Markets.com vs Swissquote 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how Markets.com and Swissquote compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
Markets.com is a multi-entity CFD broker whose EU business is run by Safecap Investments Limited (CySEC 092/08), offering its own web and app platforms plus MT4 and MT5.
Swissquote is a Swiss banking group whose forex and CFD service runs on CFXD, TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with its UK entity Swissquote Ltd authorised by the FCA.
Side by side
| Markets.com | Swissquote | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | CySEC | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent | USD 1,000 (Standard tier) |
| Spreads from | – | EUR/USD 1.7 pips (Standard), 1.4 (Premium), 1.1 (Prime, USD 50,000 minimum) |
| Max leverage | – | 1:100 standard leverage (international site) |
| Platforms | markets.com web platformmarkets.com app | CFXD |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Markets.com review · Swissquote review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at Markets.com and Swissquote?
Markets.com: 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent. Swissquote: USD 1,000 (Standard tier).
Are Markets.com and Swissquote regulated?
Markets.com: CySEC. Swissquote: FCA.
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