Quick facts
| Founded | 2019 · Headquartered in Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius (with UK, Australia & UAE entities) |
| Regulation | ASIC (Australia), FCA (United Kingdom), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius), CMA/SCA (Dubai) |
| Minimum deposit | $50 (Standard, Pro/ECN and Islamic accounts) |
| Spreads | From 0.0 pips on Pro/ECN (from ~$3–7/lot commission); from ~1.3 pips on Standard |
| Leverage | Up to 1:1000 on FX (1:500 on equity CFDs) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, STARTRADER Web & Mobile, STAR Copy |
| Markets | 700–1,000+ instruments · 50–80 FX pairs, indices, shares, commodities, crypto CFDs |
| Key strength | One of the widest regulatory footprints of any offshore broker, plus a genuinely useful copy-trading app |
| Best for | Best for copy trading · Traders who want deep liquidity and negative balance protection |
| Official site | https://www.startrader.com/ |
What we like
- Six active regulatory licences, including a UK FCA entity — unusually broad for this broker tier
- Negative balance protection across account types
- STAR Copy makes following other traders straightforward from the mobile app
- 24/7 multilingual support in 20+ languages and a free VPS for EA/algo traders
What could be better
- Some users report slower withdrawal processing during high-volume periods
- $25 fee applies to wire transfer withdrawals
Regulation & safety
StarTrader operates through multiple regulated entities, most notably STARTRADER Broker Limited under the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA reference 821704), alongside licences from ASIC (Australia), the FSCA (South Africa), the FSA (Seychelles), the FSC (Mauritius) and the CMA in Dubai. Which entity you're onboarded under depends on your country of residence, and protections — including negative balance protection and, for FCA clients, a route to the Financial Ombudsman — vary accordingly. StarTrader is also a member of The Financial Commission, an independent dispute-resolution body offering up to €20,000 in compensation per eligible claim. As with every broker on this page, StarTrader is not a CIRO member and Canadian clients are not covered by CIPF.
Trading costs
The Standard account is spread-only, from around 1.3 pips on EUR/USD with no commission — simple for beginners. Pro and Prime ECN accounts post spreads from 0.0 pips with a commission that typically runs $3–7 per lot depending on the tier, which is competitive for a broker offering this level of liquidity access (14 pooled liquidity providers, per the broker's own disclosures). There are no deposit fees; a $25 charge applies to bank wire withdrawals.
Platforms & tools
StarTrader supports the full MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 stack alongside its own STARTRADER Web and Mobile apps. Its standout feature is STAR Copy, a native copy-trading tool that lets you browse and follow strategy providers without installing a third-party plugin — a genuine convenience over brokers that bolt copy trading on as an afterthought.
Funding & withdrawals
Deposits and withdrawals are supported via bank cards, wire transfer, and a range of e-wallets, with crypto funding available on select entities. First-of-month wire withdrawals often process without incident, though our research (and third-party reviews) flagged occasional delays during busy periods — worth factoring in if you rely on fast access to funds. See our funding methods guide for how this compares across all seven brokers.
Verdict
StarTrader's regulatory spread and dedicated copy-trading tools make it a strong #2 pick, especially for traders who want to follow proven strategies without leaving the broker's own app. It earns 9.1/10 in our 2026 rankings, placing #2 of the seven internationally regulated brokers we cover.