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Quarterly Broker Industry Report: Q4 2026

Updated 4 November 2026 · Written by Broker Atlas Data Desk · Data checked by Broker Atlas Comparisons Desk

Short answer

Median maximum leverage: 2,000:1. 89% of brokers offer 1,000:1 or more, and 1 offer unlimited leverage on qualifying accounts.

A quarterly snapshot of trading conditions across 27 offshore brokers, using our data as of 4 November 2026. The figures update automatically whenever our data changes.

Median maximum leverage
2,000:1
Offer 1,000:1 or more
89%
Run a bonus
56%
Negative balance protection
96%

As of 4 November 2026 · 27 of 27 brokers have a figure for data. · Download CSV

Key findings

  • 89% of brokers offer 1,000:1 or more, and 1 offer unlimited leverage on qualifying accounts.
  • 96% offer negative balance protection and 56% run a bonus.
  • So far in 2026, Japan's FSA and its local bureaus have issued new warnings over 4 of the brands we cover (Hantec Markets, Vantage, IS6FX, MYFX Markets).
  • In Q4 2026 we added or changed 1045 data points across 27 brokers.

Charts

Maximum leverage, number of brokers
  1. Up to 500:13
  2. 501–999:10
  3. 1,000–1,999:18
  4. 2,000:1 and up15
  5. Unlimited1

Regulator warnings in 2026

BrokerCompany warnedListed
Hantec MarketsHantec Markets Limited、Hantec Markets Holdings Limited (Hantec Markets、ハンテック マーケッツ リミテッド)2026-10
VantageVantage Trading Ltd.2026-08
IS6FXIS6 Technologies Ltd2026-07
MYFX MarketsMYFX Markets Pty Ltd、MYFX Group（Union of Comoros）、MYFX GROUP LIMITED2026-07

Key metrics, Q4 2026

MetricValueBrokers with data
Median maximum leverage2,000:127
Offer 1,000:1 or more89%27
Run a bonus56%25
Negative balance protection96%25
Median minimum deposit$1027
Trading Cost Index (EUR/USD)$919
Gold benchmark (per lot)$3223
Verified data points90227
Data points added or changed in Q4 20261,04527

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How we calculate this

This report is calculated from the same dataset as every broker page on the site, on every update. The individual data reports break each metric down by broker. The official pages behind these rules: Japan FSA: list of unregistered firms that received warnings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Quarterly Broker Industry Report: Q4 2026?

A quarterly snapshot of trading conditions across 27 offshore brokers, using our data as of 4 November 2026. The figures update automatically whenever our data changes. 27 of 27 brokers have a figure for data.

What is the median maximum leverage?

2,000:1, as of 4 November 2026. 96% offer negative balance protection and 56% run a bonus.

How often is this data updated?

It is recalculated automatically whenever a broker figure changes. The current figures are as of 4 November 2026.

Can I use this data in my article?

Yes. You may quote or republish it freely as long as you credit Broker Atlas with a link to this page (CC BY 4.0). The full table is also available as a CSV file.

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