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ACI

Moderate riskForex / CFD broker
🇿🇦 South Africa · 2-5 years · since 2023-06-06 · ACI Trading Ltd
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
3 reviews ›
1
Licenses ›
0
Withdrawal issues ›
$50
Min. deposit ›
1:1000
Max leverage ›
3
Account types ›
28/100
Scam risk ›
2
Clone sites ›
Accounts: ECN · $50Professional · $50Standard · $50
▲ 67% positive▼ 0% negative
Independent ratingshow third parties score this broker
WikiFX2.01/10
Trustpilot—/5
Forex Peace Army—/5
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ACI operates in your country (United States) — but holds no local license. You’d likely be onboarded under an offshore entity, which means weaker fund protection. Confirm which entity before depositing.
28
Moderate risk
Scam Risk Scoremonitored · 2026-07-28
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How this score is calculated — view the open algorithm

A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.

FactorScoreWeight
Regulation & licensing3835%
Company age4515%
Clone / impersonation012%
Withdrawal & exposure complaints012%
Offshore registration458%
Transparency (site/info/social)2510%

Based on public regulatory records, industry databases and independent reviews (Trustpilot, Forex Peace Army). Exit Risk reflects recent negative momentum in real reviews. A risk estimate from public data, not a definitive legal judgment; brokers may request a correction.

Company
Legal nameACI Trading Ltd
Headquarters🇿🇦 South Africa
Founded2023-06-06
Years operating2-5 years
Employees0
Official websiteacifx.com
Trading conditions
Avg execution speed0 ms
Avg slippage0
Swap rating—
Trading cost rating—
Monitored traders0
Monitored orders0
Funding & instruments
Deposit methods · --
Withdrawal methods · --
Instruments--
Registered address
L4-11.OT04，LANDMARK 4, VINHOMES CENTRAL PARK, WARD 22, BINH THANH DISTRICT, HO CHI MINH CITY, VIET NAM

Regulation & licenses · 1

RegulatorLicense typeLicense No.RegionStatus
FSCADerivatives Trading License (EP)51303South AfricaRegulated

Account types · 3

AccountMax leverageMin. depositMin. spreadCommissionEA
ECN1:1000$50From 1.5Free✓
Professional1:1000$50From 0.7Free✓
Standard1:1000$50From 1.5Free✓

Review analysis AI

ACI Trading presents conflicting regulatory claims between its website (FCA UK) and official records (FSCA South Africa), which undermines trust. Its high leverage and restrictive trading conditions, combined with a low FXCanary risk score of 28/100, indicate a guarded outlook. Traders should approach with caution and verify regulatory status independently.

Best for
  • Traders seeking high leverage up to 1:1000
  • Traders looking for a low minimum deposit of $50
  • Traders interested in MT4/MT5 platforms
Not for
  • Traders requiring tight regulation from a top-tier jurisdiction
  • Traders who use hedging or scalping strategies
  • Traders seeking transparent and flexible bonus terms
Period:
What users praise
Where reviewers are from
United Kingdom2
Russia1

Real user reviews

Where ACI operates

Active across 3 markets (by market presence). Licensing rarely covers all of them — where it isn’t locally licensed, you’re onboarded under an offshore entity with weaker protection.

🇹🇭 Thailand
🇺🇸 United States
🇮🇳 India
🇿🇦 South Africa Licensed

Market presence: WikiFX SkyEye · complaints: our records · licensing: official registers. Where you’re accepted is set by the broker’s own terms — always confirm before depositing.

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What ACI says about itself as stated by the broker · not independently verified by FXCanary

Trading Conditions

According to its website, ACI Trading offers low spreads from 1.5 pips, no re-quotes, and transparent pricing. The broker claims to provide a limitless trading experience suitable for both professional and beginner traders.

Bonus Programs

The broker advertises a 25% deposit bonus on its homepage. Its bonus terms state that the company may deny withdrawals if bonus misuse is detected, and it reserves the right to modify terms without notice.

Trading Restrictions

ACI Trading enforces restrictions including a ban on carry trading, hedging, and high-frequency trading. For automated trading (EA), it requires a minimum holding period of three minutes per position.

Platforms and Tools

The broker states support for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 for execution and tracking, along with TradingView for chart analysis. Portfolio management tips are provided on their blog.

Regulatory Claim

ACI Trading's website describes itself as running under an FCA Common Business Registration license from the United Kingdom, contradicting other official records.

About ACI

Overview

ACI Trading is a retail forex and CFD broker operating under the brand ACI. The company was registered in South Africa on June 6, 2023, and holds a Derivatives Trading License (EP) from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Despite its South African registration, the broker's registered address is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Regulation

ACI Trading's regulatory status is mixed. According to FXCanary records, the broker is regulated by the FSCA with a Derivatives Trading License. However, its own website claims an FCA Common Business Registration license from the United Kingdom, which could not be independently verified. This discrepancy raises caution, as traders should rely on the FSCA registration for jurisdictional oversight.

Account Types

ACI Trading offers three account types: ECN, Professional, and Standard. Each account requires a minimum deposit of $50 and offers a maximum leverage of 1:1000. The broker does not specify spreads or commissions per account type on its website, but markets low spreads from 1.5 pips across its offering.

Platforms and Instruments

The broker supports MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, along with TradingView for analysis. While the website mentions trading FX, commodities, indices, and stocks, FXCanary's known facts do not list specific instruments. The broker's platform is available via desktop and mobile apps.

Funding and Bonuses

ACI Trading promotes a 25% deposit bonus and additional promotions on its homepage. Its bonus terms include restrictive conditions such as withdrawal denials for perceived misuse, hedging prohibitions, and the ability to modify terms unilaterally. No further details on funding methods are provided.

Target Audience

The broker targets both novice and professional traders, emphasizing low spreads and high leverage (1:1000). Its trading restrictions, however, may limit certain strategies such as hedging and scalping, which could deter experienced traders.

Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full ACI review