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Alpari ECN Trading Account
Alpari ECN Trading Account

Micro trading account

Cent-based MT4 trading with low risk, smaller positions, and real market exposure. Perfect for beginners or EA testing.
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Trading is risky. Your capital is at risk.

Start small. Learn fast.

The Alpari Micro Account is built for beginners and strategy testers. With cent-based balances and smaller trade sizes, it lets you trade real markets with lower risk and minimal capital.

Micro trading account at a glance

Markets
Commission
Spreads
Leverage
Platforms
Minimum deposit 

Forex
Metals
Indices
Commodities

None

From 1.5 pips

Up to 1:500

MetaTrader 4 (MT4)

$30

Get started with your next trade

750+

Instruments including Forex, Indices, Crypto and Stocks

Stocks

Access stocks from global stock exchanges and trade based on business' performance.

Crypto

Embrace the volatility of the most popular Cryptocurrencies.

ETF CFDs

Go long or short on popular Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).

Futures CFDs

Speculate on Futures contracts with the power of leverage.

Forex

Access popular major, minor and exotic currency pairs, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Commodities

Discover the potential opportunities in Crude Oil, Brent Oil, and Natural Gas.

Indices

Tap into the opportunities of the biggest headline indices from around the world.

Metals

Take advantage of volatility in the metals market, with opportunities in Gold and Silver.

Stocks

Access stocks from global stock exchanges and trade based on business' performance.

Crypto

Embrace the volatility of the most popular Cryptocurrencies.

ETF CFDs

Go long or short on popular Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).

Futures CFDs

Speculate on Futures contracts with the power of leverage.

Forex

Access popular major, minor and exotic currency pairs, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Commodities

Discover the potential opportunities in Crude Oil, Brent Oil, and Natural Gas.

Indices

Tap into the opportunities of the biggest headline indices from around the world.

Metals

Take advantage of volatility in the metals market, with opportunities in Gold and Silver.

Crypto

Embrace the volatility of the most popular Cryptocurrencies.

ETF CFDs

Go long or short on popular Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).

Futures CFDs

Speculate on Futures contracts with the power of leverage.

Crosses

Hedge the market and find unique opportunities with cross-market pairs.

Forex

Access popular major, minor and exotic currency pairs, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Commodities

Discover the potential opportunities in Crude Oil, Brent Oil, and Natural Gas.

Indices

Tap into the opportunities of the biggest headline indices from around the world.

Metals

Take advantage of volatility in the metals market, with opportunities in Gold and Silver.

Stocks

Access stocks from global stock exchanges and trade based on business' performance.

Crypto

Embrace the volatility of the most popular Cryptocurrencies.

ETF CFDs

Go long or short on popular Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).

Futures CFDs

Speculate on Futures contracts with the power of leverage.

Crosses

Hedge the market and find unique opportunities with cross-market pairs.

Forex

Access popular major, minor and exotic currency pairs, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Commodities

Discover the potential opportunities in Crude Oil, Brent Oil, and Natural Gas.

Indices

Tap into the opportunities of the biggest headline indices from around the world.

Metals

Take advantage of volatility in the metals market, with opportunities in Gold and Silver.

Why trade with Alpari 

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Global opportunities

Access to hundreds of instruments across the Forex, Metals, Commodities, Indices, Crypto and Stock CFD markets. 

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No-to-low spreads and commissions

Spreads starting from zero and low commissions. Plus, great leverage to maximise opportunities. 

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Secure deposit and withdrawal 

Choose from regional and global payment options to safely deposit or withdraw your trading funds.

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Micro

Standard

ECN

Pro ECN

Trading platforms

MT4

MT4 and MT5

MT4

MT4 and MT5

Minimum deposit

$30

$100

$300

$500

Commission

None

None

None

Forex: $2.5 per lot traded
Metals: $18 per mil notional traded
Indices, Commodities & Crosses CFDs: $25 per mil notional traded
Crypto: 0.03% notional traded
Stock CFDs: $0.02 per side/lot (1 share = 1 lot)
ETF CFDs: $0.01 per side/lot (1 share = 1 lot)

Spreads

From 1.5 pips

From 0.3 pips

From 0.1 pips

From 0.0 pips 

Leverage

Up to 1:500

Up to 1:1000

Up to 1:3000

Up to 1:3000

Margin call

50%

50%

80%

80%

Stop out

20%

20%

50%

50%

Markets

Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities

Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Crosses

Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Crosses

Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities,
Cryptocurrencies, Stocks (MT5), ETFs (MT5), Crosses

Micro

Trading platforms

MT4

Minimum deposit

$30

Commission

None

Spreads

From 1.5 pips 

Leverage

Up to 1:500

Margin call

50%

Stop out

20%

Markets

Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodiites

Who is the Micro account for?

Beginner traders
If you're just moving from demo to live trading, this account offers a smooth, low-risk transition with small trade sizes and a manageable learning curve.

Expert Advisor testers
Need to test a new Expert Advisor or refine your trading strategy? The Micro Account offers a real market environment with minimal exposure.

What is a cent account?

The Micro Account uses US cents (USC) or Euro cents (EUC) as its base currency.

Your account balance and profits are displayed in cents, not Dollars or Euros.

Open a Micro trading account

Step 1

Open an account to create your profile

Step 2

Select the Micro account type and confirm identity

Step 3

Make your first deposit and start trading

Frequently asked questions

The Micro Account is a cent-based MT4 trading account that allows you to trade smaller lot sizes using real money — with lower risk.

Instead of USD or EUR as your base currency, your account balance is displayed in USC (USD Cents) or EUC (EUR Cents), making it ideal for beginners and EA strategy testing.

The Micro account is ideal for: 

  • Beginner traders transitioning from demo to live trading 
  • Traders looking to minimise financial risk 
  • Clients testing Expert Advisors (EAs) or new strategies on a smaller scale

You can start trading at just $/€30 (3000 USC / 3000 EUC). That’s the minimum deposit required to open a Micro account.

The minimum trade size is 0.01 lot, allowing for very small positions and precise control over your risk.

You can trade over 30 instruments, including: 

  • Forex (28 pairs) 
  • Metals: Gold (XAUUSD), Silver (XAGUSD) 
  • Energy Commodities: Brent Oil, WTI, Natural Gas 
  • Index: USD Index 

Please note that trading is conducted in USC/EUC.

No, the Micro account is only available on MT4.

No, the Micro account does not offer a demo version. It is designed specifically for live trading with lower exposure.

Yes, the Micro account is commission-free. You only pay spreads and swaps (if applicable), with no added commission per trade.

Yes, a swap-free option is available depending on your account preferences and region.

Profits and losses are calculated and displayed in cents (USC or EUC). For example, a $10 profit will appear as 1000 USC in your account balance.

Absolutely. Once you're comfortable trading larger volumes, you can easily open a Standard, ECN, or Pro ECN account from your Alpari Dashboard.

Start your journey

Your next profitable opportunity is ready and waiting.

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Risk Disclosure: Before trading, you should ensure that you've undergone sufficient preparation and fully understand the risks involved in margin trading.

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