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HYCM vs Fusion Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

HYCM

HYCM

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Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

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Broker Overview

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

Market maker

ECN broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

1977

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

No information


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA, DFSA, CySEC,CIMA

ASIC, VFSC, and FSA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Most Trusted Broker 2023 UAE, Most Transparent Forex Broker 2023

Best MetaTrader Broker, Lowest Spread Forex Broker, Lowest Commission Forex Broker in 2023, 2024

Security Measures

Tier-1 Client Fund Security

No

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes* Restriction for some regions


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

300+ instruments

12+ metals including energies, US shares CFDs

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

No

Stocks

Yes

No

Options

No

No

Futures

No

No

Bonds

No

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

Yes

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

Yes

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

HYCM Trader, Web trader

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Fixed, Classic and Raw account, Special account for VIP and corpoarte clients

Zero, Classic, Swap free accounts

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$20

$0

Leverage Available

1:20- 1:500

10:1- 500:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

250 for MT4 Unlimited for HYCM trader and MT5

50,000,000 USD

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

Zero account- $4.5, Classic account -$0

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

Beginners traders

Beginners and active traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank Transfer, Visa (credit/debit card), and Crypto wallet (cryptocurrency payments), e-wallets

Dragon pay, Wire Transfer, SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), Transferwise, Visa, MasterCard, Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin payments , Ethereum payments, e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank Transfer, Visa (credit/debit card), and Crypto wallet (cryptocurrency payments), e-wallets

Dragon pay, Wire Transfer, SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), Transferwise, Visa, MasterCard, Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin payments , Ethereum payments, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Neteller, Skrill, PayTrust, Fasapay, WebMoney, AstroPay, ZOTAPAY, and UPI

Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, Sticpay, FasaPay, Perfect Money, JetonCash, AstroPay, PayID, Doku Wallet


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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

Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market Insights and News


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Spread- 0.1 to 1.5 pips, Raw account - FX- $4 per round, Metals - $5 per round

Commission- $2.25 per side, Spread starts from 0.0 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable /Fixed

Fixed and variable spreads

Per Lot Fees

$4 per round

$4.50

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

0.0 pip

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:500

500:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$10 inactive for 90 days

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

$0

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

Withdrawal Fee

e-wallets- 1%, Bank wires- $30, Others-$0

International wire transfers $20 to $30.


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

23: 01GMT on Sunday night and 21: 00 GMT on Friday night

Varies by product


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Customer Support

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

24/5 For complaints 9:00 - 18.00 (GMT +3)

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: +44 - 208 - 816 - 7812, E-mail:[email protected], Live chat

E-mail: [email protected], Phone: +61 3 8376 2706, Live chat

Support Languages

15+

12+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

27-28 Clement's Lane, St Clement's HouseLondon EC4N 7AEUnited Kingdom

Govant Building,BP 1276 Port Vila,Vanuatu.

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 HYCM and Fusion Markets offer affordable fee structures, but HYCM generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas Fusion Markets shines with bundled research and platform access.
Creating an account with HYCM is generally faster and more user-friendly, often taking just a few minutes, while Fusion Markets requires more detailed steps and identity verification, which may suit more cautious investors.
HYCM provides a modern trading experience with its proprietary or MT4/MT5 platform, ideal for technical traders. Fusion Markets, on the other hand, offers more research tools and is better suited for data-driven investors.
HYCM delivers a robust ecosystem for seasoned traders, whereas Fusion Markets focuses on ease of access and modern usability.