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Skilling Review (2026)

Skilling Trader

Skilling scores 71/100 in our review (grade B, very good), a Limassol, Cyprus-based broker regulated by CySEC (Cyprus). It does not currently offer MetaTrader 5, so Market Structure Pro cannot be used here.

MSP Score /100:85+ Excellent70 to 84 Very good55 to 69 Fair<55 Caution
Regulation
17/25
Costs
14/20
Platform
15/20
Execution
11/15
Instruments
8/10
Support
6/10

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Skilling at a glance

HeadquartersLimassol, Cyprus
Founded2016
RegulationCySEC (Cyprus)
PlatformsSkilling Trader, cTrader, MT4
MetaTrader 5No
Own platformSkilling Trader
Account typesStandard, Premium
Min deposit$100
Typical EURUSD spread0.1 pips
Typical Gold spreadn/a
CommissionStandard account spread-only (commission-free). Premium charges commission on FX/spot metals (from ~$35 per million USD) for tighter spreads (EUR/USD from 0.1 pips); crypto fee from ~0.1%. Premium requires EUR 5,000 minimum.
ExecutionNo dealing desk
Funding methodsCard, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, Trustly, Apple Pay, Bank transfer
Demo accountYes
Support24/5

Pros & cons

✓ Pros

  • Regulated by CySEC (license 357/18) with segregated client funds and MiFID II compliance
  • Choice of three platforms: proprietary Skilling Trader (TradingView-powered), cTrader, and MT4
  • Low $100 entry minimum and competitive Premium pricing (EUR/USD from 0.1 pips + commission)
  • Broad instrument range (~1,200 CFDs) across forex, shares, indices, commodities and crypto
  • Free non-expiring demo account and negative balance protection

✗ Cons

  • No MetaTrader 5, MSP cannot be used
  • Availability narrowed to EU/EEA; UK and US not accepted; former rest-of-world arm spun off as TradingMoon
  • Support is weekday-only (no weekend coverage)
  • Research and education relatively limited
  • Tightest spreads require Premium account (EUR 5,000 min); withdrawal fees apply after first monthly withdrawal

Full review

Skilling is a Cyprus-based CFD and forex broker founded in 2016 and headquartered in Limassol, regulated by CySEC (license 357/18) with segregated funds and MiFID II protections. Clients trade ~1,200 instruments across 70+ FX pairs, 900+ share CFDs, indices, commodities, ETFs and crypto, using the proprietary Skilling Trader (built on TradingView), cTrader, or MetaTrader 4. It does not offer MetaTrader 5, so Market Structure Pro cannot be used.

Pricing is tiered: a $100 commission-free Standard account, and a Premium account (EUR 5,000 min) with tighter spreads from 0.1 pips plus ~$35 per million USD commission. Execution is no-dealing-desk/STP; funding via cards, e-wallets, Trustly and bank transfer. Support runs weekdays only.

Two structural notes: the rest-of-world/offshore operation (formerly Seychelles FSA) now trades as a separate brand, TradingMoon, so Skilling.com today focuses on EU/EEA under CySEC and does not serve UK or US; and industry press reported an INFINOX acquisition in October 2025 (brand retained). Genuine and well-regulated for its region, but non-EU/EEA users should confirm which entity/brand serves them.

Reputation & reviews

A separate reputation score out of 100, based on genuine user reviews across the web and kept independent of the feature score above. Our read: reviews look genuine.

Reputation score
76/100
Verdict
✓ Trusted reviews

Skilling is a long-established, CySEC-regulated broker (since 2016) with segregated funds and no significant pattern of scam allegations; independent reputation is generally positive. Exact live Trustpilot/WikiFX/BrokerChooser scores could not be independently re-verified, so numeric ratings left null. Note the offshore arm's rebrand to TradingMoon and reported Oct 2025 INFINOX acquisition when interpreting older reviews.

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⚠ Regulatory flags & warnings

Can I use Market Structure Pro with Skilling? Not directly. Skilling does not offer MetaTrader 5, which MSP requires, so browse MT5 brokers instead.

Sources: skilling.com · www.daytrading.com · www.financemagnates.com · forexbrokerz.com. Figures are typical and change, so confirm on the broker's site.

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