TabTrade
TabTrade is a multi-asset CFD broker offering forex, indices, metals, commodities, shares, crypto, and ETFs via MetaTrader 5 with Equinix co-location, serving retail and professional traders globally (ex-AU/NZ/US) under Saint Lucia FSRA regulation.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2025
- HeadquartersMelbourne, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What TabTrade does
TabTrade is a multi-asset CFD broker founded in 2025 and commercially launched in March 2026, offering retail and professional traders access to forex, indices, metals, commodities, shares, cryptocurrencies, and ETFs (1,000+ tradeable assets). The platform is built on MetaTrader 5 with an ECN/STP execution model sourcing from a True Liquidity Pool, with FIX API direct market access for institutional clients and infrastructure co-located at Equinix LD4/LD5 in London and NY4 in New Jersey, targeting sub-30ms execution on Edge accounts and sub-20ms on VIP accounts. Upcoming platform integrations include cTrader and TradingView, with copy trading available via TabTrade Social and DupliTrade, and algorithmic trading supported through MQL5, VPS hosting, and MAM/PAMM account structures.
The company monetizes through spread markup on the commission-free Standard account (spreads from 1 pip, $0 minimum, up to 1:1000 leverage), a $7/lot round-turn commission on Edge accounts ($250 minimum), bespoke VIP commissions ($25,000 minimum, sponsored VPS), swap/rollover fees, and a TabTrade+ premium subscription. Customer acquisition is product-led (free demo, 4-minute onboarding) supplemented by CPA affiliates, introducing brokers, regional representatives, and education providers. TabTrade Ltd is incorporated in Saint Lucia under FSRA oversight, restricts service from Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and FATF/UN-sanctioned jurisdictions, and operates with 11-50 employees under founder/CEO Benjamin Boulter, a former BlackBull Markets executive. Administrative and payment functions are handled by Insert Money Ltd in Cyprus; no institutional funding rounds have been disclosed.
TabTrade firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TabTrade
- Legal name
- TabTrade Ltd
- Website
- https://tabtrade.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2025
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TabTrade is a multi-asset CFD broker offering forex, indices, metals, commodities, shares, crypto, and ETFs via MetaTrader 5 with Equinix co-location, serving retail and professional traders globally (ex-AU/NZ/US) under Saint Lucia FSRA regulation.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TabTrade industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Retail FX and CFD Brokerage
- NAICS
- Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Commodity Contracts Intermediation (523160), Commodity Contracts Intermediation (52316)
- SIC
- Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221), Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- FX & Spot Metals Brokerage (FSAEACAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Retail FX/CFD Broker Trading Venues (FSAFADAD), RFQ & Request-for-Stream Trading Platforms (FSAFANAJ)
Keywords
Where TabTrade is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Melbourne
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
TabTrade business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Commission-Based Trading (Edge/VIP Accounts): Edge account charges $7 per lot round turn ($3.5 per side) with spreads starting from 0 pips. VIP accounts have custom commission rates based on trading volume and client relationship. This is the primary revenue model targeting active and professional traders.
- Spread-Only Trading (Standard Account): Standard account has no separate commission with spreads built into the pricing. The cost is embedded in spreads starting from 1 pip. Revenue is generated through the spread markup on this commission-free account tier.
- TabTrade+ Subscription: Premium subscription service providing priority support, premium tools, and exclusive trader benefits. Subscription fees provide recurring revenue from engaged, high-value clients.
- Swap/Overnight Fees: Swap-free accounts have alternative fee structures in place of overnight interest charges. Standard accounts charge swap/rollover fees on positions held through rollover.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Account - Commission-free trading with spreads from 1.0 pips, $0 minimum deposit, leverage up to 1:1000, Equinix LD5 connectivity. Ideal for beginners and casual traders. |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Edge Account - Raw spread pricing from 0.0 pips with $3.5 per side commission, $250 minimum deposit, leverage up to 1:1000, Equinix LD5 connectivity. Ideal for advanced and short-term traders. |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Multi-year contract | VIP Account - Bespoke pricing for professional and institutional traders, $25,000 minimum deposit, custom commission rates, ultra-fast execution under 20ms, sponsored VPS hosting. |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Demo Account - Free simulated trading with live market pricing, no capital at risk. |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Swap-Free Account - Islamic-compliant trading without overnight interest, access to full market range. |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels9 records
Marketing channels8 records
TabTrade product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TabTrade is a global multi-asset CFD broker that lets retail and professional traders execute forex, indices, metals, commodities, shares, cryptocurrencies, and ETFs through the MetaTrader 5 platform, with ECN/STP execution sourced from an institutional liquidity pool. Its pricing is built on zero average spreads on major FX pairs (verified by Datalyst) and commission-based Edge/VIP tiers, delivered via Equinix LD4/LD5 and NY4 co-location for sub-30ms / sub-20ms execution, and complemented by copy trading, VPS hosting, FIX API access, and a TabTrade+ subscription.
