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
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
Global opportunities
Access to hundreds of instruments across the Forex, Metals, Commodities, Indices, Crypto and Stock CFD markets.
No-to-low spreads and commissions
Spreads starting from zero and low commissions. Plus, great leverage to maximise opportunities.
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
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.
Example:
- Deposit $30 → Your account will show 3000 USC
- Place a trade of 0.01 lot with the same execution, spreads, and conditions as a regular account — but at a lower exposure level.
This gives you full trading realism, without risking large sums.
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.
