Nominations open 22 September · close 4 December 2026Winners announced 30 January 2027
Second Edition

Asia Forex Mentor Broker Awards 2026

Recognising the brokers and prop firms that traders actually trust, use and recommend. Nominations are open to the public and the winners are decided by a trader-led vote — not by a panel behind closed doors, and not by advertising spend.

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AFM Broker Awards 2026 trophy
21Award categories
30Winners in 2025
200K+Monthly readers
1,000+Summit attendees
About the awards

Recognition decided by the traders who use these firms

The AFM Broker Awards return for a second year. The first edition, held in 2025, drew votes from traders across the globe and named 30 firms across forex, crypto and prop trading. The format is unchanged: anyone may nominate, the shortlist goes to a public vote, and the results are published in full.

  • Open nominationsAnyone can put a broker or prop firm forward, including the firms themselves.
  • Decided by a public voteEvery submission is verified, then the shortlist goes to an open, trader-led vote.
  • Announced liveWinners are revealed on 30 January 2027 at Trading Insider Summit 2027.
The inaugural edition

2025 winners

The firms traders voted for in the first AFM Broker Awards.

Forex & CFD Brokers

10 winners
  • XMBest Client Education Program 2025
  • ATFXBest ECN Broker 2025
  • IGMost Transparent FX Broker 2025
  • AvaTradeClients' Choice Broker 2025
  • MH MarketsBest Trading Conditions 2025
  • EightcapBest Multi-Asset Trading Platform 2025
  • Ultima MarketsBest Digital Presence in Forex 2025
  • MultiBank GroupBest Established Broker 2025
  • PrimeXBTBest Trading Innovation 2025
  • PepperstoneFastest Growing Broker 2025

Crypto Exchanges

10 winners
  • OKXBest Institutional Crypto Exchange 2025
  • BybitBest Crypto Derivatives Trading Platform 2025
  • Crypto.comBest Compliance & Security Standards 2025
  • Gate.ioMost User-Friendly Exchange Interface 2025
  • BingXFastest Growing Exchange 2025
  • BinanceGlobal Crypto Exchange of the Year 2025
  • PhemexMost Advanced Trading Tools 2025
  • BTCCBest Regional Exchange (Asia) 2025
  • GeminiBest Fiat On/Off-Ramp Experience 2025
  • OSLBest Community Engagement Initiative 2025

Prop Firms

10 winners
  • FTMOGlobal Prop Trading Firm of the Year 2025
  • The5%ersBest Trader Education & Growth Support 2025
  • FundedNextBest Global Expansion 2025
  • FundingPipsFastest Growing Prop Trading Firm 2025
  • PropWBest Trader Success Framework 2025
  • IC FundedMost Trusted Prop Firm 2025
  • Funded Trader MarketsBest Trader Support Experience 2025
  • FundedFastConsistency Excellence Award 2025
  • TradingFundsMost Innovative Trader Challenge 2025
  • FundYourFXBest Emerging Prop Firm 2025
Special mentions

Why nominate?

Winning is not just a trophy. Every winner is put in front of the audience Asia Forex Mentor has spent years building.

  • 200K+ Monthly Website Visitors

    Be prominently featured on the Asia Forex Mentor website, where over 200,000 organic visitors discover and compare top brokers each month.

  • 35K+ Paying Members in the AFM Community

    Gain direct exposure within our exclusive trader community of over 35,000 paying members, engaged, serious, and ready to take action.

  • 150K+ YouTube Subscribers + Social Media Syndication

    Your award is highlighted in a dedicated video on our YouTube channel (150K+ subs), with snippets pushed across all major social platforms for maximum reach.

  • Placement on Our Best Brokers Page

    Get a featured spot on our most visited "Best Brokers" page, a high-converting destination where traders look for trusted recommendations.

  • Newsletter Blast to 150K+ Traders

    Your recognition is announced directly to our growing database of over 100,000 traders through curated newsletter campaigns.

  • Press Release to 200+ Financial Media Outlets

    We syndicate your award announcement to hundreds of financial news and media platforms, dramatically boosting credibility and exposure.

  • Be Featured in our AFM Magazine

    Be part of AFM Magazine’s upcoming issue, featuring market outlooks and insights. This edition includes a special segment recognizing top brokers, shared across the global trading community.

  • Enhanced Broker Review Page Exposure

    Your award, images, and recognition will be added to your individual review page, reinforcing your credibility every time a trader reads about you.

