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
Forex Spreads, Commissions and Costs
Introduction to Forex Trading Costs How We Created This Guide Understanding forex spreads, commissions, and costs enables traders to effectively control expenses and optimize their entry timing across all market conditions. However, evaluating these expenses requires moving beyond theoretical broker fee schedules to measure real market conditions. To provide maximum transparency and actionable insight, the […]
Forex Trading Account Types
Introduction to Forex Account Types Our Methodology in Compiling This Guide: We wrote this guide drawing on first-hand experience and observations when testing different brokers for our website. The guide includes examples and screenshots we took while live testing brokers like Fusion Markets, Pepperstone, Vantage, BlackBull, FP Markets, IC Markets, Plus500, and XM. We tested […]
cTrader Trading Guide
If you are planning on making cTrader your platform of choice but are unsure where to start, this guide explains how to download, install, and use cTrader across various devices. We will additionally walk you through the key parts of the platform, from charting tools and supported instruments to account management and troubleshooting. Features can […]
MetaTrader 5 Trading Guide
Introduction to MetaTrader 5 What This Guide Covers MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a widely used multi-asset trading platform designed for trading forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and futures, depending on what your broker offers and your local regulations. This comprehensive guide explains how to download, install, and start using MT5 across its desktop, web, and mobile […]
US Dollar Share of Global Currency Reserves
Reserve currencies are held by central banks and other major financial institutions, thus facilitating investments, transactions, and monetary debts, as well as impacting their domestic exchange rate. A large portion of commodities is priced in the reserve currency, leading countries to hold this currency to pay for these items. A reserve currency lowers exchange rate […]
Most Traded Forex Currency Pairs
The foreign exchange market, or forex for short, outpaces all other financial markets in terms of liquidity. According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), it reached a record daily trading volume of over $9.51 trillion in April 2025. Projections suggest the market will see further growth despite the negative impact of sociopolitical factors like […]
Forex Daily Trading Volume
Forex is the most liquid and heavily traded market on the planet, outstripping all other markets with an average trading volume of $9.5 trillion per day. Several factors contribute to this unrivaled turnover, starting with the fact that the forex market is open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Additionally, currency pairs are […]
Crypto Copy Trading
Cryptocurrency trading can be difficult, especially for those lacking experience. Copy trading is a great way to advance your knowledge and hone your skills before you start making trading decisions independently. The service is also suitable for adept traders as it allows them to gain exposure to the crypto markets with minimal effort and time […]
High Leverage Crypto Trading
When it comes to maximizing potential returns from crypto trading, high-leverage platforms can be one option. Whether traders are looking for brokers or exchanges for high-leverage crypto trading, the brands listed below generally meet the needs of new and experienced market participants. Read on to learn more about the best brokers and exchanges in the […]
Crypto Trading With Low Spreads
Trading cryptocurrencies is a popular investment option for millions of traders across the globe. Estimates suggest the number of people using cryptocurrencies could reach 963 million users worldwide by 2026, with user penetration rates increasing to 12.24%. While there are many brokers and exchange platforms that allow crypto trading, it is important to pick a […]