Head to head
CPT Markets vs Exness
CPT Markets is licensed by FSCA in South Africa and UAE CMA in the United Arab Emirates, and also has an offshore registration. Exness is licensed by FSCA in South Africa, CMA (Kenya) in Kenya, CMA (UAE) in the United Arab Emirates, FCA in the United Kingdom and CySEC in the European Union, 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 $500 at CPT Markets and $10 at Exness. Only Exness offers negative balance protection. Both offer segregated client money.
Facts last checked: CPT Markets on 20 October 2026, Exness on 20 October 2026.
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.
Broker
Comparing
CPT MarketsSouth Africa
ExnessSeychelles
Overview
Founded
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Headquarters
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Official websites
- cptmarkets.com
- cptfx.com
- exness.com
- exness.eu
- exness.uk
- exness.ke
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026
Regulation and protection
Company you would contract with
CPT Markets (PTY) Ltd
Exness (SC) Ltd
Regulation level
Regulated
Offshore registration only
Clients this company serves
South African residents, through the South African website and terms
Clients who sign up through exness.com (Exness assigns the company by country; it names it in the client agreement)
All licences held
- FSCA (South Africa)
- Belize FSC (Belize (international clients))
- UAE CMA (United Arab Emirates)
- FSA Seychelles (Seychelles)
- FSC (BVI) (British Virgin Islands)
- FSCA (South Africa)
- CMA (Kenya) (Kenya)
- CMA (UAE) (United Arab Emirates)
- FCA (United Kingdom)
- CySEC (European Union)
Costs
Your monthly cost
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Typical GBP/USD spread
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
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Leverage and margin
Retail leverage by asset class
- All accounts: Up to 1:1000
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Stop-out level
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0% (stocks differ)
Account
Minimum deposit (this account)
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Platforms and features
Platforms
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- CPT app
- CPT desktop platform
- Copy trading
- MAM
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- Exness Terminal
- Exness Trade app
Markets
Forex, indices, metals, energies, commodities, futures, stocks and crypto CFDs
Currency pairs, metals, cryptocurrencies, energies, stocks and indices as CFDs
Copy trading
Yes
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Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Yes
News trading allowed
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Guaranteed stops
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Deposits and withdrawals
Deposit methods
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Withdrawal fee
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No withdrawal fees from Exness; third-party fees may apply depending on the payment method
Inactivity fee
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Support
Customer support
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Our notes
Strengths
- CPT Markets (PTY) Ltd is authorised by the FSCA (FSP 45954), confirmed on the FSCA register
- CPT Markets Limited is listed as active on the Belize FSC register, for trading and arranging transactions in securities
- Says client funds are fully segregated
- MetaTrader 4 and 5 plus its own app, copy trading and MAM accounts
- Licences confirmed with the FSCA in South Africa, the CMA in Kenya and the UAE's Capital Market Authority
- Low $10 minimum deposit on the Standard account and no withdrawal fees from Exness
- Exness says client money is held in segregated accounts and retail accounts have negative balance protection
Watch out for
- Clients outside South Africa are likely to sign with the Belize company, which holds an offshore licence
- The UAE company is licensed only for introduction and promotion, not for dealing
- Its risk warning says you can lose more than your deposit; we found no negative balance protection policy
- No minimum deposit, typical spread or commission rate is published for the Classic or ECN accounts; the Prime account starts at USD 500
- Most retail clients join offshore companies (FSA Seychelles or BVI FSC), and the strictly regulated UK and Cyprus companies do not accept retail clients
- Exness also says it holds licences from the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (Exness B.V., 0003LSI), the FSC of Belize (Forexite Ltd., 9110312), the FSC of Mauritius (Exness (MU) Ltd, GB20025294), the Jordan Securities Commission (Exness Limited Jordan) and an FSCA ODP authorisation for Exness (SC) Ltd. We could not confirm these on the regulators' registers on 2026-10-20.
- Leverage up to 1:Unlimited and a 0% stop-out mean a position can be closed only when your margin is gone
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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:
- CPT Markets: The FX and CFD contracts on our online facility are traded on a margin or leverage basis, a type of trading that carries a high degree of risk to your capital. The price of the contract you make with us may change quickly, and your profits and losses may be more than your initial investment or deposit. If you do not hold sufficient funds to meet your margin requirements, we may close your open positions immediately and without notice. It is possible to lose more than your initial deposit. Trading these products is not suitable for all investors. Make sure that you understand and accept the risks before trading on a margin or leverage basis and can sustain potential losses.
- Exness: Risk Warning: Our services relate to complex derivative instruments requiring appropriate knowledge and understanding. Their prices may fluctuate rapidly and may become valueless. Trading involves a high risk of loss, with traders likely to incur losses exceeding the potential for profits. Losses may extend up to the full amount of funds in the trading account. Under no circumstances shall Exness have any liability to any person or entity for any loss or damage in whole or part caused by, resulting from, or relating to any investing activity.
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