Forex IB program: what an IB is and how to become one
What does IB mean in forex?
IB stands for introducing broker. You introduce clients, the broker handles accounts and trading, and you are paid a share. You never hold client money.
How to become a forex IB in 4 steps
- Pick a broker program that pays monthly and fits your audience
- Open your free partner account (about two minutes)
- Copy your referral link and put it where your people already are: bio, channel, group, email
- Track every client and lot in your partner dashboard
You do not need a license to refer clients through a regulated broker's partner program in most places, but check your own country's rules.
Our IB program
We are IBs for Crucial Markets. Clients do not trade by hand. They deposit $250 or more into a managed fund that AI trades. You earn per lot on Crucial Markets, and you also earn when your partners bring in people, up to 10 levels.
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What is an IB in forex?
An introducing broker: someone who refers traders to a broker and earns a commission on their trading.
How do I become a forex IB?
Sign up as a partner with a broker, get your referral link, and share it. Our program is free and takes about two minutes per broker.
How much does a forex IB make?
IBs are usually paid per lot. Our Level 1 rate is $40 per lot on Crucial Markets. A $250 client trades about half a lot a month, roughly $20 a month to you. Not a promise of income.
Is an IB the same as an affiliate?
Close, but not the same. An IB usually earns on ongoing trading volume, while many affiliates earn a one time fee. See IB vs affiliate.
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For information only, not financial advice. Trading involves risk and you can lose money. Commission amounts come from each broker's published partner plan and can change.