JFX centres its retail offering on short-term foreign-exchange trading through MATRIX TRADER. The most useful comparison is between the ordinary account, the separate Beginner FX service and the six Large symbols. They differ in trade size and position limits; the platform’s charting connections also need to be distinguished from actual order execution.[3][4]
Business identity and service scope
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What the brand covers
| Area | Published position | Practical implication |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | Tokyo-based JFX Corporation, established in July 2005. | The Japanese entity is the contracting business covered here.Source 1 |
| Products | MATRIX TRADER offers bilateral, cash-settled OTC FX. | A currency position is a leveraged trading contract.Source 3 |
| Service history | Beginner FX launched in August 2026; the earlier MTBO binary-options service ended in March 2017. | Do not infer a current binary-options account from historical reviews.Source 1 |
Accounts and eligibility
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Account routes
| Route | Access and constraints | Operating detail |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Published application range: age 18 to under 75; approval is required. | Opening and account maintenance are free.Source 7 |
| Overseas individual | JFX’s FAQ permits applications from overseas residents without a My Number card. | Local restrictions still apply; this is application eligibility, not guaranteed worldwide acceptance.Source 8 |
| Corporate | The company must have its head-office registration in Japan. | A foreign-headquartered company does not meet this published rule.Source 9 |
| Second account | A further account requires a new application. | The FAQ specifies its own naming procedure for that application.Source 10 |
At a glance03
Main account versus small-trade service
| Service | Trading universe | Smallest trade |
|---|---|---|
| MATRIX TRADER | 46 ordinary currency pairs plus six Large variants. | Ordinary lots are usually 1,000 base units; exceptions appear below.Source 3 |
| Beginner FX | 11 pairs: USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, AUD/JPY, NZD/JPY, TRY/JPY, ZAR/JPY, MXN/JPY, EUR/USD, GBP/USD and AUD/USD. | 0.1 lot: normally 100 base units; MXN/JPY is 1,000 MXN.Source 4 |
At a glance04
Opening, first funding and documentation
| Step | Published requirement | Timing or qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Verification | Online face verification plus the required identification/My Number documentation; postal alternatives exist. | Standard processing is normally one to two business days after documentation. Same-day completion is conditional.Source 7 |
| First deposit | JPY 10,000. | This is the stated initial funding requirement, separate from the minimum trade size.Source 11 |
| Later deposits | Bank transfers have no published amount floor in the FAQ; each Quick Deposit requires at least JPY 10,000. | Smaller top-ups use a bank transfer.Source 12 |
Contract sizes and position limits
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MATRIX TRADER size conventions
| Instrument or group | Units per lot | Order / holding limits |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary USD/JPY and EUR/USD | 1,000 base units | Minimum 1 lot; maximum order 1,000 lots; holding 10,000 lots.Source 5 |
| MXN, NOK, SEK, CNH, CZK and THB against JPY | 10,000 base units | Pair-specific caps apply.Source 5 |
| HUF/JPY | 100,000 HUF | Maximum order 30 lots; holding 500 lots.Source 5 |
| Large: USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, EUR/USD, GBP/JPY, GBP/USD, AUD/JPY | 1,000 base units | Opening 500–3,000 lots; closing up to 9,000; holding 30,000.Source 5 |
At a glance06
Beginner FX limits and a documentation conflict
| Item | Dated specification | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Order size | 0.1–10 lots. | Normally 100–10,000 base units; MXN/JPY is 1,000–100,000 MXN.Source 6 |
| Holding size | 100 lots per pair. | Normally 100,000 base units; MXN/JPY is 1 million MXN.Source 6 |
| Number of positions | 14 September 2026 PDF: 100. | The public HTML rules instead say 1,300. This profile uses the dated product schedule; the discrepancy remains unresolved.Source 6Source 4 |
Spread pricing: time and size matter
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Selected ordinary MATRIX TRADER spreads
At a glance08
Other published spread treatments
| Scope | Quoted basis | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary EUR/USD | 0.3 advertising pips. | Conditional published spread; no separate session band is shown for this pair.Source 15 |
| TRY/JPY | 0.7 sen at 18:00–22:00; 1.4 at 09:00–18:00 and 22:00–03:00; 5.9 at 03:00–09:00 JST. | A different session schedule applies.Source 15 |
| Large EUR/USD / Large USD/JPY | 1.9 pips / 1.9 sen in the September 2026 disclosure. | Distribution-based historical disclosure, not a simple average or a promised current fill.Source 16 |
At a glance09
The two pip conventions on JFX
| Context | Unit | Why it changes an order |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising, non-JPY pair | 0.0001. | The EUR/USD spread headline uses this convention.Source 15 |
| MATRIX order-tolerance input | 0.001 for JPY pairs; 0.00001 for non-JPY pairs. | Ten platform pips equal one sen on USD/JPY. Do not enter a tolerance assuming the advertising convention.Source 17 |
