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

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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

FP Markets

Trust rank #23 · Editorial rating 9 / 10 · Founded 2005

FP Markets is a well-regarded forex broker providing access to currencies and CFDs on popular platforms, supported by research tools and education. It offers broad market coverage, platform choice, and multilingual customer…

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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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FP Markets (Australia, founded 2005) holds 4 regulatory licences (ASIC, CMA, CySEC, FSCA), 1 of them tier-1, offers cTrader, MT4, MT5 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 224 countries; FP Markets is available in 1 countries where FxPro is not, and FxPro in 6 where FP Markets is not.

Verdict at a glance

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

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.

FP Markets vs FxPro: side-by-side data

CriteriaFP MarketsFxPro
Editorial rating9 / 10Not verified
Trust rank#23#17
Founded20052006
HeadquartersAustraliaUnited Kingdom
RegulatorsASIC, CMA, CySEC, FSCACySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB
Broker typeDMA, ECN, STPECN, STP
PlatformscTrader, MT4, MT5cTrader, MT4, MT5, Proprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, MetalsCommodities, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted225 countries230 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD Trading, Spot 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

FP Markets

  • ASIC & CySEC regulated
  • Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pips
  • Fast execution and deep liquidity
  • MT4/MT5 platforms with EAs, hedging & scalping
  • Low commissions on RAW account

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

FP Markets

  • No negative balance protection across all entities
  • No investor compensation scheme (ASIC clients)
  • IRESS platform and market data fees
  • Withdrawal fees on international bank wires/selected methods
  • Not available to US residents

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

FP Markets

  • Multi asset Forex and CFD trading on MT4 MT5 cTrader and Iress
  • ECN raw spreads deep liquidity and low latency execution
  • ASIC and CySEC regulated with segregated client funds
  • Advanced trading tools Autochartist VPS and copy trading
  • MAM PAMM accounts for portfolio management
  • Direct market access share CFDs via Iress

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: FP Markets vs FxPro

Available at both (224): Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, 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, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island and 184 more.

Only FP Markets (1): Canada.

Only FxPro (6): Afghanistan, Iraq, Liberia, Libya, Somalia, Yemen.

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

FP Markets vs FxPro: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, FP Markets or FxPro?

FP Markets holds more regulatory licences: FP Markets (ASIC, CMA, CySEC, FSCA) versus FxPro (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB). Tier-1 licences: FP Markets 1, FxPro 1.

Which trading platforms do FP Markets and FxPro offer?

FP Markets offers cTrader, MT4, MT5; FxPro offers cTrader, MT4, MT5, Proprietary.

Which has lower fees, FP Markets 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, FP Markets or FxPro?

FP Markets is the older of the two, founded in 2005; FxPro was founded in 2006.

Are FP Markets and FxPro available in the same countries?

They overlap in 224 countries. FP Markets is additionally available in 1 countries (Canada) and FxPro in 6 countries (Afghanistan, Iraq, Liberia, Libya, Somalia, Yemen).

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