# FXCM — MetaTrader 4 United Kingdom research scope · Stratos Markets Limited. Documentation reviewed. Reference page: /demo-accounts/fxcm-mt4-uk.html Documentation research, not account or execution testing. Research regions do not establish residence eligibility. Requires Verification is an evidence gap, not proof of unavailability. Source conflicts and product/entity qualifications must remain attached to claims. Demo results do not establish live trading performance. ## Research checked 2026-10-12 ## Testing status Not tested ## Recorded virtual amount 50000 ## Recorded currency Requires Verification ## Virtual funds 50,000 ## Balance qualifications GBP (advertised); signup offers currency selection ## Expiry category unknown ## Expiry rule Not stated ## Expiry qualifications ## Evidence category Documentation reviewed ## Signup requirements Free form with personal details and desired currency; alternatively create in MT4. ## Notes and remaining checks Do not apply Trading Station's conflicting expiration statements to MT4. ## Record ID fxcm-mt4-uk ## Broker FXCM ## Legal entity Stratos Markets Limited ## Research region codes - UK ## Research region code UK ## Research region United Kingdom ## Research scope United Kingdom ## Platform code mt4 ## Platform MetaTrader 4 ## Documented terms Simulated execution; slippage, prices, products and margin can differ from live. ## Balance reset or adjustment New demos can be created; balance reset not stated. ## Live account or deposit No; live account opening and funding are described as later steps. ## Devices Desktop; iOS; Android ## Forex coverage Forex supported; demo pair count not stated ## Eligibility and regional limits UK site; spread betting expressly limited to UK residents. Demo-specific full country list not stated. ## What the evidence establishes Official broker documentation; signup and trading not tested. ## Supporting sources - [FXCM UK: Can I create a new demo?]() — source ID: fxcm-2 - [FXCM UK MT4 Demo Account]() — source ID: fxcm-4 ## Official information source [FXCM UK: Can I create a new demo?]() ## Entity and regulatory research ### Evidence status Verified ### Legal entity Stratos Markets Limited ### Regulator Financial Conduct Authority (UK) ### Finding Authorised (Regulated), since 27/05/2003 (DD/MM/YYYY). Retail rolling spot Forex included in principal dealing permissions. ### Scope Verification covers this named UK entity and listed permissions, not all group companies or customer eligibility. Register limitations apply. ### Supporting sources - [FCA Register — Stratos Markets Limited]() — source ID: fxcm-reg-1 ## Official entry route ### Route type demo-page ### Notes and remaining checks Broker demo page; select your platform to continue. ### Evidence status Official entry route ### URL https://www.fxcm.com/uk/platforms/metatrader-4/mt4-demo/ ### Route source https://www.fxcm.com/uk/platforms/metatrader-4/mt4-demo/ ### Research checked 2026-10-13 ### Testing status Not tested ## Execution and demo realism ### Scope Stratos Markets Limited · UK · MetaTrader 4, Trading Station. Public documentation; no account or execution tests. ### Testing status Not tested ### Contractual role #### Finding Principal #### Evidence status Documented #### Notes and remaining checks Sections2.4 and3.1 say principal counterparty on all client trades. #### Supporting sources - [Stratos Markets Limited Order Execution Policy, 19 December 2023]() — source ID: ex-b-fxcm-policy #### Research checked 2026-10-13 ### Execution arrangement #### Finding Market making #### Evidence status Broker-reported #### Notes and remaining checks Policy calls FXCM market maker and sole venue; it may hedge some or all risk. #### Supporting sources - [Stratos Markets Limited Order Execution Policy, 19 December 2023]() — source ID: ex-b-fxcm-policy #### Research checked 2026-10-13 ### Demo realism #### Finding Simulated liquidity and pricing differences #### Evidence status Documented #### Notes and remaining checks General UK demo disclaimer describes no dependence on real-time liquidity, possible pricing delay, and product-availability differences. Reviewed on Trading Station page; not an MT4-specific execution test. #### Supporting sources - [FXCM UK Trading Station demo]() — source ID: ex-b-fxcm-demo #### Research checked 2026-10-13 ### Research review #### Research checked 2026-10-13 #### Review outcome Reviewed official documentation: role Principal; arrangement Market making; demo Simulated liquidity and pricing differences. No accounts opened or tested. #### Remaining checks - Verify MT4-specific and Trading Station slippage, rejected orders, fees and margin handling. ## Demo markets ### Scope Stratos Markets Limited · United Kingdom · MetaTrader 4. Market coverage not yet reviewed. ### Testing status Not tested ### Forex CFDs #### Evidence status Requires Verification #### Notes and remaining checks Forex CFD demo access has not been established for this entity and platform. #### Supporting sources No supporting source recorded for this field. #### Research checked Requires Verification ### Cryptocurrency CFDs #### Evidence status Requires Verification #### Notes and remaining checks Cryptocurrency CFD demo access has not been established for this entity and platform. #### Supporting sources No supporting source recorded for this field. #### Research checked Requires Verification ## API access ### Evidence status Requires Verification ### Type Requires Verification ### Access route Not established for this offering ### Notes and remaining checks API access has not yet been established for this legal entity and demo platform. This does not mean it is unavailable. ### Requirements Confirm the account, platform and regional requirements with the broker. ### Supporting sources No supporting source recorded for this field. ### Official documentation No supporting source recorded for this field. ### Research checked Requires Verification ### Testing status Not tested ## Official sources ### FXCM UK Trading Station demo Source ID: ex-b-fxcm-demo https://www.fxcm.com/uk/platforms/trading-station/free-demo/ #### Source owner Broker #### Research checked 2026-10-13 #### Source locator Demo Account disclaimer #### Source access note Opened official page or PDF; documentation review only ### Stratos Markets Limited Order Execution Policy, 19 December 2023 Source ID: ex-b-fxcm-policy https://docs.fxcorporate.com/order_execution_policy_ltd.pdf #### Source owner Broker #### Research checked 2026-10-13 #### Source locator Sections2.4,3.1,3.2; linked from current UK General Business Terms #### Source access note Opened official page or PDF; documentation review only ### FXCM UK: Can I create a new demo? Source ID: fxcm-2 https://www.fxcm.com/uk/help/education-can-i-create-a-new-demo/ #### claims Trading Station web/mobile and MT4 demo creation; Trading Station 30-day inactivity statement. #### checked date 2026-10-12 #### verification Official documentation opened; no account test ### FXCM UK MT4 Demo Account Source ID: fxcm-4 https://www.fxcm.com/uk/platforms/metatrader-4/mt4-demo/ #### claims MT4 demo GBP 50,000; devices, signup, Forex, later live-account funding, simulation limitations. #### checked date 2026-10-12 #### verification Official documentation opened; no account test ### FCA Register — Stratos Markets Limited Source ID: fxcm-reg-1 https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000MfNCCAA3 #### Evidence category Live register showed Stratos Markets Limited, FRN 217689, status Authorised. Retail rolling spot Forex included in principal dealing permissions. #### source date Live register viewed 2026-10-12 #### Source access note Direct browser UI; web-text fetch failed, full register loaded in browser.