# FortressFX > FortressFX is a licensed international online forex and CFD broker offering 200+ trading instruments on MetaTrader 5, including forex currency pairs, cryptocurrencies, gold, silver, crude oil, and global stock indices. FortressFX Ltd holds license number L16045/FFL as an International Brokerage and Clearing House. ## Key Facts - **Type**: Online Forex & CFD Broker - **Platform**: MetaTrader 5 (MT5) — Desktop, Web, and Mobile - **Instruments**: 200+ including Forex (60+ pairs), Crypto CFDs, Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Crude Oil, Stock Indices - **Account Types**: Standard (from $10), Pro (raw spreads from 0.0 pips), VIP (dedicated manager) - **Leverage**: Up to 1:500 - **Deposits**: UPI, IMPS, Net Banking, International Wire Transfer — instant processing, no fees - **Withdrawals**: ~2 minutes average processing time, 0% withdrawal fees - **License**: L16045/FFL — International Brokerage and Clearing House, Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros - **Company**: FortressFX Ltd, Registration No. 16045 - **Contact**: support@fortressfx.com - **Website**: https://fortressfx.com - **Sign Up**: https://my.fortressfx.com/en/auth/sign-up ## Why Traders Choose FortressFX 1. **Tight Spreads**: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on Pro and VIP accounts 2. **Fast Execution**: Sub-second order execution with minimal slippage 3. **Segregated Funds**: Client money held in segregated bank accounts, never used for operations 4. **INR Support**: Direct INR deposits and withdrawals via UPI, IMPS, and Net Banking 5. **Zero Withdrawal Fees**: No charges on withdrawals, funds processed in ~2 minutes 6. **MetaTrader 5**: Industry-leading platform with advanced charting, EAs, and multi-device access 7. **Copy Trading**: Follow and copy strategies from experienced traders 8. **24/5 Support**: Customer support available via email and live chat 9. **256-bit SSL Encryption**: Bank-grade security with two-factor authentication 10. **Low Minimum Deposit**: Start trading with as little as $10 ## Markets Available - **Forex**: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, and 60+ major, minor, and exotic currency pairs - **Cryptocurrencies**: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other altcoin CFDs — 24/7 trading - **Precious Metals**: Gold (XAUUSD), Silver (XAGUSD), Platinum, Palladium - **Energy**: Brent Crude Oil, WTI Crude Oil, Natural Gas - **Indices**: S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, FTSE 100, DAX 40, Nikkei 225, and more - **Shares**: International stock CFDs ## Pages - [Home](https://fortressfx.com/) - [About Us](https://fortressfx.com/about) - [Forex Trading](https://fortressfx.com/forex) - [Crypto Trading](https://fortressfx.com/market/crypto) - [Metals Trading](https://fortressfx.com/market/metals) - [Oil Trading](https://fortressfx.com/market/oil) - [Indices Trading](https://fortressfx.com/market/indices) - [MetaTrader 5 Platform](https://fortressfx.com/platform/metatrader5) - [Account Specifications](https://fortressfx.com/account-specification) - [Blog](https://fortressfx.com/blog) - [FAQ](https://fortressfx.com/faq) - [Contact](https://fortressfx.com/contact) - [Careers](https://fortressfx.com/careers) ### Forex Pair Pages - [Trade EUR/USD](https://fortressfx.com/forex/eur-usd) - [Trade GBP/USD](https://fortressfx.com/forex/gbp-usd) - [Trade USD/JPY](https://fortressfx.com/forex/usd-jpy) - [Trade AUD/USD](https://fortressfx.com/forex/aud-usd) - [Trade USD/CAD](https://fortressfx.com/forex/usd-cad) - [Trade USD/CHF](https://fortressfx.com/forex/usd-chf) - [Trade NZD/USD](https://fortressfx.com/forex/nzd-usd) - [Trade EUR/GBP](https://fortressfx.com/forex/eur-gbp) - [Trade GBP/JPY](https://fortressfx.com/forex/gbp-jpy) - [Trade XAU/USD (Gold)](https://fortressfx.com/forex/xau-usd) ### Broker Comparisons - [Compare Brokers](https://fortressfx.com/compare) - [FortressFX vs Exness](https://fortressfx.com/compare/exness) - [FortressFX vs IC Markets](https://fortressfx.com/compare/icmarkets) - [FortressFX vs XM](https://fortressfx.com/compare/xm) - [FortressFX vs Pepperstone](https://fortressfx.com/compare/pepperstone) - [FortressFX vs OctaFX](https://fortressfx.com/compare/octafx) ### Learning Center - [Learning Center](https://fortressfx.com/learn) - [What Is Forex Trading?](https://fortressfx.com/learn/what-is-forex-trading) - [How to Start Forex Trading](https://fortressfx.com/learn/how-to-start-forex-trading) - [Forex vs Crypto Trading](https://fortressfx.com/learn/forex-vs-crypto) - [Understanding Leverage and Margin](https://fortressfx.com/learn/understanding-leverage-and-margin) - [Best Forex Trading Strategies](https://fortressfx.com/learn/best-forex-trading-strategies) - [How to Read Forex Charts](https://fortressfx.com/learn/how-to-read-forex-charts) ## Social Media - X/Twitter: https://x.com/FortressFX - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortressfx.ltd - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkqG7gRgt1By8Vh7QEz7i0A ## Risk Disclaimer Trading in derivatives carries a high level of risk and may result in losses that exceed your initial investment. Products such as forex, commodities, indices, and other leveraged instruments may not be suitable for all investors. Only invest funds that you can afford to lose.