Trade Forex & CFDs with RaiseFX in South Africa
An independent look at RaiseFX in South Africa: FSCA-registered CFD broker on MetaTrader 5, 500+ instruments, 200 EUR minimum deposit and leverage up to 1:500. CFDs are high-risk.
Open RaiseFX Account →RaiseFX is a South African CFD broker, operated by Raise Global SA (Pty) Ltd and registered with the FSCA (FSP 50506). It offers MetaTrader 5, 500+ CFD instruments, a 200 EUR minimum deposit and leverage up to 1:500. CFDs are high-risk products.
Why traders choose RaiseFX
- FSCA-regulated entity (Raise Global SA (Pty) Ltd, FSP no. 50506), a South African licence
- MetaTrader 5 platform on desktop, web and mobile, with support for Expert Advisors and 60+ indicators
- 500+ CFD instruments across forex, indices, metals, commodities, shares and crypto
- Swap-free (Islamic) account option and a free demo for practice
- Multilingual client support in English and French
RaiseFX accounts at a glance
| Account | Platform | Spread from | Commission | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Account | MetaTrader 5 (MT4 also referenced by the broker) | Variable, from ~1.0 pip | No commission on standard trading (per the broker) | Live CFD trading across forex, indices, metals and shares |
| Islamic (Swap-Free) Account | MetaTrader 5 | Variable, from ~1.0 pip | No overnight swap interest | Traders who need a Sharia-compliant, swap-free setup |
| Demo Account | MetaTrader 5 / MetaTrader 4 | Mirrors live market conditions | None (virtual funds) | Practising strategies risk-free before going live |
Explore RaiseFX
Login & Client Area
How to sign in to the RaiseFX client area and MetaTrader, plus password resets.
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
RaiseFX's flagship MT5 platform: desktop, web and mobile, with 60+ indicators and EAs.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
What RaiseFX's MT4 guide covers, and why MT5 is the broker's primary platform.
Minimum Deposit
The 200 EUR minimum deposit, funding methods and how to start a live account.
No-Deposit Bonus
Whether RaiseFX offers a no-deposit bonus, the terms to check and a demo alternative.
Withdrawal Process
How RaiseFX withdrawals work, the methods available and typical processing times.
Academy & Education
The educational material RaiseFX provides and how to use a demo to learn.
Contact & Support
How to reach RaiseFX support in English and French via chat, email and forms.
Is Legit
RaiseFX's FSCA registration (FSP 50506), background and checks before you deposit.
Trading NVIDIA (NVDA) CFDs with
Trading NVIDIA (NVDA) as a share CFD with RaiseFX, and the volatility risks.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Trading BT
How to trade BTC/USD as a CFD, the drivers to watch and managing its volatility.
How Repo Rate Changes Affect Forex
Why the SARB repo rate moves the rand and how to trade around MPC decisions.
NFP Trading Strategy: US Employmen
What NFP is, why it moves forex and gold, and how to trade the release sensibly.
n Economic Indicators Every Trader
The key SA data releases — repo rate, CPI, GDP — that move the rand and local CFDs.
n Stock Market CFD Trading Opportu
Trading JSE-linked and global shares as CFDs, and what drives SA equity prices.
S&P Credit Rating Changes & ZAR Tr
How S&P sovereign ratings and outlooks ripple into rand and USD/ZAR trading.
Trading Commodities: Fuel Price Tr
How oil and SA fuel prices are set, and how to trade energy as CFDs.
Trading During Economic Changes: N
Practical ways to manage risk when South African markets get choppy around news.
More: spreads, leverage & margin, account types, demo account, gold trading.
RaiseFX South Africa — quick verdict
RaiseFX is a young, FSCA-registered South African CFD broker (Raise Global SA (Pty) Ltd, FSP 50506) built around MetaTrader 5, with 500+ instruments, a 200 EUR minimum deposit and leverage up to 1:500. It suits traders who want an MT5 broker with a local licence, though its short track record and higher entry deposit mean you should confirm current terms and start cautiously. You can gauge other traders' experiences on its Trustpilot page. Remember that CFDs are complex, high-risk products.
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