Markets.com vs XM
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Markets.com and XM.
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.
XMTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
DFSA
FSCA
Global broker with multi-jurisdictional licensing (CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-Belize, IFSC). Strong cTrader and MT4/MT5 offering, low minimum deposits, and broad product range.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Markets.com has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Markets.com and XM have identical EUR/USD spreads.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Markets.com | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Regulators | CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-BVI | ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC-Belize |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Cyprus |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
| Min deposit | $200 | $5 |
| Max leverage | 1:300 | 1:1000 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.70 pips | 0.70 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, Skrill, Neteller |
| 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, AUD, JPY | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY, SGD |
Markets.com is best for
Beginners
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders
XM is best for
Beginners
Day traders
Copy traders