Admirals

4.6/ 5

Admirals (formerly Admiral Markets) is an Estonian broker founded in 2001 and regulated by FCA, CySEC, and ASIC. Offering over 8,000 instruments including forex, stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, Admirals is known for its MetaTrader Supreme Edition plugin, detailed market research, and strong educational content for traders of all levels.

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Min. Deposit

$100

Spread From

0.0 pips

Regulation

FCA, CySEC, ASIC

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Overview

Admirals (formerly Admiral Markets) was founded in 2001 in Tallinn, Estonia and is one of Europe's most established retail brokers. Regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, EFSA, and JSC, Admirals offers access to over 8,000 instruments including forex, stocks, indices, ETFs, bonds, and cryptocurrencies. The broker is particularly known for its MetaTrader Supreme Edition plugin, which adds advanced analytical tools to MT4 and MT5, and its comprehensive educational programme.

Pros

MetaTrader Supreme Edition: Free proprietary MT4/MT5 plugin with 60+ extra features
Broad asset range: 8,000+ instruments including real stocks, ETFs, and bonds
Strong regulation: FCA, CySEC, ASIC, EFSA, and JSC all-around regulation
Excellent education: Detailed courses, webinars, and Zero to Hero forex programme
Commission-free investing: Real stock and ETF investing via Admirals Invest

Cons

Higher minimum on professional accounts: Admiral Markets Zero requires $100 minimum
MT-only trading: No cTrader or TradingView support — relies entirely on MT4/MT5
Variable execution: Some traders report occasional slippage on exotic pairs
Commission on Zero account: $3.00/side on the raw spread account
Less popular than top-tier competitors: Lower brand recognition globally

Spreads & Fees

Account Type	EUR/USD Spread	Commission	All-In Cost
Trade.MT4/5	Avg 0.50 pips	None (some instruments)	~0.50 pips
Zero.MT4/5	From 0.0 pips	$3.00/side	~0.60 pips
Invest.MT5	Market spread	Commission-based	Varies

Overnight (Swap) Fees: Standard rates; Islamic accounts available.

Withdrawal Fees: Free for most methods; minimum $1 withdrawal.

Inactivity Fee: €10/month after 24 months of inactivity.

User Reviews8

Nina W.

5/5

The MetaTrader Supreme Edition is a game changer. The extra indicators, correlation matrix, and trading simulator turned MT4 into a genuinely advanced platform. Great addition at no cost.

Patrick M.

4/5

Admirals is a solid, well-regulated broker. I've been with them for 4 years. The education programme is excellent and helped me significantly improve my trading approach.

Erica S.

3/5

Good broker but no cTrader support is a limitation. I prefer cTrader's interface but Admirals only offers MT4/MT5. If you're an MT trader, this won't be an issue.

Daniel K.

5/5

The combination of FCA regulation, good pricing on the Zero account, and real stock investing via Admirals Invest makes this one of the most versatile regulated brokers available.

Maria F.

4/5

The educational content is comprehensive and structured. The Zero to Hero course is genuinely good for beginners. Trading conditions on the Zero account are competitive.

Tom B.

2/5

No TradingView integration is a dealbreaker for me now. I switched to a broker that offers TradingView charts. The MT Supreme Edition is helpful but I prefer TradingView's interface.

Sophie T.

5/5

Best MT4 experience available. The Supreme Edition plugin adds so many useful features and it's all free. Combined with tight spreads on the Zero account, Admirals is excellent value.

Chris L.

3/5

Decent broker but the product range for crypto is limited. I use it mainly for forex and indices where the pricing is competitive. Would be better with more crypto options.

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