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Alpari vs CapitalXtend

Alpari has no licence we could confirm on a regulator's register. CapitalXtend is licensed by FSC Mauritius in Mauritius. The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.

Minimum deposits start at $30 at Alpari and $12 at CapitalXtend. Only CapitalXtend offers negative balance protection and segregated client money.

Facts last checked: Alpari on 20 October 2026, CapitalXtend on 20 October 2026.

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Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.

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AlpariRead the profile
CapitalXtendRegulatedRead the profile
Comparing
Alpari
CapitalXtendMauritius

Overview

Founded
1998
Not yet checked
Headquarters
Fomboni, Mohéli, Comoros
Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Official websites
  • alpari.com
  • capitalxtend.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
No licence listed
Capitalxtend (Mauritius) LLC
Regulator
No licence listed
FSC Mauritius
Mauritius
Regulation level
No licence listed
Regulated
Licence number
No licence listed
GB23201599 (SEC-2.1B Investment Dealer)
Check the register
Clients this company serves
No licence listed
Not stated; the client agreement we read is with CapitalXtend Limited / CapitalXtend LLC in St Vincent, and names the Mauritius company only in connection with payments
All licences held
None listed
  • FSC Mauritius (Mauritius)
Segregated client money
No
Yes
Negative balance protection
No
Yes
Compensation scheme
None
Financial Commission membership (external dispute body, up to €20,000 per case); not a statutory scheme

Costs

Your monthly cost
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Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
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Spread from
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Typical EUR/USD spread
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Commission per lot (round turn)
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Typical GBP/USD spread
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Typical USD/JPY spread
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Not yet checked
Typical XAU/USD spread
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Swap-free account
Yes
Yes

Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Up to 1:3000 (ECN and Pro ECN); 1:1000 on Standard; 1:500 on Micro
Unlimited on FX majors, gold and silver (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); up to 1:500 on Platinum
Retail leverage by asset class
  • Micro account: Up to 1:500
  • Standard account: Up to 1:1000
  • ECN and Pro ECN accounts: Up to 1:3000 (floating)
  • FX majors, gold and silver (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN): Unlimited
  • Platinum account: Up to 1:500
Margin call level
50% on Micro and Standard; 80% on ECN and Pro ECN
80% (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); 100% (Platinum)
Stop-out level
20% on Micro and Standard; 50% on ECN and Pro ECN
10% (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); 50% (Platinum)

Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
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Base currencies
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Execution
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Platforms and features

Platforms
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Alpari trading app
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Copy trading
Markets
Forex, metals, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETF, futures and crosses CFDs
Forex, spot metals, spot energies, CFD indices, share CFDs (MT5) and crypto CFDs
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Not yet checked
Yes
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Yes
News trading allowed
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Guaranteed stops
Not yet checked
Not yet checked

Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • Debit or credit card
  • Bank wire
  • E-wallet
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Local payment methods
  • USDT (TRC20)
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Bank transfer
  • Local transfer
  • Online banking
Withdrawal fee
Varies by method; the fee is taken from the amount withdrawn
$2.50 on Visa and Mastercard withdrawals; no commission on bank transfer
Inactivity fee
Not yet checked
Not yet checked

Support

Customer support
Live chat, chatbot, messengers and phone helpline
Not yet checked

Our notes

Strengths
  • Four account types, from a $30 Micro account to a raw-spread Pro ECN account
  • Commission-free Micro, Standard and ECN accounts
  • MetaTrader 4 and 5, PAMM investing and a demo account
  • Capitalxtend (Mauritius) LLC is on the FSC Mauritius register as an investment dealer (SEC-2.1B), licensed since 15 June 2023
  • Low entry point, with a Standard account from $12
  • Publishes margin call and stop-out levels for every account
Watch out for
  • Says it holds Mwali International Services Authority (MISA) licence T2023236; we could not confirm it on MISA's register on 2026-10-20, because the register sits behind a bot check
  • No licence from a strict regulator; not available to UK or EU residents
  • We found no statement on its site about segregated client money or negative balance protection
  • Leverage up to 1:3000, and deposit bonuses that come with conditions
  • The client agreement is with the St Vincent company (CapitalXtend Limited / CapitalXtend LLC); St Vincent registration is a company registration, not a licence to offer trading
  • Says it holds a Kazakhstan accreditation (file 36-0-12/5/ЮЛ-C-265); we could not confirm it on a Kazakhstan regulator's register on 2026-10-20
  • Unlimited leverage on major pairs and metals, with a 10% stop-out on most accounts, so a small move can wipe out the balance
  • The client agreement lets the company pool client money in one omnibus account and pass it to third parties such as brokers or payment providers

Risk warnings

The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:

  • Alpari: Before trading, you should ensure that you've undergone sufficient preparation and fully understand the risks involved in margin trading.
  • CapitalXtend: Trading Forex and Financial Instruments involve a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can be either for or against you. Before deciding to invest, carefully consider your investment objectives and risk appetite. You should be aware of the risks associated with financial markets.

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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.

Nothing on this page is financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

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