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FXCM vs Plus500 Futures : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
FXCM
Plus500 Futures
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Market Maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1999
2008
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
30+ Million
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, ISA
NFA, CFTC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best In Class 2024 - ForexBrokers.com
NA
Security Measures
FSCS
NA
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)
10,000+ trading instruments shares
2800+ including Equity index
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
No
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
No
No
Stocks
No
No
Options
No
No
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
No
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Trading station, Trading View Pro
Mobile and web trading platform
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard, Active trading, Spread betting, Professional
Plus500 futures trading account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$50
$100
Leverage Available
30:1 to 1000:1
1:30 - 1:300
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
50 million per trade
Depends on the asset type
Commission (per account type)
$ 4 / lot
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Active and experienced traders
Beginners
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Debit/Credit Card Via mobile app, Bank wire, China online payment, Crypto
Visa, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Debit/Credit Card, Bank Wire, Local Bank Transfer, and Online Bank Transfer.
Visa, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
Skrill, Neteller, Google pay, Apple pay
Apple pay, GPay, Klarna
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Education, Trading Guides, Trading Tools, Research
Trading academy, News and Markets insights, Risk management tools
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Spread- 1.3 pips
NFA Regulatory Fee- $0.02 per side, Commission -$0.49 to $0.89
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Typical
Fixed
Per Lot Fees
NA
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
1000:1
1:300 for professional account
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$50
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
$30
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
No
NA
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$0
Account Opening Fee
$0
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
$25
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$0
NA
Withdrawal Fee
$0
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Varies by product
Depends on the assets type
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/5
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
WhatsApp: +44 7537 432259 (message only), Email: [email protected], Live chat, Request a call
E-mail through Query Form, Live chat
Support Languages
7
2
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
London, United Kingdom
Israel
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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