Broker comparison

SmartProfitFX vs LonghornFX LHFX

LonghornFX now routes through LHFX, with official pages covering the rebrand, one STP/ECN account, MT5 and LHFX Trade access, $3-per-side commission, 143 listed instruments, crypto-only withdrawals, entity wording and warning context.

SmartProfitFX case
Eightcap powered
Best fit is eligible non-US traders who want Eightcap-powered platform and market access, account resources, funding information, support context and the $1 lower round-trip commission than opening directly with Eightcap.
LHFX account evidence
1 STP/ECN
LHFX lists one account with $10 minimum, spreads from 0.0 pips, STP/ECN execution, MT5/LHFX Trade and $3 per side commission.
Market check
143 instruments
The markets page gives the precise count: 41 forex pairs, 72 stock CFDs, 14 crypto CFDs, 11 indices and 5 commodities.
Risk stance
Warning caveat
Bank of Russia lists former LonghornFX identifiers and domains with signs of illegal professional securities market participant.

Verdict

LHFX may fit traders specifically researching the former LonghornFX route, MT5/LHFX Trade, one STP/ECN account, crypto funding and crypto-only withdrawal mechanics. SmartProfitFX is the better fit only when the trader wants the Eightcap-powered account experience first and treats the commission edge as a supporting point.

Why pick SmartProfitFX

Use it for the Eightcap-powered setup

SmartProfitFX can make sense for eligible non-US traders who want Eightcap-powered platform and market access, account resources, funding and withdrawal context, support information, and the $1 lower round-trip commission than opening directly with Eightcap.

Why LHFX may fit

Use it for the migrated LonghornFX setup

LHFX may fit traders who specifically want the current LonghornFX/LHFX route, one raw-spread STP/ECN account, MT5 plus LHFX Trade, crypto-friendly funding and a precise published market list.

Main caution

Names, warnings and withdrawals stay visible

Official pages use several names and entities, the Bank of Russia warning involves old LonghornFX identifiers, and withdrawals shown on the funding page are crypto only. Keep those caveats in the draft instead of presenting LHFX as a clean rename with no history.

Quick comparison

Research checked 2026-06-03. Broker terms can change; verify current official documents before opening or funding an account.

CategorySmartProfitFX powered by EightcapLonghornFX / LHFX
Best fitEligible non-US traders who want Eightcap-powered platform and market access, account resources, funding materials, support context and the $1 lower round-trip commission than opening directly with Eightcap.Traders researching the current LHFX route for former LonghornFX customers, one STP/ECN account, MT5/LHFX Trade, crypto withdrawals and the 143-instrument market list.
Account setupSmartProfitFX is an account-opening option powered by Eightcap, not the regulated broker. The trading relationship depends on current Eightcap documents.LHFX lists one STP/ECN account with $10 minimum deposit, hedging, scalping, Expert Advisors and Islamic swap-free status available on request.
Pricing and commissionsEightcap-powered account terms should be checked through current Eightcap documents; SmartProfitFX adds a $1 lower round-trip commission than opening directly with Eightcap where applicable.LHFX lists raw spreads from 0.0 pips and $3 per side commission. The broker-fee pages list $0 deposit and withdrawal fees, while the terms add a possible $10 monthly inactivity fee.
PlatformsEightcap-powered platform availability should be verified against current Eightcap platform pages and the eligible onboarding entity.LHFX lists MetaTrader 5 plus LHFX Trade web. MT5 is described as available on desktop, web, iOS and Android with indicators, timeframes, MQL5 automation and Expert Advisor support.
Markets and leverageForex and CFD market access depends on the current Eightcap-powered account infrastructure and jurisdiction.The markets page lists 143 instruments across five asset classes. Leverage page says up to 1:500 on forex majors/gold, 1:200 on minors/indices, 1:100 on crypto/oil and 1:20 on stock CFDs.
Entity and regulationSmartProfitFX should not be presented as the regulated broker; check the applicable Eightcap entity and legal documents.LHFX pages use LHFX, LonghornFX, Longhorn Ltd, LHFX SA (PTY) Ltd and Longhorn LLC wording. Licence numbers are broker-stated unless separately checked through regulator lookup.
FundingCheck current Eightcap-powered funding methods, processing times, fees and region rules before funding.Deposit page lists crypto, cards, Skrill and Neteller. Withdrawal table shows cryptocurrency withdrawals only, $10 minimum, under-20-minute target, verification requirements and wallet-address responsibility.
Eligibility and riskSmartProfitFX eligibility follows current SmartProfitFX and Eightcap restrictions, including non-US availability limits.LHFX excludes U.S. citizens/residents and several country groups in terms. Risk disclosure emphasizes leveraged CFD volatility, margin loss, no guaranteed 24/7 access and execution/liquidity risks.

