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CPT Markets vs Trendo

CPT Markets is licensed by FSCA in South Africa and UAE CMA in the United Arab Emirates, and also has an offshore registration. Trendo is licensed by FSC Mauritius in Mauritius (international clients). 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 Trendo. Neither offers negative balance protection. Only CPT Markets offers segregated client money.

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

Broker
CPT MarketsRegulatedRead the profile
TrendoRegulatedRead the profile
Comparing
CPT MarketsSouth Africa
TrendoMauritius (international clients)

Overview

Founded
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Headquarters
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Port Louis, Mauritius
Official websites
  • cptmarkets.com
  • cptfx.com
  • trendo.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
CPT Markets (PTY) Ltd
Trending Markets (International) Ltd
Regulator
FSCA
South Africa
FSC Mauritius
Mauritius (international clients)
Regulation level
Regulated
Regulated
Licence number
FSP 45954
Check the register
GB25205094 (SEC-2.1B Investment Dealer)
Check the register
Clients this company serves
South African residents, through the South African website and terms
International clients, depending on country of residence; the website does not say which countries go to this company and which to Trendo LLC (Armenia)
All licences held
  • FSCA (South Africa)
  • Belize FSC (Belize (international clients))
  • UAE CMA (United Arab Emirates)
  • FSC Mauritius (Mauritius (international clients))
Segregated client money
Yes
No
Negative balance protection
No
No
Compensation scheme
None
None

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
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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
Up to 1:2000 (1:500 on PAMM accounts and on balances below $50)
Retail leverage by asset class
  • All accounts: Up to 1:1000
  • Real and demo accounts: 1:25 to 1:2000
  • Balances below $50: Up to 1:500
  • PAMM accounts: Up to 1:500
  • Around major news and market open or close: Cut to 1:500 or 1:200
Margin call level
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100%
Stop-out level
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70%

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
  • CPT app
  • CPT desktop platform
  • Copy trading
  • MAM
  • Trendo app (iOS and Android)
  • Trendo desktop (Windows and Mac)
  • Trendo web trader
Markets
Forex, indices, metals, energies, commodities, futures, stocks and crypto CFDs
Forex, gold and metals, cryptocurrencies, stocks and other CFDs
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Yes
Yes
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Not yet checked
News trading allowed
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Guaranteed stops
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Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
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  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Tether (TRC20 and BEP20)
  • USDC
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • Tron
  • BNB
Withdrawal fee
Not yet checked
No Trendo fee on any method; blockchain network fees may apply
Inactivity fee
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Support

Customer support
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24/7 support and live chat

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
  • Trending Markets (International) Ltd is on the FSC Mauritius register as an investment dealer (SEC-2.1B), licensed since 28 October 2025
  • One simple account from $10, with a published $3 commission per lot
  • No Trendo fees on deposits or withdrawals, with a $10 minimum per transaction
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
  • Some clients are served by Trendo LLC in Armenia (registration 271.110.1214359); Trendo shows a company registration and charter update for it, and does not cite a financial licence
  • Leverage up to 1:2000 and deposit bonuses that come with trading conditions
  • We found no document setting out where client money is held or whether you have negative balance protection
  • Proprietary platform only; no MetaTrader

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.
  • Trendo: Forex and CFD trading are complex instruments and come with a high risk of rapid capital loss due to leverage. A significant percentage of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how these instruments work and whether you can afford to take the high risk associated with CFD trading. Trade responsibly: always consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk appetite. If needed, seek advice from an independent financial advisor.

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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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