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HFM (HotForex)

HFM (formerly HotForex) — a forex & CFD broker founded in 2010 with many account types and MetaTrader 4/5.

Last verified 2026-08-01
3.5/ 5 editorial scoreTrust 68 · Medium
Best for

Traders who want many account & instrument choices with MT4/MT5

Not ideal for

Those who need full tier-1 regulation

Regulation & Safety
3.0
Fees & Deposit
3.5
Platform & Assets
4.0
User Support
3.5

Pros

  • Many account types & instruments; CySEC/FCA licenses for certain entities
  • Global presence & promotions
  • MT4/MT5

Cons

  • Many retail clients via offshore entities (Seychelles/Mauritius)
  • Relies on promotions; read the terms
  • Leverage is high-risk

Feature summary

CategoryForex
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailable
PlatformMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, HFM app
InstrumentsForex, Stock/index/commodity/metal/energy/bond CFDs
SupportLive chat, email & phone (market hours)
Regulation statusHFM (formerly HotForex) — regulated by CySEC, FCA, FSCA, DFSA, FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius). Many clients via offshore entities.
Fee modelVarious accounts (spread/zero); figures vary
Estimated cost per lotVaries by account type — not yet verified

Risk & regulation notes

Leveraged trading is high-risk. More importantly here: most retail clients are served by an offshore entity with far weaker investor protection than tier-1 regulators (FCA/ASIC/CySEC). Verify the entity that serves your country and understand the risks before depositing.

Primary sources

Product facts are summarized from the broker's official materials. A broker's own claims are not automatically treated as independent verification.

Update history

  • 2026-08-01

    Added to the directory as a review candidate; official documents not yet examined.

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