Libertex Review 2026
The full Libertex write-up for Kenya traders: the kitchen inspection, the ingredient costs, the bill, and our straight verdict.
Regulation in Kenya
| Regulator | FSA FSA, Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Licence Number | SD038 |
| Regulated Entity | Libertex International Company Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:999 |
| Minimum Deposit | $10 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.0 pips (ECN/Raw) |
| Instruments | 500+ |
| Platforms | Libertex Platform, MT4 |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✓ |
| Inactivity fee | Inactivity fee: EUR5/month after 6 months |
Verdict
Cooks under FSA (licence SD038). Cover charge $10. In Kenya, forex leverage is capped at 1:999.
About Libertex
Libertex opened its doors in 1997 out of a kitchen in Limassol, Cyprus. Its menu runs to 500 tradeable instruments, forex pairs alongside CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It holds licences across several jurisdictions, with the head licence carried by Libertex International Company Ltd under FSA.
In Kenya, Libertex serves as Libertex International Company Ltd, cleared by FSA under licence number SD038. Under FSA house rules, Kenya traders are poured no more than 1:999 leverage on forex pairs.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- FSA regulated, licence SD038
- 500+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Kenya
- Platforms: Libertex Platform, MT4
- Real stock ownership (not CFD)
- Founded in 1997 (29 years operating)
- EUR/USD spread from 0.0 pips on raw/ECN accounts
Cons
- Inactivity fee: EUR5/month after 6 months
- 76% of retail clients burn their fingers
- CFDs only, you trade the price, you never own the dish
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Libertex regulated?
Yes. Libertex is authorised by FSA, issued to the entity Libertex International Company Ltd, an authorisation you can look up for yourself on the official FSA public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Libertex in Kenya?
The cover charge is $10, the smallest amount Kenya traders need to open a live account with Libertex under FSA rules.
What leverage does Libertex offer in Kenya?
In Kenya, FSA rules cap Libertex at 1:999 on forex pairs. A larger pour is sometimes available through offshore-regulated entities, with thinner protection to match.
Is Libertex safe to trade with?
The kitchen passes inspection: Libertex cooks under FSA. A tier-1 regulator insists on segregated client money, negative balance protection and independent audits, while lighter offshore regimes offer weaker cover and often no compensation scheme. That does not make trading risk-free, so check which entity holds your account and what protections actually apply before you deposit.
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