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CPT Markets vs FxPro

CPT Markets is licensed by FSCA in South Africa and UAE CMA in the United Arab Emirates, and also has an offshore registration. FxPro is licensed by FCA in the United Kingdom, CySEC in the European Union and SCB in The Bahamas, 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 $0 at FxPro. Only FxPro offers negative balance protection. Both offer segregated client money.

Facts last checked: CPT Markets on 20 October 2026, FxPro on 20 October 2026.

CPT Markets profileFxPro profile
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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.

Broker
CPT MarketsRegulatedRead the profile
FxProStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
CPT MarketsSouth Africa
FxProRaw+ account · United Kingdom

Overview

Founded
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Headquarters
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London, United Kingdom
Official websites
  • cptmarkets.com
  • cptfx.com
  • fxpro.com
  • fxpro.co.uk
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
CPT Markets (PTY) Ltd
FxPro UK Limited
Regulator
FSCA
South Africa
FCA
United Kingdom
Regulation level
Regulated
Strictly regulated
Licence number
FSP 45954
Check the register
509956
Check the register
Clients this company serves
South African residents, through the South African website and terms
UK residents
All licences held
  • FSCA (South Africa)
  • Belize FSC (Belize (international clients))
  • UAE CMA (United Arab Emirates)
  • FCA (United Kingdom)
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • SCB (The Bahamas)
  • FSA Seychelles (Seychelles)
Segregated client money
Yes
Yes
Negative balance protection
No
Yes
Compensation scheme
None
FSCS for eligible clients of FxPro UK Limited; ICF for eligible clients of the Cyprus company

Costs

Your monthly cost
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$96$9.6 per lot × 10 lots
Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
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$9.6
Spread from
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0.2 pips
Typical EUR/USD spread
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0.3 pips
Commission per lot (round turn)
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$7
Typical GBP/USD spread
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
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Swap-free account
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Yes

Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Up to 1:1000
1:30 on major pairs for UK and EU retail clients; dynamic leverage with no fixed cap on major pairs at the Bahamas company
Retail leverage by asset class
  • All accounts: Up to 1:1000
  • Major currency pairs: 1:30 (UK/EU); dynamic, no fixed cap (Bahamas)
  • Minor currency pairs: 1:20 (UK/EU); 1:500 (Bahamas)
  • Gold: 1:20 (UK/EU); 1:10000 (Bahamas)
  • Major indices: 1:20 (UK/EU); 1:500 (Bahamas)
  • Energies: 1:10 (UK/EU); 1:200 (Bahamas)
  • Shares and ETFs: 1:5 (UK/EU); 1:25 (Bahamas)
  • Cryptocurrencies: 1:2 (UK/EU); 1:500 (Bahamas)
Margin call level
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Stop-out level
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50% for UK and EU retail accounts; FxPro states 0% for accounts at its global entity

Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
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$0
Base currencies
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Execution
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Market execution, raw spread plus $3.50 per side commission (MT4 and MT5)

Platforms and features

Platforms
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • CPT app
  • CPT desktop platform
  • Copy trading
  • MAM
  • FxPro platform and app
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • cTrader
  • TradingView
Markets
Forex, indices, metals, energies, commodities, futures, stocks and crypto CFDs
2,100+ CFDs on forex, metals, indices, energy, futures, cryptocurrencies, shares and ETFs
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Yes
No
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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  • Bank transfer
  • Local bank transfer
  • Debit or credit card
  • E-wallet
Withdrawal fee
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No FxPro fee on deposits or withdrawals; e-wallet withdrawals may be charged if you have not traded
Inactivity fee
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None stated; live accounts are disabled after 3 months without activity and can be reactivated on request

Support

Customer support
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24/5 by live chat, email and phone

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
  • UK company authorised by the FCA and EU company licensed by CySEC, both strict regulators
  • Client money held in segregated accounts, with negative balance protection for all clients
  • Raw+ account costs about $9.60 per lot on EUR/USD, against about $14.90 on Standard
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
  • Clients outside the UK and EU usually join the Bahamas company, with lighter rules and no FSCS or ICF cover
  • Leverage at the Bahamas company is dynamic with no fixed cap on major pairs, which magnifies losses
  • Live accounts are disabled after 3 months of inactivity

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.
  • FxPro: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you fully understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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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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