This Forex4you review looks at the broker as it stands in October 2026, which means looking at Markets4you too. Forex4you renamed itself Markets4you in April 2024, and both websites are still live. It offers a $0 minimum deposit, leverage up to 1:4000, and the Share4you copy trading network. The weak point is protection. Its only licence you can check on the broker's own pages is offshore, and Malaysia's securities regulator has flagged the brand.
We read the broker's account, licence, fee and payment pages on 7 October 2026. We then searched regulator warning lists and read recent trader reviews on Trustpilot and Forex Peace Army. Where the broker's own pages disagree with each other, we say so. You can see our full method on the How We Review page.
Key Takeaways
- Forex4you and Markets4you are one broker, run by the same company in the British Virgin Islands.
- Your money sits under offshore oversight only, with no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
- Malaysia's securities regulator has put Markets4you on its investor alert list, a clear red flag for Malaysian traders.
- Trading costs are fair, and the Pro accounts become cheaper once live spreads widen.
- It suits small accounts and copy traders outside the restricted countries, not traders who need strong legal protection.
Forex4you at a Glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal entity | E-Global Trade & Finance Group, Inc. (British Virgin Islands) |
| Brand names | Forex4you, Markets4you (since April 2024) |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Regulation | BVI FSC licence SIBA/L/12/1027; Mauritius FSC entity (licence GB21026460, per independent reviews) |
| Minimum deposit | $0 on all four live accounts |
| EUR/USD spread | From 0.9 pip (Standard) or from 0.1 pip plus $7 per lot (Pro) |
| Maximum leverage | Up to 1:4000, reduced as your equity grows |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, WebTrader, Markets4you mobile app |
| Copy trading | Share4you, 1,000+ strategy leaders |
| Instruments | 120+ across forex, stocks, indices, commodities and crypto |
| Support | 24/7 live chat, phone, email, Telegram and WhatsApp |
| Not available in | US, Canada, Japan, Australia, India and the European Economic Area |
| WiBestBroker score | 3.2 out of 5 |
Pros
- $0 minimum deposit on every live account, plus cent accounts that trade 1/100 of a standard lot
- Share4you copy trading with more than 1,000 leaders, open to cent accounts
- No broker fees on deposits or withdrawals, with most methods marked as instant
- MT4, MT5, a web platform and an in-house app, all from one account
- Swap-free (Islamic) accounts and free demo accounts
- 24/7 English support, plus local phone lines across South and Southeast Asia
Cons
- Offshore oversight only (BVI and Mauritius), with no investor compensation scheme
- On the Securities Commission Malaysia investor alert list since February 2025
- Split reputation: about a third of Trustpilot reviews for markets4you.com are 1-star
- Trader reports of cancelled profits and frozen accounts, including after the 28 November 2025 CME outage
- The account pages and the leverage FAQ give different maximum leverage figures
- Closed to residents of the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, India and the EEA
What Is Forex4you, and Why Is It Now Called Markets4you?
Forex4you is an offshore forex and CFD broker that has operated since 2007. The company behind it is E-Global Trade & Finance Group, Inc., based in Road Town, Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands. The broker says more than 3 million traders have used it.
In April 2024, the broker changed its name to Markets4you. Finance Magnates reported that the new name reflects a move beyond currencies into stocks, indices and commodities. CEO Marina Strausa said the goal was to make trading "accessible and more transparent."
The rebrand brought a new logo, website and app. The company and its licence did not change. Both forex4you.com and markets4you.com still work, and each has its own Trustpilot page. If you see either name, it is the same firm, so a Markets4you review and a Forex4you review cover the same broker. This review uses "Forex4you" because that is still the name most traders search for.
Is Forex4you Safe and Regulated?
Forex4you is regulated, but only by offshore authorities that give retail traders limited protection. The main licence comes from the BVI Financial Services Commission. It was granted on 5 September 2012 under number SIBA/L/12/1027, for dealing in investments as principal and arranging deals. You can see the details on the broker's BVI licence page.
Independent reviews also list a Mauritius FSC entity under licence GB21026460. The forex4you.com footer we checked names only the BVI company, so confirm which entity your account opens with before you deposit.
In the tiers most broker reviewers use, the BVI FSC counts as a high-risk regulator and the Mauritius FSC as an average-risk one. Our broker regulation guides explain how each regulator works. Neither runs a compensation fund that pays retail traders if a broker collapses.
Compare that with Europe. In 2018, the European Securities and Markets Authority capped retail leverage at 1:30 on major currency pairs, after its analysis showed 74% to 89% of retail CFD accounts typically lose money. Its then Chair, Steven Maijoor, said the rules would ensure "a common minimum level of protection for retail investors" (ESMA). Forex4you sits outside that framework, which is why it can offer 1:4000.
