FXTM vs VT Markets (2026)
FXTM Advantage lists USD 7 round-turn forex commission and VT Markets RAW ECN lists USD 6. A 0.1-pip spread difference on one standard EUR/USD lot offsets that USD 1 gap. Their funding requirements also differ by account currency and region.
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FXTM
Advantage · MetaTrader · USD forex illustration
USD 7 round turn
Forex commission is USD 3.50 per lot per side, USD 7 round turn. MT4 charges both sides at opening; MT5 charges at opening and closing. Metals and other products use different schedules.
International FXTM account documents. Match the legal company on your application; this is not a quote for every entity or instrument.
Source checked
Read FXTM’s account source ↗VT Markets
RAW ECN · USD forex illustration
USD 6 round turn
USD 3 per side, USD 6 for opening and closing one standard forex lot in the linked guide.
International account guide; it does not establish availability through an EU-authorised retail entity.
Source checked
Read VT Markets’s account source ↗Compare the cost of your quotes
EUR/USD · USD account · one opening and closing trade. Both spreads start at an assumed 0.2 pips. Replace them with comparable quotes from the same trading session.
Difference under these inputs: $1.00. This excludes financing, slippage, currency conversion and other charges; it does not establish the cheaper broker overall.
Three differences to check before applying
Check the entry amount for your account
FXTM's USD Advantage account lists USD 500. VT Markets' linked guide lists USD 50, while its regional RAW ECN table lists USD 100. Confirm the applicable account and region before using those figures to shortlist.
Compare the full commission cycle
FXTM MT4 takes opening and closing commission upfront; MT5 splits the deductions. The forex total is USD 7 for one standard lot. Compare that total with VT Markets' USD 6, rather than comparing only an opening debit.
Test the spread difference
With assumed EUR/USD spreads of 0.1 pip at FXTM and 0.2 pip at VT Markets, each one-lot example totals USD 8. Change the inputs to comparable quotes; these assumptions do not establish which broker is cheaper overall.
Funding, platforms and source notes
FXTM
The Advantage account page lists 500 USD/EUR/GBP, 1,800 AED or 137,000 NGN, depending on account currency. Confirm the threshold for the account offered to you; another FXTM account's entry amount is not the Advantage minimum.
Advantage lists MT4 and MT5. The fee structure for forex is the same, but the timing of commission deductions differs. Do not substitute the separate Advantage Stocks account's terms.
- FXTM Advantage commission explained ↗
USD 7 round turn for FX pairs; MT4 and MT5 debit timing and separate non-FX schedules.
- FXTM Advantage account ↗
Account-currency funding thresholds and MT4/MT5 availability; advertised minimum spreads are not measured averages.
VT Markets
The linked RAW ECN guide lists USD 50. Other regional account tables list USD 100; confirm the current minimum for your account and payment method.
The guide's account setup lists MT4 and MT5. Check your chosen platform before applying.
- VT Markets RAW ECN guide ↗
USD 6 round turn and USD 50 entry amount; the guide says specifications vary by region.
- VT Markets regional account table ↗
The regional table lists USD 100 for RAW ECN. We do not treat one entry amount as universal.
Which company could hold your account?
Existing country mappings are separate from the pricing documents above. They do not confirm that those exact fees apply to your entity, or that an application will be accepted.
| Check | FXTM | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya: possible retail route | Exinity Capital East Africa Ltd — likely mapping; confirm your agreement. | VT Markets Limited — likely mapping; confirm your agreement. |
| South Africa: possible retail route | Exinity Limited — likely mapping; confirm your agreement. | VT Markets Limited — likely mapping; confirm your agreement. |
| Vietnam: possible retail route | No retail entity mapped; do not infer eligibility from a group licence. | VT Markets Limited — likely mapping; confirm your agreement. |
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Full comparison
| Metric | FXTM | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Clarity Score | 82 | 80 |
| Risk level | Higher risk | Higher risk |
| Regulators | FSCA, CMA | FSCA, FSC |
| Segregated funds | Yes | Yes |
| Editorial cost index | $$$·· | $$··· |
| Max leverage (intl.) | 1000:1 | 500:1 |
| Withdrawal processing estimate | Same–next day | Same–next day |
| Demo account | Yes | Yes |
| Copy trading | Yes — confirm account eligibility | Yes — confirm account eligibility |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary, Web, iOS, Android | MT4, MT5, Proprietary, Web, iOS, Android |
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Common questions
Which is cheaper, FXTM or VT Markets?
FXTM Advantage lists USD 7 round-turn forex commission and VT Markets RAW ECN lists USD 6. A 0.1-pip spread difference on one standard EUR/USD lot offsets that USD 1 gap. Their funding requirements also differ by account currency and region.
Which accounts does the cost example compare?
FXTM: Advantage · MetaTrader · USD forex illustration. VT Markets: RAW ECN · USD forex illustration. This is a USD EUR/USD illustration. Published commissions are scoped to the linked account documents, and the starting spreads are assumptions. Other entities, platforms, account tiers and currencies may price differently.
Does the brand's regulation apply to my account?
The legal company on your agreement determines which regulatory rules apply. Match that company to the official register and check whether it accepts retail clients in your country. A brand-wide score or a licence held by another group company does not settle this.
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