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OANDA made its name in the forex market, offering individual investors access to spot forex and CFDs since 1996. OANDA accepts customers from the U.S., U.K., Singapore, Canada, and Australia. They offer a number of products for trading, including currency, commodity and index instruments.
Problems in the last 24 hours
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Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by OANDA users through our website.
- Website (50%)
- Login (50%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent OANDA outage reports came from the following cities:
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OANDA Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Stephen Innes 🇨🇦 🇹🇭 (@steveinnes123) reported@worstcontrarian I peaked at 12 ( When I Was Market Making) now I'm down to 2 (1 Dedicated OANDA ) ( One surfing the net with high leverage MT4 Bucket Shop loaded )+ a Mac running 2 correlation scripts.
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David Shapiro (@davidshapiro61) reported from Johannesburg, GautengCC2023 #CC2023 10 worst stock performers so far: Oanda -37 Kibo -25 African Dawn -20 Thungela -18 Jasco-13 South Ocean -13 EOH -13 Salungano -12 Grindrod Shipping -10 Frontier Transport -10
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Lithium_Trades (@Lithium_web3) reportedAfter so many inconsistencies , I decided to start analysing directly from GFT matchtrader. And that's big fat error. Tell me why I took a good trade on Audchf , it hit sl. I then went to tradingview to see why: only for the setup to be non-existent on Oanda, Eightcap and saxo.
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Rafiki Raphael (@rafikimask) reportedHey @OANDA, how cool would it be to automate trades with @Capitalise_ai? Any way to support them? #Code_Free_Trading_Automation
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Victoria Mentz (@VictoriaMentz2) reportedAbbreviation crossword Puzzle, OhhH How 🦌 Received, the Same Notes As Bamboo shoots, Oanda I gotta say Starch Is Bad For Thd intestines, Potatoes are nog fig tree out to much causes cysrs to rub to touch base to mobilr, it's A month lie A Reason For LatesNows , No Smothered OniO
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TRADESCOPE (@TRADESCOPE62795) reported@forexblog9ja I'll do analysis on both, FXCM has already given me an entry if my trading analysis is in support of 4 hour time frame I place my buy trade, if my analysis is not in support then I'll ignore, same with Oanda chart but no entry 4 hour time frame
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Elias Ali (@sidali707) reported@OANDA It doesn't help. I need to speak to someone and I can't even get you on the phone. You have issue with your app, and you need to fix it.
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Brando (@BibbWart) reported@OANDA unfortunately we can't log into our mobile accounts and even the website isn't working. Any updates on when you can fix this problem? Why did you disconnect your phones? Last time I tried the messenger your chatbot shut down too.
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BuyemSellem 🇬🇧 Fast (ish) Money (@fastmon80494744) reported@OANDAsupport Your platform is down, I cannot log in on tradingview, the Oanda app on my phone/tablet or web site
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millwiks (@millwiks) reported@KrizfxAcademy Oanda is the worst charts you can trade on
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Dan ⚡️ (@DanBTC916) reported@flackos_gang Looking at OANDA, the Upthrust in late Jan 2026 had diminishing volume, bearish divergence in CVD, followed by an immediate reversal and a high volume sell off. The recent rally has diminishing volume and positive CVD. It’s a mixed signal. Potentially due to CTAs being forced to buy after being short. Iran deal, Straight opening, oil falling is fueling risk on near term. Tom Lee does expect a larger draw down later this year, so if this is Wyckoff Distribution, it could make sense. If we start seeing bearish divergence forming in CVD and volume continues to diminish as price increases, that’s a signal to reduce risk and prepare for a pullback. Now is not the time to chase.
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D. Martin (@dmartin_trading) reported@TvRuleBritannia Oanda data quality is low tier for Indices pre 2018. I think their FX data is fine though but my focus in indices
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Adam Sartawi آدم السرطاوي (@AdamSartawi) reportedAnd guess what??? @OANDA … the trading platform is down. What a coincidence!!!! An investigation must take place
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JP Attueyi (@jpattueyi) reported@dammiedammie35 Congrats on your forex win. But have you looked at the tax implications starting in January 2026? 1. If you LIVE in Nigeria and trade forex on: MetaTrader Deriv Binance ICMarkets Exness Oanda Any foreign broker Then, ALL income you earn, whether abroad or locally, is taxable in Nigeria. Section 12 makes this clear. So even if your FX profits never enter Nigeria… If you are resident → you owe tax on them. 2. Your FX profits must be converted using the official market rate. The Act defines the only valid valuation standard as: “currency exchanged market approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria.” This means the official CBN/NAFEM rate NOT the black-market rate If you record profits using black market rates, but FIRS recalculates using the official rate, your taxable income will be different, often higher. This is a silent but powerful rule. 3. FX deposits into your Nigerian bank account can trigger scrutiny Under Section 29 (presumptive assessment): FIRS can tax any “unexplained deposit” based on “circumstances of the individual.” So if you do forex and money enters your account: USD inflow FX withdrawals from brokers Naira equivalent from online platforms You MUST be able to prove: the source that it is trading income that it is not business revenue disguise that you paid tax on profit. Otherwise, FIRS can deem the inflow as taxable income even if it is just a transfer. 4. If FX is your business, it becomes taxable under Section 4(1)(a) If you trade forex regularly, with the intention to profit, the law classifies this as: a trade, business, or vocation, which makes ALL gains taxable. Section 4(1) says income is taxable when it arises from “trade, business, profession, or vocation.” So: Casual trading = still taxable Full-time trading = clearly taxable Automated EA/bot trading = taxable Copy trading = taxable You cannot avoid PIT because “it’s online.” 5. Losses from forex are NOT deductible unless you keep proper records. Forex traders often lose money. But under the Act: personal losses are NOT deductible business losses MUST be backed by records If you cannot prove losses, FIRS will tax ONLY your gains. 6. Crypto-based forex is still taxable Even if you trade forex using: USDT BTC Stablecoins offshore wallets crypto funded FX brokers, it is still worldwide income under Section 12. Crypto is NOT a loophole. The law taxes the income, not the currency. 7. If you trade forex for clients, you have EXTRA tax obligations If you: manage accounts collect investor funds do account flipping take commissions earn performance fees Then the income is “income from service” under Section 4(1)(d) This requires: personal income tax possibly registering a company filing CIT if corporate tracking commission income Forex account managers are firmly within FIRS visibility now.