What the broker says it does to protect clients:
- Audits: the homepage says the company has an annual Big Four audit. It does not name the firm.
- Insurance: the homepage mentions coverage through Lloyd's. It does not publish the amount.
- Negative balance: the trading conditions page says the stop-out level exists to prevent a negative balance. We found no written guarantee that you can never lose more than you deposit.
- Segregated funds: the licence FAQ does not explain how client money is held, and independent reviews disagree on this point.
The Malaysia SC Investor Alert
On 24 February 2025, the Securities Commission Malaysia added Markets4you to its Investor Alert List. The list names firms and websites the SC has not authorised to offer capital market products in Malaysia. If you trade from Malaysia, you would have no local regulator to turn to in a dispute. Our scam alerts section tracks warnings like this across brokers.
Which Countries Can't Use Forex4you?
The broker does not accept residents of the United States, Japan, Canada, India, Australia or the European Economic Area. India is worth noting. The broker still runs a Hindi phone line, yet India sits on its own restricted list. Indian rules also allow residents to trade forex only through authorised brokers on recognised Indian exchanges, so Indian traders should not open an account.
Forex4you Account Types
Forex4you now offers four live accounts, all with a $0 minimum deposit. Older reviews still list Classic NDD, Cents NDD and Pro STP accounts. Those have been replaced by the lineup below, taken from the broker's account comparison page.
| Account | Lot size | Spread from | Commission | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cent Standard | 1,000 units | 0.9 pip | None | 1:10 to 1:4000 |
| Cent Pro | 1,000 units | 0.1 pip | 7 cents per cent lot | 1:10 to 1:4000 |
| Classic Standard | 100,000 units | 0.9 pip | None | 1:10 to 1:4000 |
| Classic Pro | 100,000 units | 0.1 pip | $7 per lot | 1:10 to 1:4000 |
Cent accounts show your balance in cents. A $10 deposit appears as 1,000 cents, and one cent lot is 1/100 of a standard lot. That makes them useful for testing an Expert Advisor or a new strategy with very small sums.
Which account fits you?
- New traders: Cent Standard. There is no commission to work out, and position sizes stay tiny.
- Testing a robot or copying leaders: Cent Pro. It is cheaper per trade at the same spread, and it works with Share4you.
- Regular traders: Classic Pro. The commission is easy to plan around, and it usually beats Classic Standard once spreads widen.
On the Cent Pro account, the margin call level is 50%, and the stop out is 10%. Execution is at market with no requotes. Swap-free (Islamic) versions are available, and every account has a free demo version. Our guide on whether forex demo accounts are accurate explains what a demo will and will not tell you.
What Are Forex4you's Fees and Spreads?
Forex4you's trading costs are fair for an offshore broker. The Standard accounts build the cost into the spread, from 0.9 pip. The Pro accounts start from 0.1 pip and add a $7 commission per standard lot.
At the advertised minimums, one standard lot of EUR/USD costs $9.00 on Classic Standard and $8.00 on Classic Pro. The gap grows when the market is busy. Classic Pro is cheaper whenever the Standard spread is more than 0.7 pip wider than the Pro spread, which is common during news.
| Non-trading fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Deposit fee | None from the broker. Your bank or payment firm may charge. |
| Withdrawal fee | None from the broker |
| Inactivity fee | $10 a month after 12 months without trading, according to independent reviews |
| Overnight swaps | Charged each night; three days' worth from Wednesday to Thursday |
| Currency conversion | May apply if you fund in a currency other than USD |
One point from our own check: the broker's trading conditions page does not mention an inactivity fee at all. Ask support in writing before you leave a balance idle for a long time.
There is also a 40% cashback on spreads and commissions, worth up to $8 back per lot on EUR/USD. It is only open to clients without an active deposit bonus.
How Much Leverage Does Forex4you Offer?
Forex4you's account pages list leverage from 1:10 up to 1:4000. Its leverage FAQ tells a different story, listing five fixed levels with 1:1000 as the highest. We saw both figures on the same day, so treat 1:4000 as the ceiling and expect the account to give you less.
Leverage also falls as your equity rises. Accounts with up to $10,000 in equity get up to 1:1000 under the published tiers, while accounts above $1,000,000 drop to 1:25. Around major news and market close, forex leverage drops to 1:100.
To see what 1:4000 means: you need just $25 of margin to open a $100,000 EUR/USD position. A 2.5-pip move against you wipes out that $25. Run your own numbers with our forex margin calculator before you pick a level.
Which Trading Platforms Does Forex4you Offer?
Forex4you offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, a WebTrader, and its own Markets4you mobile app for iOS and Android. The broker says you can trade one account across several platforms at once.
- MT4: the familiar choice for Expert Advisors and custom indicators.
- MT5: listed on the homepage and in independent reviews, with more timeframes and order types. The platforms page focuses on MT4 and the app, so check MT5 access for your account type in the client area.
