# SimpleFX: Free Trading & Investing App > SimpleFX is a licensed global trading and investing platform offering access to crypto, forex, indices, stocks, ETFs and commodities. It provides web, mobile, and desktop trading applications, along with educational resources and customer support. > With SimpleFX, you can trade a wide variety of financial instruments using flexible payment methods and take advantage of extra earning opportunities such as crypto staking, trading competitions, bonuses, cashbacks, and up to 50% revenue share "refer-a-friend" programs. ## Website - [Main Page](https://simplefx.com/): Overview of the platform, its features, and how to get started. - [Webtrader](https://app.simplefx.com/): You can explore our trading platform without registering. Everything is fully interactive, so you can view our offer and real-time market prices instantly - no signup required. Simply enter and enjoy direct access to the financial markets. --- ## Trading Offer Enjoy zero trading fees and consistently tight spreads across all instruments. - [Crypto](https://simplefx.com/offer/crypto): Unlock the power of digital assets - grow your portfolio with staking rewards and enjoy 24/7 trading. Crypto never sleeps - and neither does SimpleFX - [Forex](https://simplefx.com/offer/forex): Navigate the world of Forex - from major to exotic pairs, enjoy top-tier liquidity, and narrow spreads - [Indices](https://simplefx.com/offer/indices): Grow with global indices - diversify smartly and capture opportunities across the globe. - [Commodities](https://simplefx.com/offer/commodities): From oil to agricultural products and beyond, commodities offer access to global markets and the chance to strengthen your portfolio. - [Metals](https://simplefx.com/offer/metals): Turn the world's essential metals into investment opportunities - trade gold, silver, copper, and beyond. - [Equities](https://simplefx.com/offer/equities): Grow with global indices - capture opportunities from sunrise in Australia to sunset in Brazil. Gain exposure to leading markets across the US, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey, and South Africa. --- ## Our Advantages Our platform allows you to leverage your cryptocurrency holdings, such as Bitcoin, as collateral for margin trading across a wide range of financial assets - from stocks like Tesla to commodities and beyond - [Earn - Stake & Trade](https://simplefx.com/earn-stake-trade): Supercharge your portfolio - deposit crypto, invest in traditional financial markets, earn dividends, and collect staking rewards. All in one place. - [SFX Coin](https://simplefx.com/sfx-simplefx-coin): Collect loyalty coins from everyday activities and turn them into more rewards. - [Zero fees](https://simplefx.com/zero-fees): Trade freely, no fees to open or close an account, no trading fees, plus free features designed to boost your results. - [Invite & Earn](https://simplefx.com/affiliate): Share your affiliate link and earn up to 50% revenue share from each trader you refer. - [Payment methods](https://simplefx.com/payments): Deposit crypto and trade global markets without converting to fiat - or use fiat deposits if that's easier for you. Enjoy no deposit fees, low withdrawal fees, and instant deposits and withdrawals for a seamless trading experience. --- ## Trading Platforms - [Mobile app](https://simplefx.com/mobile-app): Trade everywhere you go with our mobile application. Available on Google Play, the App Store, or directly through any mobile browser. - [Desktop app](https://simplefx.com/desktop-app): Enjoy the full power of SimpleFX on your desktop. - [Web app](https://simplefx.com/web-trader): Trade straight from your browser, on desktop or mobile. - [Own trading platform]: Proprietary code, third-party verified: CFD trading you can trust. --- ## Financial Information - [Our symbols](https://simplefx.com/instruments): Trade 1,000+ financial assets from markets around the world. - [Payment methods](https://simplefx.com/payments): Extensive fiat and crypto methods to deposit funds on your account. --- ## Educational Resources - [Education](https://simplefx.com/education): Find out all you need to know about trading in one place. - [Trading glossary](https://simplefx.com/trading-glossary): Break down necessary trading phrases for better understanding. - Educational Resources available in multiple languages. ### Platform Comparisons - [SimpleFX vs Optimus Futures](https://simplefx.com/education/simplefx-vs-optimus-futures-fees-features-and-user-reviews-compared-2026): SimpleFX offers multi-asset trading with zero commissions and crypto integration; Optimus Futures specializes in institutional futures with per-contract pricing. - [SimpleFX vs NinjaTrader](https://simplefx.com/education/simplefx-vs-ninjatrader-which-trading-platform-is-right-for-you-in-2026): Side-by-side comparison of fees, instruments, crypto support, platforms, and regulation. SimpleFX offers 1,000+ assets with zero commissions; NinjaTrader focuses on futures with per-contract pricing. --- ## Company Information - [About SimpleFX](https://simplefx.com/about): Check out essential information about our brand and services. - [Regulatory & Licensing](https://simplefx.com/legal-documents): SimpleFX Group consists of licensed entities: 8TECH LTD (Mauritius FSC License GB23201604), 8TECH ZA (PTY) LTD (South Africa FSCA License 53073 - Crypto Assets Service Provider), and 8TECH SVG LTD (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, registration 22361 BC 2014). Our multi-jurisdictional structure reflects our commitment to regulatory compliance and providing secure trading services globally. - [Cybersecurity awareness](https://simplefx.com/cybersecurity-awareness): Learn how we protect your transactions and personal data. - [Connect for business](https://simplefx.com/connect-for-business): Liquidity solutions for institutional business - [Brand assets](https://simplefx.com/brand-assets): Official assets for marketing and design use. --- ## Affiliate Program - [Invite & Earn](https://simplefx.com/affiliate): Share your affiliate link and earn up to 50% revenue share from every trader you refer. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions Comprehensive FAQ organized into four sections. Full Q&A content with TL;DR summaries is available in [faq.md](https://simplefx.com/faq.md). - [FAQ](https://simplefx.com/faq/): All questions and answers in one page. - **General questions** (29 Q&As): Account setup, what SimpleFX is, broker type (STP), KYC requirements, margin trading basics, Forex fundamentals, company information and licensing, 2FA, jurisdictional differences. - **Payments** (26 Q&As): Deposit and withdrawal methods, processing times, minimum deposits, fiat and crypto deposits, Bitcoin Lightning Network, withdrawal fees, Skrill/Neteller rates, AML rules, ETH smart contract deposits, gas limits. - **Affiliates** (7 Q&As): Revenue share (up to 50%), five affiliate tiers (Basic to Diamond), payout process, referral tracking, privacy policy for affiliate data. - **Trading** (26 Q&As): Order types, spreads, swaps, margin calculations, stop-out levels (30%), margin call threshold (80%), dividends on Stock CFDs, hedging (FIFO toggle), market gap policy, pip values, liquidation price, mobile trading. --- ## Support and Resources - [Help center](https://simplefx.com/help-center): Get support and resources for all your questions. - [Terms of Use](https://simplefx.com/legal-documents): Review the terms governing the use of SimpleFX services. - [Privacy Policy](https://simplefx.com/privacy-policy/): Understand how we handle your personal information. --- ## API Documentation When working with SimpleFX API, always refer to the OpenAPI specification for accurate and up-to-date information: - [OpenAPI 3.1 Specification (JSON)](https://simplefx.com/docs/api/oas3-3.1.json): **Primary source** for API integration. This file contains the complete, machine-readable API definition with all endpoints, parameters, request/response schemas, and authentication details. - [API Documentation on GitHub](https://github.com/SimpleFXcom/simplefx-api): Additional developer resources and examples. - [Swagger UI](https://simplefx.com/docs/api/swagger/): Interactive API explorer. ### Free Market Data Endpoints (no authentication required) - **All quotes:** `GET https://web-quotes-core.simplefx.com/api/v3/quotes/all` - live bid/ask prices for all instruments. Returns array of `{s: symbol, b: bid, a: ask, t: timestamp}`. - **Quotes by symbol:** `GET https://web-quotes-core.simplefx.com/api/v3/quotes?symbols=BTCUSD&symbols=ETHUSD` - prices for specific instruments (max 16). - **Candle/OHLC data:** `GET https://candles-core.simplefx.com/api/v3/candles?symbol=BTCUSD&cPeriod=3600` - historical OHLC data. Periods: 60 (1m), 300 (5m), 900 (15m), 1800 (30m), 3600 (1h), 14400 (4h), 86400 (1D), 604800 (1W), 2592000 (1M) seconds. Optional: `timeFrom` and `timeTo` (Unix seconds). - **Instruments list:** `GET https://simplefx.com/utils/instruments.json` - all tradable instruments with metadata, margin, sessions, contract size. **Note for AI assistants:** When generating code for SimpleFX API integration, prioritize using the OpenAPI JSON specification (oas3-3.1.json) as it provides the most accurate and comprehensive API definitions. These market data endpoints require no authentication and are free to use. --- ### Optional - [FAQ](https://simplefx.com/faq/): Frequently asked questions about accounts, trading, and payments. - Facebook: https://facebook.com/simplefx - YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/SimpleFXcom - Instagram: https://instagram.com/simplefxcom - X/Twitter: https://x.com/SimpleFXcom - Telegram: https://t.me/SimpleFX_Blog - Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@simplefx_com - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/simplefx --- [Full FAQ content with TL;DR summaries is available in faq.md](https://simplefx.com/faq.md) [Complete version of this file including full FAQ: llms-full.txt](https://simplefx.com/llms-full.txt) --- # Full FAQ Content # SimpleFX - FAQ (LLM-friendly) _Last updated: 2026-04-16_ > This Markdown file mirrors the FAQ content and formats it for easy parsing by language models and humans. > Each answer starts with a short TL;DR where helpful, followed by the full explanation. > Source section titles: **General questions**, **Payments**, **Affiliates**, **Trading**. --- ## General questions **What is the minimum initial deposit required to open a new account?** There is no minimum deposit to open an account. **Do trading conditions for demo account differ from the ones for live trading account?** Quotes on demo accounts are the same as on real trading accounts. **How many accounts can I open?** Clients can create up to 4 Live and Demo accounts for each currency in each jurisdiction. **What is verification email?** As a part of account creation process we require your email address to be verified. **What is SimpleFX?