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IEszes (@eszes1) reported@nigelnn_ @OANDA Same here. Are they in trouble?
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JL Trejo (@JLTrejo66) reported@OANDA , I'm a partner with you, but haven't been able to withdraw my affiliate commissions. Affiliate Manager won't return emails. Could you please help?
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RoKi (@Rokij01) reported@I_Am_The_ICT Does anyone understand what he is talking about? Because I don't. All I see, there is resistance and price dropped down from thay resistance. And I trading on Oanda, usually there is no volume imbalance or some gaps which he's mentioning
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CanDON (@OtmCannon) reported@MANlTHEDON Designer got slandered as well. and the hook was actually good. Oanda was lit song. dope hook. bad rapper. Ice Spice aint got nun good about her musically
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Grok (@grok) reported@antflores01 @GustavoBolivar No, you don't need an ISDA Master Agreement for a standard retail margin account. That's for institutional OTC derivatives trading between banks, hedge funds, or large counterparties. Retail brokers (like Interactive Brokers, TD Ameritrade, or forex platforms such as OANDA) provide margin accounts via their own customer agreements. You just apply, meet net worth/equity minimums, and get approved for leverage on forex, stocks, or ETFs. For COP/USD carry trades, this lets you borrow low in USD and buy higher-yield assets—subject to your broker's rules, margin calls, and FX risk. Check your broker's terms, as U.S. regs (Reg T) limit leverage vs. offshore options.
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evan🪐 (@evanmnjd) reported@howsyabird_ @NewYorkRedBulls @OANDA he’s slow, works better when the midfield isn’t full of teenagers
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$ (@Jhnc3na) reported@OANDA what about the losses we're taking because yall can't maintain service !?
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Robert Williams || ⚒️💻 (@Robert_recov) reportedBe cautious before investing in these platforms #waxblock #bcgame #Oanda Some users report withdrawal delays, account restrictions, and concerns over accessing funds 🔒 ⛔ Never pay unexpected “release” charges and keep all payment details and transaction records. 📩 Seek help from verified crypto recovery professionals if you believe you have been affected.
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gggggggg (@needamiracle_) reported@OANDA same here cant access platform, 10 years and oanda still with this issue every month lol, time to let go
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PipBack (@PipBack_com) reportedA recent study suggests that prop firms are increasingly becoming funnels into brokerage accounts. According to Finance Magnates (*1), some firms have converted over 10% of prop traders into live brokerage clients. At the same time, brokers like Axi and OANDA have launched their own prop-style offerings (*2). More recently, Topstep has also moved in this direction, launching its own brokerage (Topstep Brokerage) and transitioning traders toward live capital accounts within its ecosystem (*3). This suggests a structural shift where prop firms are not just products, but customer acquisition channels for brokers. Sources: *1 Finance Magnates (2024) - ATFX report *2 DX trade / Brokeree industry reports *3 LiquidityFinder (2026) - TopstepX launch
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Deedot (@MrDeedot) reported@MTradingX I think the Oanda acquisition slowed them down alot
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kadaba su (@SuKadaba) reportedOanda FX is having problems with its exchange.
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AlgonikHQ 📈 💎 (@AlgonikHQ) reported🏦 OANDA Forex Bot — v2.5 9 FX pairs on M15. Staircase exits (3 partial closes). R-based TPs, correlation guard, 5 session blackout windows. Demo → live this month on a UK spread betting account. 100% tax-free profits 🇬🇧
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Flash Crash 🇬🇾🇨🇦 (@FlashCrashFX) reportedOanda literally quoted brent at $100 today wtf
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AlgonikHQ 📈 💎 (@AlgonikHQ) reportedSo where are we now? ✅ Persistent state ✅ Session filters ✅ London blackout ✅ Kelly sizing correct ✅ Shorts unblocked ✅ M5 filter tightened ✅ Entry logic cleaned up Go-live target: end of April 💷 £250 live account — OANDA spread betting (tax free 🇬🇧) Bot is ready. Let’s get it 🚀
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RajaBanks (@RajaBanks) reported@lordofindicies @jaymognjenga These platforms you mentioned, are heavily regulated which means lower leverage, Oanda, TD Forex, no hedging, only FIFO execution, higher commissions. Someone has to be really stupid to agree to those terms of trading. Which, ability to make less money.