    Registration Information of XS at Australia ASIC

    Below is the registration information of XS at the Australian Securities Investments Commission (ASIC).

    Financial License Australian Securities Investments Commission
    Registered Company XS Prime Ltd
    Registration Number ABN 92 141 194 934
    Registered Address Level 29, 225 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
    License Number AFL No.374409
    Contact info@XSPrime.com

    XS has held an Australian financial license, ASIC, for over 10 years and has been providing liquidity to various Forex brokers as a B2B business.

    Registration Information of XS at Cyprus CySEC

    Below is the registration information of XS at the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).

    Financial License Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
    Registered Company XS Markets Ltd
    Registration Number 141 194 934
    Registered Address Agiou Andreou, 365, Efstathiou Court, 2nd Floor, Office 201, 3035, Limassol, Cyprus
    License Number 412/22

    In Cyprus, where XS’s headquarters is located, there are also XS Fintech Ltd (registration number: HE 426566) and the payment processing company of the XS Group, Ficupay Ltd (registration number: HE 433983).

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    Insurance Company Contracted by XS

    Forex broker XS is enrolled in a civil liability insurance program with Lloyd’s of London in the UK.

    XS provides additional insurance covering damages up to 5 million US dollars for claims exceeding 10,000 US dollars related to negligence, fraud, misconduct, or other wrongful acts leading to financial losses for customers.

    XS “Up to 5 million dollars insurance coverage” from

    XS traders are covered by insurance for up to 5 million dollars for losses not related to trading activities.

    How to Contact XS

    Below are the ways to contact XS customer support.

    • Email (support@xs(.)com)
    • Live Chat
    • Phone (Callback)
    • Contact Form

    In some countries and regions, the business hours for XM’s customer support are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    Open an account (free)

    At XS, verification of trader identification documents (KYC) and account approval may take up to 1 business day.

    XS Bonuses, Account Opening Campaigns

    XS is not a Forex broker that offers many bonuses.

    Below are examples of bonuses and benefits you can receive when opening an account with XS.

    • Cashback 30 USD
    • Swap-Free Campaign
    Hercules Finance is running a limited campaign with cashback, but XS cuts costs by not offering bonuses, instead providing excellent trading conditions and environment with tight spreads.

    XS is planning to offer loyalty programs like exness, swap-free campaigns, and cashback accounts (auto-rebate).

    XS Account Opening Bonus (No Deposit Bonus)

    Forex broker XS does not provide a no-deposit bonus for starting Forex without using your own funds.

    The latest information on Forex account opening bonuses (no deposit bonuses) can be checked in the latest list as well.

    Tradable Instruments at XS

    Below are the instruments you can trade on an XS Forex account.

    • Forex Currency Pairs
    • Precious Metals (Metals)
    • Energy
    • Commodities
    • Stock Indices (Indexes)
    • Stocks (Securities/Individual Stocks)
    • Cryptocurrencies
    At XS, there are dividend adjustments for stock indices such as the Nikkei Stock Average and US stocks.

    You can trade the US dollar against the yen, gold, crude oil, the Nikkei Stock Average, US stocks, and Bitcoin all in one trading account.

    XS’s server connection is in London, UK, using servers from Equinix.

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    Cryptocurrency FX at XS (Crypto Asset CFD)

    You can trade Cryptocurrency FX (Crypto Asset CFD/Bitcoin FX) on an XS Forex account.

    Below are the cryptocurrencies (crypto assets/cryptocurrencies) you can trade.

    • Bitcoin (Bitcoin/BTC)
    • Ethereum (Ethereum/ETH)
    • Ripple (Ripple/XRP)
    • Litecoin (Litecoin/LTC)
    • EOS (EOS)
    • NEO (NEO)
    • OMG (OMG)
    • Tron (Tron/TRX)
    • Monero (Monero/XMR)
    • Zcash (Zcash/ZEC)

    You can check the trading hours for XS’s cryptocurrencies in FAQs about trading hours.

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    Maximum Leverage at XS

    The maximum leverage for an XS Forex account is 2,000 times.

    In some countries and regions, you may not be able to trade with 2,000 times high leverage.

    The instruments that can be traded with a maximum leverage of 2,000 times are generally the Forex currency pairs of the micro and cent accounts.

    Maximum Leverage for Each Tradable Instrument

    Below is the maximum leverage for each category of instruments you can trade on an XS Forex account.

