Markets.com Forex Broker Review
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Reviewed by the FXMARE Research Desk under our review methodology · licences last verified 2026-06-25
Multi-regulated CFD broker (est. 2008, backed by Finalto/Gopher Investments) offering 2,200+ instruments with a clean proprietary platform and no forex commission.
Spreads, minimum deposit and leverage are indicative and vary by account type and jurisdiction — confirm current terms on the broker’s site.
Between 74% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
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Markets.com Overview
Multi-regulated CFD broker (est. 2008, backed by Finalto/Gopher Investments) offering 2,200+ instruments with a clean proprietary platform and no forex commission.
Markets.com is regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), BVI FSC (British Virgin Islands). Independently verifiable licences include CySEC 092/08 — Safecap Investments Ltd (active, issued 28 Jul 2008); BVI FSC SIBA/L/14/1067 — Finalto (BVI) Limited. It carries strong, well-established regulatory oversight.
EUR/USD spreads are around 1.3 pips, with $0 (spread-only on forex CFDs; stock CFDs carry a separate commission) commission. The minimum deposit is $100 and maximum retail leverage is 1:30 (EU/UK/AU retail); up to 1:300 (FSCA/BVI entities). Swap-free (Islamic) trading is offered conditionally — Islamic account available on request; overnight swap charges are replaced by daily administration fees across all products. Regional availability may vary by entity. Australia entity no longer serves retail clients..
Platforms include Markets.com Web Trader, MT4, MT5, TradingView, Mobile App, Social Trading App. Markets.com provides ~2,200+ CFDs (65+ forex pairs, 1,800+ share CFDs, 38+ indices, 28+ commodities, 60+ ETFs, 24+ crypto, bonds) across Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs, Bonds, funded via Bank transfer, Credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller.
Markets.com is a well-established, multi-regulated broker with genuine tier-1 oversight from CySEC and FCA, and a broad instrument range that suits most retail traders. Its commission-free pricing on forex is accessible for beginners, but the spread-only model (~1.3 pips on EUR/USD) makes it uncompetitive for high-volume scalpers who need raw-spread ECN access. The 90-day inactivity fee and the de facto closure of the ASIC-regulated Australian entity are meaningful caveats to flag; clients should confirm which entity they are onboarded to, as protections differ significantly between the CySEC/FCA entities (investor compensation, 1:30 leverage cap) and the offshore BVI/SVG entity (higher leverage, weaker protections).
Headquarters: Nicosia, Cyprus · Funding: Bank transfer, Credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller
Pros
- Multi-regulated across five jurisdictions including FCA, CySEC, and ASIC — strong trust profile
- Large instrument universe (~2,200+ CFDs) covering most major asset classes
- Commission-free forex trading with spreads from ~0.7–1.3 pips on EUR/USD
- Proprietary web platform plus MT4/MT5 and TradingView integration
- Robust research tools: TradingCentral, sentiment data, thematic investment baskets
Cons
- No raw/ECN account — spreads-only model means less transparency for active traders
- Inactivity fee of $10/month kicks in after just 90 days
- Australia entity (Finalto Australia) has exited retail market; ASIC coverage now effectively inactive for new clients
- Higher overnight financing charges on share CFDs (reported up to ~11% annualised)
Ratings Breakdown
Markets.com Fees & Costs
Regulation & Safety
Licence numbers link to each regulator’s public register so you can verify them yourself. Last checked 2026-06-25.
Markets.com is authorised by CySEC (Cyprus), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), BVI FSC (British Virgin Islands). Brokers regulated in tier-1 jurisdictions are generally required to hold client money separately from company funds and may offer protections such as negative-balance protection or an investor-compensation scheme — the exact safeguards depend on the entity you sign up with. As with all trading, your capital is at risk. Confirm which entity, licence and protections apply to your country on the regulator’s register before funding an account.
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Platforms
Available on desktop, web and mobile. Tradable across Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs, Bonds. Track every position you take with Markets.com in the FXMARE trading journal.
FXMARE Verdict
Markets.com is a well-established, multi-regulated broker with genuine tier-1 oversight from CySEC and FCA, and a broad instrument range that suits most retail traders. Its commission-free pricing on forex is accessible for beginners, but the spread-only model (~1.3 pips on EUR/USD) makes it uncompetitive for high-volume scalpers who need raw-spread ECN access. The 90-day inactivity fee and the de facto closure of the ASIC-regulated Australian entity are meaningful caveats to flag; clients should confirm which entity they are onboarded to, as protections differ significantly between the CySEC/FCA entities (investor compensation, 1:30 leverage cap) and the offshore BVI/SVG entity (higher leverage, weaker protections).
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Markets.com — frequently asked questions
Is Markets.com regulated?
Markets.com states it is authorised by CySEC (Cyprus), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), BVI FSC (British Virgin Islands). We last checked those licence details against the regulators' own public registers on 2026-06-25. Licences are entity-specific: the group company that onboards you depends on your country, so confirm which entity your client agreement names before depositing.
What is the minimum deposit at Markets.com?
Markets.com lists $100 min deposit. Minimums vary by account type, funding method and regional entity, so treat this as indicative and confirm the figure on the broker's own site for the account you intend to open.
What spreads does Markets.com offer on EUR/USD?
Markets.com advertises spreads from 1.3 pips, with EUR/USD quoted around 1.3 pips (standard). Commission: $0 (spread-only on forex CFDs; stock CFDs carry a separate commission). Advertised "from" figures are floors seen in ideal conditions rather than averages — compare total cost per round turn (spread plus commission) at the volume you actually trade.
What is the maximum leverage at Markets.com?
Markets.com advertises up to 1:30 (EU/UK/AU retail); up to 1:300 (FSCA/BVI entities). Leverage caps are set by the regulator of the entity you trade with, so retail clients in the UK, EU and Australia receive materially lower caps than the headline figure. Higher leverage magnifies losses as much as gains.
Does Markets.com offer swap-free (Islamic) accounts?
Partly. Markets.com offers swap-free trading with conditions. Islamic account available on request; overnight swap charges are replaced by daily administration fees across all products. Regional availability may vary by entity. Australia entity no longer serves retail clients.
Which platforms does Markets.com support?
Markets.com supports Markets.com Web Trader, MT4, MT5, TradingView, Mobile App, Social Trading App. Platform availability can differ by entity and account type — a platform offered in one region is not guaranteed in another, so verify it is available on the specific account you plan to open.
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