| Spread control | A maximum acceptable spread can be set for streaming/quick orders. | The order is blocked when the displayed spread exceeds the chosen threshold; availability is tool-specific.Source 18 |
Commissions, financing and leverage
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Costs beyond the quoted spread
| Charge | Treatment | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Trading commission | JPY 0. | MATRIX TRADER’s published product explanation; spread and financing remain separate.Source 22 |
| Overnight swaps | Accrue as unrealised swap until the position closes or swap realisation is requested. | Ordinary triple rollover is Wednesday; USD/CAD and USD/TRY use Thursday. Holidays can change the schedule.Source 34 |
| Swap cash realisation | Possible without closing the position, in JPY 1 increments. | Available through the supported desktop/mobile/iPad tools.Source 35 |
| Cash interest | No interest on the cash collateral balance under the agreement. | FX swap credits are a different mechanism.Source 24 |
At a glance11
Margin requirements
| Client or instrument | Rule | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Retail baseline | At least 4% margin; headline maximum leverage 25×. | Effective leverage changes with exposure and equity; it is not a fixed account-setting promise.Source 19 |
| HUF/JPY, USD/HUF and USD/MXN | Greater of rounded 4% margin or JPY 6,000 per lot. | The cash floor can reduce effective leverage substantially.Source 5 |
| USD/ZAR | 8%, rounded down to JPY 100. | Do not apply the ordinary 4% rule.Source 5 |
| TRY/JPY | 4%, rounded up to JPY 10. | Other ordinary pairs generally round upward to JPY 100.Source 5 |
| Corporate | Pair-specific risk-based requirements are reviewed weekly using the industry methodology. | Corporate leverage is not a universal fixed 100× entitlement.Source 20 |
Margin alerts, closeout and residual debt
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What happens as available equity falls
| Trigger or event | Action | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Below 200% margin maintenance | The standard service issues a margin alert. | An alert is separate from the automatic closeout threshold.Source 3 |
| Below 100% maintenance | The system normally checks at roughly one-to-ten-second intervals and begins market closeout. | Positions are generally closed oldest first, subject to market conditions.Source 21 |
| Unavailable quotation | A position may remain pending until pricing resumes. | Closeout is not a guaranteed execution price; losses can exceed deposited funds.Source 21 |
| Account deficit | Agreement deadline: 15:00 JST two business days after the deficit arises. | Late interest may be charged at 14.6% annually from the day after the due date.Source 24 |
Order controls and execution behaviour
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Orders that need closer reading
| Feature | Behaviour | Trading implication |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary limit order | Normally executes at the specified limit; the Monday opening-gap treatment is an exception. | A weekend gap can change the applicable execution price.Source 22 |
| Stop order | Becomes a market order after its trigger. | Slippage is possible in either direction.Source 22 |
| Time-specified limit/stop | If its price condition is still unmet at the selected time, it becomes a market order. | It is not merely an ordinary limit order with an expiry time.Source 22 |
| Closing through the rate panel | Can be subject to an order-margin check. | Closing a specific position from the position list can avoid that particular margin-related rejection.Source 22 |
At a glance14
Hedging settings
| Setting | Published behaviour | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Default | Hedging is off; an opposite trade normally closes an existing position. | Settings can differ by device.Source 23 |
| Margin | The larger of the long and short sides determines hedged margin. | Both sides can still generate spread and swap costs.Source 23 |
| Desktop contingent orders | IF-DONE and IF-OCO have a documented default-on hedging exception. | Check the relevant order’s setting rather than relying on the ordinary account default.Source 23 |
At a glance15
Trading week and interruptions
| Period | Published schedule | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| US daylight-saving period | Monday 06:30 to Saturday 05:30 JST. | Holiday changes and maintenance are excluded.Source 3 |
| US standard-time period | Monday 07:00 to Saturday 06:30 JST. | Daily rollover maintenance starts at 06:59; 05:59 during US summer time.Source 3 |
| Maintenance | Usually about 15 minutes, potentially 30. | Connections close and require another login.Source 3 |
Platforms: charts and order entry are different services
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Tool-by-tool access
| Tool | Useful functions | Execution scope |
|---|---|---|
| MATRIX TRADER desktop | Customisable quick orders, linked charts, chart orders and economic-event display. | Native order entry; configurable layouts and closing controls.Source 31 |
| Smartphone | Chart-based sliding orders, quick orders and simultaneous closing controls. | Native trading; up to twelve chart views arranged in three groups of four.Source 32 |
