Head-to-Head Comparison

Vault Markets vs FXCM

Complete side-by-side comparison based on verified data from official sources. See which broker offers better trading conditions for your needs.

Vault Markets logo

Vault Markets

FSCA
Est. 2021
VS
Score
2:2
FXCM logo

FXCM

FCA
Est. 1999

Quick Summary

Vault Markets (established 2021) and FXCM (established 1999) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. Vault Markets offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to FXCM's 0.2 pips. Both brokers offer similar maximum leverage of 1000:1.

Trading Conditions

Feature
Vault Markets
FXCM
Min. Spread
0 pips
0.2 pips
Min. Deposit
$50
$50
Max Leverage
1000:1
1000:1
Execution
Pure DMA / STP
Market Maker|Hybrid
Instruments
200+
1000+
Founded
2021
1999
Headquarters
South Africa
United Kingdom

Regulation & Licensing

Vault Markets logo
Vault Markets

FSCA(52142 (Juristic Representative of RocketX))
South Africa
FSCA(51478)
South Africa
Regulator
Namibia

FXCM logo
FXCM

FCA(217689)
United Kingdom
CySEC(392/20)
Cyprus
ASIC(309763)
Australia
FSCA(46534)
South Africa
Unregulated(1776 LLC 2022)
St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Platforms & Features

Feature
Vault Markets
FXCM
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Vault Markets App
Trading Station, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, Capitalise.ai, MetaTrader 5
Copy Trading
VPS Hosting
Neg. Balance Protection
Islamic Account
Demo Account

Server Infrastructure

Metric
Vault Markets
FXCM
Total Servers
1
N/A
Total Endpoints
5
N/A
Countries
3
N/A
Hosting Providers
Hostafrica, Amazon/AWS, Netshop LTD
N/A

Account Types

Vault Markets

Vault 1000
Spread: 1 pipsMin: $100Lev: 1000:1
Vault Zero
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $100Lev: 500:1
Vault Micro
Spread: 1 pipsMin: $50Lev: 500:1
Vault 400 (Bonus)
Spread: 1 pipsMin: $100Lev: 500:1

FXCM

Standard Account
Spread: 1.3 pipsMin: $50Lev: 1000:1
Active Trader
Spread: 0.2 pipsMin: $25000Lev: 1000:1Comm: $6/lot

Verdict: Vault Markets vs FXCM

Based on our verified data analysis, both brokers are evenly matched across our comparison criteria. Your choice should depend on your specific trading priorities.

Choose Vault Markets if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads.

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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.