Markets.com
Markets.com is an established CFD broker offering its proprietary web and mobile platforms together with MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. European clients are served by Safecap Investments Limited, a Cyprus Investment Firm regulated by CySEC, with access to forex, shares, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies, ETFs and bond CFDs.
Min. Deposit
$100
Max Leverage
1:30
Est.
2008
Regulated by
FXJ Score
8.0
/ 10Execution Model
Market Maker
How orders are processed
Segregated Funds
Yes
Client funds held separately
Negative Balance
Protected
You cannot lose more than you deposit
Scalping
Not Allowed
Short-term high-frequency trading
Pros
CySEC-regulated European broker
Operating since 2008
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 available
Proprietary web and mobile platform
Broad range of CFD markets
Negative balance protection
Segregated client funds
Investor Compensation Fund protection for eligible clients
Demo account available
No Markets.com deposit or withdrawal fees
Cons
Market maker execution model
Inactivity fee after 90 days
Overnight financing charges apply
Currency conversion fees may apply
Typical benchmark spreads are not published
No cTrader
Product availability varies by jurisdiction
CFDs are complex, high-risk leveraged products
Typical Spreads
Varies by account type| Symbol | Category | Typical Spread | Min Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | Forex | pips | 0.6 pips |
| EUR/USD | Forex | pips | 0.9 pips |
| USD/JPY | Forex | pips | 0.7 pips |
Typical Spread
pips
Min Spread
0.6 pips
Typical Spread
pips
Min Spread
0.9 pips
Typical Spread
pips
Min Spread
0.7 pips
Account Currencies
Deposit Methods
Withdrawal Methods
Account Types
Retail Account
Standard CFD trading account for retail clients. It provides access to the Markets.com proprietary platform, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, subject to platform and jurisdiction availability. Retail clients in the European Union receive leverage of up to 1:30, negative balance protection and the investor protections applicable under the CySEC regulatory framework.
Professional Account
Account for clients who meet the applicable professional-client eligibility criteria. Professional clients may receive higher leverage and other modified trading conditions but waive some protections provided to retail clients. Eligibility is subject to an assessment of trading experience, portfolio size and activity.
Platforms
Instruments
FX Junction Verdict
Markets.com is a solid choice for traders looking for a CySEC-regulated CFD broker with a broad range of markets, support for both proprietary and MetaTrader platforms, and strong investor protections. However, its market maker execution model, inactivity fee and limited transparency regarding typical benchmark spreads may be drawbacks for some traders.