Updated April 2026
FBS welcome decoded.
FBS Markets Inc (FSC Belize). Trade volume requirement; profit-only withdrawal.
Headline
$100
Real EV
$30
Withdrawable
profit only
Trap score
6/10
The math
Why headline vs real EV diverge.
Welcome bonuses come with volume-to-unlock requirements (5–20× the bonus value within 30 days). For a typical retail account, the probability of meeting the requirement is ~30%.
Conditions
What the fine print says.
Trade volume requirement; profit-only withdrawal
Geo restrictions
Where you can claim it.
Excluded: EU, UK, US. Tier-1 regulators (FCA, ESMA, ASIC) prohibit retail bonuses, so EU/UK/AU residents are typically routed to the broker’s offshore arm — with lower regulatory protection. This bonus is issued by an offshore entity.