HFM Review 2026 — Regulation, Spreads & Fees

HFMIndependent review

HFM — Formerly HotForex; popular in Africa, MENA and Asia for high leverage, cent accounts and a large IB network.

HFM at a glance

Founded 2010
Headquarters Larnaca, Cyprus
Regulation CySEC, FCA, DFSA, FSCA, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, CMA Kenya
Min deposit $0
EUR/USD spread 1.2 Premium / 0.0-0.2 + $3/side Zero
Max leverage 1:30 EU/UK, up to 1:2000 offshore
Platforms MT4, MT5, HFM App, HFcopy
Instruments forex, metals, energies, indices, shares, bonds, ETFs, crypto CFDs
US clients Not accepted
WebTrader score 70 / 100

Our verdict

HFM scores 70 / 100 in our ranking, which weights regulatory strength and execution quality first. Verify current conditions on the official site — spreads and leverage vary by entity and region.

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Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 70-80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money. Nothing on this site is investment advice.