There are three different decisions hidden inside “Which FXOpen account should I open?” First comes the legal entity. Then the platform and position-accounting model. Finally, the commission tier determines part of the cost. Sorting those out in that order makes the account tables much easier to read.
The current account comparison
| Route | Published minimum | Current account-page platforms |
|---|---|---|
| International ECN | $100 or equivalent | TickTrader |
| UK ECN | £300, $300 or €300 | MT4, MT5, TickTrader |
| EU ECN | €300 or $300 | MT4, MT5, TickTrader |
These amounts come from the current international, UK and EU account pages. The exact currencies and products available in your application still require confirmation. Professional classification has separate eligibility and protection consequences; it is not simply an account upgrade button.
The broad FXOpen review explains the legal-company distinctions. If your choice depends on a particular MT4 indicator or EA, resolve that platform requirement before you start registration.
What happened to STP, Micro and Crypto accounts?
FXOpen’s notice of 6 December 2024 announced that all three account types would be discontinued on 20 December 2024. That makes older comparison tables and welcome-bonus instructions unreliable for a new application. Micro is not a current verified $1 alternative to ECN, and we did not verify a separate current cent account.
The retired Crypto account should not be confused with cryptocurrency CFDs that may be listed on an eligible ECN platform. The former is an account product; the latter describes instruments. Equally, an old PAMM STP reference does not establish a current PAMM STP service. The PAMM guide covers the current documented route.
If you already hold a legacy account, use official support to establish its status, remaining balance and available transfer or withdrawal process. Do not create a new account merely to make an old set of instructions appear to fit.
Basic, Classic, Advanced and Elite ECN
| Published international tier | Published equity (USD) | Previous 30-day executed-volume route (USD equivalent) | FX commission per 100,000 base units, per side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | From $100 | Below $5 million | 3.50 in the pair’s base currency |
| Classic | From $1,000 | $5 million–$25 million | 2.50 in the pair’s base currency |
| Advanced | $25,000–$250,000 | $25 million–$250 million | 1.80 in the pair’s base currency |
| Elite | Over $250,000 | Over $250 million | 1.50 in the pair’s base currency |
Checked on 11 September 2026: the international account cards describe equity or executed-volume routes. The separate pricing schedule labels its account-value measure as balance and displays bands below $1,000, $1,000–$25,000, $25,000–$250,000 and over $250,000. These public labels overlap at some boundaries; confirm the assigned tier rather than infer which rate applies at an exact endpoint. The schedule recalculates commissions monthly using the previous 30 days’ executed volume and equity at recalculation. These are international terms and must not be transferred to a UK or EU account.
Illustrative calculation: a $2,000-equity account with $1 million of executed volume in the preceding 30 days meets the published Classic equity route. At its listed EUR/USD rate, one standard lot costs EUR2.50 per side, or EUR5 across an opening and closing side, before spread, financing or conversion. The tier actually assigned to the account controls the charge.
For non-USD-base forex pairs, the published commission is in the pair’s base currency. One standard EUR/USD lot at Basic therefore means EUR3.50 on each side. Our cost guide adds the two sides, the spread and any currency conversion. Trading extra volume to chase a lower tier can create costs and losses larger than the discount.
NET and GROSS describe position accounting
NET combines exposure in a single position per instrument. GROSS allows separate positions, including opposite directions on the same instrument. These are bookkeeping and order-behaviour differences, not labels for a better or safer strategy.
For example, imagine an existing buy of 0.10 lot and a later sell of 0.04 lot in the same instrument. A netting system reduces the net long exposure to 0.06 lot, subject to its execution rules. A gross account may hold the 0.10 buy and 0.04 sell as separate positions. Costs, margin treatment and closing instructions need checking for the actual platform.
An EA that expects separate buy and sell tickets can behave differently on a net account. Verify its assumptions on demo. FXOpen’s converter documentation specifically limits the expected operation of converted MQL4 EAs to TT ECN GROSS; that is not a guarantee that a conversion preserves the strategy.
Main Account is not the trading account
The client portal holds the Main Account, profile and payment functions. A trading account is opened within the available platform structure and has its own settings and credentials. Depositing into a Main Account and allocating money to a trading account are therefore separate actions.
The international Main Account terms also make clear that it is not a bank savings account. Do not infer interest, bank-deposit insurance or a trading balance from the word “account.” The deposit guide explains how to check the destination of funds.
Why the opening minimum is not a trading plan
A $100 opening requirement does not tell you whether $100 is enough for the position you intend to hold. Stop distance, pip value, costs, account currency and margin determine whether a trade fits the balance. The smallest listed lot size is also a constraint: rounding a calculated position upward can exceed the planned risk.
As an illustration, 0.01 standard lot of EUR/USD represents EUR1,000. A 20-pip move changes its USD value by $2 before costs. On a $100 balance that alone is 2%. Actual loss can be larger because of commission or slippage. Use the lot size calculator and read leverage and margin before treating the minimum as a recommended deposit.
How to choose without repeating the application
- Identify the legal entity offered to your real residence.
- List the platform, symbols and custom software you actually need.
- Confirm whether NET or GROSS matches your order workflow.
- Record the opening minimum, base currency, assigned commission tier and relevant symbol specification.
- Test the same workflow on an appropriate demo. Read holding costs, including any swap-free account conditions.
- Complete the account checks and review payment terms before funding.
Keep a copy of the conditions. If the portal shows a different amount or platform, ask support to explain the discrepancy before accepting the agreement.
Frequently asked questions
Does FXOpen still have a Micro account?
The official December 2024 notice discontinued Micro, STP and Crypto accounts. We did not verify a current Micro or cent account for new applications.
Is Classic ECN the same as the retired STP account?
No. Classic is a commission tier in the current ECN table. It should not be treated as a renamed STP or spread-only account.
Is FXOpen ECN commission always charged in dollars?
No. The published forex schedule uses the pair’s base currency for non-USD-base pairs. EUR/USD commission is quoted in EUR.
Can I use a GROSS account to remove market risk?
No. Holding opposite positions can change exposure accounting, but it adds complexity and can still incur spread, commission and financing. It does not guarantee protection from loss.
Sources and review method
Checked 11 September 2026. This guide uses current public documentation and the dated notices below. We did not open a funded FXOpen account, measure execution, test a withdrawal or contact support as a customer. Screenshots show public pages; diagrams and worked examples are explanatory.
Official broker websites
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