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Choosing between XTB and Admiral Markets depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. XTB is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, while Admiral Markets operates from Tallinn, Estonia. Admiral Markets has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to XTB which was founded in 2002. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
XTB
Admiral Markets
| XTB | Admiral Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.8/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.1 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC | FCA, CySEC, ASIC ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4 | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
XTB (3.8/5) and Admiral Markets (3.8/5) are closely matched. Admiral Markets has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowXTB
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XTB
Admiral Markets
XTB holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Admiral Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, Admiral Markets is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.1 pips at XTB.
XTB supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Admiral Markets offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, MT4.
XTB requires no minimum deposit, while Admiral Markets sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes XTB accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores XTB at 3.81/5 and Admiral Markets at 3.77/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. XTB leads overall with a marginal advantage.
XTB
3.8/5
Choose XTB if you want…
Admiral Markets
3.8/5
Choose Admiral Markets if you want…
XTB (3.8/5) and Admiral Markets (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.
XTB offers spreads from 0.1 pips, while Admiral Markets starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
XTB requires a minimum deposit of $0. Admiral Markets requires $100.
XTB is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Admiral Markets holds licences from FCA, CySEC, ASIC.
XTB 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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