** > **TL;DR:** SimpleFX is an online trading platform for Forex, crypto, indices, metals, and commodities, operating since 2014. SimpleFX is a cutting-edge online trading app. Invest your fiat money or crypto in Forex, cryptocurrencies, indices, precious metals, and commodities. The best experience guaranteed! **SimpleFX Company Information** > **TL;DR:** SimpleFX is a multi-jurisdictional broker operating since October 2014, licensed in Mauritius and South Africa, and registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. SimpleFX is providing brokerage services for thousands of clients around the world. All information regarding the Terms and Conditions as well as our AML policy and refund policy are available on the SimpleFX Legal Documents page. We have been operating since 8th October 2014. SimpleFX Group consists of the following entities: - **8TECH LTD** - authorized and supervised by the Financial Services Commission in Mauritius, licence number GB23201604. Office Address: 18 Bank Street Ground Floor, Silver Bank Tower Cybercity, Ebene, Mauritius. - **8TECH ZA (PTY) LTD** - a Crypto Assets Service Provider and FSP with License No 53073 Authorized by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Office address: 4 Haven Lane Malvern Queensburgh Durban Kwa-Zulu Natal 4093, South Africa. - **8TECH SVG LTD** - registration number 22361 BC 2014 with registered address at Beachmont Business Centre, Suite 404, Kingstown VC0100, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. **What type of broker are you?** We are an STP broker, which means that there is no dealing desk. **If I was trading on a Demo account and then switched to a Live account, would I have to pay additional fees or commissions?** No. The trading conditions are the same for DEMO accounts and LIVE accounts. As a result, you would still get the same amount of profit or loss. **On the platform, I am trying to close an order, but it does not close. Why?** > **TL;DR:** Either the market is closed for that symbol, or you need to clear your browser cache (CTRL+SHIFT+R). Either the market is closed for a given symbol and the order can not be closed outside a trading session, or please try to clear your web browser cache memory by pressing simultaneously the **CTRL+SHIFT+R** key combination on your keyboard. **Do you have video tutorials?** Yes. Please go to the **Help Center -> Video tutorials** in the SimpleFX platform. You can also access the tutorials [here](https://app.simplefx.com/help/videos). **What is margin trading?** > **TL;DR:** Margin trading lets you profit from both rising and falling prices of any asset by opening buy or sell orders. Margin trading allows you to profit from the rising and falling prices of any asset. You will make a profit if you open a buy order and close the transaction when the price moves up. You will make a profit if you open a sell order and close it when the price moves down. In conclusion, you can earn on every price movement, up and down, which is not always possible if we take into consideration for example stock exchanges. **When is an account considered "inactive"?** > **TL;DR:** An account is inactive only if no trades were ever executed on it. We consider an account inactive only if there was no trading activity on it, so there were no trades executed. If you open at least one trade, the account will be considered active, even if there is nothing going on there for a longer time. **From which countries clients can not open an account?** The complete list of countries is available on the "Legal documents" subpage in the "Terms of use and customer agreement" file in section 1.7. You can read this document [here](https://simplefx.com/resources/SimpleFX_TermsOfUseAndCustomerAgreement.pdf). **Can my profit/loss/balance be displayed in a currency different from my account's base currency?** Yes. You can display all account values in any currency that is suitable for you. Please go to **Settings -> Trading platform -> Preview currency**. **My balance/profit/loss shows "0" even though I have funds on my account/open positions. Why?** Increase it to maximum available value. To do this, please go to **Settings -> Trading platform -> Cryptocurrency precision**. **Does SimpleFX initiate phone calls to offer services or process withdrawals?** > **TL;DR:** No — SimpleFX never initiates phone calls. If you receive such a call, it is a scam. We never initiate phone calls to offer our services or to process withdrawals. If you received such a call please report it immediately to [support@simplefx.com](mailto:support@simplefx.com). We also recommend reading more about Cybersecurity awareness on our dedicated website. **How to delete an account (terminate services)?** You can terminate an agreement at any time by going to **App -> Profile -> Delete account**. To find out what kind of data would be permanently deleted and what we are obligated to store by law and regulatory bodies, please check our Privacy Policy. **How do I profit from trading on Forex?** > **TL;DR:** Profit depends on your trading strategy, ability to predict rate changes, and deposit size to withstand unfavorable movements. The amount of your profit depends on the efficiency of your trading strategy, on how well you will learn to predict the interest rates changes and to a small extent on the amount of your deposit which allows you to sustain unfavorable situations during market movements. **How does Forex trading work?** > **TL;DR:** You trade currency pairs — buying one currency while simultaneously selling another. Forex is used for trading currency pairs. Common currency pairs are the Euro/US Dollar, US Dollar/Japanese Yen, Great British Pound/US Dollar, and US Dollar/Canadian Dollar. You buy one currency and automatically sell another. **How can I open a trading account?