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FP Markets vs ATFX : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

FP Markets

FP Markets

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ATFX

ATFX

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

ECN broker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2005

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

254,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, SVG

FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best CFD Broker - Africa, Best Trading Experience - Africa, Most Trusted Broker in 2023, Best Price Execution in 2024, Most Transparent Broker and Best Trading Conditions in 2024.

Best Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards

Security Measures

No

ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

No

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes (Not for professional clients)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

10,000+ trading instruments

300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes (only in ETFs)

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

Yes

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

No

ATFX Mobile Trading App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Forex account - Standard and raw MT4-MT5 account, Islamic forex account - Raw account and standard MT4-MT5 account

Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$100

Leverage Available

500:1

1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the asset type

30 lots maximum trade

Commission (per account type)

$3

Raw- 7 USD per lot

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners to experienced traders

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Credit/ debit cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Credit/ debit cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Asia bank, Stic Pay, Fasa pay, Virtual Pay, Rupee pay, Rapyd, Perfect Money, Crypto payment, Dragon Pya, Rapid transfer

Neteller Skrill Perfect money


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Trading courses, Live webinars, Podcasts, Trading guides, Platform tutorials, Ebooks, Trading glossary

Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Forex- 3.50, Metals -3.50, Commodities- built into spread, Indices- Built into spread

Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Typical

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$2

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

500:1

1:400


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$0

$0

Advisory Fees

$70

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Long- $5.79, short- $2.59

NA

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Starts from 0.06 to 0.30 %

0

Withdrawal Fee

Upto $50

5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Depends on the instrument offer

24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: Toll-free: +44 28 2544 7780, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752

Support Languages

12+

10+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Sydney,Australia

1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
Both FP Markets and ATFX offer affordable fee structures, but FP Markets generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas ATFX shines with bundled research and platform access.
New users will likely find FP Markets sign-up process more intuitive. Meanwhile, ATFX takes a more regulated path to onboarding, which could benefit traders seeking high capital limits and detailed agreements.
The trading interface of FP Markets is known for its speed and ease-of-use, while ATFX shines with its customizable layouts and advanced charting capabilities, making it a strong choice for serious analysts.
If you're after professional-grade platforms, FP Markets may be ideal. For casual investors, ATFX offers a low-barrier entry.