Which forex broker is best for trading the Asian session?
Verdict
- Pepperstone is our pick for trading forex in the Asian session: USD/JPY averages 0.3 pips on Razor, and you can hold the account in SGD, JPY, AUD, NZD or HKD.
- For an Asia-hours scalper, Razor on cTrader is Pepperstone's cheapest route at USD 3.00 commission per side.
- Pepperstone's contact page says support is 24/7, while its account pages say 24 hours on weekdays and 18 at weekends.
- Singapore residents trade through Pepperstone Markets Limited (SCB Bahamas, SIA-F217), which is not MAS-licensed; XS is the alternative that accepts Singapore residents.
Asian-session traders usually focus on yen and Australasian pairs. A good broker for it prices those pairs tightly, lets you trade in your own currency, and has someone to answer when you need help at your hours.
Why Pepperstone fits Asia-hours forex
Pepperstone publishes average spreads for the pairs most Asia-hours traders start with: USD/JPY at 0.3 pips on Razor (1.3 on Standard) and EUR/USD at 0.1 (1.1). On cTrader, Razor commission is USD 3.00 per side; on MT5 and TradingView it is USD 3.50. An SGD account turns that commission into SGD 4.55 per side and keeps your balance in Singapore dollars.
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Session trader's set-up at Pepperstone
| Need | What Pepperstone offers |
|---|---|
| Yen pricing | USD/JPY 0.3 pips Razor avg; JPY base currency with JPY 303 commission per side |
| Regional account currencies | SGD, JPY, AUD, NZD, HKD |
| Lowest commission platform | cTrader at USD 3.00 per side |
| Charting | TradingView on Razor |
| Support hours | "24/7" on the contact page; 24h weekdays and 18h weekends on account pages |
| Retail FX leverage | Up to 1:200 |
Quiet markets, real costs
When a pair is less active, its spread can sit above the published average, so a commission account helps: the commission is fixed and only the spread moves. If you trade ranges with tight stops at 1:200 leverage, keep position sizes small enough that a sudden move at the London open does not wipe out the account. Pepperstone gives retail clients negative-balance protection under its SCB terms.
Alternatives for Asia-hours trading
- XS: accepts Singapore residents, offers MT4, MT5 and a JPY base currency, and quotes its Elite account from 0.1 pips on EUR/USD with a USD 6 round-turn commission (USD 500 minimum).
- MAS-licensed firms such as IG Asia, Saxo and OANDA are in your time zone; their session pricing is not in our data.
- Capital.com does not accept Singapore residents.
Sources
Spread, platform and support pages.
Which pairs are most active in the Asian session?
Yen pairs and Australasian pairs are the usual focus. At Pepperstone, USD/JPY is the Asian pair with a published average spread.
Is cTrader better than MT5 for Asian-session scalping at Pepperstone?
It is cheaper: USD 3.00 per side against USD 3.50. Choose MT5 if you rely on expert advisors.
Does Pepperstone have Singapore-based support?
No Singapore phone number is published. Support is reached through the international contact page, email or chat.
Trading forex at any hour with leverage carries a high risk of losing money quickly. Spreads outside the busiest hours may be wider than published averages. Not investment advice.