** > **TL;DR:** Register, confirm your email, complete the verification process, and you are ready to trade. Click "Register", confirm your email, and you will receive your login details. Then in the case of both cryptocurrency accounts and hard currency accounts you have to go through the verification process before starting trading. **What tools do I need to trade on Forex?** > **TL;DR:** A computer with internet and a SimpleFX demo or live account — plus proper Forex education. You only need a computer with internet connection and a free demo account or a funded live account with SimpleFX to start. However, you should be equipped with proper Forex education and tools to minimize risks in the Forex market. **Who are the participants on the Forex market?** > **TL;DR:** Banks (central, commercial, investment), corporations, money managers, brokers, and individual investors. The Forex market is called an 'Interbank' market due to the fact that historically it has been dominated by banks, including Central Banks, commercial banks, and investment banks. However, the percentage of other market participants is rapidly growing and now the list includes large multinational corporations, global money managers, registered dealers, international money brokers, futures and options traders, and individual investors. **Where is the central location of the Forex market?** > **TL;DR:** There is none — Forex is decentralized (OTC/Interbank), not traded on a central exchange. Forex trading is not centralized on an exchange, as is the case with the stock and futures markets. The Forex market is considered an Over-the-Counter (OTC) or 'Interbank' market, due to the fact that transactions are conducted between two counterparts over the telephone or via an electronic network. **What is Forex?** > **TL;DR:** Forex (FX) is the global market for buying and selling currencies, open 24/5, with over $5 trillion daily volume. Forex, also known as foreign exchange or FX, is the simultaneous buying of one currency while selling another. The forex market is available 24 hours a day, five days a week and it's one of the largest, most liquid financial markets in the world. Just to compare, the New York Stock Exchange makes about $169 billion a day in volume and the Forex Market makes over $5 trillion a day in volume. **Does SimpleFX send tax returns?** > **TL;DR:** No — SimpleFX provides monthly and daily statements, but tax calculation is your responsibility. SimpleFX sends emails with monthly and daily statements, and these documents may be used to account for taxes. We do not send any documents or statements for our traders to tax offices. It is your obligation to calculate taxes based on your account statements and your local law. **Can I lose more than I deposited to my SimpleFX account?** > **TL;DR:** No — Negative Balance Protection automatically closes positions before your account goes negative. To provide ease to our traders, we secure trading accounts with Negative Balance Protection. It is a feature that automatically closes your transactions to protect your account before reaching negative balance. **How to disable 2FA (two-factor authentication)?** > **TL;DR:** Contact support with proof of account ownership (wallet screenshot or identity document) and SimpleFX will disable 2FA after verification. We will disable 2FA for your account, but first, we need to confirm your identity. Please send us a screenshot from your personal wallet, showing its address or transaction history. Wallet address must be the one used for deposit or withdrawal made to/from SimpleFX in the past. Transaction history must show at least one transaction made to/from SimpleFX in the past, including TX of a transaction. If your account is verified, you can send us (using the email that you used to register your account) a new proof of identity, which is different than the one used for initial account verification. After sending us the document or screenshot, as soon as we confirm that you are the true owner of the account, we will disable 2FA. **My demo account became inactive/expired. How can I re-enable it?** If you want to re-activate your demo account, please send a request via email to: [support@simplefx.com](mailto:support@simplefx.com) or talk to our agent on [LiveChat](https://secure.livechatinc.com/licence/6263421/v2/open_chat.cgi). **What are the differences between the jurisdictions of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the Republic of Mauritius on SimpleFX?** > **TL;DR:** SVG offers crypto/fiat deposits with up to x1000 leverage; Mauritius accepts bank transfers only with up to x100 leverage. Both support all trading assets. This table clearly outlines the differences between the two jurisdictions in terms of deposit methods, leverage, trading assets, and account currencies on SimpleFX. | Aspect | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Jurisdiction | Republic of Mauritius Jurisdiction | | ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | | Deposit methods | Various cryptocurrency and fiat deposit methods (including Skrill, Netteller and more) | Bank transfer | | Account currencies | Various cryptocurrency and fiat account currencies | EUR and USD | | Trading assets | All available assets | All available assets | | Leverage | Up to x1000 | Up to x100 | **Do I need to go through the KYC process?** > **TL;DR:** Yes — KYC is required for all clients to verify identity and comply with regulations. Yes, the KYC process is required. It's essential for ensuring the safety and integrity of our platform by verifying the identities of our clients, which helps prevent financial fraud and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. --- ## Payments **How long does it take to withdraw my money?