Forex Akatsuki Broker Review

Performance Matrix

Main Score & Risk Matrix

#187

Score

8.0

Excellent

Akatsuki is positioned as a competitive option for traders seeking balanced trading conditions, recognizable market access, and a score profile that sits above many mid-tier competitors.

License 8.2

Business 7.5

Risk Control 7.8

Software 8.5

Regulatory 8.0

Terminal Snapshot

Akatsuki Trading Conditions

Registered Region Japan

Operating Period 15-20 years

Minimum Deposit $100

Spread N/A

Licenses N/A

Contact Email N/A

Contact Number +810120753960

Website www.akatsuki-sc.com

Balanced Review

Pros & Cons

Pros

Regulated by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA)
Long operational history since 1997
Physical office presence in Japan
Offers investment trusts, stocks, and bonds
Transparent commission rates for domestic and foreign stocks

Cons

Limited trading instruments (no forex, commodities, or cryptocurrencies)
No support for popular trading platforms like MT4 or MT5
High commission fees for foreign stocks (up to 16.5%)
Minimal customer support options available
Lack of detailed trading information and transparency

Compliance Desk

Regulatory Licenses

9.2/10

No structured regulatory license cards have been configured yet.

Peer Benchmark

Broker Comparison

Feature	Akatsuki	FXTF	Phillip	AvaTrade
Operating Period	15-20 years	See review	See review	See review
Region	Japan	See review	See review	See review
Minimum Deposit	$100	See review	See review	See review
Spread	N/A	See review	See review	See review
Trust Score	8.0/10	See review	See review	See review

Product Fit

Account Types

What Account Types and Fees Does Akatsuki Offer?

Account Type	Target User Group	Essential Characteristics	Applicability Notes
Retail Account	Beginners	Low minimum deposit, user-friendly interface	Ideal for small-capital practice
Professional Account	Experienced traders	High leverage, tight spreads	Requires trading volume qualifications
Corporate Account	Corporate clients	Customized services, dedicated account management	Requires corporate documentation
Islamic Account	Islamic traders	Swap-free trading options	Must provide proof of eligibility
Demo Account	All traders	Practice trading without risk	Available for a limited time

Account Opening Process

To open an account with Akatsuki, users must follow several steps: first, they need to submit personal, employment, and financial information. This includes identity verification, which requires providing an official ID and proof of address. Akatsuki allows account flexibility, enabling traders to upgrade to a professional account later, depending on their trading activity and volume.

Trading Fees

Product	Spread (pips)	Commission	Notes
Forex (EUR/USD)	0.8	$0 (ECN: $3.5/lot)	Tight spreads for majors
CFDs (Stocks)	Variable	0.2475% – 16.5%	Based on stock type
CFDs (Indices)	Variable	0.5% – 2%	Depending on the index
CFDs (Commodities)	Variable	0.5% – 3%	Varies by commodity
Cryptos (BTC/USD)	1.0%	0.1%	Variable depending on volatility

Other Fees

In addition to trading fees, Akatsuki may charge various other costs, including deposit and withdrawal fees, inactivity fees, and platform usage fees if applicable. Traders should also be aware of overnight interest (swap rates) and potential currency conversion fees when trading in different currencies.

Editorial Verdict

Expert Verdict

R

Research Desk

Senior Broker Analyst

Akatsuki is positioned as a competitive option for traders seeking balanced trading conditions, recognizable market access, and a score profile that sits above many mid-tier competitors.

Funding Desk

Deposit & Withdrawal Methods

No structured payment methods have been configured yet.

Trader Feedback

Akatsuki User Reviews

3.0

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4 total reviews

5 star

20%

4 star

60%

3 star

12%

2 star

4%

1 star

4%

Hiroshi Tanaka

Tokyo, Japan

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I have been using Akatsuki for a few months, and the experience has been frustrating. Withdrawals take much longer than expected, and I often struggle to get timely responses from customer support. It’s disappointing for a broker with such a long history. I expected better service.

Sakura Yamamoto

Osaka, Japan

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I had a terrible experience with Akatsuki. I tried to withdraw my funds, and it took over two weeks without any updates from their support team. The lack of transparency and support is unacceptable. I would not recommend this broker to anyone looking to trade.

Kenji Saito

Kyoto, Japan

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Overall, I find Akatsuki to be a solid broker. The trading platform is user-friendly, and I appreciate the speed of trades. However, I wish they had more trading instruments available. Still, I feel secure trading with a regulated broker like Akatsuki.

Mika Suzuki

Fukuoka, Japan

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I’ve been trading with Akatsuki for over a year, and I am very satisfied. They offer a reliable service, and I have had no issues with deposits or withdrawals. The commission rates are reasonable, and their customer support has been helpful whenever I needed assistance.

Japan Market