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Choosing between CMC Markets and BDSwiss depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. CMC Markets is headquartered in London, UK, while BDSwiss operates from Limassol, Cyprus. CMC Markets has the longer track record, established in 1989, compared to BDSwiss which was founded in 2012. 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
BDSwiss
CMC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, CMC Markets offers lower spreads (0.7 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
CMC Markets
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
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0.7 vs 1.5 pips
Regulation
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3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
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$0 vs $10
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Lower feesBDSwiss
CMC Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. BDSwiss is regulated by FSA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, CMC Markets is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.7 pips, compared to 1.5 pips at BDSwiss.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, MT4.
CMC Markets requires no minimum deposit, while BDSwiss sets a minimum deposit of $10. This makes CMC Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores CMC Markets at 4.04/5 and BDSwiss at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. CMC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
CMC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. CMC Markets holds a 4.0/5 rating vs BDSwiss's 3.2/5. 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 BDSwiss starts at 1.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. BDSwiss requires $10.
CMC Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while BDSwiss holds licences from FSA, CySEC.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. BDSwiss 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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