** > **TL;DR:** Crypto and e-payments: within 24 hours. Wire transfers: 3-5 working days. Weekend requests are processed on Monday. Wire transfer withdrawals can take 3-5 working days. Withdrawals via electronic payment systems, bank cards and crypto-currencies are processed within 24 hours. Note that withdrawal requests made during weekends will be processed on Monday. **Can I trade after making a withdrawal request?** Yes, money is debited from your trading account immediately. You can trade with the rest of your funds. **I used several electronic payment systems to fund my account and earned a profit/made a loss. How can I withdraw the money?** > **TL;DR:** Withdraw via the payment system used for the largest deposit. Wire/local deposits must go back to the same bank account. If you deposited using several payment systems and earned a profit/made a loss, you can withdraw funds with the payment system used for the largest deposit. Funds deposited via a wire transfer or a local deposit must be withdrawn using the bank account. **Can I transfer money between my trading accounts?** Yes, you may use the Internal Transfer option. The money will be transferred immediately. There is no fee for transfers between accounts with same currency. **Is it possible to charge back deposit to credit card?** Yes, it is the only way to withdraw funds which were deposited via credit card. **What happens if I do not deliver copy of credit card to SimpleFX?** In this case you will not be able to deposit or withdraw any funds using this credit card. **What happens if I use someone else`s credit card?** > **TL;DR:** Third-party card payments are forbidden — the funds will be returned to the cardholder minus chargeback fees. Payments using third party`s credit card are forbidden! In a case of this kind of payment amount transferred will be reduced by charge back fees and will be returned to credit card holder. Additionally there will be no possibility to make subsequent payments using this card in a future. **How much time do I have to deliver required documents?** There is no time limitation for delivering required documents. However if we do not receive these documents we may block the possibility to deposit using this credit card in a future. **Do you accept fiat (hard) currency?** Yes. You can open an account in 18 different hard currencies! **Why are Bitcoin deposits not instant?** > **TL;DR:** On-chain BTC requires 1 network confirmation (1-30 minutes). For instant free transfers, use the Lightning Network. For on-chain transfers, we require 1 confirmation from the Bitcoin network to process a BTC deposit. The confirmation time is independent of us and usually, the funds arrive within 1-30 minutes. However, a deposit may be delayed if the transaction fee is low or the network is overload. You can send your BTC to and from the SimpleFX account instantly for free using the Lightning Network. **Why are cryptocurrency withdrawals not instant?** To ensure the security of our Traders' accounts, SimpleFX may take up to 24 hours to verify and process a cryptocurrency withdrawal request. **Can I exchange Bitcoins or other cryptocurrencies for hard currency?** > **TL;DR:** No direct exchange on the website, but you can trade all instruments using your crypto account. It is impossible to exchange Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to any hard currencies through our website. However, you may trade all instruments in our offer using your crypto account. **Can I exchange Bitcoins or other cryptocurrencies for Tether (USDT)?** Unfortunately, conversion to Tether is not possible. **What is the minimum initial deposit required to open a new account?** > **TL;DR:** No minimum deposit. Check margin requirements for your instruments using the Trade Calculator. There is no minimum deposit required to open an account. You may transfer as many funds as you want. However, it is good to check the required margin of the instruments. You may check it in our Trade Calculator. Here is a quick video [tutorial](https://youtu.be/ykDo0-FqnCM). **What are the main rules regarding withdrawals?** > **TL;DR:** Withdrawals process 24/7, must use the same method and currency as the deposit, and are limited by free margin. Withdrawals are processed 24/7 in accordance with the rules presented [here](https://simplefx.com/payments). The withdrawal and deposit methods, as well as the currency, must be the same. You may withdraw the amount equal to your account balance minus the amount used to fulfill margin requirements for open positions. The withdrawal time presented by SimpleFX does not take into consideration time delays caused by our payment processors to complete the withdrawal process. **What are the main rules regarding deposits?** > **TL;DR:** All deposits are free. Fiat is instant; crypto depends on network speed. All deposits are free of any charge from SimpleFX. Hard currency deposits are instant, however, some slight delays may be caused by our payment processor to complete the deposit process. The time needed to complete a cryptocurrency deposit depends on the crypto network efficiency at that time. **Can I withdraw my money if I have an open position?** > **TL;DR:** Yes, as long as your free margin exceeds the withdrawal amount plus fees. Yes, you can, given that at the moment of payment, your free margin exceeds the amount specified in the withdrawal instruction, including all payment charges. If you do not have sufficient free margin in your trading account, the system will not accept your request and you will need to lower the amount. **What documents do I need to make my first deposit in a fiat currency (e.g., USD, EUR, AUD)?