Admirals
CySEC/FCA/ASIC
FXCM
FCA
Admirals vs FXCM
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
Our Verdict
Admirals has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to FXCM (4/5). Admirals offers 7 instrument types, while FXCM offers 5. The minimum deposit is lower at FXCM with 50 €. FXCM has been in the market since 1999, making it the more experienced provider. On spreads, Admirals offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot, while FXCM offers EUR/USD from 1.3 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (Active Trader) + commission.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Admirals | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (1300 reviews)✓ | 4/5 (980 reviews) |
| Regulation | CySEC/FCA/ASIC | FCA |
| Fees | Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share | Spreads from 0.2 pip on Active Trader, from 1.3 pip Standard |
| Min. Deposit | 100 € | 50 € |
| Instruments | Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App | Trading Station, MT4, TradingView, FXCM API |
| Options Trading | No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more | No, forex and CFD trading |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot | EUR/USD from 1.3 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (Active Trader) + commission |
| Inactivity Fee | €10/month after 24 months of inactivity | $50/year after 12 months of inactivity |
| Founded | 2001 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Tallinn | London |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
Admirals: Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share. Minimum deposit: 100 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot. Inactivity fee: €10/month after 24 months of inactivity.
FXCM: Spreads from 0.2 pip on Active Trader, from 1.3 pip Standard. Minimum deposit: 50 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 1.3 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (Active Trader) + commission. Inactivity fee: $50/year after 12 months of inactivity.
Product Range
Admirals (7 categories)
FXCM (5 categories)
Trading Platforms
Admirals
- MT4
- MT5
- MetaTrader Supreme Edition
- Admirals App
FXCM
- Trading Station
- MT4
- TradingView
- FXCM API
Regulation & Security
Admirals is regulated by CySEC/FCA/ASIC (HQ: Tallinn).
FXCM is regulated by FCA (HQ: London).
Who Is It For?
Admirals
Multi-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition
✓ MetaTrader Supreme Edition with extra tools
✓ Comprehensive educational resources
✓ Multiple account types available
✗ Inactivity fee after 24 months
✗ No BaFin regulation
FXCM
Established forex broker with Trading Station and API access
✓ Proprietary Trading Station platform
✓ API access for algorithmic trading
✓ Low minimum deposit
✗ Limited product range
✗ No BaFin regulation
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FXCM
Established forex broker with Trading Station and API access
Open Account →From 50 € min. deposit