FxPro vs Markets.com (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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Markets.com

Trust rank #18 · Founded 2008

Markets.com is a well‐regarded forex and CFD broker offering broad access to currency pairs and multi‐asset CFDs on intuitive web and mobile platforms. It provides built‐in research, education, and risk management tools…

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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. Markets.com (Cyprus, founded 2008) holds 5 regulatory licences (ASIC, BVI FSC, CySEC, FCA, FSCA), 2 of them tier-1, offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 175 countries; FxPro is available in 55 countries where Markets.com is not, and Markets.com in 0 where FxPro is not.

Verdict at a glance

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

FxPro vs Markets.com: side-by-side data

CriteriaFxProMarkets.com
Trust rank#17#18
Founded20062008
HeadquartersUnited KingdomCyprus
RegulatorsCySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCBASIC, BVI FSC, CySEC, FCA, FSCA
Broker typeECN, STPMarket Maker
PlatformscTrader, MT4, MT5, ProprietaryMT4, MT5, Proprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Forex, Indices, MetalsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted230 countries175 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD TradingCFD Trading
Best-for use casesCopy Trading, Professional Trading, Retail TradingRetail 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

Markets.com

  • Multi-jurisdiction tier-1 regulation (FCA/ASIC) + segregated client funds
  • MT4/MT5 and proprietary platforms with advanced analytics
  • 2,000+ instruments including 50+ forex pairs
  • Integrated research, sentiment, and economic calendar tools
  • Negative balance protection for retail clients

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

Markets.com

  • No raw/commission pricing; wider spreads
  • Not available to U.S. clients
  • Protections vary by entity; weaker safeguards offshore
  • No cTrader or DMA/ECN access
  • Currency conversion fees apply

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

Markets.com

  • Multi jurisdiction regulation and client fund segregation
  • Forex and CFD trading across major asset classes
  • Proprietary web and mobile platforms with MT4 and MT5
  • Advanced research sentiment and event tools
  • Negative balance protection and risk management
  • Spread betting for UK clients

Country availability: FxPro vs Markets.com

Available at both (175): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Côte d'Ivoire and 135 more.

Only FxPro (55): American Samoa, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Guam, Haiti, Hong Kong, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Libya, Macao, Maldives, Mali, Micronesia and 30 more.

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

FxPro vs Markets.com: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, FxPro or Markets.com?

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

Which trading platforms do FxPro and Markets.com offer?

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

Which has lower fees, FxPro or Markets.com?

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 Markets.com?

FxPro is the older of the two, founded in 2006; Markets.com was founded in 2008.

Are FxPro and Markets.com available in the same countries?

They overlap in 175 countries. FxPro is additionally available in 55 countries (American Samoa, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium and 49 more) and Markets.com in 0 countries ().

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