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HYCM vs Forex.com : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
HYCM
Forex.com
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1977
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
454k + Customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FCA, DFSA, CySEC,CIMA
CIRO, FSA, MAS, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, ASIC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Most Trusted Broker 2023 UAE, Most Transparent Forex Broker 2023
Best HNW Service, Best Broker for CFDs, Best in Class Overall Best in Class Mobile Trading Apps Best in Class Offering of Investments Best New Tool Performance Analytics
Security Measures
Tier-1 Client Fund Security
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
300+ instruments
5, 500+ Stocks
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
No
No
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
No
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
No
No
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
Yes
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
HYCM Trader, Web trader
Forex.com Proprietary platform
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Fixed, Classic and Raw account, Special account for VIP and corpoarte clients
Standard, Raw spread, MetaTrader account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$20
$100
Leverage Available
1:20- 1:500
50:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
250 for MT4 Unlimited for HYCM trader and MT5
No information
Commission (per account type)
No commission for fixed and classic accounts, Commissions for raw account: FX $4 per round, Metals $5 per round, Others $0 per round
Raw account - $7 per 100k USD traded
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners traders
Beginners to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank Transfer, Visa (credit/debit card), and Crypto wallet (cryptocurrency payments), e-wallets
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Withdrawal Methods
Bank Transfer, Visa (credit/debit card), and Crypto wallet (cryptocurrency payments), e-wallets
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Other E-Wallets Supported
Neteller, Skrill, PayTrust, Fasapay, WebMoney, AstroPay, ZOTAPAY, and UPI
Neteller, skrill
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Forex Fundamentals, Trading Tools and Resources, Advanced Trading Concepts, Ethics and Compliance, Technology In Trading, Forex Market History
Forex Trading University, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market News and Research
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Spread- 0.1 to 1.5 pips, Raw account - FX- $4 per round, Metals - $5 per round
Commission: Fixed $7 USD per $100k USD traded
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable /Fixed
Variable
Per Lot Fees
$4 per round
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
1:500
50:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$10 inactive for 90 days
$15 inactive for 12 months
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$5
Advisory Fees
NA
$30
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$50
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$10
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
e-wallets- 1%, Bank wires- $30, Others-$0
Free for bank transfers and debit cards, US: $25, International: $40, except over $10,000
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
23: 01GMT on Sunday night and 21: 00 GMT on Friday night
Depends on the instrument offer
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/5 For complaints 9:00 - 18.00 (GMT +3)
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: +44 - 208 - 816 - 7812, E-mail:[email protected], Live chat
Live chat: https://www.forex.com/en/contact-forex-com, Phone New accounts: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946, International: 1-908-731-0750 Existing customers: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946,Email New accounts: [email protected] Existing customers & inquiries: [email protected] International: 1-908-731-0750
Support Languages
15+
5
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
27-28 Clement's Lane, St Clement's HouseLondon EC4N 7AEUnited Kingdom
30 Independence Blvd Suite 300, 3rd Floor, Warren, New Jersey 07059, US.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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