FxPro vs XTB (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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XTB

Trust rank #7 · Founded 2002

XTB is a forex and CFD broker offering a proprietary platform, broad instrument coverage, and integrated research and education. It is regulated in multiple jurisdictions.

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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. XTB (Poland, founded 2002) holds 5 regulatory licences (DFSA, FCA, FSCA, IFSC, KNF), 1 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 47 countries; FxPro is available in 183 countries where XTB is not, and XTB in 1 where FxPro is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • FxPro leads on platform choice and country coverage.
  • XTB leads on trust rank, track record and regulatory coverage.
  • Level on 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 XTB: side-by-side data

CriteriaFxProXTB
Trust rank#17#7
Founded20062002
HeadquartersUnited KingdomPoland
RegulatorsCySEC, FCA, FSCA, SCBDFSA, FCA, FSCA, IFSC, KNF
Broker typeECN, STPMarket Maker
PlatformscTrader, MT4, MT5, ProprietaryProprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Forex, Indices, MetalsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices
Countries accepted230 countries48 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD TradingCFD Trading
Best-for use casesCopy Trading, Professional Trading, Retail TradingProfessional 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

XTB

  • Tier-1 multi-jurisdiction regulation
  • Proprietary xStation 5 platform with advanced charting and one-click trading
  • Official xAPI for algorithmic trading and data access
  • Competitive FX spreads with commission-free Standard account
  • Publicly listed broker with audited financials

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

XTB

  • No MetaTrader 5 support
  • No guaranteed stop-loss orders (GSLOs)
  • Inactivity fee after prolonged inactivity
  • Withdrawal fees for small amounts below minimum threshold
  • No integrated social/copy trading

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

XTB

  • Multi asset CFD trading Forex Indices Commodities Shares ETFs Crypto
  • Real stock and ETF investing zero commission up to monthly cap
  • xStation 5 proprietary platform advanced charting sentiment and risk tools
  • Publicly listed broker segregated client funds and negative balance protection
  • Tier one regulation including FCA and KNF
  • Extensive education research and market news resources

Country availability: FxPro vs XTB

Available at both (47): Angola, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritania, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and 7 more.

Only FxPro (183): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei and 158 more.

Only XTB (1): Canada.

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

FxPro vs XTB: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, FxPro or XTB?

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

Which trading platforms do FxPro and XTB offer?

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

Which has lower fees, FxPro or XTB?

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 XTB?

XTB is the older of the two, founded in 2002; FxPro was founded in 2006.

Are FxPro and XTB available in the same countries?

They overlap in 47 countries. FxPro is additionally available in 183 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla and 177 more) and XTB in 1 countries (Canada).

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