FxPro vs tastytrade (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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tastytrade

Trust rank #22 · Editorial rating 9.1 / 10 · Founded 2017

tastytrade provides forex trading through its tastyfx platform, offering access to a wide range of currency pairs on an intuitive interface with built-in tools and education. It delivers a focused, platform-driven forex…

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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. tastytrade (United States, founded 2017) holds 2 regulatory licences (CFTC, NFA), 2 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our medium-fee bracket. The two overlap in 55 countries; FxPro is available in 175 countries where tastytrade is not, and tastytrade in 1 where FxPro is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • FxPro leads on trust rank, track record, regulatory coverage, platform choice, instrument range, country coverage and fee level.
  • tastytrade leads on 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 tastytrade: side-by-side data

CriteriaFxProtastytrade
Editorial ratingNot verified9.1 / 10
Trust rank#17#22
Founded20062017
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited States
RegulatorsCySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCBCFTC, NFA
Broker typeECN, STPMarket Maker
PlatformscTrader, MT4, MT5, ProprietaryProprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Forex, Indices, MetalsForex
Countries accepted230 countries56 countries
Fee levelLowMedium
Trading typesCFD TradingSpot 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

tastytrade

  • NFA/CFTC-regulated US forex trading
  • Competitive, spread-only pricing
  • Fast execution on robust web and mobile platforms
  • Broad selection of major, minor, and exotic pairs
  • Rich trader education and market content

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

tastytrade

  • No spot forex (futures-only FX)
  • Limited FX pairs vs spot brokers
  • No MetaTrader/cTrader (proprietary platform only)
  • Higher costs per trade (exchange/clearing/NFA fees)
  • Fixed contract sizes; no micro-lot position sizing

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

tastytrade

  • CFTC and NFA regulated RFED via IG US LLC
  • Spot forex only no CFDs
  • US compliant leverage 50 to 1 majors 20 to 1 minors
  • Proprietary tastyfx platforms with advanced charting
  • Two factor authentication for account access
  • Spread only pricing with variable spreads

Country availability: FxPro vs tastytrade

Available at both (55): Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal and 15 more.

Only FxPro (175): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso and 150 more.

Only tastytrade (1): United States of America.

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

FxPro vs tastytrade: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, FxPro or tastytrade?

FxPro holds more regulatory licences: FxPro (CySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCB) versus tastytrade (CFTC, NFA). Tier-1 licences: FxPro 1, tastytrade 2.

Which trading platforms do FxPro and tastytrade offer?

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

Which has lower fees, FxPro or tastytrade?

FxPro is in the lower fee bracket (low vs medium) in our catalogue.

Which is older, FxPro or tastytrade?

FxPro is the older of the two, founded in 2006; tastytrade was founded in 2017.

Are FxPro and tastytrade available in the same countries?

They overlap in 55 countries. FxPro is additionally available in 175 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla and 169 more) and tastytrade in 1 countries (United States of America).

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