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ALTFX

Moderate riskForex / CFD broker
🇦🇺 Australia · 5-10 years · since 2018-06-04 · ALTFX
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Independent ratingshow third parties score this broker
WikiFX1.61/10
Trustpilot/5
Forex Peace Army/5
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Moderate risk
Scam Risk Scoremonitored · 2026-07-28
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  • No verifiable website or social-media presence
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 & licensing6835%
Company age2215%
Clone / impersonation012%
Withdrawal & exposure complaints012%
Offshore registration108%
Transparency (site/info/social)7510%

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 nameALTFX
Headquarters🇦🇺 Australia
Founded2018-06-04
Years operating5-10 years
Employees0
Official websitealtfx.com
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Avg execution speed0 ms
Avg slippage0
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Monitored traders0
Monitored orders0
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Regulation & licenses · 1

RegulatorLicense typeLicense No.RegionStatus
ASICInst Forex Execution (STP)000229763Australia

Review analysis AI

ALTFX presents a guarded risk profile (FXCanary Scam Risk Score 38/100) due to the absence of a public website, limited regulatory confirmation, and unverified NFA claims. Independent information is virtually non-existent, making due diligence difficult. Traders should proceed with extreme caution and verify all details directly with the regulators before engaging.

Not for
  • Traders seeking a transparent and well-documented broker
  • Beginner traders who rely on publicly available information
  • Anyone requiring verified regulatory status beyond ASIC
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Where ALTFX operates

Based on its licenses and complaint records.

🇦🇺 Australia 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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About ALTFX

Overview

ALTFX is an Australia-based broker established on 4 June 2018. The firm describes itself as a provider of financial products and services, though its official website domain is not publicly recorded. Due to the absence of an operational website or independent web presence, publicly available information about ALTFX is extremely limited.

FXCanary's assessment is based entirely on regulatory filings and the broker's own corporate records. Traders should exercise caution when dealing with entities that lack a verifiable online footprint, as this can indicate a very new operation or one that does not actively solicit retail clients.

Regulation

ALTFX claims regulation by both the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the National Futures Association (NFA). Our records confirm only an ASIC licence for 'Inst Forex Execution (STP)', with no current status or additional details. The NFA claim cannot be independently verified from the available data.

ASIC is a respected financial regulator, but the lack of a clear licence status is a concern. Without confirmation of the NFA registration, the broker's regulatory standing is incomplete. Traders should verify directly with ASIC and NFA before depositing funds.

Account Types and Platforms

No information is available regarding account types, trading platforms, or instruments offered by ALTFX. The broker's ASIC licence mentions 'Forex Execution (STP)', suggesting it provides forex trading with straight-through processing, but specific details are not publicly documented.

In the absence of an official website, prospective clients cannot assess the trading conditions, minimum deposits, or leverage options. This lack of transparency is a significant red flag for retail traders.

Funding and Withdrawals

ALTFX's funding methods, withdrawal policies, and supported currencies are not disclosed in any public records. Similarly, there is no information on fees, processing times, or account currencies.

Without this data, evaluating the broker's suitability for practical trading is impossible. Traders are advised to seek a broker with clear, transparent financial operations.

Target Audience

Given the limited information, it is unclear which trader demographic ALTFX aims to serve. The ASIC licence suggests a focus on forex traders, but the lack of marketing or a public interface makes it difficult to determine the intended client base.

FXCanary recommends that only experienced traders with a high risk tolerance consider this broker, and only after obtaining direct confirmation of its services and regulatory status through official channels.

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