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CMC Markets vs FXFlat

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for CMC Markets and FXFlat.

CMC MarketsTrust 8.9/10
ASIC
FCA
BaFin
MAS

LSE-listed UK broker (CMCX) since 1989. Award-winning Next Generation proprietary platform. 12,000+ instruments. Strong choice for UK and AU traders.

FXFlatTrust 8.7/10
BaFin

German BaFin-licensed broker founded in 1997 — one of the oldest fully-domestic Germany-regulated forex brokers still operating. Niche EU-only player with broad platform support including AgenaTrader and Interactive Brokers' TWS.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: CMC Markets has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: CMC Markets is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureCMC MarketsFXFlat
Trust score8.98.7
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, IIROCBaFin
HeadquartersRatingen, Germany
Founded1997
Min deposit$0.00$200
Max leverage1:5001:30
EUR/USD spread0.30 pips0.80 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$5
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire
Withdrawal speed48h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF

CMC Markets is best for

UK traders
Multi-asset CFD traders
Beginners wanting good education

FXFlat is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Swing traders