Admiral Markets

Admiral Markets was founded in 2001 and has since grown into one of the more established brokers in the retail trading space. Headquartered in Estonia, the company operates under multiple regulatory licences, including the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), and the JSC in Jordan. This broad regulatory footprint adds a strong layer of credibility and global trustworthiness to their offering.

Admirals delivers a well-rounded trading experience with access to over 8,000 instruments across FX, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, bonds, and even cryptocurrencies. Their global reach and comprehensive product range make them a serious player, especially for traders looking for more than just FX.

We were impressed by Admirals' balance of regulation, platform quality, and asset variety. As a regulated broker under multiple tier-one authorities, there’s an immediate sense that this is a broker built for longevity and accountability.

Admiral offers both MT4 and MT5, but what really stood out during our testing was their custom platform add-on called MetaTrader Supreme Edition. It's a powerful enhancement to the standard MetaTrader suite and includes extra tools, analytics, and indicators that give traders a more professional edge without straying from the familiar MetaTrader environment. While it's not a completely proprietary platform, it shows Admiral is willing to innovate on top of what already works.

From a pricing perspective, FX spreads on pairs like EUR/USD were competitive during our test, while spreads on major indices such as the DAX and SP500 were reasonable, but not the absolute lowest we've seen. What sets them apart is transparency—fees and commissions are clearly stated, and you always know what you're getting.

We also liked their commitment to trader education. Their Analytics section is packed with useful market commentary, webinars, and daily updates. For those still honing their skills or trading part-time, these resources go a long way in building confidence.

While Admiral does a lot of things well, spreads on certain FX pairs aren’t the cheapest we've tested. Traders looking for ultra-tight pricing might find lower costs with more aggressive pricing brokers. That said, the slight premium may be worth it if regulatory protection and platform enhancements are high on your list.

Also worth noting is the lack of a fully proprietary trading platform. While the Supreme Edition add-on is a step in the right direction, some brokers are now offering truly home-grown platforms that go beyond what MetaTrader can do. Traders looking for a fresh UI/UX experience might not find that here.

Lastly, although the product selection is broad, CFDs on individual US shares can carry relatively wide spreads during off-market hours, so short-term equity traders should watch their timing.

Admiral is one of those brokers that just feels solid. They're well-regulated, have been around for over two decades, and offer a very broad product range that’s ideal for anyone looking to diversify across asset classes. Their enhanced MetaTrader experience is a real plus for traders who like the classic MT setup but crave a bit more power and flexibility.

While they aren’t the absolute cheapest in every category, the broker makes up for it with transparency, support, and education. We came away with the impression that Admiral is a broker that genuinely wants to help traders succeed—and that’s something we respect.

If you're looking for a serious, well-established broker with a global presence and a strong educational focus, Admiral is absolutely worth considering.