| MT5 | Chart analysis for customers with a live MATRIX TRADER account. | No MT5 order entry and no MT5 demo service.Source 28 |
| TradingView | JFX quote symbols are available through its chart-data integration. | The reviewed page does not establish TradingView order routing to this account.Source 29 |
| MT4 | Ended on 19 August 2026 at 10:00 JST. | Historical MT4 availability should not be presented as current.Source 30 |
At a glance17
Scalping, automation and outages
| Topic | Published position | Operating limit |
|---|---|---|
| Scalping | JFX expressly permits scalping and does not set a daily trade-count limit in the MT5 service explanation. | This does not create permission for all external automated systems.Source 28 |
| External systems | The agreement restricts improper external tools, system modification and nonstandard order activity. | MT5 chart access should not be described as EA execution access.Source 24 |
| System failure | Phone, fax and email orders are generally unavailable; a limited closing-order exception may be made at JFX’s discretion. | The policy distinguishes broker-system faults from the customer’s connection or device failures.Source 44 |
At a glance18
Practice account
| Feature | Demo terms | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Duration and balance | Approximately three months; virtual starting balance from JPY 10,000 to JPY 10 million. | Demo registration is separate from live funding.Source 33 |
| Practice environment | Desktop and mobile access; weekend practice can be available. | Quotes can be synthetic and swaps are not real-time, so practice results do not establish live execution quality.Source 33 |
Deposits: minimums, naming and posting
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Funding routes
| Method | Cost and crediting | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Deposit | JFX fee JPY 0; normally immediate. | Use the supported online-bank route; bank or system interruptions can delay completion.Source 25 |
| Bank transfer | The sending bank’s fee applies; credit follows JFX’s receipt confirmation. | Append the seven-digit trading-account reference so the payment can be matched.Source 14 |
| Incorrect account name | Third-party funding is returned after identification, net of transfer/refund expenses. | A resulting cash reduction can cause closeout on open positions.Source 13 |
Withdrawals: deadline, amount and cancellation rules
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Withdrawal routes
| Route | Amount and timing | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time withdrawal | Published window: weekdays 09:30–14:30 JST; JPY 1,000–1 million. | Free to the registered bank; a real-time request cannot be cancelled.Source 25 |
| Outside the real-time window | Cash is debited when requested; bank processing resumes from 09:30 on the next bank business day. | The screen debit is not evidence of money reaching the bank.Source 25 |
| Ordinary withdrawal | Larger amounts and small closing balances use the ordinary route; processing normally follows the next business-day cycle. | A pending ordinary request can be cancelled before processing.Source 27 |
At a glance21
Withdrawal limits and failure cases
| Rule | Published treatment | Practical effect |
|---|---|---|
| Number of requests | One withdrawal per day across both methods; Saturday, Sunday and Monday count as one period. | Daily reset is 06:00 JST in US summer time and 07:00 in winter.Source 26 |
| Insufficient withdrawable balance | A request can be cancelled if available funds have fallen below it by processing time. | An open position can change the amount that is actually releasable.Source 25 |
| JPY 1 million boundary | The main payment page includes JPY 1 million in real-time withdrawals; the FAQ describes the ordinary threshold as JPY 1 million or more. | The two published descriptions overlap at exactly JPY 1 million.Source 25Source 27 |
Information, account tools and security
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Services surrounding the trading account
| Service | Published functionality | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Market information | Reuters economic-release/calendar information, FXi24, Klug and Dow Jones news are among the listed feeds. | Access is through the supported member tools; commentary is not a guaranteed signal.Source 37 |
| Trade analysis | Historical win rates, reward/risk and results broken down by pair or period. | Describes completed trading, not a reliable forecast of future returns.Source 38 |
| Money Forward | JFX account balances can be linked to the personal finance service. | Balance aggregation is separate from a trading API.Source 40 |
| Passkeys | Registration preparation is under way; mandatory use is planned for spring 2027. | As at 10 October 2026, that future requirement should not be described as already implemented.Source 36 |
Asset safeguards and support
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Client-asset trust arrangements
| Component | JFX’s published structure | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Trust bank | Client assets are placed in trust with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. | This separates client assets from JFX’s own property.Source 41 |
| Calculation and timing | Required protection includes collateral, open-position profit/loss and unrealised swaps; calculated each business day, with trust adjustment two business days later. | The timing matters during fast balance changes.Source 41 |
