PrimeXBT expands MT5 offering with over 100 new trading instruments in South Africa
The newly added instruments include 57 additional Forex pairs covering minors, crosses, and exotics, including the CAD/ZAR and CHF/ZAR currency pairs; 8 global indices such as CHINAH, GERMID50, and the South Africa Top 40 (SA40); and 9 key commodities like coffee and gasoil. For the first time on MT5, clients can also trade 35 Crypto CFDs, enabling access to trending digital asset CFDs within a high-performance trading environment.
'This MT5 expansion sets a new benchmark for multi-asset trading in South Africa,' said Sihle Tuta, Head of Region for PrimeXBT South Africa. 'By combining global reach with locally relevant markets, we're equipping traders with the tools, instruments, and infrastructure to navigate today's dynamic trading landscape with greater flexibility and choice.'
Alongside global asset additions, PrimeXBT South Africa continues to enhance accessibility by supporting a variety of regional payment options. This includes convenient payment methods in ZAR, such as bank transfers and e-wallet providers, enabling traders to deposit and withdraw funds with greater ease.
With competitive fees, tight spreads, and high-speed execution, South African clients can now explore a broader range of instruments, and manage diverse trading strategies, all through a single brokerage account.
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