FXTM vs Markets.com
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for FXTM and Markets.com.
FXTMTrust 8.0/10
FCA
CySEC
FSCA
FSC-Mauritius
Multi-regulated broker with deep penetration in African and Asian markets, and a tiered Advantage account that scales commissions down with volume. Strong reputation for local payment options and education.
Markets.comTrust 8.6/10
CySEC
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
Multi-asset CFD broker operated by Safecap Investments under the Finalto Group, with CySEC, FCA, ASIC and FSCA entities. The MarketsX proprietary platform layers sentiment data and analyst coverage over standard MT4/MT5 access.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Markets.com has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: FXTM is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | FXTM | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSC-Mauritius, CMA | CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-BVI |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Min deposit | $10 | $200 |
| Max leverage | 1:1000 | 1:300 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.00 pips | 0.70 pips |
| Commission per lot | $4 | $0.00 |
| 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, Skrill, Neteller | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | 24h |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, NGN | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY |
FXTM is best for
High-volume traders
Day traders
Copy traders
Markets.com is best for
Beginners
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders