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OctaFX (now rebranding as Octa) is an international forex and CFD broker, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cyprus. The broker is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC license 372/18) and the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA license 49948). OctaFX offers trading on over 230 instruments including forex, indices, commodities, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. The broker differentiates itself through its swap-free accounts by default, meaning no overnight holding fees are charged on any account type, and its cashback rebate program that returns a portion of trading costs to active traders. Spreads start from 0.4 pips on the Pro account, with commission-free pricing across all account types. Platform support includes MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and the proprietary OctaTrader platform, which features an integrated Space area with analytical articles, trading ideas, and educational content. Account types include the Micro account (minimum deposit $25, lot sizes from 0.001 lots), the Pro account (minimum deposit $1,000 with tighter spreads), and the ECN account (minimum deposit $1,000 for institutional-grade execution). All accounts are swap-free by default. OctaFX also offers a copy trading service through its platform, allowing traders to follow and replicate the strategies of successful signal providers. The broker is well-suited for beginner to intermediate traders who prefer swap-free trading conditions and appreciate cashback rebates, as well as traders in markets where Islamic-compliant (interest-free) trading is important.