Product overview
TabTrade is a multi-asset CFD broker offering a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its flagship MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform, with cTrader and TradingView integration planned. The core trading infrastructure includes three account tiers (Standard, Edge, VIP) differentiated by pricing model and execution speed, complemented by specialized offerings including copy trading (TabTrade Social, DupliTrade), algo/automated trading tools, VPS hosting, and FIX API for institutional access. The company provides trading across forex, indices, metals, commodities, shares, cryptocurrencies, and ETFs with a focus on zero average spreads on major forex pairs and ultra-low latency execution through Equinix data center connectivity.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TabTrade Social: Integrated copy trading platform allowing users to automatically follow experienced traders from TabTrade or any other major broker while benefiting from TabTrade's zero average spreads.
- TabTrade+
Products and services
- MetaTrader 5 Trading Platform Flagship multi-asset trading platform delivered through TabTrade, providing advanced charting, depth of market, Expert Advisor (EA) support via MQL5, backtesting, and 24/7 market access across forex, indices, metals, commodities, shares, cryptocurrencies, and ETFs.
- TabTrade Mobile Trading Apps MetaTrader 5-powered iOS and Android applications offering real-time quotes, interactive charts with technical indicators, push notifications, full order management, and trade history review for traders on the move.
- TabTrade Social Copy Trading In-house integrated copy trading platform enabling users to browse, review published performance, and automatically follow experienced traders from TabTrade or other major brokers while keeping TabTrade's zero average spreads and full trading controls.
- DupliTrade Copy Trading Established third-party copy trading platform offering a curated selection of professional strategy providers with performance-fee-based auto-copying, integrated into the TabTrade Secure Account Portal alongside TabTrade Social.
- VPS Hosting for Algorithmic Traders Co-located Virtual Private Server hosting partnerships with NYC Servers and Beeks that let algorithmic traders run Expert Advisors and trading bots 24/7 within Equinix data centres, with latency as low as 1ms to trading servers, MT5 pre-installed, and 100% uptime with 24/7 technical support.
- FIX API Trading FIX protocol connectivity enabling institutional clients, quantitative traders, and developers to connect their proprietary trading systems directly to TabTrade's institutional liquidity without an intermediary trading platform, with a dedicated account manager and test environment.
- TabTrade+ Premium Subscription Recurring premium subscription service that adds priority support, premium trading tools, and exclusive trader benefits on top of standard TabTrade account features for engaged, high-value clients.
Quantifiable outcome
- Average spreads of 0.0 pips on major forex pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY) verified by Datalyst for April 2026
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use TabTrade
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
TabTrade technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature10 records
TabTrade partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- BestPropFirmsminorJoint demo trading contest partnership with BestPropFirms prop trading firm. 12-day contest opened May 18, 2026, with $13,000+ prize pool distributed among top 50 finishers (first place $3,000). Participants receive $10,000 virtual funds to trade forex, indices, commodities, metals, and cryptocurrencies with rules including leverage up to 100:1, max 5 lots per order, and 15% equity drawdown limit.
- TradePointscoreTabTrade became the first broker globally to integrate with TradePoints loyalty rewards platform as its pilot launch partner. The integration enables TabTrade clients to earn TradePoints on deposits and trades, redeemable for trading tools, educational resources, event access, and third-party rewards including frequent flyer programs. New clients earn 1 TradePoint per dollar deposited (up to 10,000 points) after completing 5 lots of eligible volume. Active traders earn 100 TradePoints per lot traded monthly, capped at 10,000 points.
- MetaQuotes (MetaTrader 5)coreMetaTrader 5 platform licensing and partnership with MetaQuotes software. MT5 is the primary trading platform for TabTrade, providing multi-asset trading, algorithmic trading capabilities, mobile and desktop access, and access to the MQL5 community of 7+ million monthly visitors.
