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CMC Markets vs FxPro 2026

A detailed head-to-head comparison of CMC Markets and FxPro across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.

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CMC Markets

Est. 1989 · London, United Kingdom

FCAASICBaFin
83.5/100
Excellent
FxPro logo - BrokerAudit
FxPro

Est. 2006 · Limassol, Cyprus

FCACySECFSCA
77/100
Good

Score Breakdown

RegulationCostsPlatformsAccountsDepositSupportEducation
CMC MarketsFxPro

Category-by-Category Winner

Category
CMC Markets
FxPro
Regulation & Trust
92
85
Trading Costs
78
65
Platforms & Tools
85
85
Account Conditions
82
75
Deposit & Withdrawal
82
82
Customer Support
78
78
Education & Research
80
65
Overall Score
83.5
77

Detailed Comparison

Overview

Year Founded
1989
2006
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Limassol, Cyprus
Publicly Listed
Top Regulators
FCA, ASIC, BaFin
FCA, CySEC, FSCA
Total Instruments
12,000
2,200

Trading Costs

EUR/USD Spread
0.70 pips
1.40 pips
GBP/USD Spread
1.10 pips
1.80 pips
USD/JPY Spread
0.90 pips
1.40 pips
Min. Deposit
$0
$100
Commission/Lot
$5.00
$7.00
Inactivity Fee
£10/month after 12 months
$15 after 6 months

Platforms & Features

MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
cTrader
TradingView
Copy Trading
API Trading
VPS Hosting
Demo Account
Islamic Account

Instruments

Forex Pairs
330
70
CFD Stocks
9,000
2,100
Indices
80
29
Commodities
100
18
Crypto CFDs
20
30

CMC Markets vs FxPro: Our Analysis

Overall Verdict

With an overall score of 83.5/100 vs 77/100, CMC Markets edges out FxPro by 6.5 points. This moderate gap suggests CMC Markets has an edge in several key areas.

Trading Costs

On the EUR/USD pair, CMC Markets offers an average spread of 0.70 pips with a $5.00 round-turn commission, while FxPro comes in at 1.40 pips with a $7.00 commission. CMC Markets offers tighter pricing on EUR/USD. Minimum deposit is $0 at CMC Markets and $100 at FxPro.

Regulation & Safety

CMC Markets holds 5 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (FCA, ASIC, BaFin), while FxPro has 5 licenses at Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC, FSCA). Both brokers are equally regulated.

Platform Comparison

CMC Markets offers MT4, Next Generation — uniquely offering Next Generation which FxPro does not have. FxPro supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, FxPro Edge, FxPro Trading Platform, with exclusive access to MT5, cTrader, FxPro Edge, FxPro Trading Platform. FxPro provides a wider platform selection.

Who Should Choose Which?

CMC Markets suits cost-conscious traders, beginners seeking education, traders who prioritize safety, traders wanting a wide instrument range, while FxPro is better for a broad range of trading styles. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our testing, CMC Markets scores higher overall at 83.5/100 compared to FxPro's 77/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — FxPro may be superior in specific categories like certain niche features.

CMC Markets offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.70 pips, compared to 1.40 pips at FxPro. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.

CMC Markets scores higher for regulation and trust at 92/100, holding licenses from FCA, ASIC, BaFin. FxPro scores 85/100 with FCA, CySEC, FSCA.

For beginners, CMC Markets is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 80/100. It offers structured trading courses, webinars, and a free demo account. FxPro scores 65/100 for education.

Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both CMC Markets and FxPro simultaneously. Many experienced traders maintain accounts with multiple brokers to take advantage of each broker's strengths — for example, using one for its lower spreads on majors and another for its wider instrument range or better platform features.

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Reviewed by

Neil C

Neil C is a financial markets analyst and forex trading specialist with over 10 years of experience evaluating broker platforms, trading conditions, and regulatory frameworks. He has personally tested accounts with dozens of brokers and brings a data-driven methodology to every review.

Last updated: April 2026

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