21 awards · 4 groups

Award categories

A firm may be nominated in up to three categories.

Overall · 01

Overall Best Broker 2026

Recognizing the single most outstanding broker of the year, the one that delivers across the board in execution, innovation, stability, customer satisfaction, and trader trust.

Leaders in their class

The strongest firm in each type of market.

5 awards
  • 02

    Best Forex or CFD Broker

    Top broker for currency and CFD trading, rated on execution, spreads, and platform reliability.

  • 03

    Best Futures Broker

    Top broker delivering efficient futures trading across commodities, indices, and more.

  • 04

    Best Options Broker

    Options platform evaluated on strategy tools, pricing transparency, and ease of use.

  • 05

    Best Crypto Exchange

    Secure and innovative exchange supporting crypto traders with speed and stability.

  • 06

    Best Prop Firm

    Funding program judged on fairness, transparency, and trader support.

Elite trading achievements

Standout strengths in execution, platforms and trading conditions.

10 awards
  • 07

    Best Loading Speed

    Fastest platform load times for seamless access and real-time trading.

  • 08

    Best Trading Stability

    Consistently stable performance with minimal downtime or glitches during peak trading hours.

  • 09

    Best Trading Liquidity

    Superior market access with deep liquidity and minimal slippage across assets.

  • 10

    Best Price Execution

    Brokers delivering the most accurate and efficient order fills with lightning-fast execution.

  • 11

    Best Trading Swap Rate

    Best overnight swap rates for long- and short-term traders.

  • 12

    Best Options Trading Platform

    Outstanding tools, analytics, and usability for options trading.

  • 13

    Best Trading Platform

    User-friendly, powerful, and reliable platform experience across all devices.

  • 14

    Best Algo Trading Broker

    Best-in-class support for algorithmic traders with APIs, integrations, and automation tools.

  • 15

    Best for Beginners Broker

    The most user-friendly and supportive platform for new traders entering the market.

  • 16

    Best for Copy Trading

    Leading the way in social and copy trading with transparent, reliable performance tracking.

Top brokers by region

The firm traders rate highest in each region.

5 awards
  • 17

    North America

    Top broker serving the U.S. and Canadian markets with strong regulatory compliance and robust platforms.

  • 18

    Europe

    Standout broker in the EU/UK region known for transparency, security, and localized support.

  • 19

    Middle East

    Leading broker offering region-specific tools and support while adhering to global standards.

  • 20

    LATAM (Latin America)

    Best-in-class broker providing tailored services to Latin American traders with regional accessibility.

  • 21

    South East Asia

    Top broker in South East Asia, balancing technology, education, and regional expertise for emerging markets.

Three stages

How it works

Every submission is checked before it reaches the ballot.

  • 1Nominations22 Sep – 4 Dec 2026

    Anyone can nominate: traders, investors, industry professionals, or the firms themselves. Our team reviews and verifies every submission against the category criteria.

  • 2Public vote7 – 18 Dec 2026

    The verified shortlist goes to an open, trader-led vote across our global audience.

  • 3Winners announced30 January 2027

    Announced live at Trading Insider Summit 2027, then published in full and syndicated across our channels.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about nominating, voting and how the winners are chosen.

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  • Who can submit a nomination?

    Any trader, investor or industry professional can nominate. Firms may also nominate themselves.

  • How many categories can one firm be nominated in?

    Up to three. The nomination form accepts a maximum of three categories per submission.

  • What happens after I submit?

    Every submission is reviewed and verified by our team to confirm it meets the criteria and sits in the right category before it reaches the ballot.

  • How are the winners decided?

    By a public, trader-led vote held 7–18 December 2026, with every nomination verified by our team before it reaches the ballot. Awards are not sold and placement is not influenced by advertising spend.

  • When and where are the winners announced?

    Saturday 30 January 2027, live at Trading Insider Summit 2027.

  • Who won last year?

    Thirty firms took a category in the inaugural 2025 awards, with three further special mentions. The full roll is published on the 2025 winners page.

Broker Awards 2026

Nominations for 2026 are open

Put a broker or prop firm forward before 4 December 2026. It takes a couple of minutes and anyone can do it.

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Broker Awards 2026

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Nominations open Tuesday, 22 September 2026 — entries can’t be submitted yet.

Nominations Open Sep 22

All stage dates are Singapore time (GMT+8).

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