- EquinixcoreData centre co-location partnership at Equinix LD4/LD5 in London and NY4 in New Jersey. Equinix provides institutional-grade infrastructure with enterprise security, redundant power, and global network connectivity for TabTrade's trading infrastructure.
- Insert Money LtdminorCyprus-incorporated company (HE487167) facilitating certain administrative and payment-related functions on behalf of TabTrade Ltd. Handles payment processing and administrative services for the broker.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TabTrade competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- IG Group: LSE-listed multi-asset broker with regulated entities across major jurisdictions and a broad product suite including CFDs, shares and ETFs. Sets the upper-bound benchmark on product breadth, regulation and brand trust.
- XM (XMGlobal): Large, well-established retail FX/CFD broker with global footprint and ultra-low minimum deposits. Competes for the same entry-level retail segment via bonus/loyalty programs similar to TradePoints.
Direct peers
- BlackBull Markets: New Zealand-headquartered retail ECN broker (Equinix NY4/LD5) with MT4/MT5 and institutional partners. Founder Benjamin Boulter's prior firm and the closest model/architecture analogue.
- FP Markets: ASIC/CySEC-regulated ECN FX/CFD broker with raw-spread accounts and MT4/MT5/cTrader/TradingView access. Competes directly on cost-of-trading and platform breadth.
- Exness: Large offshore-regulated retail FX/CFD broker with deep liquidity relationships and aggressive spreads. Comparable on offshore regulatory profile, leverage and emerging-market retail client base.
- Tickmill: FCA/CySEC/DFSA-regulated ECN broker offering raw-spread Pro accounts on MT4/MT5. Comparable on raw-spread pricing model and active-trader targeting.
- IC Markets: Global retail ECN FX/CFD broker with raw-spread pricing on MT4/MT5/cTrader and Equinix co-location. Closest comparable on cost-of-trading, asset coverage and target customer profile.
- Eightcap: ASIC-regulated retail FX/CFD broker with ECN pricing on MT4/MT5 and a strong active-trader focus. Directly competes on the same price-sensitive retail segment TabTrade targets.
- Pepperstone: Tier-1 regulated (ASIC/FCA/CySEC/DFSA) retail FX/CFD broker with low spreads, MT4/MT5/cTrader/TradingView access. Comparable on product, platforms and active-trader target segment.
- Vantage: Multi-jurisdiction retail FX/CFD broker with ECN accounts, MT4/MT5 and copy-trading products. Comparable on account-tier structure (Standard/RAW/PRO) and target demographic.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TabTrade leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
TabTrade funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
TabTrade M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about TabTrade
What does TabTrade do?
TabTrade is a global multi-asset CFD broker that lets retail and professional traders execute forex, indices, metals, commodities, shares, cryptocurrencies, and ETFs through the MetaTrader 5 platform, with ECN/STP execution sourced from an institutional liquidity pool. Its pricing is built on zero average spreads on major FX pairs (verified by Datalyst) and commission-based Edge/VIP tiers, delivered via Equinix LD4/LD5 and NY4 co-location for sub-30ms / sub-20ms execution, and complemented by copy trading, VPS hosting, FIX API access, and a TabTrade+ subscription.
Is TabTrade a public or private company?
TabTrade is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TabTrade founded?
TabTrade was founded in 2025. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TabTrade based?
TabTrade is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does TabTrade make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Commission-Based Trading (Edge/VIP Accounts) is the primary driver. The others are spread-Only Trading (Standard Account), tabTrade+ Subscription and swap/Overnight Fees.
Who are TabTrade's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are IG Group and XM (XMGlobal). Direct peers are BlackBull Markets, FP Markets, Exness, Tickmill, IC Markets, Eightcap, Pepperstone and Vantage.
Does TabTrade have an API?
Yes. FIX API connectivity for direct market access, enabling professional traders and institutions to connect their trading systems straight to liquidity without a trading platform. It provides faster execution and complete control over trading workflow. Requires VIP Account and account manager approval. Includes test environment for validation before going live. Developer documentation is at www.tabtrade.com/platforms/fix-api.
What industry is TabTrade in?
TabTrade's product category is Retail FX and CFD Brokerage. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAEACAK, FX & Spot Metals Brokerage, with a secondary code of FSAFADAD, Retail FX/CFD Broker Trading Venues. Its NAICS code is 5231 and its SIC code is 6221.