LonghornFX / LHFX source-checked broker details

The details below use LHFX rebrand, security, account, spreads, markets, leverage, funding, platform, terms, risk, Islamic-account and order-execution pages, plus Bank of Russia warning and SmartProfitFX/Eightcap sources for the SmartProfitFX side.

Rebrand

LonghornFX now routes through LHFX

  • LHFX says LonghornFX customers were automatically migrated to LHFX and that account, balance and trade history carried over.
  • The security page says lhfx.com is the only official LHFX domain and longhornfx.com redirects to lhfx.com as a former brand domain.
  • The security page lists help@lhfx.com and @lhfx_official as official channels and warns against payment instructions outside the logged-in dashboard flow.
  • Official pages use LHFX, LonghornFX, Longhorn Ltd, LHFX SA (PTY) Ltd and Longhorn LLC, so entity copy needs source-specific wording.
Account and commissions

One STP/ECN account with flat commission

  • The account-type page lists one LHFX STP/ECN Account with $10 minimum deposit, raw spreads from 0.0 pips, leverage up to 1:500 and MT5 plus LHFX Trade web.
  • Commission is listed as $3 per side on the account, spreads/fees, ECN execution, markets and Islamic account pages.
  • The markets page worked example uses $6 round-trip commission on a 1.0 lot EUR/USD trade, plus the raw spread cost in the example.
  • Islamic swap-free status is available on request, but the Islamic account page says a fixed holding fee applies after five days.
Markets and leverage

Use the precise 143-instrument market count

  • LHFX account pages use 150+ instrument language, while the markets page gives a precise 143-instrument count.
  • Markets page lists 41 forex pairs, 72 stock CFDs, 14 cryptocurrency CFDs, 11 indices and 5 commodities.
  • Leverage page says up to 1:500 on forex majors and gold, 1:200 on forex minors and indices, 1:100 on crypto CFDs and oil, and 1:20 on stock CFDs.
  • The markets page says LHFX does not offer fixed-income/government bond CFDs, OTC penny stocks, regional indices outside the listed 11 or smaller-cap altcoins beyond the 14 supported crypto CFDs.
Platforms and execution

MT5 plus LHFX Trade with order-execution caveats

  • LHFX lists MetaTrader 5 plus LHFX Trade web access.
  • The MetaTrader page says MT5 is available on desktop, web, iOS and Android, with 80+ indicators, 21 timeframes and MQL5 automation.
  • The ECN execution page says LHFX uses STP/ECN routing with no dealing desk in LHFX wording; keep this as broker-stated execution language.
  • Order-execution policy says execution likelihood can be influenced by market conditions and liquidity availability.
Funding

Deposits are broad; withdrawals are crypto-only in the checked table

  • Deposit table lists cryptocurrency, cards, Skrill and Neteller with zero broker fees and instant processing.
  • Deposit minimums are $20 for cryptocurrency and cards, and $10 for Skrill and Neteller.
  • Withdrawal table lists cryptocurrency withdrawals only, $10 minimum withdrawal, under-20-minute processing target and zero broker fees.
  • Terms say crypto withdrawals are subject to verification, must go to client-owned wallets, may be rejected for third-party wallets, and wallet-address accuracy is the client responsibility.
Entities and warnings

Licence statements are broker-scoped; warning is official sources scoped

  • LHFX says Longhorn Ltd is authorised and regulated by FSC Mauritius under Investment Dealer licence GB23202204, Code SEC-2.1B, with GBC Number C200455.
  • LHFX says LHFX SA (PTY) Ltd is an FSCA-regulated FSP under licence 52816, registered at 1 Hood Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2196.
  • Order-execution policy says Longhorn LLC owns LHFX.com.
  • Bank of Russia warning lists Longhorn FX, LONG-HORN, LONGHORNFX and Gmmplatform with signs of illegal professional securities market participant and websites www.longhornfx.com, app.longhornfx.com and gmmplatform.com.
Restrictions and risk

