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

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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

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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HFM

Trust rank #29 · Founded 2010

HFM (formerly HotForex) is a well-regarded forex and CFD broker offering broad market access through popular platforms, varied account types, and risk management tools. It provides research, education, and multilingual support with…

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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. HFM (Cyprus, founded 2010) holds 4 regulatory licences (CySEC, DFSA, FCA, FSCA), 1 of them tier-1, offers MT4, MT5 and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 228 countries; FxPro is available in 2 countries where HFM is not, and HFM in 0 where FxPro is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • FxPro leads on trust rank, track record, platform choice and country coverage.
  • Level on regulatory coverage, instrument range, 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.

FxPro vs HFM: side-by-side data

CriteriaFxProHFM
Trust rank#17#29
Founded20062010
HeadquartersUnited KingdomCyprus
RegulatorsCySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCBCySEC, DFSA, FCA, FSCA
Broker typeECN, STPMarket Maker, STP
PlatformscTrader, MT4, MT5, ProprietaryMT4, MT5
InstrumentsCommodities, Forex, Indices, MetalsCommodities, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted230 countries228 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD TradingCFD Trading, Spot Trading
Best-for use casesCopy Trading, Professional Trading, Retail TradingCopy 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

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

HFM

  • Multi-jurisdiction regulation
  • Zero Spread account option
  • MT4 and MT5 platform support
  • Copy trading and PAMM/MAM
  • Wide range of tradable instruments

Cons

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

HFM

  • Offshore entity onboarding with weaker regulatory oversight (St. Vincent & the Grenadines)
  • MT4/MT5-only platform choice; no cTrader
  • No guaranteed stop-loss orders (GSLO)
  • Negative balance protection not guaranteed across all entities
  • No investor compensation scheme for offshore clients

Key features

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

HFM

  • Multi asset CFD trading across Forex Indices Commodities Metals Energies and Shares
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms with desktop web and mobile
  • Copy trading via HFCopy and PAMM account options
  • Zero Spread and other account types with raw pricing and low latency execution
  • Advanced tools including VPS hosting and Autochartist
  • Multi jurisdiction regulation client fund segregation and negative balance protection

Country availability: FxPro vs HFM

Available at both (228): Afghanistan, 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 and 188 more.

Only FxPro (2): Türkiye, United Arab Emirates.

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

FxPro vs HFM: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, FxPro or HFM?

FxPro holds more regulatory licences: FxPro (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB) versus HFM (CySEC, DFSA, FCA, FSCA). Tier-1 licences: FxPro 1, HFM 1.

Which trading platforms do FxPro and HFM offer?

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

Which has lower fees, FxPro or HFM?

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

Which is older, FxPro or HFM?

FxPro is the older of the two, founded in 2006; HFM was founded in 2010.

Are FxPro and HFM available in the same countries?

They overlap in 228 countries. FxPro is additionally available in 2 countries (Türkiye, United Arab Emirates) and HFM in 0 countries ().

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