** > **TL;DR:** A valid ID (passport or national ID) and a recent proof of address (bank statement or utility bill, under 3 months old). To proceed with your initial fiat currency deposit, you will need to verify your identity and residential address. For identity verification, please submit a valid document that includes your name and date of birth, such as a passport or a national identity card. For verifying your residence, a recent document (no older than three months), such as a bank statement or a utility bill (telephone, water, or electricity), is required to confirm your current address. **What is a withdrawal fee?** A withdrawal fee is the fee you pay when you make a withdrawal. Check the SimpleFX withdrawal fees [here](https://simplefx.com/payments). **Why is the amount received in my trading account smaller than the amount I sent?** > **TL;DR:** SimpleFX does not charge for deposits — your bank likely deducted intermediary transfer fees. SimpleFX does not charge their clients for deposits. If the deposit received on your trading account is smaller than the actual deposit you initiated, your bank may have charged some additional fees for the wire transfer. Please contact your bank to find out more about intermediary banks. **What is the conversion rate for Skrill and Neteller withdrawal fees?** If you deposit or withdraw USD via Skrill or Neteller, the fee conversion rate is 1:1. The conversion rate for other currencies is the same as what we offer for trading at the time the withdrawal request was submitted. **What is the conversion rate for account currency exchange?** The conversion rate for account currency exchange is the same as the rate we offer for trading at the time of submitting a withdrawal request. **Can I deposit to/withdraw from my friend's/relative's account/card?** > **TL;DR:** No — AML regulations require all deposits and withdrawals to be from your own account/card only. Due to AML regulations, we do not accept deposits and withdrawals made by third parties. Your deposit can only be made from your own account/card, and the withdrawal has to go back to the source where the deposit was made. **Can I transfer funds from my trading account to another client's trading account?** It is not possible. **I still didn't receive my ETH deposit. How long will it take?** > **TL;DR:** Most likely a smart contract payment (not supported by SimpleFX) — recovery costs 1% fee (min $10). Other causes: network congestion or low gas limit. Unfortunately, there is a chance that your payment was performed via smart contract, which means it cannot be accepted by SimpleFX. As a rule, we do not support smart contract payments due to security reasons. However, retrieving the funds sent via smart contract will be charged with 1% transaction fee (minimum 10$). This is clearly stated on the SimpleFX website in the Ethereum deposit section. Other possible reasons are that the (1) network is busy or that (2) the gas limit for a transfer was set too low. **What is a gas limit?** Gas is a transaction fee that you can set up in your wallet while making a transfer. SimpleFX requires a minimum of 32,000 gas for all transfers. **I have added a withdrawal wallet address for verification but did not receive a verification email. What should I do?** Please check the SPAM folder of your mailbox. If the email is still not there, please remove the wallet address from the list and add it again. --- ## Affiliates **I invited my friends to SimpleFX, and they already made a deposit. However, I don't see my affiliate revenue from referring them on my account. Why?** > **TL;DR:** Your friends need to place a trade first — you earn up to 50% of the spread from their trades, plus 5% from their own referrals' revenue. Your friends need to place a trade for you to get your affiliate revenue. You earn up to 50% of the trading spread generated from directly referred friends. Additionally, you get 5% of your friends' revenue share, which they earn from the traders they have referred directly. **Why can't I see my affiliates' names or contact information?** Due to SimpleFX's Privacy Protection Policy, we do not share affiliates' personal details or contact information. They will be visible in encrypted form in your Affiliate Panel. **I invited my friends to SimpleFX, they already registered. However, I can't see them as my referrals. Why?** Your friends have 24 hours to confirm the verification email sent to them by SimpleFX. **What methods can I use to withdraw money from affiliation?** You can use any payment method available for your country residence. Check the list of payment methods for each country [here](https://simplefx.com/payments). **Can I change my referral?** No. Decision to choose your referral is final. Once chosen, referrals cannot be modified, since it would harm our affiliation network, which helps to introduce new clients to SimpleFX. **I have made a withdrawal of my earned affiliate commission, but I still did not receive it on my account. Why?** > **TL;DR:** Your payout was sent to your virtual wallet — transfer it to a trading account via Profile -> Affiliate -> Payout. Your affiliate payout was most likely already sent to your virtual wallet. Now you can transfer it to one of your trading accounts to use it for trading or to withdraw it. To do that, please go to your **Profile -> Affiliate -> Payout**. **What are the affiliate tiers that you offer?