- Mobile app: opens and closes trades, sets pending orders, stop loss and take profit, and handles deposits and withdrawals. It also carries news and an economic calendar.
- WebTrader: runs in a browser with no download.
We found no TradingView or cTrader option on the broker's pages. For most retail traders, MT4 plus the app covers the basics.
How Does Share4you Copy Trading Work?
Share4you is Forex4you's copy trading network. You choose a leader, and their trades open on your account automatically. The broker lists more than 1,000 leaders, and you can follow them from a Cent Pro, Classic Pro, or Classic Standard account.
Leaders set their own fee of $2, $4, $6, or $8 per standard lot copied, so a leader can earn up to $8 per lot. That fee is a cost on top of the spread and commission. Before you follow anyone, look at their drawdown and how long they have traded, not just their recent return.
The broker says "more than 70% of copied trades were profitable." Read that figure with care. It counts trades, not accounts. A strategy can win most trades and still lose money if a few large losses outweigh many small gains.
What Can You Trade on Forex4you?
Forex4you offers more than 120 instruments across five asset classes:
- 50+ currency pairs, covering majors, minors and exotics
- 50+ stock CFDs
- 15+ stock indices
- Commodities, including gold, Brent and WTI crude oil
- Cryptocurrency CFDs
Every product is a CFD. You do not own the shares or coins. The range is narrower than large multi-asset brokers, but it covers what most forex traders use. Clients also get Trading Central analysis and Dow Jones news free in the Trader Room.
How Do Forex4you Deposits and Withdrawals Work?
Forex4you has no minimum deposit and charges no fees of its own on payments. These are the methods listed on its deposits and withdrawals page:
| Method | Deposit range | Withdrawals | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skrill | $1 to $10,000 | Yes | Instant |
| Neteller | $2 to $10,000 | Yes | Instant |
| AdvCash | $10 to $10,000 | Yes | Instant |
| Visa / Mastercard | $10 to $5,000 | Yes | Instant |
| Local online banking | $10 to $5,000 | Yes | Instant |
| Local QR code | $10 to $5,000 | Deposits only | Instant |
| Offline bank transfer | $10 to $5,000 | Yes | 1 working day |
The broker publishes average times of 5 minutes for deposits, 27.5 minutes for withdrawals and 120 minutes for ID checks.
Not every trader reports that experience. Recent Trustpilot reviews mention deposits that took days to arrive. On Forex Peace Army, several traders describe frozen accounts and cancelled profits. One wrote that the broker cancelled profits after the 28 November 2025 CME outage, when US futures trading halted for hours. Some traders also report fast, problem-free withdrawals. Start small and withdraw once before you fund a larger amount. Our checklist on what to check before your first deposit walks through the steps.
Does Forex4you Offer Bonuses?
Yes. Forex4you runs four main promotions. Bonuses are where many of the complaints start, so read the terms before you accept one.
- Deposit bonus: 5% to 100% of each deposit, with up to five bonuses active at once.
- Cashback: 40% of spreads and commissions back, but not alongside a deposit bonus.
- Refer a friend: $50 for each successful referral.
- Trading Hero contest: up to $400 in monthly cash prizes.
Several negative reviews tie cancelled profits to breaches of bonus terms. A bonus usually limits when you can withdraw, so cashback is the safer choice if you want your money free to move.
Customer Support
Forex4you offers 24/7 support by live chat, email, phone, Telegram, WhatsApp and Messenger. The main English line is +44 330 027 1824. Local phone lines cover Hindi, Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Lao, mostly during local business hours on weekdays.
On Trustpilot, the company replies to 92% of negative reviews, usually within 24 hours. A fast reply is not the same as a fix, but it does show the complaints reach someone.
Education and Research
Forex4you's education is basic but well organised for new traders. Its trading school runs across four levels, from "Forex Pre-School" to "Trading University", with about 10 lessons each. There are also articles, a glossary, quizzes, webinars and regional seminars.
Research comes from third parties. Trading Central supplies technical analysis, and Dow Jones supplies the news feed. Both are free for clients. You will not find in-house analysts or in-depth market reports here.
What Do Traders Say About Forex4you?
Outside opinion matters as much as our own Forex4you review, and trader reviews are split. Most people either love the broker or report a serious problem, with little in between.
On Trustpilot, markets4you.com scores 3.1 out of 5 from 95 reviews. Of those, 56% are 5-star, and 35% are 1-star. The older forex4you.com page scores 2.9 from 65 reviews. Praise centres on stable MT4 execution, fast withdrawals, and the cent accounts. Complaints centre on deposit delays, frozen accounts and cancelled profits.