    Tradable Instrument Maximum Leverage
    Forex Currency Pairs 2,000 times
    Precious Metals 2,000 times
    Energy 500 times
    Commodities 50 times
    Stock Indices 500 times
    Stocks 5 times
    Cryptocurrencies 500 times
    Leverage (margin rates) varies for each FX and CFD instrument. Leverage for stock CFDs such as US stocks has been reduced from 50 times to 5 times. (Added on February 19, 2024)

    XS offers high leverage of 2,000 times in some areas, and there are also countries and regions where the maximum leverage is 500 times.

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    Leverage Restrictions at XS

    Below are the timings when leverage restrictions occur at XS.

    • Leverage restrictions occur when the number of trading lots increases
    • Leverage restrictions occur at the beginning and just before the close of trading
    • Leverage restrictions occur before and after the announcement of economic indicators

    The specifications for XS’s leverage restrictions are updated from time to time, and changes may occur in the future.

    Example of Leverage Restriction on USDJPY at XS

    Forex broker XS, like XM/XMTrading, employs a mechanism called dynamic leverage for leverage restrictions.

    Below is an example of the rules for leverage restrictions on major currency pairs like the USDJPY at XS.

    Trading Platforms at XS

    Below are the trading platforms (trading software/trading tools) available at XS.

    • MT4 (MetaTrader 4)
    • MT5 (MetaTrader 5)

    XS has been offering MT5 accounts since 2024.

    XS MT4 account here

    Previously, when opening an account with XS, you were automatically logged into the WebTrader (demo account).

    Account Types at XS

    You can choose from 8 different account types for trading conditions and environment at XS.

    At XS, trading with zero spread (spread 0) used to be possible with Low Account and Plus Account, but these accounts are no longer available for opening.

    The Pro Account is recommended, but please also check the comparison of differences between XS account types.

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    Trading Environment & Conditions of XS’s Standard Account

    Below are the trading environment and conditions for XS’s Standard Account.

    Account Type Standard Account
    Trading Platform MT4/MT5
    Order Processing Method NDD
    Account Currency Unit Japanese Yen/US Dollar Account/Euro Account
    Minimum Deposit None
    Tradable Instruments Forex Currency Pairs/Precious Metals/Energy/Commodities/Stock Indices/Stocks/Cryptocurrencies
    Maximum Leverage 1,000 times
    FX Contract Size 100,000 currency units per lot
    Minimum Trading Volume 0.01 lot
    Maximum Trading Volume 100 lots
    Average Spread EURUSD 1.1 pips
    Trading Fees Free
    Stop Level 0
    Margin Call 40%
    Stop Out 20%
    NBP Support No additional margin required
    Scalping Unrestricted
    Hedging Possible
    Automated Trading EA use possible
    MQL4/5 Trading Signals Subscribable
    Number of Accounts Possible to Open Up to 10 accounts
    Demo Account Can be opened

    XS supports NBP, so traders do not incur debts even when trading Forex at high leverage (no margin call required).

    Standard account here

    Trading Environment & Conditions of XS’s Cent Account

    Below are the trading environment and conditions for XS’s Cent Account.

    Account Type Cent Account
    Trading Platform MT5
    Order Processing Method NDD
    Account Currency Unit US Dollar Account (Cent Account)
    Minimum Deposit None
    Tradable Instruments Forex Currency Pairs/Precious Metals
    Maximum Leverage 1,000 times
    FX Contract Size 1,000 currency units per lot
    Minimum Trading Volume 0.01 lot
    Maximum Trading Volume 500 lots
    Average Spread EURUSD 1.1 pips
    Trading Fees Free
    Stop Level 0
    Margin Call 60%
    Stop Out 10%
    NBP Support No additional margin required
    Scalping Unrestricted
    Hedging Possible
    Automated Trading EA use possible
    MQL4/5 Trading Signals Subscribable
    Number of Accounts Possible to Open Up to 10 accounts
    Demo Account Cannot be opened

    Please also check the comparison of spreads and trading fees for each XS account type.

    Cent account here

    Trading Environment & Conditions of XS’s Micro Account

    Below are the trading environment and conditions for XS’s Micro Account.

    Account Type Micro Account
    Trading Platform MT5
    Order Processing Method NDD
    Account Currency Unit US Dollar Account
    Minimum Deposit None
    Tradable Instruments Forex Currency Pairs/Precious Metals
    Maximum Leverage 1,000 times
    FX Contract Size 1,000 currency units per lot
    Minimum Trading Volume 0.01 lot
    Maximum Trading Volume 500 lots
    Average Spread EURUSD 1.1 pips
    Trading Fees Free
    Stop Level 0
    Margin Call 60%
    Stop Out 10%
    NBP Support No additional margin required
    Scalping Unrestricted
    Hedging Possible
    Automated Trading EA use possible
    MQL4/5 Trading Signals Subscribable
    Number of Accounts Possible to Open Up to 10 accounts
    Demo Account Cannot be opened

    XS’s Micro and Cent accounts only have the MT5 trading platform.