| Return after failure | An appointed external-lawyer beneficiary representative manages repayment. | Clients do not have a direct repayment claim against the trust bank. Calculation shortfalls, costs or insolvency processes can affect recovery; principal is not guaranteed.Source 41 |
At a glance24
Help and complaints
| Channel | Published access | Use |
|---|---|---|
| General assistance | 0120-219-472 and the website enquiry form; [email protected]. | Account and service questions.Source 43 |
| Screen-sharing help | Monday–Friday 08:00–20:00 JST; Windows 11 in Japanese with Edge/Chrome. | Consent-based desktop assistance for account holders; Mac is outside this service’s stated support.Source 39 |
| Complaints | Monday–Friday 08:30–17:30 JST; 03-5541-6410; [email protected]. | Dedicated complaint route rather than a promise of immediate resolution.Source 42 |
Editorial assessment
Sections ↑Company background & evidence
Sections ↑- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 11 July 2005
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
JFX Corporation (JFX株式会社)
JapanSource 1
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services AgencyKanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 238 | Authorised | Checked 10 Oct 2026Named entity in the official register.Source 2 |
Sources & further reading
- Company profile and service history JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Registered financial instruments business operators — 31 August 2026, page 19 Financial Services Agency · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MATRIX TRADER trading rules JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Beginner FX trading rules JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MATRIX TRADER units and margin schedule — 17 August 2026 JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Beginner FX units and margin schedule — 14 September 2026 JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Account opening process and eligibility JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Account applications by overseas residents JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Corporate account eligibility JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Opening a second account JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- First deposit requirement JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Deposit amount restrictions JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Deposits from a different account name JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Deposit crediting and missing account references JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Published spreads and applicable hours JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Pair spreads and September 2026 measurement basis JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Order tolerance and platform pip definition JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Maximum-spread order control JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Retail margin and effective leverage JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Corporate margin methodology JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Automatic closeout procedure JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MATRIX TRADER product explanation JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Hedging settings and margin JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MATRIX TRADER trading agreement JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Deposit and withdrawal procedures JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Daily withdrawal request limit JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Withdrawal methods and processing JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MT5 chart service and trading restrictions JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- TradingView chart-data integration JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MT4 service termination notice JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Desktop trading features JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Smartphone trading functions JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Demo service and limitations JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Swap accounting and rollover days JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Realising swaps without closing positions JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Passkey preparation and future mandatory schedule JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Research and information services JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Trade analysis and performance tools JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Screen-sharing support requirements JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Money Forward account-balance connection JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Client asset trust arrangements JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Complaint contact and hours JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- General contact channels JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
- System failure policy JFX · Accessed 10 Oct 2026
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