Who Should Use Forex4you?
| Trader type | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners with small budgets | Caution | Cent accounts and the $0 deposit keep risk small, but protection is offshore only |
| Copy traders | Caution | Large leader pool, but leader fees add up and the 70% win figure counts trades, not accounts |
| Scalpers and active traders | Caution | Pro spreads are tight, but leverage drops around news |
| Traders who need compensation cover | Not suitable | No investor compensation scheme applies |
| Traders in Malaysia | Not suitable | Markets4you is on the SC investor alert list |
| Residents of the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, India or the EEA | Not suitable | The broker does not accept them |
If you are still comparing options, our broker comparison tool lets you set Forex4you against brokers with stronger licences.
How to Open a Forex4you Account
- Go to forex4you.com or markets4you.com and choose to open an account.
- Enter your name, email, phone number, and country.
- Pick an account type: Cent Standard, Cent Pro, Classic Standard or Classic Pro.
- Upload a photo ID and a recent proof of address. The broker's average check time is 120 minutes.
- Fund the account, or start on a free demo first.
Forex4you Review Verdict: Low Entry Cost, Thin Protection
Forex4you, now Markets4you, makes it cheap and easy to start. A $0 deposit, cent accounts, fair Pro pricing and a large copy trading network are real strengths. The broker has run for 19 years, and the BVI licence number checks out.
The protection does not match that record. The broker holds offshore licences only, offers no compensation scheme, and gives no written negative balance guarantee. It is also on Malaysia's investor alert list, and trader reports of cancelled profits are too frequent to dismiss.
Our score: 3.2 out of 5.
| Category | Weight | Score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Trust and regulation | 20% | 2.0 |
| Trading costs | 20% | 3.5 |
| Platforms | 15% | 4.0 |
| Account types | 9% | 4.0 |
| Instruments | 9% | 3.0 |
| Deposits and withdrawals | 9% | 3.0 |
| Customer support | 9% | 4.0 |
| Education and research | 9% | 3.0 |
| Overall | 100% | 3.2 |
The bottom line of this Forex4you review: if you live in a market the broker serves and want to learn with small sums, the cent accounts are a reasonable place to start. Keep balances low, withdraw profits often, and avoid deposit bonuses. If you need a regulator that can step in when things go wrong, choose a broker licensed by a top-tier authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forex4you safe?
Forex4you is regulated, but only offshore. Its main licence is from the BVI Financial Services Commission (SIBA/L/12/1027), and independent reviews also list a Mauritius FSC entity. Neither regulator runs a compensation scheme for retail traders, and the broker gives no written negative balance guarantee. In February 2025, the Securities Commission Malaysia added Markets4you to its investor alert list. Treat it as a higher-risk broker and keep your balance small.
Is Forex4you the same as Markets4you?
Yes. Forex4you renamed itself Markets4you in April 2024 to reflect a wider product range beyond forex. The company behind both names is E-Global Trade & Finance Group, Inc., and the BVI licence is the same. Both websites still work, and both Trustpilot pages still collect reviews, so you may see either name.
What is the Forex4you minimum deposit?
The Forex4you minimum deposit is $0 on all four live accounts: Cent Standard, Cent Pro, Classic Standard and Classic Pro. In practice, each payment method has its own floor. Skrill starts at $1, Neteller at $2, and cards and local bank methods at $10. The broker charges no fee to deposit.
Is Markets4you legal in India?
No. India is on the broker's own list of countries it does not serve, along with the US, Canada, Japan, Australia and the EEA. Indian rules also allow residents to trade forex only through authorised brokers on recognised Indian exchanges. The broker still runs a Hindi phone line, but Indian residents should not open an account with Markets4you or Forex4you.
Does Forex4you offer MT5?
Yes. Forex4you lists MetaTrader 5 alongside MetaTrader 4, a WebTrader and its own mobile app, and independent reviews confirm MT5 access. The broker's platforms page focuses on MT4 and the app, so check that MT5 is available for your chosen account type in the client area before you rely on it.
What leverage does Forex4you offer?
Forex4you's account pages list leverage from 1:10 to 1:4000. Its leverage FAQ lists five fixed levels, with 1:1000 as the highest. Leverage also falls as your equity grows, down to 1:25 above $1,000,000. Around major news, it drops to 1:100 for forex. For comparison, EU and UK retail traders are capped at 1:30 on major pairs.
Does Forex4you charge an inactivity fee?
Independent reviews report a $10 monthly fee once an account has had no trading for 12 months. The broker's own trading conditions page does not mention this fee. Ask support to confirm the current rule in writing, and close or withdraw from any account you no longer plan to use.
Is there a Forex4you demo account?
Yes. Forex4you offers free demo accounts for every account type. A demo uses virtual money, so it is a safe way to learn the platform, test an Expert Advisor, or try Share4you settings before you fund a live account. Demo fills can be smoother than live ones, especially around news.
