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Crypto Lending Software Forex CFD Trading Software — The Self-Hosted MetaTrader Alternative
A self-hosted, white-label CFD trading platform : the cost-effective MetaTrader alternative. Let your traders speculate on forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and precious metals without owning the underlying assets. One-time license, no per-user fees, no hidden costs.
Offer leveraged forex, metals, commodities, stocks, and indices as Contracts for Difference
No per-user charges, no monthly licensing, no revenue share. Pay once, own forever
Forex pairs, precious metals, commodities, energies, stock CFDs, and index CFDs
Same technology stack used by professional CFD brokers worldwide
Trusted by forex brokers worldwide
What is CFD Trading Software?
A Contract for Difference (CFD) platform lets traders speculate on price movements of forex pairs, commodities, stock indices, individual stocks, precious metals, and energies : without owning the underlying asset. Profits and losses are based on the price difference between opening and closing a position. As the broker, you earn from spreads, commissions, and overnight fees on every trade.
Offer leverage up to 1:500 so traders can control larger positions with smaller capital. Configure leverage per instrument, per account tier, or per user based on your risk policy and regulatory requirements.
Your traders never own the underlying forex pair, commodity, or stock. They profit from price movements in either direction : long or short. This simplifies your operations as you don't need to custody physical assets.
Traders can profit in both rising and falling markets. Go long (buy) when they expect prices to rise, or go short (sell) when they expect prices to fall. This doubles trading opportunities compared to spot-only platforms.
One platform for 6 asset classes: forex currency pairs, precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), commodities and energies (oil, gas), stock CFDs (Apple, Tesla, Amazon), and index CFDs (S&P 500, NASDAQ, DAX).
See Our Forex CFD Trading Platform in Action
Watch how Codono's CFD broker platform handles real-time multi-asset trading, price feeds, leverage management, and broker administration : all from a single unified dashboard.
Codono CFD Markets : Multi-Asset Broker Platform
Real-time CFD trading with forex, metals, commodities, stocks, indices & configurable leverage
Why Launch a Forex & CFD Brokerage?
The forex market processes $7.5 trillion daily : the world's largest financial market. CFD brokerages are among the most profitable fintech businesses to operate.
Multiple Revenue Streams
Earn from spread markups, trading commissions, overnight swap fees, and deposit/withdrawal charges. A CFD brokerage with just 10 active traders can generate $45,000+ monthly revenue.
Compete with Major Brokers
Run your own brokerage like Exness, OANDA, Pepperstone, eToro, IC Markets, Eightcap, Vantage, RoboForex, OctaFX, or XM : using the same technology stack at a fraction of the cost.
Instant Execution Engine
Sub-50ms order execution with real-time price feeds from multiple providers, automated risk management, margin monitoring, and stop-out protection built in from day one.
The Cost-Effective MetaTrader Alternative
Brokers worldwide are switching away from MetaTrader due to escalating licensing costs, lack of source code access, and limited customization. Codono gives you full ownership of your trading platform.
| Feature | Codono CFD Platform | MetaTrader 4/5 | cTrader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing Model | One-time payment | Monthly license + per-user | Monthly + revenue share |
| Per-User Fees | None : unlimited users | $5-15 per user/month | Per-user charges apply |
| Source Code Access | Full source code included | No source code access | No source code access |
| Customization | Unlimited : modify anything | Limited to plugins/EAs | Limited API customization |
| Monthly Platform Cost | $0 after purchase | $500-2,000/month base | $1,000+/month |
| Asset Classes | Forex, Metals, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Energies | Forex, Metals, CFDs | Forex, Metals, CFDs |
| Crypto Integration | Native : built into exchange | Requires third-party plugin | Limited support |
| White-Label Branding | 100% your brand | MetaTrader branding visible | cTrader branding visible |
| Self-Hosted Deployment | Your servers, your control | MetaQuotes infrastructure | Spotware infrastructure |
Brokers like Exness, Pepperstone, and IC Markets spend $50,000+ per year on MetaTrader licensing alone. With Codono, you pay once and own the platform forever : no per-user fees, no monthly charges.
6 Asset Classes, 100+ Instruments
Offer your traders a comprehensive suite of CFD instruments across forex, metals, commodities, energies, stocks, and indices : all tradable from a single account
7 Major Forex Pairs
5 Cross Pairs
4 Precious Metals
24/5 Trading Hours
Trade from Sunday 5 PM EST to Friday 5 PM EST
Build a Forex Brokerage Like the Industry Leaders
Codono gives you the same technology stack that powers professional CFD brokerages like Exness, OANDA, Pepperstone, eToro, IC Markets, Eightcap, Vantage, RoboForex, OctaFX, and XM : at a fraction of the cost.
Brand it as your own : custom domain, logo, colors, and UI. Your traders see your brand, not ours. Complete source code means unlimited customization to match your vision.
Built-in KYC verification, account tiers, risk profiles, and trader categorization. Manage deposits, withdrawals, and account settings from a centralized admin dashboard.
