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FxPro vs Libertex
FxPro vs Libertex — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
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In short. Choose FxPro if you are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker. Choose Libertex if you are an EU/EEA resident who wants an EU-regulated (CySEC) broker with ICF compensation and negative balance protection.
FxPro vs Libertex comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
FxPro leads
- FxPro
- ahead on 3 dimensions
- Libertex
- ahead on 1 dimension
- Tied
- 1 tied
Cost per lot
FxPro: $10.00/lot, Libertex: Floating. Same cost per lot.
Minimum deposit
FxPro: $100, Libertex: €100. Smaller minimum at Libertex.
Maximum leverage
FxPro: 1:500, Libertex: 1:30. Higher leverage at FxPro.
Regulator and licence
FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA, Libertex: CySEC. Stronger licensing at FxPro.
Trading platforms
FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge, Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform. Wider platform choice at FxPro.
Pros and cons
FxPro
Pros
- ✓Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history
- ✓cTrader / Raw: ~0.3 typical spread + $7 round-turn ≈ $10/lot — transparent ECN pricing
Cons
- ✕MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing
- ✕FCA entity only for UK clients; non-UK retail routes to CySEC or offshore SCB
- ✕Inactivity fee $15/month after 6 months of inactivity
- ✕Does not accept US, Iran, or Canada residents (broker states other restrictions exist but does not enumerate)
Libertex
Pros
- ✓CySEC-regulated (Indication Investments Ltd, licence 164/12) with ICF investor compensation and negative balance protection
- ✓MT4/MT5 plus proprietary Libertex platform; strong local EU funding (SOFORT, iDEAL, Giropay, Przelewy24)
Cons
- ✕Single-jurisdiction CySEC coverage — no FCA or ASIC fallback
- ✕Retail leverage capped at 1:30 (ESMA/CySEC) — lower than offshore brokers
- ✕€100 minimum deposit; inactivity fee applies after extended dormancy
Who should choose which
Choose FxPro if:
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
- ✓You day-trade or scalp and open a cTrader or Raw Spread account — ~$10/lot round-turn is competitive with ECN-focused peers
- ✓You want native-currency settlement in CHF, PLN, AUD, or ZAR — the widest fiat-wallet range in our list
- ✓You have $100+ to start and value operating history (20 years, publicly-listed parent)
- ✓You want crypto funding (BTC, ETH, USDT) alongside cards and bank transfers
Choose Libertex if:
- ✓You are an EU/EEA resident who wants an EU-regulated (CySEC) broker with ICF compensation and negative balance protection
- ✓You prefer a simple proprietary platform alongside MT4/MT5
- ✓You value 28 years of operating history (via Forex Club parent, founded 1997)
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Frequently asked
Which is better — FxPro or Libertex?+
Across our 5 dimensions: FxPro leads in 3, Libertex in 1, ties: 1. Overall verdict: FxPro. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: FxPro — $10.00, Libertex — $0.00. Lower at a tie.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: FxPro — $100, Libertex — $100. Easier onboarding at Libertex.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge. Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform.
Who regulates each broker?+
FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA. Libertex: CySEC.