Head-to-Head Comparison
Deriv vs FXCM
Complete side-by-side comparison based on verified data from official sources. See which broker offers better trading conditions for your needs.
Deriv
MFSA
Est. 1999
VS
Score
5:0
FXCM
FCA
Est. 1999
Quick Summary
Deriv (established 1999) and FXCM (established 1999) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. Deriv offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to FXCM's 0.2 pips. Both brokers offer similar maximum leverage of 1000:1. Deriv has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $5.
Trading Conditions
Feature
Deriv
FXCM
Min. Spread
0 pips
0.2 pips
Min. Deposit
$5
$50
Max Leverage
1000:1
1000:1
Execution
Hybrid
Market Maker|Hybrid
Instruments
200+
1000+
Founded
1999
1999
Headquarters
Malta
United Kingdom
Regulation & Licensing
Deriv
MFSA(IS/70156)
Malta
BVI FSC(SIBA/L/18/1114)
British Virgin Islands
LFSA(MB/18/0024)
Malaysia (Labuan)
VFSC(14556)
Vanuatu
FSC(C118023276)
Mauritius
CIMA(1442724)
Cayman Islands
SCA(20200000078)
United Arab Emirates
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
Deriv
FXCM
Platforms
Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, Deriv X, Deriv Trader, Deriv Bot, MetaTrader 5
Trading Station, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, Capitalise.ai, MetaTrader 5
Copy Trading
VPS Hosting
Neg. Balance Protection
Islamic Account
Demo Account
Server Infrastructure
Metric
Deriv
FXCM
Total Servers
4
Total Endpoints
13
Countries
2
Hosting Providers
Amazon/AWS
Account Types
Deriv
Deriv MT5 Financial
Spread: 0.5 pipsMin: $5Lev: 1000:1
Deriv MT5 Derived
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $5Lev: 1000:1
FXCM
Standard Account
Spread: 1.3 pipsMin: $50Lev: 1000:1
Active Trader
Spread: 0.2 pipsMin: $25000Lev: 1000:1Comm: $6/lot
Verdict: Deriv vs FXCM
Based on our verified data analysis, Deriv has a slight edge in this comparison with a score of 5 vs 0.
Choose Deriv if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads. Choose Deriv 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.