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Choosing between CMC Markets and Admiral Markets depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. CMC Markets is headquartered in London, UK, while Admiral Markets operates from Tallinn, Estonia. CMC Markets has the longer track record, established in 1989, compared to Admiral Markets which was founded in 2001. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
CMC Markets
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| CMC Markets | Admiral Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.0/5 ✓ | 3.8/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.7 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| Regulation | FCA, ASIC, MAS | FCA, CySEC, ASIC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4 | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
CMC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.8/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Admiral Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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CMC Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Admiral Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, Admiral Markets is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at CMC Markets.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Admiral Markets offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, MT4.
CMC Markets requires no minimum deposit, while Admiral Markets sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes CMC Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores CMC Markets at 4.04/5 and Admiral Markets at 3.77/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. CMC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
CMC Markets
4.0/5
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Admiral Markets
3.8/5
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CMC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. CMC Markets holds a 4.0/5 rating vs Admiral Markets's 3.8/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
CMC Markets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Admiral Markets starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Admiral Markets requires $100.
CMC Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Admiral Markets holds licences from FCA, CySEC, ASIC.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Admiral Markets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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