Multi-tier Introducing Broker (IB) and affiliate tracking system. Reward partners with rebates on spread markup, commissions, or flat fees. Track referrals and payouts in real time.
Built-in features to help meet FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, and other regulatory requirements. Audit trails, trade reporting, risk disclosures, and client fund segregation support.
Forex Broker Revenue Potential
CFD brokerages are among the most profitable fintech businesses. Multiple revenue streams from every active trader, with conservative estimates showing $45,000+ monthly with just 10 active traders.
Revenue Breakdown
How Your CFD Brokerage Works
From trader sign-up to live trading in minutes
Fund Account
Traders deposit USDT, crypto, or fiat to their CFD trading wallet
Select CFD Instrument
Choose from forex pairs, metals, commodities, stocks, or indices. Set volume and leverage
Open Position
Go long or short on any CFD. Set stop-loss and take-profit automatically
Profit or Close
Close positions manually or let automated SL/TP execute. Withdraw profits anytime
Complete CFD Broker Solution
Everything you need to run a professional forex & CFD brokerage platform
Real-Time Multi-Source Price Feeds
Live market data from TradingView, Twelve Data, Polygon, Finnhub, and MetaTrader bridges with automatic failover
Professional TradingView Charts
Full-featured candlestick charts with 80+ technical indicators, drawing tools, and multiple timeframes
Advanced Order Types
Market, Limit, Stop, Stop Loss, Take Profit, and trailing stop orders with instant execution
Configurable Leverage (up to 1:500)
Set leverage per instrument, per account tier, or per individual user. Full control over your risk exposure
Mobile-First Responsive Design
Full trading functionality on any device : desktop, tablet, or mobile. No separate app needed
12+ Language Support
English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Turkish, Portuguese, Russian, German, Italian, Thai
Automated Risk Management
Real-time margin monitoring, automatic stop-out, negative balance protection, and position limits per user
Broker Admin Control Panel
Manage symbols, spreads, commissions, leverage, users, KYC, deposits, withdrawals, and risk from one dashboard
Enterprise-Grade Security
Bank-grade encryption, 2FA authentication, JWT sessions, SQL injection protection, and CSRF/XSS prevention
One-Time License : No Per-User Fees, No Revenue Share
Unlike MetaTrader which charges per-user monthly fees and takes a cut on every trade, Codono's forex CFD platform is a one-time purchase. No recurring licensing costs, no hidden fees, no revenue share.
- $5-15 per user per month
- No source code access
- MetaQuotes branding visible
- Limited customization
- Plugin marketplace fees
- Per-trade markup possible
- Per-user charges apply
- No source code access
- Revenue share required
- Spotware infrastructure
- Limited API customization
- cTrader branding visible
- Unlimited users : no per-user fees
- Full source code included
- 100% your brand : no third-party logos
- Unlimited customization
- Self-hosted on your servers
- Crypto exchange integration built-in
Multi-Source Price Feeds
Reliable real-time data from multiple providers with automatic failover : never miss a price tick
TradingView
99.9% uptime, institutional-grade forex and CFD feeds
Twelve Data
99.9% uptime, stocks, forex, and crypto data
FCS API
Real-time financial market data across all asset classes
Finnhub
Stock, forex, and commodity data with low latency
Polygon
Professional-grade market data APIs for equities and forex
MetaTrader Bridge
Connect to Exness, IC Markets, AvaTrade, OctaFX price feeds
Enterprise-Grade Broker Security
Built-in protection and compliance features expected by regulators and required by professional brokerages
Trading Security
- ✓ Row-level locking prevents double-spending
- ✓ Input validation on all orders and parameters
- ✓ Slippage protection for market orders
- ✓ Per-user position and exposure limits
- ✓ Negative balance protection
Data Protection
- ✓ HTTPS/WSS encryption on all connections
- ✓ SQL injection and XSS prevention
- ✓ CSRF protection on all endpoints
- ✓ JWT authentication with 2FA support
- ✓ Client fund segregation support
Audit & Compliance
- ✓ Complete trade execution audit logs
- ✓ User activity and login monitoring
- ✓ Regulatory-ready trade reporting
- ✓ Real-time risk and exposure monitoring
- ✓ KYC/AML integration support
Powerful Broker Admin Panel
Complete visibility and control over every aspect of your forex & CFD brokerage
Symbol & Instrument Management
- Enable/disable trading per CFD instrument
- Configure spread markup (0.5-5.0 pips)
- Set commission rates ($3-7 per standard lot)
- Adjust leverage limits (1:1 to 1:500) per symbol
- Define min/max lot sizes and margin requirements
Risk & Revenue Dashboard
- Platform-wide exposure and net position tracking
- Real-time open position monitoring
- Liquidation/stop-out logs and alerts
- Revenue reports by instrument and time period
- Price feed status and failover monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about launching your own forex & CFD brokerage
Forex Brokerage Guides & Resources
In-depth guides to help you plan, build, and scale your forex brokerage.
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Read the guide →Ready to Launch Your Forex & CFD Brokerage?
Join 300+ operators who chose Codono over MetaTrader. One-time payment, full source code, unlimited traders. No per-user fees, ever.