About OctaFX — History, Regulation and Entities
Background on the OctaFX (Octa) broker for Indian traders: when it launched, which entities and regulators sit behind it, and what it offers.
Open OctaFX Account →OctaFX, also branded Octa, is a global forex and CFD broker operating since 2011 that serves clients across Asia, including India. It runs through several entities regulated by authorities such as CySEC, the FSCA, MISA and the FSC, and does not hold a local Indian licence. It offers 300+ instruments across forex, metals, indices, stocks and crypto CFDs on MT4, MT5 and OctaTrader.
Key facts about OctaFX
- OctaFX, now also branded Octa, is a global forex and CFD broker that has operated since 2011 and serves clients across Asia, including India.
- It runs through several entities regulated by authorities such as CySEC (Cyprus), the FSCA (South Africa), MISA (Comoros) and the FSC (Mauritius) — it does not hold a local Indian licence.
- The product range spans forex, metals, indices, commodities, stocks and cryptocurrencies as CFDs, across 300+ instruments.
- Traders can use MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 or the in-house OctaTrader platform, with a free unlimited demo.
- It has received a number of industry awards over the years, but Indian traders should confirm which entity serves them and weigh the protections before depositing.
Frequently asked questions
When was OctaFX founded?
OctaFX has operated since 2011 and is a well-known forex and CFD broker across Asia and other regions, more recently also using the Octa brand name.
Is OctaFX regulated in India?
OctaFX does not hold a local Indian regulatory licence. It operates through offshore and mid-tier entities regulated by bodies such as CySEC, FSCA, MISA and FSC, so Indian traders should check which entity serves them and weigh the protections.