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Choosing between FP Markets and ForTrade depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. FP Markets is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while ForTrade operates from London, UK. FP Markets has the longer track record, established in 2005, compared to ForTrade which was founded in 2013. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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| FP Markets | ForTrade | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.8/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 1 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| Regulation | ASIC, CySEC | FCA, ASIC, CySEC ✓ |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4 |
FP Markets (3.8/5) and ForTrade (3.8/5) are closely matched. FP Markets has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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FP Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. ForTrade is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, FP Markets is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 1.0 pips at ForTrade.
FP Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. ForTrade offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Both brokers are available on MT4, Proprietary Mobile.
FP Markets requires a minimum deposit of $100, while ForTrade sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores FP Markets at 3.84/5 and ForTrade at 3.81/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. FP Markets leads overall with a marginal advantage.
FP Markets
3.8/5
Choose FP Markets if you want…
ForTrade
3.8/5
Choose ForTrade if you want…
FP Markets (3.8/5) and ForTrade (3.8/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
FP Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while ForTrade starts at 1 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
FP Markets requires a minimum deposit of $100. ForTrade requires $100.
FP Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, while ForTrade holds licences from FCA, ASIC, CySEC.
FP Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. ForTrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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