Abstract:18FX, run by PT. Delapan Belas Berjangka, offers diverse trades via MetaTrader 5 with low costs and good support, but lacks transparency in some areas.
18FXReview Summary | |
Founded | 2024-10-30 |
Registered Country/Region | Indonesia |
Regulation | Regulated (BAPPEBTI, JFX) |
Market Instruments | Forex, Commodities, and Indices, |
Demo Account | ❌ |
Leverage | / |
Spread | From 0.3 pips |
Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 (PC, iOS, and Android) |
Min Deposit | / |
Customer Support | cs@18fx.co.id |
021-50322008 | |
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18FX is operated by PT. Delapan Belas Berjangka. The brokerage firm is dedicated to financial trading. 18FX uses the MetaTrader 5 trading platform, which supports the trading of various products such as foreign exchange, commodities, and indices. 18FX provides 24/7 customer support. At the same time, it is regulated by BAPPEBTI. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of the transparency of some information, such as the leverage ratio and the rules for fund deposits and withdrawals.
Pros | Cons |
Regulated | Limited information transparency |
Spread as low as 0.3 pips | No leverage information |
Various trading instruments | |
MT5 available | |
24/7 Customer Support |
18FX has a certain degree of legitimacy. It conducts its business in accordance with relevant licenses and is regulated by BAPPEBTI. It holds an operating license such as 192/BAPPEBTI/S/II/2003 and is also regulated by JFX, holding an operating license such as SPAB/169/JFX/05/2018.
Regulated Country | Regulated Authority | Regulated Entity | License Type | License Number | Current Status |
![]() | BAPPEBTI | PT. DELAPAN BELAS BERJANGKA | Retail Forex License | 192/BAPPEBTI/SI/II/2003 | Regulated |
![]() | JFX | PT. Delapan Belas Berjangka | Retail Forex License | SPAB/169/JFX/05/2018 | Regulated |
On the 18FX platform, a variety of products can be traded. Foreign exchange trading includes common currency pairs such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, etc.; Commodity trading covers precious metals such as gold (XAU/USD), silver (XAG/USD), as well as energy products such as crude oil (CLSK); In addition, various index products can also be traded, providing investors with a wide range of investment targets to choose from.
Tradable Instruments | Supported |
Forex | ✔ |
Commodities | ✔ |
Indicies | ✔ |
Cryptocurrencies | ❌ |
Precious Metals | ❌ |
Shares | ❌ |
ETFs | ❌ |
Bonds | ❌ |
Mutual Funds | ❌ |
The fee structure of 18FX is relatively simple. The spread of most products is fixed at 0.3, and the commission is $1. In addition, the values of Short Swap (short position swap) and Long Swap (long position swap) vary for different products. This part of the fees will be generated according to the position holding time and affect the trading costs.
18FX adopts MetaTrader 5 as its trading platform, which supports multiple devices. Traders can download the application for trading through Google Play, the App Store, or a Windows PC.
Trading Platform | Supported | Available Devices | Suitable for |
MetaTrader 5 | ✔ | PC, iOS, and Android | Experienced Trader |
New users who register on 18FX can receive certain benefits. During specific promotional periods (such as from February 5th to April 30th, 2025), new users have the opportunity to obtain gold and can also participate in a lottery to win an electric motorcycle. However, investors should be aware that these benefits usually come with relevant terms and conditions before participating in the activities.