Zornitsa Stefanova
Financial Research and Platform Testing Analyst
Zornitsa Stefanova is a Financial Research and Platform Testing Analyst at BestBrokers, specialising in forex, cryptocurrencies, stock trading, and online brokerage services. Her work combines detailed market research with hands-on testing of trading platforms and broker accounts.
As part of the BestBrokers research team, Zornitsa evaluates key aspects of the trading experience, including account registration and verification, platform usability, available markets, trading costs, payment methods, and customer support. She also reviews regulatory information, broker policies, and product conditions to help readers understand how different providers compare in practice.
Her articles cover broker evaluations, trading platforms, currency pairs, cryptocurrency services, deposits and withdrawals, and other topics relevant to retail investors. Zornitsa follows the BestBrokers testing methodology and focuses on presenting complex financial information in a clear, accurate, and practical way, enabling readers to make better-informed decisions when comparing brokers and trading services.
Latest Articles
ActivTrades Broker Review
ActivTrades is an award-winning online broker with over two decades of experience, having launched in 2001. The broker services over 100,000 customers from 170 jurisdictions with licenses from the FCA, SCB, BACEN and CVM, CMVM, and FSC. It offers tight spreads and competitive trading conditions for over 1,500 financial markets across major asset classes like […]
AUD/USD Forex Brokers
On this page, we cover a range of regulated brokers that enable forex enthusiasts to trade the AUD/USD currency pair with low spreads. We reviewed the following brokers for their AUD/USD spread offerings and execution quality. We also cover the minimum spreads available, leverage ratios, and key market hours for trading the pair. Testing Methodology […]
Ripple Trading Platforms
The XRP Ledger (XRPL), launched in 2012, is one of the longest-running blockchain networks, with XRP as its native digital asset. Designed for fast, low-cost transactions, XRP is widely used for payments and liquidity and remains among the most actively traded cryptocurrencies. As of September 2026, XRP has a market capitalization of approximately $102 billion […]
Ethereum (ETH) Trading Platforms
Ethereum is one of the world’s leading blockchain networks, while its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), is the second-largest crypto asset by market capitalization. As of 23 September 2026, ETH has a market cap of approximately $338.5 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of around $16.0 billion. ETH remains one of the most actively traded cryptocurrencies […]
Plus500 US Account Opening
Plus500 US Account Types in Brief Plus500 US enables onboarding customers to practice paper trading with demo accounts, allowing them to hone their skills before committing to real-money deposits. All new accounts are automatically created in demo mode, but you can easily switch to live trading from the dashboard, as you shall see shortly. The […]
Plus500 Account Opening
Account Types at Plus500 Depending on one’s trading goals, forex enthusiasts can either open a retail CFD account at Plus500, or go for the option reserved for professionals, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria. As opposed to a separate demo account, Plus500’s platform has a demo trading feature, which users can enable at their leisure. […]
Plus500 US Broker Review
Plus500 entered the US market in 2021, offering a broad range of futures contracts across all popular asset classes, including forex, commodities, stock indices, interest rates, and cryptocurrencies. The US-facing trading site runs on a robust proprietary platform compatible with most desktop and mobile devices. The brand further strengthens its solid reputation with a listing […]
Forex Pairs Trading Guide
Our Methodology in Compiling This Guide: This guide was prepared using hands-on testing of live and demo forex accounts across multiple brokers, including BlackBull Markets and Fusion Markets. We primarily analyzed pricing data, spread behavior, and order execution across trading platforms such as MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and TradingView. Special focus was given to real-time bid/ask […]
Margin Calls and Stop-Out Levels
Our Methodology in Compiling This Guide We wrote this guide drawing on our own experience while stress-testing different forex brokers in live market conditions. To show how free margin and margin level work in practice, we have included real examples and screenshots from our trading accounts at brokers like Pepperstone and XM. The aim is […]
Trading Orders: Market, Limit, Stop-Loss and Take-Profit
Introduction to Trading Orders A trading order is an official instruction a trader sends to their broker or trading platform to open or close a position in a financial asset under specific conditions. This guide explains the main order types used in trading, including Market orders, Limit orders, Stop orders, Stop Loss orders, and Take […]