    Micro account here

    Trading Environment & Conditions of XS’s Pro Account

    Below are the trading environment and conditions for XS’s Pro Account.

    Account Type Pro Account
    Trading Platform MT4/MT5
    Order Processing Method NDD
    Account Currency Unit Japanese Yen Account/US Dollar Account/Euro Account
    Minimum Deposit $1,000
    Tradable Instruments Forex Currency Pairs/Precious Metals/Commodities/Stock Indices/Stocks/Cryptocurrencies
    Maximum Leverage 1,000 times
    FX Contract Size 100,000 currency units per lot
    Minimum Trading Volume 0.01 lot
    Maximum Trading Volume 100 lots
    Average Spread EURUSD 0.7 pips
    Trading Fees Free
    Stop Level 0
    Margin Call 40%
    Stop Out 20%
    NBP Support No additional margin required
    Scalping Unrestricted
    Hedging Possible
    Automated Trading EA use possible
    MQL4/5 Trading Signals Subscribable
    Number of Accounts Possible to Open Up to 10 accounts
    Demo Account Can be opened

    XS has reduced the minimum deposit amount for Pro Accounts from $3,000 to $1,000.

    Pro account here

    Trading Environment & Conditions of XS’s Elite Account

    Below are the trading environment and conditions for XS’s Elite Account.

    Account Type Elite Account
    Trading Platform MT4/MT5
    Order Processing Method NDD
    Account Currency Unit Japanese Yen Account/US Dollar Account/Euro Account
    Minimum Deposit $1,000
    Tradable Instruments Forex Currency Pairs/Precious Metals/Commodities/Stock Indices/Stocks/Cryptocurrencies
    Maximum Leverage 500 times
    FX Contract Size 100,000 currency units per lot
    Minimum Trading Volume 0.01 lot
    Maximum Trading Volume 100 lots
    Average Spread EURUSD 0.1 pips
    Trading Fees $6 per round lot
    Stop Level 0
    Margin Call 40%
    Stop Out 20%
    NBP Support No additional margin required
    Scalping Unrestricted
    Hedging Possible
    Automated Trading EA use possible
    MQL4/5 Trading Signals Subscribable
    Number of Accounts Possible to Open Up to 10 accounts
    Demo Account Can be opened

    XS has reduced the minimum deposit amount for Elite Accounts from $1,000 to $500.

    Elite account here

    Trading Environment & Conditions of XS’s VIP Account

    Below are the trading environment and conditions for XS’s VIP Account.

    Account Type VIP Account
    Trading Platform MT5
    Order Processing Method NDD
    Account Currency Unit US Dollar Account
    Minimum Deposit $1,000
    Tradable Instruments Forex Currency Pairs/Precious Metals/Commodities/Stock Indices/Stocks/Cryptocurrencies
    Maximum Leverage 500 times
    FX Contract Size 100,000 currency units per lot
    Minimum Trading Volume 0.01 lot
    Maximum Trading Volume 100 lots
    Average Spread EURUSD 0.1 pips
    Trading Fees Configurable
    Stop Level 0
    Margin Call 40%
    Stop Out 20%
    NBP Support No additional margin required
    Scalping Unrestricted
    Hedging Possible
    Automated Trading EA use possible
    MQL4/5 Trading Signals Subscribable
    Number of Accounts Possible to Open Up to 10 accounts
    Demo Account Can be opened

    Trading Environment & Conditions of XS’s Extra Account

    Below are the trading environment and conditions for XS’s Extra Account.

    Account Type Extra Account
    Trading Platform MT5
    Order Processing Method NDD
    Account Currency Unit US Dollar Account
    Minimum Deposit None
    Tradable Instruments Forex Currency Pairs/Precious Metals/Commodities/Stock Indices/Stocks/Cryptocurrencies
    Maximum Leverage 1,000 times
    FX Contract Size 100,000 currency units per lot
    Minimum Trading Volume 0.01 lot
    Maximum Trading Volume 100 lots
    Average Spread EURUSD 2.1 pips
    Trading Fees Configurable
    Stop Level 0
    Margin Call 40%
    Stop Out 20%
    NBP Support No additional margin required
    Scalping Unrestricted
    Hedging Possible
    Automated Trading EA use possible
    MQL4/5 Trading Signals Subscribable
    Number of Accounts Possible to Open Up to 10 accounts
    Demo Account Can be opened

    XS’s Exness account is an account type with a marked-up spread for affiliates (affiliate).

    Trading Environment & Conditions of XS’s Classic Account

    Below are the trading environment and conditions for XS’s Classic Account.

    Account Type Classic Account
    Trading Platform MT4/MT5
    Order Processing Method NDD
    Account Currency Unit US Dollar Account
    Minimum Deposit None
    Tradable Instruments Forex Currency Pairs/Precious Metals/Energy/Commodities/Stock Indices/Stocks/Cryptocurrencies
    Maximum Leverage 1,000 times
    FX Contract Size 100,000 currency units per lot
    Minimum Trading Volume 0.01 lot
    Maximum Trading Volume 100 lots
    Lowest Spread EURUSD 1.6 pips
    Trading Fees Free
    Margin Call 80%
    Stop Out 20%
    NBP Support No additional margin required
    Scalping Unrestricted
    Hedging Possible
    Automated Trading EA use possible
    MQL4/5 Trading Signals Subscribable
    Number of Accounts Possible to Open Up to 10 accounts
    Demo Account Can be opened

    XS’s Classic Account is an account type with a marked-up spread for affiliates (affiliate).

    You can add up to 5 trading accounts as additional accounts on one trading platform.

    Trading Environment & Conditions of XS’s Low Account – Ended

    Below are the trading environment and conditions for XS’s Low Account.

    Account Type Low Account
    Trading Platform MT4/MT5
    Order Processing Method NDD
    Account Currency Unit US Dollar Account/Euro Account
    Minimum Deposit $20,000
    Tradable Instruments Forex Currency Pairs/Precious Metals/Energy/Commodities/Stock Indices/Stocks/Cryptocurrencies
    Maximum Leverage 500 times
    FX Contract Size 100,000 currency units per lot
    Minimum Trading Volume 0.01 lot
    Maximum Trading Volume 100 lots
    Lowest Spread EURUSD 0.0 pips
    Trading Fees $6 per round lot
    Margin Call 80%
    Stop Out 20%
    NBP Support No additional margin required
    Scalping Unrestricted
    Hedging Possible
    Automated Trading EA use possible
    MQL4/5 Trading Signals Subscribable

    Trading Environment & Conditions of XS’s Plus Account – Ended

    Below are the trading environment and conditions for XS’s Plus Account.

    Account Type Plus Account
    Trading Platform MT4/MT5
    Order Processing Method NDD
    Account Currency Unit US Dollar Account/Euro Account
    Minimum Deposit $1,000
    Tradable Instruments Forex Currency Pairs/Precious Metals/Energy/Commodities/Stock Indices/Stocks/Cryptocurrencies
    Maximum Leverage 500 times
    FX Contract Size 100,000 currency units per lot
    Trading Fees Free
    Minimum Trading Volume 0.01 lot
    Maximum Trading Volume 100 lots
    Lowest Spread EURUSD 1.9 pips
    Trading Fees Free
    Margin Call 80%
    Stop Out 20%
    NBP Support No additional margin required
    Scalping Unrestricted
    Hedging Possible
    Automated Trading EA use possible
    MQL4/5 Trading Signals Subscribable

    Swap-Free Account at XS

    Forex broker XS offers a swap-free account tailored for traders of the Islamic faith.

    Islamic accounts (Islamic accounts) cannot be opened by those who are not of the Islamic faith.

    Automated Trading Available at XS – Copy Trading, PAMM, etc.

    Below are the types of automated trading available at XS.

    Automated Trading XS
    Copy Trading Planned
    PAMM Possible
    MAM Not possible
    EA Usable
    MQL4/5 Trading Signals Subscribable

    XS is planning to introduce copy trading (social trading).

    Free VPS Hosting Service at XS

    Forex broker XS is planning to start a VPS hosting service soon.

    Plans to use XS’s VPS for free by meeting deposit and trading conditions are being considered.

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    Deposit and Withdrawal Methods at XS

    Below are the main deposit and withdrawal methods at XS.

    • Credit Card
    • Debit Card
    • SticPay
    • PerfectMoney
    • bitwallet
    • MiFinity
    • Cryptocurrency
    • Bank Transfer (Domestic Transfer/Domestic Bank Transfer)
    • Money Transfer

    The usual minimum deposit amount at XS is $200 equivalent. (This may vary by country or region.)

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