Aetos Alternative: Why Traders Switch to LHFX

Aetos is an FCA and ASIC regulated Australian broker founded in 2007 with 1:30 retail leverage. LHFX offers 1:500 from $10 with crypto withdrawals.

LHFX charges $3 per side per lot, accepts a $10 minimum deposit, offers up to 1:500 leverage, and typically pays out crypto withdrawals in under 20 minutes.

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Quick Comparison

LHFX vs Aetos at a glance.

LHFX vs Aetos: commission, minimum deposit, spreads, leverage, platforms, instruments, execution, regulation, withdrawal speed and swap-free accounts
Feature	LHFX	Aetos
Commission per lot	$3 per side, $6 round turn	Not publicly disclosed (Premium account commission undisclosed)
Minimum deposit	$10	$250
Typical EURUSD spread	From 0.0 pips raw plus $3 commission	From 0.8 pips (Premium), 1.8 pips (Standard)
Maximum retail leverage	1:500	1:30 (FCA and ASIC entities)
Platforms	MetaTrader 5 only (direct MetaQuotes licensee)	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, web platform
Forex pairs and total instruments	41 forex pairs, 144 total instruments	25+ forex pairs, around 33 total instruments
Execution model	STP/ECN	STP/ECN
Regulation	FSC Mauritius (GB23202204) and FSCA South Africa (FSP 52816)	FCA (UK) and ASIC (Australia)
Crypto deposits and withdrawals	BTC, ETH, USDT and others, auto-payouts typically under 20 minutes	Not offered
Islamic accounts	Yes, swap-free with holding fee after grace period	Not publicly disclosed

Where LHFX Wins

The areas where LHFX offers a clear advantage over Aetos.

Transparent $3 per side

LHFX publishes a $3 per side per lot commission. Aetos does not openly publish its Premium account commission.

$10 minimum deposit

LHFX opens accounts from $10. Aetos requires $250 to open a live account.

Crypto deposits and withdrawals

LHFX supports BTC, ETH, USDT, and other crypto for funding. Aetos does not list crypto deposit options.

1:500 leverage

LHFX offers up to 1:500 retail leverage. Aetos is capped at 1:30 under FCA and ASIC rules.

Withdrawals typically under 20 minutes

LHFX typically auto-processes crypto withdrawals in under 20 minutes. Aetos relies on bank methods without a published comparable speed.

Where Aetos Wins

Aetos has genuine strengths. Here is where they come out ahead.

Longer track record

Aetos has operated since 2007, giving it roughly 19 years of operating history.

FCA and ASIC oversight

Aetos is supervised by the UK FCA and Australia's ASIC, top-tier regulators that LHFX does not currently hold.

MT4 and MT5

Aetos lets traders run MetaTrader 4 alongside MT5. LHFX runs MT5 only.

London, Sydney, and Hangzhou offices

Aetos maintains physical offices across the UK, Australia, and mainland China for regional support.

Who Should Choose LHFX

Choose LHFX if you want a $3 per side commission published openly.
Choose LHFX if you want to start with $10 instead of $250.
Choose LHFX if 1:30 leverage is too low for your strategy and you can manage 1:500 responsibly.
Choose LHFX if you want crypto deposits and crypto withdrawals typically under 20 minutes.
Choose LHFX if you want 144 instruments across forex, indices, commodities, crypto, and stocks.

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Who Should Stick with Aetos

Choose Aetos if you are an FCA or ASIC retail client and value those regulators.
Choose Aetos if you need MetaTrader 4 for legacy EAs alongside MT5.
Choose Aetos if 1:30 leverage is the right cap for you.
Choose Aetos if you fund and withdraw via traditional bank methods only.
Choose Aetos if regional offices in London, Sydney, or Hangzhou matter to your workflow.

Making the Switch

Moving from Aetos to LHFX takes minutes, not days.

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$10 minimum deposit. Registration takes about 2 minutes.

Verify Your Identity

Upload a government-issued ID. Most verifications complete within a few hours.

Fund and Start Trading

Deposit via crypto or card and place your first trade on MT5 or LHFX Trade.

Open an LHFX Account

$10 minimum deposit. Registration takes about 2 minutes.

Verify Your Identity

Upload a government-issued ID. Most verifications complete within a few hours.

Fund and Start Trading

Deposit via crypto or card and place your first trade on MT5 or LHFX Trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LHFX cheaper than Aetos?

LHFX charges $3 per side with raw spreads from 0.0 pips. Aetos publishes EUR/USD from 0.8 pips on its Premium account but does not openly disclose the commission, and the Standard account starts from 1.8 pips. For most active traders, the LHFX raw-plus-commission model works out lower.

Can I switch from Aetos to LHFX?

Yes. LHFX is MetaTrader 5 only, so MT5 strategies port directly while MT4 EAs need conversion. The minimum to open is $10, and deposits go via BTC, ETH, USDT, or card.

Which has faster withdrawals, LHFX or Aetos?

LHFX typically auto-processes crypto withdrawals in under 20 minutes. Aetos does not offer crypto and does not publish a comparable bank-wire speed.

Does Aetos offer MT5?

Yes. Aetos supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and its web platform. LHFX runs MetaTrader 5 only as a direct MetaQuotes licensee.

Which is more regulated, LHFX or Aetos?

Aetos holds FCA (UK) and ASIC (Australia) licences, which are top-tier. LHFX holds FSC Mauritius (Longhorn Ltd, lic GB23202204) and FSCA South Africa (LHFX SA Pty Ltd, FSP 52816). Aetos has stronger regulatory weight; LHFX trades that for higher leverage and lower entry costs.

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