Country exclusions and risk documents are unusually explicit

  • LHFX excludes citizens and residents of the United States and countries where distribution or use would conflict with local law or regulation.
  • Terms exclude residents of Algeria, Cuba, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar, North Korea, Japan, Canada and the United States through the wording checked in the terms page.
  • Risk disclosure says CFD values can fluctuate rapidly, adverse moves can cause loss of the entire deposit and leveraged trades can expose clients to additional loss.
  • Risk disclosure says LHFX may start closing positions near 30% margin and close all positions below 5%, while the leverage page separately mentions 100% margin call and 50% stop-out, so exact threshold copy should be rechecked before use.

LonghornFX / LHFX caveats

These caveats matter because this page covers a rebranded broker with crypto-heavy funding, mixed entity names and official warning context.

Rebrand

Use current LHFX sources

The comparison should say LonghornFX, now LHFX, and use lhfx.com as the current official route.

Entities

Names are not interchangeable

LHFX pages use several legal and brand names. Keep Longhorn Ltd, LHFX SA (PTY) Ltd, Longhorn LLC and LHFX in their source-specific roles.

Warning

Bank of Russia warning stays visible

The warning involves Longhorn FX / LONG-HORN / LONGHORNFX and old domains. It remains relevant background even after the LHFX rebrand.

Withdrawals

Crypto-only withdrawal table

The checked withdrawal table shows cryptocurrency withdrawals only, with verification and wallet-address responsibility caveats in the terms.

Who should choose which?

The better fit depends on whether the trader wants the current LHFX route or SmartProfitFX's Eightcap-powered account setup.

Choose SmartProfitFX if
  • You are eligible outside the United States and want the Eightcap-powered account experience.
  • You want Eightcap-powered platform access, market access, account resources, funding information and support context in one setup.
  • The $1 lower round-trip commission than opening directly with Eightcap matters after the platform and account fit are already clear.
  • You prefer to avoid LHFX's rebrand, crypto-only withdrawal, entity-source and Bank of Russia warning caveats.
Choose LHFX if
  • You specifically want the current LHFX route for the former LonghornFX brand.
  • You want one STP/ECN account with MT5, LHFX Trade web, raw spreads and a flat $3-per-side commission.
  • You have checked crypto withdrawal mechanics, wallet-address risk, possible inactivity fees and LHFX entity wording.
  • You accept the Bank of Russia warning context and leveraged CFD/margin risk.

FAQs

Is SmartProfitFX better than LonghornFX?

SmartProfitFX is better only when the Eightcap-powered account setup, platform and market access, account resources, funding/support context and $1 lower round-trip commission than opening directly with Eightcap fit better than the current LHFX route.

Is LonghornFX now LHFX?

LHFX official pages say LonghornFX customers were migrated to LHFX and longhornfx.com redirects to lhfx.com. This page treats the comparison as LonghornFX, now LHFX.

What does LHFX charge?

The checked LHFX pricing pages state raw spreads from 0.0 pips and $3 per side commission. LHFX also lists $0 broker fees for deposits and withdrawals, while the terms page adds a possible $10 monthly inactivity fee under specific inactivity conditions.

Can U.S. residents use this comparison as an account-opening guide?

No. LHFX says it does not provide services to U.S. citizens or residents, and SmartProfitFX eligibility must follow SmartProfitFX and Eightcap restrictions, including non-US limits.

What is the main LHFX caution?

The main caution is the combination of rebrand history, multiple entity names, crypto-only withdrawals in the checked funding table, margin-risk wording and a Bank of Russia warning involving former LonghornFX identifiers and domains.

How many instruments does LHFX list?

The account pages use 150+ language, but the markets page gives the precise checked count of 143 instruments: 41 forex pairs, 72 stock CFDs, 14 crypto CFDs, 11 indices and 5 commodities.

Sources checked

Source date: 2026-06-03. Primary-source URLs below were checked directly for the current brief; no third-party broker databases were used for LonghornFX or LHFX facts.

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