Head-to-Head Comparison
FXCM vs VT Markets
Complete side-by-side comparison based on verified data from official sources. See which broker offers better trading conditions for your needs.
FXCM
FCA
Est. 1999
VS
Score
1:1
VT Markets
FSCA
Est. 2015
Quick Summary
FXCM (established 1999) and VT Markets (established 2015) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. VT Markets offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to FXCM's 0.2 pips. Both brokers offer similar maximum leverage of 1000:1.
Trading Conditions
Feature
FXCM
VT Markets
Min. Spread
0.2 pips
0 pips
Min. Deposit
$50
$50
Max Leverage
1000:1
1000:1
Execution
Market Maker|Hybrid
STP/ECN
Instruments
1000+
1000+
Founded
1999
2015
Headquarters
United Kingdom
South Africa
Regulation & Licensing
FXCM
FCA(217689)
United Kingdom
CySEC(392/20)
Cyprus
ASIC(309763)
Australia
FSCA(46534)
South Africa
Unregulated(1776 LLC 2022)
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
VT Markets
FSCA(FSP No. 50865)
South Africa
SCA(20200000299)
UAE
FSC(GB23202269)
Mauritius
Regulator
Cyprus
Platforms & Features
Feature
FXCM
VT Markets
Platforms
Trading Station, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, Capitalise.ai, MetaTrader 5
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, WebTrader, VT Markets App
Copy Trading
VPS Hosting
Neg. Balance Protection
Islamic Account
Demo Account
Account Types
FXCM
Standard Account
Spread: 1.3 pipsMin: $50Lev: 1000:1
Active Trader
Spread: 0.2 pipsMin: $25000Lev: 1000:1Comm: $6/lot
VT Markets
Standard STP
Spread: 1.2 pipsMin: $100Lev: 1000:1
RAW ECN
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $100Lev: 1000:1Comm: $6/lot
PRO ECN
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $Lev: 1000:1
Swap Free
Min: $100Lev: 1000:1
Cent Account
Min: $50Lev: 1000:1
Verdict: FXCM vs VT Markets
Based on our verified data analysis, both brokers are evenly matched across our comparison criteria. Your choice should depend on your specific trading priorities.
Choose VT Markets if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads.
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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.