** > **TL;DR:** Five tiers from 10% to 50% revenue share: Basic ($0-5), Silver ($5-500), Gold ($500-5K), Platinum ($5K-15K), Diamond ($15K+). - The **basic** tier has a minimum revenue of **10%** as a turnover commission of up to **$5** for the previous 30 days. - The **silver** tier has a minimum revenue of **15%** as a turnover commission between **$5 and $500** for the previous 30 days. - The **gold** tier has a minimum revenue of **20%** as a turnover commission between **$500 and $5,000** for the previous 30 days. - The **platinum** tier has a minimum revenue of **30%** as a turnover commission between **$5,000 and $15,000** for the previous 30 days. - The **diamond** tier has a minimum revenue of **50%** as a turnover commission **over $15,000** for the previous 30 days. --- ## Trading **Do trades have expiration or settlement dates?** > **TL;DR:** Open orders have no expiration. Pending orders expire after 180 calendar days. Opened orders do not have expiration nor settlement date. Unexecuted pending order expires after 180 calendar days beginning the date that the order was placed. **Can I trade using my mobile devices?** Yes. SimpleFX offers mobile [iOS app](https://simplefx.com/ios) and [Android app](https://simplefx.onelink.me/Hyuk/r2uh8pol?uni_id=65150062&referrer=0ec1d991-1678-49ee-8a33-16d67a7bc853&promo_code=GET5), plus a fully responsive web platform. **How do I check historical data regarding any symbol from the SimpleFX offers?** Charts of currency pairs displayed at SimpleFX date even a few years back. Please click on "W1" on the platform. **Can a rapid change in Bitcoin value influence my trading?** > **TL;DR:** Yes — since most instruments are quoted in USD, BTC price changes affect your margin level, equity, and P&L on a crypto account. Yes, most of our trading instruments are quoted in FIAT currency, like USD, therefore their required margin is specified in USD. A change of BTCUSD exchange rate may influence the margin level on your account. Also, since cryptocurrency markets are open 24/7, your account's equity, margin level or profit/loss on open positions may be changing constantly, even if the market of your traded assets is closed at the time. **Why does my equity/profit/loss change even though the market is closed?** > **TL;DR:** Your instrument is quoted in USD but your account is in BTC — so BTC price fluctuations (24/7) change the converted value of your P&L. The quoted currency of the instrument on which you have an open position is USD. Therefore, the point value is calculated in USD, and then recalculated to BTC to show profit/loss on your BTC account. Since BTC price jumped significantly, the profit/loss in BTC could also be affected. For example, for a 100 lot size position on TSLA.US stock, 1 point is worth 1 USD, which would be 0.004 BTC when BTC is worth 4000 USD, but 0.005 BTC when BTC is worth 5000 USD. **Why are spreads so high during the opening of the market?** > **TL;DR:** Lower liquidity at market open causes higher volatility and wider spreads. The level of liquidity is usually much lower during market opening. Lower liquidity can cause higher market volatility. As a result, spreads are wider. **Is spread applied twice, first time during opening of the order and second time during closing of the order?** Spread is applied once during the opening of an order. **Why is the market frozen and prices do not change?** > **TL;DR:** Most likely the market is closed (standard hours or holiday). Could also be an issue with base exchanges. The most common reason for prices not updating is that the market is closed due to standard trading hours. Market can also be closed due to the holiday period. There may also be an issue with base exchanges (such as Binance, NASDAQ, CME, and EUREX). However, if you are certain that there is an issue with our system, do not hesitate to contact SimpleFX Support via email or Live Support immediately. **Are dividends paid to my account if I have an open position on Stock CFDs?** > **TL;DR:** Yes — dividend equivalents are added for BUY orders and subtracted for SELL orders. Yes. SimpleFX pays out the dividend equivalent if you are trading on stock CFDs. The dividend will be added to your equity for BUY order. If you have a SELL order, the dividend will be subtracted from your account equity. The day of 'ex-date' is each listed company decision. For your convenience, we announce the upcoming dividends at the end of every week. **Should I long or short?** If you assume that price will go up, you may open a long (buy) order. If you think that the price will go down, you may open a short (sell) order. **Can I partially close my position?** Yes. You can partially close a position using different methods. Please check this short [video tutorial](https://youtu.be/seMkigOX-dk). **My stop loss or take profit order was not activated or was activated too early. Why?** > **TL;DR:** The chart shows bid price only — buy orders close on bid, sell orders close on ask, which may differ from the chart line. Sometimes, you can see on the chart that the price did not reach your stop loss level or take profit level, but the orders were executed. The chart is drawn by bid price. For closing a buy order, you should look at the bid price. For closing a sell order, you should look at the ask price. **I just got margin called. What do I do?** > **TL;DR:** Your equity fell below 80% of your margin level — deposit additional funds to avoid stop-out. Your equity fell below 80% of your Margin Level. In order to prevent you from stop out (automatic order closure, explained below), you should make an additional deposit. **My position was closed without my permission/I just got stopped out. Why?