Exness ECN

What is an ECN Broker?

Before diving into Exness’s specifics, let’s clarify what an ECN broker is. An Electronic Communication Network (ECN) broker facilitates direct trading between market participants, such as banks, financial institutions, hedge funds, and individual traders, through an electronic network. Unlike traditional market makers, who may take the opposite side of a client’s trade, ECN brokers act as intermediaries, connecting traders to a network of liquidity providers. This model ensures orders are executed at the best available market prices, offering several key characteristics:

Exness: A Brief Overview

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, Exness has grown into a powerhouse in the forex and CFD trading industry, serving over 1 million active traders worldwide with a monthly trading volume exceeding $4.8 trillion as of early 2025. Regulated by multiple reputable authorities, including the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in the British Virgin Islands, and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in Seychelles, Exness has built a strong reputation for reliability, competitive spreads, and innovative technology.