Markets.com vs Trade Nation
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Markets.com and Trade Nation.
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.
Trade NationTrust 8.4/10
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
SCB
UK FCA broker (formerly Core Spreads) offering fixed 0.6 pip spreads on EUR/USD across both retail and pro accounts. Zero minimum deposit and TN Trader plus TradingView support make it a clean low-friction pick for transparent-cost trading.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Markets.com has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Trade Nation is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Markets.com | Trade Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Regulators | CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-BVI | FCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCB |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2008 | 2014 |
| Min deposit | $200 | $0.00 |
| Max leverage | 1:300 | 1:200 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.70 pips | 0.60 pips |
| Commission per lot | $0.00 | $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, PayPal | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | 24h |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD |
Markets.com is best for
Beginners
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders
Trade Nation is best for
Beginners
Day traders