Both are long-established, multi-regulated MetaTrader brokers with solid Tier-1 coverage. The real differences show up in platform choice and what else you can do with the account beyond forex/CFDs.
| Attribute | Admirals | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | EFSA (home, Estonia), FCA 595450, CySEC 201/13, ASIC 410681, Seychelles FSA | FCA 509956, CySEC 078/07, Bahamas SCB |
| Minimum deposit | ~€100 (Trade.MT5); Invest.MT5 from as low as $1 | $100 typical, though sources conflict up to $500–1,000 by account/region; confirm directly* |
| EUR/USD spread | Standard ~0.8–0.9 pips; Zero account from 0.0 pips + commission | MT4 fixed spreads ~1.2–1.4 pips; MT5/cTrader variable, lower on raw-style pricing |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, plus MetaTrader Supreme Edition and StereoTrader add-ons (no cTrader or proprietary platform) | MT4, MT5, cTrader, plus proprietary platform and TradingView integration |
| Account types | Trade.MT5 (standard), Zero.MT4/MT5 (raw), Invest.MT5 (real share/ETF ownership) | MT4 (fixed or variable spreads), MT5, cTrader |
| Negative balance protection | Yes, for EU/UK-regulated entities | Yes, for FCA/CySEC-regulated retail clients |
| Inactivity fee | $10/month after roughly 2 years of dormancy | Reported inconsistently across sources; some form applies after ~6 months, so confirm current terms |
*FxPro's minimum deposit figure is disputed across sources at time of writing; see our full FxPro review for detail before relying on either number.
Both brokers are solidly regulated, MetaTrader-first, and have been in the industry over 15 years, so this is less a "one is clearly better" comparison and more about specific features. Admirals' Invest.MT5 account is a clear differentiator: real share and ETF ownership with a minimum deposit as low as $1, alongside deep MetaTrader tooling via Supreme Edition and StereoTrader. FxPro's edge is platform breadth: it's one of the few brokers on our list offering MT4, MT5, and cTrader together, plus native TradingView integration for charting.
You want the option of real share/ETF investing alongside forex, or want deeper MetaTrader tooling beyond the stock platform.
You specifically want cTrader as an option alongside MetaTrader, or want native TradingView charting integration.
Both are worth shortlisting: see our full broker reviews, the complete Top 12 rankings, or more head-to-head comparisons.
