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4.1
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Rating
FXTM
4.4
XTB
4.1
Model score
FXTM
84
XTB
80
Regulation
FXTM
FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius)
XTB
Highly trusted. Regulated by Tier-1 and Tier-2 authorities including the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), KNF (Poland), and the FSC (Belize) for international clients requiring higher leverage.
Spreads
FXTM
Raw spreads start from 0.0 pips on the Advantage account. Fast execution speed via ECN liquidity providers with average execution times under 0.1 seconds.
XTB
Execution on xStation 5 is exceptionally fast. Because XTB acts as the principal market maker for standard accounts, you benefit from rapid execution without requotes, though raw ECN spreads are not available.
Fees
FXTM
Advantage Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + low commission ($0.40 to $2.00 per side based on volume). Micro & Advantage Plus Accounts: Spread-only pricing from 1.5 pips with zero commissions.
XTB
XTB relies on a spread-only model for its standard forex accounts, meaning zero commissions on FX trades. Spreads are highly competitive, averaging around 0.9 pips on EUR/USD. They also offer commission-free stock CFD trading (up to €100k monthly volume).
Platforms
FXTM
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), FXTM Trader App
XTB
xStation 5 (Web and Desktop) and xStation Mobile. (Note: MetaTrader is completely phased out for new accounts).
Account types
FXTM
Micro, Advantage, Advantage Plus, Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo Account
XTB
Standard Account (Spread-only). An Islamic (Swap-Free) Account is available for clients in specific regions.
Min deposit
FXTM
$10 (Micro Account) / $500 (Advantage Account)
XTB
$0 (There is no minimum deposit required to open an account or start trading).
| Topic | FXTM | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| Model score | 84 | 80 |
| Regulation | FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius) | Highly trusted. Regulated by Tier-1 and Tier-2 authorities including the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), KNF (Poland), and the FSC (Belize) for international clients requiring higher leverage. |
| Spreads | Raw spreads start from 0.0 pips on the Advantage account. Fast execution speed via ECN liquidity providers with average execution times under 0.1 seconds. | Execution on xStation 5 is exceptionally fast. Because XTB acts as the principal market maker for standard accounts, you benefit from rapid execution without requotes, though raw ECN spreads are not available. |
| Fees | Advantage Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + low commission ($0.40 to $2.00 per side based on volume). Micro & Advantage Plus Accounts: Spread-only pricing from 1.5 pips with zero commissions. | XTB relies on a spread-only model for its standard forex accounts, meaning zero commissions on FX trades. Spreads are highly competitive, averaging around 0.9 pips on EUR/USD. They also offer commission-free stock CFD trading (up to €100k monthly volume). |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), FXTM Trader App | xStation 5 (Web and Desktop) and xStation Mobile. (Note: MetaTrader is completely phased out for new accounts). |
| Account types | Micro, Advantage, Advantage Plus, Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo Account | Standard Account (Spread-only). An Islamic (Swap-Free) Account is available for clients in specific regions. |
| Min deposit | $10 (Micro Account) / $500 (Advantage Account) | $0 (There is no minimum deposit required to open an account or start trading). |