Head to head
FXCM vs FxPro
FXCM is licensed by FCA in the United Kingdom, CySEC in the European Union and ASIC in Australia. 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 $50 at FXCM and $0 at FxPro. Only FxPro offers negative balance protection. Both offer segregated client money.
Facts last checked: FXCM on 20 October 2026, FxPro 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
FXCMUnited Kingdom
FxProRaw+ account · United Kingdom
Overview
Founded
1999
Not yet checked
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom (Stratos Group)
London, United Kingdom
Official websites
- fxcm.com
- tradu.com
- fxpro.com
- fxpro.co.uk
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026
Regulation and protection
Company you would contract with
Stratos Markets Limited
FxPro UK Limited
Regulation level
Strictly regulated
Strictly regulated
Clients this company serves
Existing UK clients; FXCM's UK site sends new accounts to Trade Nation
UK residents
All licences held
- FCA (United Kingdom)
- CySEC (European Union)
- ASIC (Australia)
- FCA (United Kingdom)
- CySEC (European Union)
- SCB (The Bahamas)
- FSA Seychelles (Seychelles)
FSCS up to £85,000 (UK company); ICF up to €20,000 (Cyprus company); none for the St Vincent company
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
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
1:30 on major pairs (UK, EU, Australia); up to 1:1000 at the St Vincent company
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
- Major currency pairs: 1:30
- Non-major currency pairs: 1:20
- Other commodities and non-major indices: 1:10
- Share CFDs: 1:5
- Crypto CFDs: 1:2
- 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)
Stop-out level
Not yet checked
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
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Market execution, raw spread plus $3.50 per side commission (MT4 and MT5)
Platforms and features
Platforms
- Trading Station
- MetaTrader 4
- TradingView
- FxPro platform and app
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- cTrader
- TradingView
Markets
Forex, index, commodity, share and crypto CFDs, plus FXCM baskets
2,100+ CFDs on forex, metals, indices, energy, futures, cryptocurrencies, shares and ETFs
Copy trading
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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
- Debit card
- Credit card
- Bank wire
- Google Pay
- Skrill
- Neteller
- Crypto
- 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
Not yet checked
None stated; live accounts are disabled after 3 months without activity and can be reactivated on request
Support
Customer support
24/5 live chat
24/5 by live chat, email and phone
Our notes
Strengths
- Long-running brand (since 1999) with companies licensed by the FCA, CySEC and ASIC
- Its own Trading Station platform alongside MetaTrader 4, TradingView and API access
- Low first deposit of 50 in the account currency on the international site
- 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
- The UK company, Stratos Markets Limited, has applied to cancel its FCA authorisation (shown on the FCA register since 15 October 2026), and FXCM's UK site says new trading accounts are now provided through Trade Nation.
- FXCM's EU site says new trading accounts are now provided through AvaTrade, a separate broker
- International clients join Stratos Global LLC in St Vincent and the Grenadines, which holds no financial licence; leverage there goes up to 1:1000 and losses can exceed deposits
- Says Stratos South Africa (Pty) Ltd is FSCA FSP 46534 and Stratos Light Limited is supervised by the Israel Securities Authority; we could not confirm either on the regulator's register on 2026-10-20 (the FSCA FSP register could not be reached).
- 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
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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:
- FXCM: Our products are traded on leverage which means they carry a high level of risk and you could lose more than your deposits. These products are not suitable for all investors. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and carefully consider your financial situation and trading experience before trading. Seek independent advice if necessary.
- 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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