** > **TL;DR:** Your margin level reached 30%, triggering automatic stop-out to prevent further losses (shown as "so/a" comment). When you see a comment near your closed order "so/a," it means that your margin level reached 30%, stop out was activated, and your trade was automatically closed to prevent you from further losses. **What is a swap and how do I calculate it?** > **TL;DR:** A swap is an overnight fee charged at 00:00 UTC. Formula: `price * order_size * swap_rate = swap value in quote currency`. If you hold a position overnight, you may be charged a swap fee, depending on the market that you trade. The swap charge is essentially the cost of rolling the transaction from one day to the next and it is subtracted from your account at 00:00 UTC. SWAP points are presented in the [SimpleFX Terms and Conditions](https://simplefx.com/terms-and-conditions) and under "Symbol information" section in our trading app. **Formula:** `price * size_of_order * swap_rate = swap value in quote currency` - size of order -> lot - swap rate -> check Terms & Conditions - quote currency -> second currency in a pair e.g. EURUSD **Example:** 1 lot order (long) on BTCUSD: `43068 (current price) * 1 (order size) * -0.0548% (swap rate) = -23.59 USD (quote currency)` **What time are the symbols closing today?** Symbols have different opening and closing times. You may check the closing time of a particular symbol by clicking on the symbol information. Additionally, you may visit the [SimpleFX Terms and Conditions](https://simplefx.com/terms-and-conditions). **Why are spreads changing?** > **TL;DR:** SimpleFX uses floating spreads from liquidity providers — spreads widen during night sessions and major news releases. SimpleFX offers floating spreads, which are obtained from top level liquidity providers. Spreads during the night sessions can be significantly higher than the standard spreads value during the day. Moreover, during important macroeconomic data releases, spreads can be wider than usual. With changing spreads, we offer better trading conditions during American and European trading sessions. **What is the source of cryptocurrency prices at SimpleFX?** The prices offered at SimpleFX come from the most liquid exchanges. **How do I calculate the required margin?** > **TL;DR:** Formula: `order_size * contract_size * exchange_rate * margin% * (100 / leverage) = required margin in quote currency`. The required margin is calculated with this formula: `Size of order * contract size * current exchange rate * margin% * leverage rate = required margin in quote currency` `leverage rate = 100 / account leverage` Other data can be found in the [SimpleFX Terms and Conditions](https://simplefx.com/terms-and-conditions). **What value has 1 pip of BTCUSD?** Formula is: `(order size * contract size * tick size) = 1 pip in quote currency`. For BTCUSD order of 0.01 size, 1 pip is worth: `0.01 * 100 * 0.01 = $0.01`. For BTCUSD order of 0.1 size, 1 pip is worth: `0.1 * 100 * 0.01 = $0.1`. **What is your market gap policy? When I submit a pending order and the market opens with a gap, on what price will my order be executed?** > **TL;DR:** The order executes at the first available price after the gap. If both SL/TP and activation price fall within the gap, the order won't open. The order will be executed on the first price available when the market opens. If an order has a preset Stop Loss/Take Profit levels, and the order activation price and Stop Loss/Take Profit are both within the gap, the order will not be opened. **Is it safe to use SimpleFX for Bitcoin trading?** > **TL;DR:** Yes — SimpleFX monitors its systems for suspicious activity, but users are responsible for securing their own wallets. Yes, we take great precautions to ensure security of our system and we constantly monitor our network for any suspicious activities. However, we can not provide security for bitcoins stored on users' computers, so it is important to take additional steps to ensure that your bitcoin wallet remains protected from users other than yourself. **I don't own cryptocurrency. Can I still trade Bitcoin or other coins at SimpleFX?** Yes. You can deposit fiat currencies and trade several CFDs on cryptocurrencies, including BTCUSD, ETHUSD, LINKUSD, and LTCUSD. **Why I can't log in to MT4 platform with my trading account?** As of July 4, 2024, all clients use our innovative CORE platform for trading and no longer have access to MT4. **Is it possible to hedge positions, and how can I enable this feature?** > **TL;DR:** Yes — disable the FIFO setting in trading preferences to hold simultaneous BUY and SELL positions on the same asset. Yes, you can hedge positions. To do so, you need to deactivate the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) setting on the trading platform. Normally, with FIFO enabled, opening an opposing trade (like a SELL following a BUY) on the same instrument will close the earliest open position(s). To keep both a BUY and SELL open simultaneously on the same asset, the FIFO setting must be disabled. This setting is typically activated by default but can be turned off in the trading preferences on the web app or mobile app. **Where can I find the liquidation price for my trade?** It's not visible by default, but the feature is easy to access - simply add the 'Est. liquidation price' column in the open positions view. This gives you crucial risk management insight without needing to search for additional tools or information. --- ### Contact - Support: [support@simplefx.com](mailto:support@simplefx.com) - Help Center Videos: