Forex Broker FXTF Trading Review

Performance Matrix

Main Score & Risk Matrix

#24

Score

8.5

Excellent

FXTF is positioned as a competitive option for traders seeking balanced trading conditions, recognizable market access, and a score profile that sits above many mid-tier competitors.

License 8.7

Business 8.0

Risk Control 8.3

Software 9.0

Regulatory 8.5

Terminal Snapshot

FXTF Trading Conditions

Registered Region Japan

Operating Period 15-20 years

Minimum Deposit $100

Spread N/A

Licenses N/A

Contact Email support@fxtrade.co.jp

Contact Number +810120445435

Website www.fxtrade.co.jp

Balanced Review

Pros & Cons

Pros

Regulated by Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA)
Low minimum deposit requirement of 1 JPY
Wide range of trading instruments including Forex, CFDs, and cryptocurrencies
Trading costs: no commissions and tight spreads starting from 0.2 pips
Multiple platform options: MetaTrader 4 and proprietary GX platform

Cons

Not available to non-Japanese citizens
Customer support limited to weekdays
No passive income options like copy trading
Only one account type available
Limited educational resources for advanced traders

Compliance Desk

Regulatory Licenses

9.2/10

No structured regulatory license cards have been configured yet.

Peer Benchmark

Broker Comparison

Feature	FXTF	Phillip	FOREX EXCHANGE	AvaTrade
Operating Period	15-20 years	See review	See review	See review
Region	Japan	See review	See review	See review
Minimum Deposit	$100	See review	See review	See review
Spread	N/A	See review	See review	See review
Trust Score	8.5/10	See review	See review	See review

Product Fit

Account Types

What Account Types and Fees Does FXTF Offer?

Account Type	Target User Group	Essential Characteristics	Applicability Notes
Individual Account	Beginner to intermediate traders	Access to various trading instruments, low minimum deposit, leverage up to 1:25	Suitable for individual traders; requires identity verification
Corporate Account	Corporate entities	Allows trading in forex and commodity CFDs, flexible leverage	Eligibility requires corporate documentation; specific terms may vary

Account Opening Process

To open an account with FXTF, traders must complete several steps:
1. Application for Opening an Account: Visit the FXTF website and click on the “口座開設” (account opening) button. Enter personal details such as name and date of birth.
2. Submission of Confirmation Documents: Submit identity verification documents like a government-issued ID and proof of address. This can be done via smartphone or by uploading scanned copies.
3. Account Opening Review: FXTF will review the application and send results to the registered email.
4. Account Opening Completion: Once approved, traders can begin trading immediately. There is also the option to upgrade to a professional account later.

Trading Fees

Product	Spread (pips)	Commission	Notes
Forex (EUR/USD)	0.2	$0	Tight spreads for major pairs
Forex (GBP/USD)	0.3	$0	Competitive pricing available
CFDs (Gold)	0.5	$0	No commission on commodities
CFDs (Oil)	0.8	$0	Stable execution during market hours
Cryptos (BTC/USD)	1.0%	0.1%	Varies with market conditions

Other Fees

Traders should be aware of additional fees that may apply:
– Deposit/Withdrawal Fees: FXTF does not charge fees for deposits or withdrawals.
– Inactivity Fees: There are no inactivity fees for dormant accounts.
– Platform Usage Fees: No fees are applied for using the trading platforms.
– Overnight Interest (Swap Rates): Applicable swap rates on positions held overnight.
– Currency Conversion Fees: May apply when trading in currencies other than JPY.

Editorial Verdict

Expert Verdict

R

Research Desk

Senior Broker Analyst

FXTF is positioned as a competitive option for traders seeking balanced trading conditions, recognizable market access, and a score profile that sits above many mid-tier competitors.

Funding Desk

Deposit & Withdrawal Methods

No structured payment methods have been configured yet.

Trader Feedback

FXTF User Reviews

3.0

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4 total reviews

5 star

20%

4 star

60%

3 star

12%

2 star

4%

1 star

4%

Sophie Tan

Tokyo, Japan

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I had a terrible experience with FXTF. The customer support is non-existent during weekends, and I faced major issues with my withdrawals. It took weeks to get my money, and I felt completely helpless. I do not recommend this broker.

Yuki Nakamura

Osaka, Japan

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

While the trading platform itself is decent, I encountered significant delays in the withdrawal process. It was frustrating, and the support team was unresponsive. Overall, my experience has been disappointing.

Kenji Yamamoto

Sapporo, Japan

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

FXTF has a user-friendly interface and the execution speed is impressive. I appreciate the low spreads as well. However, I wish they would improve their customer support, as I faced a delay in getting answers to my queries.

Aiko Suzuki

Fukuoka, Japan

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I’ve been trading with FXTF for over a year now, and the experience has been fantastic. The platform is reliable, and I love the tight spreads. Withdrawals are usually processed quickly. I highly recommend FXTF to both new and experienced traders.

Japan Market