Avatrade vs FP Markets

Quick Answer

Best for	Winner	Why
Starting small	FP Markets	No stated minimum against $100
Raw-spread account	FP Markets	AvaTrade has no raw-spread account
No inactivity fee	FP Markets	AvaTrade: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months
cTrader	FP Markets	AvaTrade doesn’t offer it

A “winner” here means the better published figure on that one line. It is not a recommendation: the right broker depends on where you live and how you trade.

Comparison Table

	AvaTrade	FP Markets
Operating since	2006	2005
Company for international clients	Ava Trade Markets Ltd, regulated by the BVI FSC	FP Markets Ltd, registered in Saint Lucia (a registration, not a licence)
Regulators in the group	Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, Japan FSA, ADGM FSRA, BVI FSC, CMA Kenya, ISA	ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles, CMA Kenya; Saint Lucia registration
Minimum deposit	$100	None stated
Commission-free spreads	EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026)	Standard from 1.0 pip (EUR/USD average 1.2)
Raw-spread account	None	Raw from 0.0 pips (EUR/USD average 0.1) plus US$3 per side
Maximum leverage	400:1 on forex (international); 30:1 for EU and Australian retail clients	1:500
Platforms	MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTrade app, AvaOptions	MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Copy trading	AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade	Social Trading on MT4 and MT5; cTrader Copy
Inactivity fee	$50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months	None
Withdrawal fee	None listed	None on bank wires from FP Markets
Swap-free	Islamic account (no overnight fee for up to 5 days)	Islamic accounts with admin fees after a grace period
Bonus	First-deposit bonus on promotion days (not in many countries)	None; Refer a Friend only

Figures come from each broker’s official site, checked on 11 October 2026. Spreads move through the day, and conditions vary by country and by the company that holds your account.

Regulation and Safety

AvaTrade has operated since 2006 and its companies are licensed by nine regulators, including the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC and Japan’s FSA. Traders in the EU and Australia get locally regulated accounts; most other international clients are served by its British Virgin Islands company.

FP Markets’ group is regulated by ASIC in Australia and CySEC in Cyprus, and its site also names the FSCA in South Africa and the FSA in Seychelles. Many international clients, however, are placed with FP Markets Ltd, which is registered in Saint Lucia and is not a member of an investor compensation fund.

Both groups hold top-tier licences, but those protect only the clients of the licensed companies. What matters is which company your country places you with, so check your client agreement before you deposit.

Trading Costs

On commission-free accounts, AvaTrade lists: EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026). FP Markets lists: Standard from 1.0 pip (EUR/USD average 1.2). “From” figures are minimums, so expect wider live spreads, especially around news.

Only FP Markets offers a raw-spread account: Raw from 0.0 pips (EUR/USD average 0.1) plus US$3 per side. AvaTrade is spread-only, which is simpler but usually costs more per trade for frequent traders.

AvaTrade’s inactivity fee: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months. FP Markets lists no inactivity fee. Withdrawal fees: AvaTrade: none listed; FP Markets: none on bank wires from FP Markets.

Platforms and Copy Trading

AvaTrade offers MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTrade app and AvaOptions. FP Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.

AvaTrade’s copy trading: AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade. FP Markets’s copy trading: Social Trading on MT4 and MT5; cTrader Copy. Copying another trader doesn’t remove risk: you can lose money as fast as trading yourself.

Leverage

AvaTrade’s maximum leverage: 400:1 on forex (international); 30:1 for EU and Australian retail clients. FP Markets’s: 1:500.

A higher maximum is not an advantage in itself. Leverage multiplies losses as fast as gains, so beginners should use far less than either broker allows.

Which One Should You Choose?

Go with AvaTrade if:

• You want a broker licensed by several top-tier regulators
• You want options, AvaProtect loss cover or copy trading
• You will trade often enough to avoid its inactivity fees

Go with FP Markets if:

• You trade often and want raw spreads with a low commission
• You want cTrader or TradingView
• You want a group with ASIC and CySEC licences

Whichever you choose, test a small withdrawal early, verify your account before you need your money, and risk only what you can afford to lose.

FAQ

Which has the lower minimum deposit, AvaTrade or FP Markets? FP Markets. AvaTrade: $100. FP Markets: none stated.

How are AvaTrade and FP Markets regulated? AvaTrade’s international clients deal with Ava Trade Markets Ltd, regulated by the BVI FSC. FP Markets’s deal with FP Markets Ltd, registered in Saint Lucia (a registration, not a licence). Group regulators: AvaTrade: Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, Japan FSA, ADGM FSRA, BVI FSC, CMA Kenya, ISA; FP Markets: ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles, CMA Kenya; Saint Lucia registration.

Which is cheaper to trade with? It depends on the account. Commission-free: AvaTrade: EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026); FP Markets: Standard from 1.0 pip (EUR/USD average 1.2). Raw accounts: AvaTrade: none; FP Markets: Raw from 0.0 pips (EUR/USD average 0.1) plus US$3 per side.

Does either charge an inactivity fee? AvaTrade: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months. FP Markets: none.

Do both offer copy trading? AvaTrade: AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade. FP Markets: Social Trading on MT4 and MT5; cTrader Copy.

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