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

Broker Name

Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

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Pepperstone

Pepperstone

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Broker Overview

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

ECN broker

ECN broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2017

2010

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

400,000 traders


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

ASIC, VFSC, and FSA

FCA, ASIC, DFSA, CySEC, CMA, BaFin, and SCB

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

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

2024 Forex Broker of the Year by BrokerWahl.de, TradingView Social Champion 2023

Security Measures

No

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes* Restriction for some regions

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

12+ metals including energies, US shares CFDs

1200+ trading assets including shares, currencies indices

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

Yes

Stocks

No

No

Options

No

No

Futures

No

No

Bonds

No

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

No

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

Yes

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

Yes

Yes

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

No

Pepperstone proprietary platform

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Zero, Classic, Swap free accounts

Standard and Razor account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$0

$0

Leverage Available

10:1- 500:1

1:20 to 1:500

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

50,000,000 USD

100 lots trading size

Commission (per account type)

Zero account- $4.5, Classic account -$0

Razor account - $3, Standard account -$0

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

Beginners and active traders

Beginner to experienced traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

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

Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, e-wallets, Union pay, USDT

Withdrawal Methods

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

Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, e-wallets, Union pay, USDT

Other E-Wallets Supported

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

Neteller,skrill, PayPal


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

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

Trading Education Online Courses, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, The Daily Fix Market News and Analysis, Pepperstone Blog Trading Insights


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

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

Spread-1.2 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed and variable spreads

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$4.50

Razor account: $3.50 per lot, Raw account: $7 per lot, cTrader:$6 round trip per unit, TradingView: $7 roundtrip per unit

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

0.0 pip

1 pip on FX pairs

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

Charges apply

Maximum Leverage

500:1

1:500


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

$0

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

NA

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

NA

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

$0

Razor Account- $29.36, Standard Account - $48.12, Swap-free Account $58.78

Withdrawal Fee

International wire transfers $20 to $30.

$0


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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)

Varies by product

VIX 00:01 - 23:59 (Opens Monday 01:00; Friday close 23:55), NAS100 01:00 - 23:15, 23:30 - 23:59 (Closes Friday 23:55), HK Share CFDs 4:30-7:00, 8:00-11:00, US Share CFDs 16:31 - 22:55


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Customer Support

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

24/7

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

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

Phone: +1786 628 1209, Email: [email protected], Live chat

Support Languages

12+

8+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Govant Building,BP 1276 Port Vila,Vanuatu.

Melbourne, Australia

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 Fusion Markets and Pepperstone offer affordable fee structures, but Fusion Markets generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas Pepperstone shines with bundled research and platform access.
While Fusion Markets prioritizes fast registration with minimal steps, Pepperstone focuses on a thorough vetting process that gives more flexibility in choosing account types and features.
If you're trading on-the-go, Fusion Markets mobile platform is fluid and intuitive. Pepperstone desktop and web apps are more robust, making them suitable for in-depth trading sessions.
Fusion Markets caters to serious traders who value advanced features, whereas Pepperstone appeals to beginners due to its user-friendly platform.