eToro vs FxPro (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared

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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

eToro

Trust rank #8 · Founded 2007

eToro is a well‐regarded forex broker and multi‐asset platform offering broad access to currency markets via web and mobile trading. It provides social trading features, research, and education within an integrated interface…

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FxPro

Trust rank #17 · Founded 2006

FxPro forex broker provides access to a broad range of forex and CFD markets on popular trading platforms, with an emphasis on order execution and risk management tools.

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eToro (Israel, founded 2007) holds 3 regulatory licences (ASIC, CySEC, FCA), 2 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. FxPro (United Kingdom, founded 2006) holds 4 regulatory licences (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB), 1 of them tier-1, offers cTrader, MT4, MT5, Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 215 countries; eToro is available in 2 countries where FxPro is not, and FxPro in 15 where eToro is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • eToro leads on trust rank, instrument range and tier-1 licences.
  • FxPro leads on track record, regulatory coverage, platform choice and country coverage.
  • Level on fee level.

Scored on 8 measurable dimensions where both brokers have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.

eToro vs FxPro: side-by-side data

CriteriaeToroFxPro
Trust rank#8#17
Founded20072006
HeadquartersIsraelUnited Kingdom
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, FCACySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB
Broker typeMarket MakerECN, STP
PlatformsProprietarycTrader, MT4, MT5, Proprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, MetalsCommodities, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted217 countries230 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD TradingCFD Trading
Best-for use casesCopy Trading, Professional Trading, Retail TradingCopy Trading, Professional Trading, Retail Trading

Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that broker — we never fill gaps with estimates.

Pros

eToro

  • Tier-1 regulation (FCA/ASIC/CySEC)
  • Negative balance protection
  • Built-in social/copy trading
  • Multi-asset CFD account
  • Spread-only FX pricing

FxPro

  • Multi-Jurisdiction Regulation (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB)
  • MT4/MT5/cTrader + Proprietary Platforms
  • No Dealing Desk Execution & Deep Liquidity
  • Negative Balance Protection & Segregated Funds
  • FIX API, cTrader Open API & VPS for Algo Trading

Cons

eToro

  • Higher spreads than ECN/STP brokers
  • No MT4/MT5 or third-party platform support
  • Market-maker execution (not true ECN/STP)
  • No guaranteed stop-loss orders
  • Withdrawal and currency conversion fees

FxPro

  • Not available to U.S. clients
  • Pricing not the lowest (spreads/commissions)
  • No guaranteed stop-loss orders (GSLO)
  • Inactivity fee on dormant accounts
  • ESMA 1:30 leverage cap under EU/UK regulation

Key features

eToro

  • CFD forex trading on majors minors and exotics
  • Regulated by FCA CySEC and ASIC with segregated client funds
  • Social copy trading CopyTrader and Smart Portfolios
  • Proprietary web and mobile platform with ProCharts and economic calendar
  • Risk management orders stop loss take profit and negative balance protection
  • Two factor authentication and KYC AML security controls

FxPro

  • Multi Platform Trading MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader FxPro Platform
  • No Dealing Desk Market Execution Deep Liquidity
  • Multi Jurisdiction Regulation FCA CySEC FSCA SCB Segregated Funds Negative Balance Protection
  • Broad CFD Instrument Coverage Forex Indices Shares Metals Energies Futures
  • Algorithmic and Copy Trading EAs cBots cTrader Copy VPS
  • Integrated Tools Economic Calendar Market News Advanced Charting Price Alerts

Country availability: eToro vs FxPro

Available at both (215): Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros and 175 more.

Only eToro (2): Canada, United States of America.

Only FxPro (15): Afghanistan, American Samoa, Central African Republic, China, Congo, Ethiopia, Guam, Iraq, Lebanon, Mali, Nicaragua, Somalia, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe.

Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.

eToro vs FxPro: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, eToro or FxPro?

FxPro holds more regulatory licences: eToro (ASIC, CySEC, FCA) versus FxPro (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB). Tier-1 licences: eToro 2, FxPro 1.

Which trading platforms do eToro and FxPro offer?

eToro offers Proprietary; FxPro offers cTrader, MT4, MT5, Proprietary.

Which has lower fees, eToro or FxPro?

Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.

Which is older, eToro or FxPro?

FxPro is the older of the two, founded in 2006; eToro was founded in 2007.

Are eToro and FxPro available in the same countries?

They overlap in 215 countries. eToro is additionally available in 2 countries (Canada, United States of America) and FxPro in 15 countries (Afghanistan, American Samoa, Central African Republic, China, Congo, Ethiopia and 9 more).

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