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Moneta Markets

Moneta Markets is a South African CFD and Forex broker with over 70,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Regulated locally by the FSCA and offshore in Seychelles and St.
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  • Website: www.monetamarkets.com

  • Founded: 2009 (South Africa)

  • Regulation: FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), SVGFSA (St. Vincent)

  • Minimum Deposit: USD 50

  • Leverage: 1:33 for Share CFDs | up to 1:1000 for Forex, Indices, Metals

  • Platforms: MT4, MT5, Pro Trader, WebTrader

  • Products: 900 + instruments (Forex, CFDs on Shares, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Crypto CFDs)

What Is Moneta Markets?

Moneta Markets is a South African CFD and Forex broker with over 70,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Regulated locally by the FSCA and offshore in Seychelles and St. Vincent, Moneta offers tight trading conditions, deep liquidity via ECN/STP models, and a choice of four leading platforms.

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Ultra-low spreads from 0.0 pips on Prime ECN accounts

  • Access to 900+ markets on MT4, MT5, Pro Trader & WebTrader

  • ECN/STP execution with DMA to liquidity providers

  • Swap-free (Islamic) and 24/5 multilingual support

👎 Cons

  • Weekend support unavailable

  • Trading conditions vary by entity

  • No fixed-spread account options

Regulation & Safety

  • FSCA (South Africa) — License No. 47490

  • FSA (Seychelles) — License No. SD144

  • SVGFSA (St. Vincent) — Reg. No. 2052 LLC 2022

Segregated client funds, negative-balance protection, and transparent pricing ensure a secure trading environment.

Account Types & How to Open One

  1. Direct STP – Spread-based, no commissions

  2. Prime ECN – Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + USD 3/lot commission each side

  3. Swap-Free – Islamic accounts on both STP & ECN

  4. Demo – Practice all platforms with virtual funds

Opening an account:

  1. Go to “Open Live Account” on monetamarkets.com

  2. Complete KYC—upload ID & proof of residence

  3. Verify trading experience via short quiz

  4. Deposit from USD 50 and start trading

Markets & Instruments

  • Forex: 50+ pairs (majors, minors, exotics)

  • Share CFDs: 600+ global stocks

  • Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Crypto CFDs

  • Market hours: Forex 24/5; others per asset

Tip: EUR/USD spreads average 0.1 pips on ECN accounts

Fees & Spreads

Account Type Commission EUR/USD Spread*
STP None From 0.8 pips
Prime ECN USD 3/lot each side From 0.0 pips

  • Deposit/Withdrawal: No fees from Moneta (bank/intermediary charges may apply)

  • Overnight Rollover: Low SWAP rates; see platform for instrument-specific charges

  • No inactivity fees

*Spreads dynamic—depend on liquidity & account tier.

Platforms & Tools

  • MetaTrader 4 & 5: Industry-standard with EAs, one-click trading, advanced charts

  • Pro Trader: Bespoke web-based ECN platform with level-II pricing

  • WebTrader: Lightweight browser access—no downloads required

Key Tools:

  • Depth of Market (DoM)

  • Automated trading & copy trading

  • Economic calendar & live news feeds

  • Mobile apps for iOS & Android

Deposits & Withdrawals

  • Methods: Bank wire, Credit/Debit cards, Skrill, Neteller, FasaPay, SticPay

  • Currencies: USD, ZAR, EUR, GBP, AUD, SGD, and more

  • Processing: 1–3 business days for withdrawals

Note: Minimum deposit USD 50 (Direct STP) / USD 200 (Prime ECN)

Customer Support & Education

  • Support: 24/5 via live chat, email & international phone lines — multilingual

  • Education: Video tutorials, platform guides, trading glossaries, market news

Conclusion

Moneta Markets combines deep liquidity, ultra-low spreads, and a robust regulatory framework to serve both novice and professional traders. With over 900 tradable instruments across four top-tier platforms, it’s a strong choice for anyone seeking ECN/STP execution and competitive pricing.

Recommended for:

  • Forex, CFD & crypto traders

  • Algorithmic & copy traders

  • Scalpers & hedgers

  • Islamic-account users

  • Desktop & mobile traders