Take your first steps
From opening your account to your first trade: what you need, how long it takes and what to watch out for.
Four steps, all online
Enter your details and choose a password: it takes a few minutes.
A few questions about your experience, to check whether CFDs are suitable for you.
Upload an ID document and a proof of address from the client area.
Choose a payment method in your name and log in to MetaTrader 4.
Before your first trade
Leveraged trading moves fast: a good start depends on what you do before you click Buy or Sell.
- Understand how a CFD works and what leverage means — trading guide.
- Know the costs: spreads, swaps and any commissions — pricing.
- Decide in advance how much you are prepared to lose on each trade.
- Always set a stop loss and keep an eye on your free margin.
- Practise on the demo account until you feel confident.
- Only use money you can afford to lose.
At a glance
- Minimum deposit
- to be confirmed
- Platform
- MetaTrader 4 — Windows, web, Android
- Account opening
- online, in a few minutes
- Documents
- ID document and proof of address
- Account currency
- to be confirmed
- Maximum leverage (retail clients)
- up to 1:30 under ESMA limits
Frequently asked
questions
More questionsHow long does it take to open an account?
Registration takes a few minutes. Document checks depend on the quality of the images you upload: indicative time to be confirmed.
Which documents do I need?
A valid ID document (ID card or passport) and a recent proof of address, for example a utility bill or a bank statement.
Can I start with a demo account?
Yes: the demo account lets you use MetaTrader 4 with virtual money and real prices.
Why do you ask about my experience?
Because CFDs are complex products: regulation requires us to assess whether they are appropriate for you before opening the account.