Head-to-Head Comparison
Admirals vs FXCM
Complete side-by-side comparison based on verified data from official sources. See which broker offers better trading conditions for your needs.
Admirals
EFSA
Est. 2001
VS
Score
4:1
FXCM
FCA
Est. 1999
Quick Summary
Admirals (established 2001) and FXCM (established 1999) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. Admirals offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to FXCM's 0.2 pips. Both brokers offer similar maximum leverage of 30:1. Admirals has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $1.
Trading Conditions
Feature
Admirals
FXCM
Min. Spread
0 pips
0.2 pips
Min. Deposit
$1
$50
Max Leverage
30:1
1000:1
Execution
STP|ECN
Market Maker|Hybrid
Instruments
8000+
1000+
Founded
2001
1999
Headquarters
Estonia
United Kingdom
Regulation & Licensing
Admirals
EFSA(4.1-1/46)
Estonia
FCA(595450)
United Kingdom
CySEC(201/13)
Cyprus
FSCA(51311)
South Africa
ASIC(410681)
Australia
FSA(SD073)
Seychelles
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
Admirals
FXCM
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Admirals App, Admirals Mobile App
Trading Station, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, Capitalise.ai, MetaTrader 5
Copy Trading
VPS Hosting
Neg. Balance Protection
Islamic Account
Demo Account
Server Infrastructure
Metric
Admirals
FXCM
Total Servers
2
Total Endpoints
30
Countries
3
Hosting Providers
OVH, Hetzner, IPTP Networks
Account Types
Admirals
Trade.MT5
Spread: 0.5 pipsMin: $25Lev: 30:1
Zero.MT5
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $25Lev: 30:1Comm: $6/lot
Invest.MT5
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $1Lev: 1:1
FXCM
Standard Account
Spread: 1.3 pipsMin: $50Lev: 1000:1
Active Trader
Spread: 0.2 pipsMin: $25000Lev: 1000:1Comm: $6/lot
Verdict: Admirals vs FXCM
Based on our verified data analysis, Admirals has a slight edge in this comparison with a score of 4 vs 1.
Choose Admirals if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads. Choose Admirals for a lower entry barrier.
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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.