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AYA Markets vs FP Markets

AYA Markets has no licence we could confirm on a regulator's register. FP Markets is licensed by ASIC in Australia, CySEC in the European Union and CMA in Kenya, and also has an offshore registration. 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 $10 at AYA Markets and $100 at FP Markets. Both offer negative balance protection and segregated client money.

Facts last checked: AYA Markets on 29 October 2026, FP Markets on 20 October 2026.

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AYA MarketsRead the profile
FP MarketsStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
AYA Markets
FP MarketsRaw account · Australia

Overview

Founded
Not yet checked
2005
Headquarters
Fomboni, Mwali (Comoros)
Sydney, Australia
Official websites
  • ayamarkets.com
  • my.ayamarkets.com
  • fpmarkets.com
  • fpmarkets.eu
  • fpmarkets.co.ke
Facts last checked
29 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
No licence listed
First Prudential Markets Pty Ltd
Regulator
No licence listed
ASIC
Australia
Regulation level
No licence listed
Strictly regulated
Licence number
No licence listed
AFSL 286354
Check the register
Clients this company serves
No licence listed
Australian residents
All licences held
None listed
  • ASIC (Australia)
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • CMA (Kenya)
  • FSA Seychelles (Seychelles)
Segregated client money
Yes
Yes
Negative balance protection
Yes
Yes
Compensation scheme
None
ICF up to €20,000 (Cyprus company); none for the Australian, Seychelles or Saint Lucia companies

Costs

Your monthly cost
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$79$7.9 per lot × 10 lots
Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
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$7.9
Spread from
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0.0 pips
Typical EUR/USD spread
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0.2 pips
Commission per lot (round turn)
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$6
Typical GBP/USD spread
Not yet checked
0.5 pips
Typical USD/JPY spread
Not yet checked
0.6 pips
Typical XAU/USD spread
Not yet checked
10 cents
Swap-free account
Not yet checked
Yes

Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Up to 1:1000 on MT5 (forex and gold, for equity under $1,000; lower as equity grows)
1:30 on major pairs (Australia, EU); up to 1:500 at the international companies
Retail leverage by asset class
  • Forex and gold (MT5): 1:1000 under $1,000 equity, stepping down to 1:100 above $40,000
  • Silver: 1:100
  • Other metals: 1:20
  • S&P 500, Dow Jones 30, Nasdaq 100 and DAX 40: 1:200
  • Other indices: 1:50
  • Energies: 1:20
  • Major cryptocurrencies: 1:10
  • Other cryptocurrencies: 1:5
  • Shares and ETFs: 1:5
  • Major currency pairs (Australia: 1:30
  • Currency pairs (international companies): up to 1:500
Margin call level
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Stop-out level
80%
Not yet checked

Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
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$100
Base currencies
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Not yet checked
Execution
No accounts listed
Raw spread plus US$3 commission per lot each way (MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView)

Platforms and features

Platforms
  • MetaTrader 5
  • cTrader
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • cTrader
  • TradingView
  • WebTrader
Markets
230+ CFDs on 45 forex pairs, 12 indices, 13 metals, 3 energies, 33 cryptocurrencies, 120 shares and 7 ETFs
70+ currency pairs, metals, indices, commodities, share CFDs and crypto CFDs
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
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
  • USDT (TRC-20 and ERC-20)
  • Bitcoin
  • Litecoin
  • Ethereum
  • TopChange (TC Pay)
  • Visa and Mastercard
  • Apple Pay
  • Bank wire
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Skrill
  • Neteller
  • Crypto
  • Broker-to-broker transfer
Withdrawal fee
No fee from AYA Markets; the agreement allows a 3% charge if you withdraw without trading since your last deposit
Not yet checked
Inactivity fee
$5 a month after six months with no trading (accounts with a positive balance)
Not yet checked

Support

Customer support
Email, support ticket and Telegram, Monday to Friday 06:00 to 16:00 GMT
Not yet checked

Our notes

Strengths
  • The customer agreement says client funds are held in segregated accounts, separate from the company's own money
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees from AYA Markets, with deposits from $10
  • MetaTrader 5 and cTrader, on desktop, web and mobile
  • On MT5, maximum leverage falls in steps as your equity grows, from 1:1000 down to 1:100
  • Licensed by ASIC and CySEC, with retail client money held separately from company funds
  • Publishes average spreads per account (EUR/USD 1.29 pips Standard, 0.19 pips Raw)
  • Wide platform choice, including cTrader and TradingView
Watch out for
  • Says AYA Markets (Comoros) Ltd holds MISA licence T2023263; we could not confirm it on MISA's register on 2026-10-29 (the register blocked automated access with a bot check).
  • The account page lists negative balance protection, but we did not find it in the customer agreement, and the risk disclosure says you could lose more than your initial investment
  • Commission on the Pro and Raw accounts is charged per side ($4 and $8 per lot each way, so $8 and $16 per round lot), and a 3% withdrawal charge can apply if you withdraw without trading
  • The 25% welcome bonus is trading credit that cannot be withdrawn and disappears with any withdrawal; dormant accounts pay $5 a month after six months
  • The international website is operated by FP Markets Ltd, a Saint Lucia company (registration 2025-00853) that holds no financial licence; check which company your client agreement names.
  • International clients may be placed with the Seychelles company (offshore tier), with leverage up to 1:500 and no compensation scheme
  • Says FP Markets (Pty) Ltd is an FSCA-authorised financial services provider (FSP 50926); we could not confirm it on the FSCA register on 2026-10-20 because the register could not be reached.

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:

  • AYA Markets: Trading financial instruments carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. CFDs and Forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage (trading on margin). Before deciding to trade any financial instrument or making any other decision with financial impact you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience and risk appetite. Only invest with money you can afford to lose. If necessary you should seek independent advice.
  • FP Markets: Derivative products are highly leveraged, carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for all investors. The legal documents should be considered before entering into transactions with us.

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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.

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