FP Markets vs InstaForex
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how FP Markets and InstaForex compare on regulation, costs and platforms. See the table for regulators, costs and platforms.
| FP Markets | InstaForex | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles | CySEC, BVI FSC |
| Minimum deposit | – | $1 (Insta.Standard, global entity); 1 EUR/USD/GBP (EU entity) |
| Spreads from | from 0.0 pips (Raw) | – |
| Commission | US$3 per lot per side (Raw, MT4/MT5) | None on Standard; Zero and Raw accounts from $0.5 per trade (global entity) |
| Max leverage | 1:500 (MT4/MT5/cTrader, non-EU/non-AU entity) | 1:30 for EU retail clients (Instant Trading EU Ltd); up to 1:1000 on the global site |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, Mobile |
| Retail accounts losing money | – | 81.92% |
Full reviews: FP Markets review · InstaForex review
Frequently asked questions
Are FP Markets and InstaForex regulated?
FP Markets: ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles. InstaForex: CySEC, BVI FSC.
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