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FP Markets vs HYCM

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

FP MarketsTrust 8.9/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSCA

Long-established AU broker since 2005. Raw account is among the cheapest in the industry. Strong execution and Iress platform for share CFDs.

HYCMTrust 7.8/10
FCA
DFSA
CIMA

Part of the Henyep Group operating since 1977 in financial services. FCA and DFSA-licensed with a Fixed account that suits volatile-period trading and a Raw account for tight ECN-style execution.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureFP MarketsHYCM
Trust score8.97.8
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, FSCAFCA, DFSA, CIMA
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Founded1989
Min deposit$100$100
Max leverage1:5001:500
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.20 pips
Commission per lot$6$8
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, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP

FP Markets is best for

Cost-conscious traders
Stock CFD traders
AU residents

HYCM is best for

Swing traders
Day traders
Algo traders