FxPro vs VT Markets: Which to Choose in 2026
A European broker operating since 2006 against a Dubai-licensed challenger — regulation, spreads, commissions, platforms and funding from the UAE and Europe compared.
| FxPro 4.7/5 | VT Markets 4.5/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB | ASIC, FSCA, FSC Mauritius, CMA UAE |
| Trust score | 93/100 | 88/100 |
| Founded | 2006 | 2015 |
| Min. deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Spread | from 1.2 pips | from 1.1 pips (Standard STP) |
| Commission | $3.5 per lot per side | $3 per lot per side (Raw ECN) |
| Max leverage | 1:500 (offshore entity) / 1:30 (FCA, CySEC) | up to 1:500 (offshore entity) / 1:30 (ASIC) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, FxPro Edge | MT4, MT5, TradingView, VT App |
| Instruments | 2 000+ | 1 000+ |
| <built-in method copy of dict object at 0xfb89fbf6e140> | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swap-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cent account | — | ✓ |
| Deposit bonus | — | ✓ |
| Client insurance | — | ✓ |
| Open account | Open account |
Regulation
FxPro: FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB, since 2006. VT Markets: ASIC, FSCA, FSC Mauritius, CMA UAE, since 2015, plus Lloyd's insurance. For a European the choice is clear — FxPro. For a UAE resident VT Markets offers a local licence that FxPro does not.
Trading costs
| FxPro Raw+ | VT Markets Raw ECN | |
|---|---|---|
| EURUSD spread | ~0.6 | ~0.1 |
| Commission | $3.5 per side | $3 per side |
| All-in cost | ~1.3 pips | ~0.7 pips |
| Min. deposit | $100 | $100 |
Platforms
FxPro wins with algorithmic traders thanks to cTrader. VT Markets wins with TradingView users and money managers thanks to PAMM/MAM. Both offer MT4 and MT5.
Funding and withdrawals
FxPro — cards, SEPA, PayPal, e-wallets; no crypto. VT Markets — cards, bank, e-wallets and crypto; first withdrawal each month free. From the UAE, VT Markets is faster and cheaper; from Europe, FxPro.
Support and reviews
FxPro is steadier on support and has almost no withdrawal complaints. VT Markets sees occasional complaints about withdrawal delays after changing payment method and uneven support.
Our verdict
FxPro for Europe, the UK, Israel, Cyprus and anyone who needs tier-1 licences and cTrader. VT Markets for the UAE, Turkey and MENA, crypto funding and a lower all-in cost on Raw ECN. The all-in cost difference on EURUSD is about 0.6 pips in VT Markets' favour; the regulatory difference is in FxPro's favour.
- Min. deposit
- $100
- Spread
- from 1.2 pips
- Commission
- $3.5 per lot per side
72% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs
- Min. deposit
- $100
- Spread
- from 1.1 pips (Standard STP)
- Commission
- $3 per lot per side (Raw ECN)
CFDs are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money
Frequently asked questions
Which broker is better for the UAE?
VT Markets — a Dubai branch licensed by the CMA, Arabic support and fast crypto operations. FxPro serves UAE clients through an offshore entity.
Which broker is better for Germany?
FxPro — a contract with the CySEC-regulated European entity, SEPA and EU client-money protection.