Markets.com vs tastyfx (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared

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Data refreshed 25 Sep 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

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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tastyfx

Trust rank #6 · Editorial rating 10 / 10 · Founded 2019

Tastyfx is a Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") registered Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer (RFED) and Introducing Broker (IB) and Forex Dealer Member (FDM) of the National Futures Association ("NFA"). Review its fees,…

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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. tastyfx (United States, founded 2019) holds 2 regulatory licences (CFTC, NFA), 2 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket.

Verdict at a glance

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

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

CriteriaMarkets.comtastyfx
Editorial ratingNot verified10 / 10
Trust rank#18#6
Founded20082019
HeadquartersCyprusUnited States
RegulatorsASIC, BVI FSC, CySEC, FCA, FSCACFTC, NFA
Broker typeMarket MakerMarket Maker
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ProprietaryProprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, MetalsForex
Countries accepted175 countries1 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD TradingSpot Trading
Best-for use casesRetail 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

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

tastyfx

  • Competitive spreads and commissions, advanced trading platforms, strong regulatory oversight, educational resources, responsive customer support.

Cons

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

tastyfx

  • U.S.-only client eligibility
  • Forex-only product scope
  • No MT4/MT5 or cTrader support
  • Leverage capped at 50:1

Key features

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

tastyfx

  • CFTC and NFA regulated via IG US LLC
  • Spot forex trading across major minor and exotic pairs
  • Advanced web and mobile platforms with pro charting indicators and one click trading
  • Spread only pricing with competitive spreads and no commissions
  • Risk management tools including stop limit and trailing stop orders and price alerts
  • Integrated research economic calendar and tastylive education

Country availability: Markets.com vs tastyfx

Only Markets.com (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 and 150 more.

Only tastyfx (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.

Markets.com vs tastyfx: common questions

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

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

Which trading platforms do Markets.com and tastyfx offer?

Markets.com offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary; tastyfx offers Proprietary.

Which has lower fees, Markets.com or tastyfx?

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

Which is older, Markets.com or tastyfx?

Markets.com is the older of the two, founded in 2008; tastyfx was founded in 2019.

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

They overlap in 0 countries. Markets.com is additionally available in 175 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla and 169 more) and tastyfx in 1 countries (United States of America).

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