Gaitame.com

Gaitame.com is a Japan-based forex broker offering online forex trading through a streamlined platform with charting, market information, and basic risk controls. It provides broad access to currency pairs and standard order types for retail clients, with straightforward account management.

Key facts

8.2/10
Our rating
#57
Trust rank
2001
Founded
3
Licences
1
Countries accepted
HeadquartersJapan
Broker typeMarket Maker
RegulationJFSA; Kanto Local Finance Bureau; FFAJ
PlatformsProprietary
InstrumentsForex
Fee levelLow

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Pros

  • • Japan FSA regulation with trust-segregated client funds
  • • Tight spreads on major JPY pairs
  • • Spread-only pricing (no commissions)
  • • Advanced order types (IFD/OCO/IFD-OCO) on proprietary platforms
  • • Instant domestic bank transfers (Quick Deposit) for funding
  • Cons

  • • Not available to non-Japan residents
  • • Japanese-only platform and support
  • • No MT4/MT5 support
  • • FX-only product range
  • • Retail leverage capped at 25:1
  • Key Features

  • • Japan FSA regulated FFAJ member with client funds in segregated trust accounts
  • • Retail spot forex up to 25x leverage with 30 plus currency pairs
  • • Proprietary web and mobile platforms advanced charting and OCO IFD IFO orders
  • • Low spreads 24x5 pricing and fast execution
  • • Integrated market news economic calendar and analytics
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    gaitame.com is a licensed retail forex firm in Japan. It operates under national laws and self‐regulatory rules. You trade under standards for capital, conduct, and reporting. The firm keeps your money separate from company funds in designated trust accounts. It reconciles these accounts and is subject to oversight. You still face market and counterparty risk when you trade derivatives. Read the legal terms, disclosures, and risk notices on its site. They explain how your funds are handled and what protections apply under local rules.

    You apply online and complete identity checks. You provide proof of identity and address. You also confirm your experience and goals for suitability screening under local rules. The broker may accept only residents of allowed jurisdictions. The name on your funding source must match your trading account. Your application can be declined if documents are missing or your jurisdiction is restricted. Read the account agreement, margin terms, and risk disclosure before you proceed. Contact support if you have questions about onboarding.

    You can trade on proprietary web and mobile platforms for margin FX. You get live quotes, charts with common indicators, watchlists, price alerts, and order tickets. Order types usually include market, limit, and stop. Trailing stops and OCO may be available based on settings. You can view balances, margin, history, and statements in the platform. Features can change. Check the website or a demo to see current tools, supported devices, and any limits that apply to your account.

    You fund your account by bank transfer and other supported methods in your client portal. The name on the payment source must match your trading account. The broker credits deposits after receipt and checks. Withdrawals return to the original source in your name. Processing times depend on the method and banking hours. The broker may not charge internal fees, but your bank or payment provider can. Check cut‐off times, required references, and any currency conversion steps to help avoid delays.

    You pay trading costs through the spread between buy and sell prices. You may also pay overnight financing when you hold positions past a set time. A conversion fee can apply if your account and trade currencies differ. Platform or data fees, if any, appear in the fee schedule. Margin trading carries a real risk of loss if prices move against you. Slippage can occur in fast markets. You control order size and risk settings, but no outcome is assured. Review all costs and risks before you trade.

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