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
| Feature | CMC Markets | FXFlat |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, IIROC | BaFin |
| Headquarters | — | Ratingen, Germany |
| Founded | — | 1997 |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $200 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:30 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.30 pips | 0.80 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 methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal |
| Withdrawal methods | — | Bank Wire |
| Withdrawal speed | — | 48h |
| Base currencies | — | USD, 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