BKFX offers four account tiers with a very low entry point. It does not publish a clear, fixed spread/commission table, so confirm live costs in MetaTrader 4.
| Account | Min deposit | Pricing | Max leverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cent | $5 | Spread | up to 1:2000 | Visit Site |
| Standard | $100 | Spread | up to 1:2000 | Visit Site |
| Premium | $1,000 | Tighter spread | up to 1:2000 | Visit Site |
| Raw Spread | varies | From 0.0 + comm | up to 1:2000 | Visit Site |
The $5 Cent account makes entry trivially cheap, but the lack of regulation — not the deposit size — is the cost that matters most here.
If you want low cost and real oversight, here is how BKFX compares with two regulated brokers:
| Feature | BKFX | IC Markets | XM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation | Unregulated (SVG) | ASIC·CySEC | ASIC·CySEC·IFSC |
| Min deposit | $5 | $200 | $5 |
| Max leverage | 1:2000 | 1:30–1:500 | 1:30–1:1000 |
| Platforms | MT4 | MT4·MT5·cTrader | MT4·MT5 |
| Investor protection | None | Yes | Yes |
| Trustpilot | ~3.7 (small) | 4.6/5 | 4.2/5 |
Verdict: BKFX’s only real edge is its tiny $5 entry. For almost everyone, a regulated broker such as IC Markets or XM offers the same accessibility with vastly stronger protection.
BKFX (BKFX LLC) is an online CFD broker registered in 2020 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, offering forex, indices, commodities, crypto and bond CFDs on MetaTrader 4. Its hooks are a very low $5 minimum deposit, four account tiers and adjustable leverage up to an eye-watering 1:2000.
The critical caveat: that SVG registration is a company number, not financial regulation. BKFX holds no FCA, ASIC or CySEC licence, and the FSCA licence it references is unverified and registered to a different entity. In practice it is unregulated, with no compensation scheme or ombudsman behind it.
Who it might suit: only experienced traders who fully understand offshore risk and want to test a small amount they can afford to lose — after checking WikiFX and making a small test withdrawal first.
Bottom line: BKFX’s low entry is its only real draw. The combination of no regulation and 1:2000 leverage makes it high-risk; for most traders a regulated alternative such as IC Markets, XM or Exness is the far safer choice.
⚠ Risk warning: Trading CFDs on margin is high-risk, and with an unregulated broker you have no regulatory recourse. Never deposit more than you can afford to lose.
Key questions about BKFX — regulation, safety, leverage, fees and account types.