FXCM vs ThinkMarkets: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare FXCM and ThinkMarkets — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, ThinkMarkets edges ahead (3.8/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaFXCMThinkMarkets
Overall score 3.5 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.0 3.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score68/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsTrading Station (web/desktop/mobile), MetaTrader 4, TradingView (integrated), APIThinkTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Fee modelSpread model or spread + commission (Active Trader) — varies; exact figures not yet verifiedThinkZero (raw) or Standard account; competitive
Pros & cons
- An established broker since 1999 with the mature Trading Station & MT4 platforms
- Now backed by a large financial group (Jefferies/StoneX)
- International entities regulated by FCA/ASIC/FSCA
- Permanently banned from the US market (2017) + a US$7 million fine for hiding a conflict of interest — a serious regulatory record
- Trust was dented by that case; verify the entity serving your region
- Leveraged products are high-risk
- FCA/ASIC/CySEC regulation + its own ThinkTrader platform
- Competitive spreads (ThinkZero raw account)
- MT4/MT5 available
- Smaller brand than tier-1 giants
- Entity availability differs per region
- Leverage is high-risk
Regulation at a glance
FXCM
International entities regulated by the FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), and others. IMPORTANT: FXCM has been permanently banned from the US market since 2017 (see the risk note).
ThinkMarkets
Regulated by the FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Japan for the related entity). Has its own ThinkTrader platform.