FXTM (ForexTime) vs ThinkMarkets: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare FXTM (ForexTime) 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
CriteriaFXTM (ForexTime)ThinkMarkets
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
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5ThinkTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Fee modelStandard / advantage spread; figures varyThinkZero (raw) or Standard account; competitive
Pros & cons
- Strong presence in Africa & Asia; good education
- FCA/CySEC licenses for certain entities
- MT4/MT5 + various account types
- Many retail clients via the Mauritius entity (lighter regulation)
- Standard spread is not the cheapest
- Leverage is 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
FXTM (ForexTime)
ForexTime (FXTM) — regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius). Many clients via the Mauritius entity.
ThinkMarkets
Regulated by the FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Japan for the related entity). Has its own ThinkTrader platform.