Forex Trading Accounts: Live, Demo, IRA
However you trade forex, tastyfx has you covered with distinct trading account types.
Smart Trading. Your Way.
Pick the account that fits your goals. Get our competitive pricing and professional tools with every account type. Choose from commission-free1 trading on the tastyfx platform, automated MT4 strategies, tax-advantaged IRA accounts, or risk-free demo practice.
1 tastyfx does not charge commissions. tastyfx is compensated through a hedging arrangement with IG Markets Ltd.
Spread-only
Our standard forex account type offers access to 80+ currency pairs commission free1, with spreads as tight as 0.8 pips. This account can be funded instantly using bank transfers or debit cards.
Metatrader 4
Metatrader 4 accounts allow exclusive access to the MT4 trading platform with the same tight spreads and fast execution tastyfx offers. Plus, get free access to 18 indicators and add-ons.
IRA ACCOUNT
Take the next step in diversifying your retirement account by trading forex on tastyfx’s award-winning platform2 with IRA funds through our partnership with Equity Trust.
Demo Account
New to forex trading? Start by paper trading in a tastyfx demo account where you can simulate trading strategies and learn how to use the robust trading tools and indicators on the tastyfx platform.
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WHICH FOREX TRADING ACCOUNT IS BEST FOR YOU?
SPREAD-ONLY FOREX TRADING ACCOUNT
Experience ultimate trading freedom with our standard account—zero commissions1, powerful platforms, and maximum flexibility across web, mobile, and TradingView
Commission-free trading1: Trade 80+ FX pairs with zero commissions1 and spreads as low as 0.8 pips on select USD pairs
Award-winning multi-platform access: Execute trades on the #1 Best Platform by Forexbrokers.com2 or seamlessly use TradingView's web, mobile, and desktop platforms
Smart performance analytics: Track and analyze your trading performance with personalized Trade Analytics to optimize your strategy
Earn while you trade: Get cash back on every spread you pay through volume-based rebates. See full details here.
Instant funding & trading: Start trading immediately with bank transfers or debit card funding for maximum convenience and speed
METATRADER 4 FOREX ACCOUNT
Supercharge your trading with MetaTrader 4—automate strategies, access thousands of indicators, and trade anywhere with the world's most popular forex platform
Trade smarter with expert advisors: Automate your strategies with built-in algorithmic trading that executes trades 24/5 while you sleep
Thousands of indicators at your fingertips: Access a massive library of technical analysis tools plus 18 free add-ons to supercharge your trading decisions
Lightning-fast trading: Execute trades instantly from anywhere with high-speed order processing and tight spreads using our MT4 VPS
Fully customizable trading experience: Personalize your platform with custom alerts, indicators, and chart layouts that match your unique trading style
IRA FOREX ACCOUNT
Build your retirement wealth with tax-advantaged forex trading through our partnership with Equity Trust—access global currency markets within your IRA for potential tax-deferred or tax-free growth
Both roth & traditional IRAs available: Choose the tax strategy that fits your retirement goals with flexible IRA options for every investor
Award-winning platform access: Execute trades on the Best Overall Broker platform by ForexBrokers.com2 with $0 commissions1 and tight spreads
Retirement diversification: Add global currency exposure to your portfolio beyond traditional stocks and bonds with flexible trade sizing
24/5 market access: Trade and manage positions around the clock, five days a week, maximizing global market opportunities
Trusted partnership experience: Partner with Equity Trust, an industry-leading self-directed IRA custodian with 50 years of experience
IRA FOREX ACCOUNTS
Perfect your trading skills risk-free with our award-winning demo account2—practice with $10,000 virtual funds on the same platform trusted by real traders
Risk-free trading practice: Develop your skills with $10,000 virtual funds on our award-winning platform without risking real money
Real market conditions: Experience the same spreads, pricing, and platform features as our live spread-only accounts
Mobile strategy testing: Test trading ideas and strategies on the go with our free mobile apps and web platform
Full platform access: Trade 80+ currency pairs with the same tools, charts, and features available to live account holders
Seamless account upgrade: Transition smoothly to a live account when you're ready to trade with real funds
OPEN AN ACCOUNT TO START TRADING
80+ forex pairs
24/5 access
Spreads as low as 0.8 pips
OPEN AN ACCOUNT TO START TRADING
80+ forex pairs
24/5 access
Spreads as low as 0.8 pips
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The best forex trading account for you depends on your trading style and source of funds. Our standard spread-only forex account offers low spreads, fast execution and no commissions1 on tastyfx’s proprietary platform with funding options from bank transfers to debit cards. For forex trading with IRA funds, our IRA account offers the same fast trading platform with no additional costs. For advanced algorithmic forex trading, our MT4 account offers free MT4 access with tastyfx’s same tight spreads.
Forex trading with tastyfx requires a minimum deposit of $100. With minimum margin requirements as low as ~$20 on select major pairs, traders often fund with $1,000-$5,000 to ensure their account has enough flexibility to layer into multiple positions simultaneously and accounting for risks of increased margin.
A self-directed IRA lets you access the global currency markets while taking advantage of potential tax-deferred or tax-free growth, depending on your IRA type. Through our partnership with Equity Trust, you can trade forex on tastyfx using funds in your self-directed IRA.
2 #1 Overall Broker, #1 Mobile App, #1 Trust Score, #1 Education, #1 Web Platform are accolades presented to IG, parent company of tastyfx, on January 28, 2025, during the ForexBrokers.com 2025 Annual Awards. Accolades were awarded by the ForexBrokers.com research team based on demonstrated excellence in categories considered important to investors, traders, and consumers. Click here to learn about how they rate brokers.