Broker comparison

Deriv vs.
FXTM

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Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

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FXTM has a higher rating of 4/5 compared to Deriv (3.7/5). FXTM offers 7 instrument types, while Deriv offers 6. The minimum deposit is lower at Deriv with 5 $. Deriv offers options trading, while the other does not. Deriv has been in the market since 1999, making it the more experienced provider.

Innovative CFD broker with synthetic indices and proprietary platform

Award-winning Forex broker with ECN access and copy trading

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsDeriv Trader, Deriv MT5, Deriv X, Deriv BotMT4, MT5, FXTM Trader App
Product typesCFDs, Forex, Synthetic Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDsForex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto CFDs, Metals
Options tradingYes, digital options on Deriv TraderNo
Fee modelfrom 0.5 pips Forex, synthetic indices commission-freefrom 0.0 pips (ECN) + $2 commission per lot
Minimum deposit5 $10 $
RegulationMFSAFCA/CySEC
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Platforms

Deriv

Deriv Trader, Deriv MT5, Deriv X, Deriv Bot

FXTM

MT4, MT5, FXTM Trader App

Product types

Deriv

CFDs, Forex, Synthetic Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDs

FXTM

Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto CFDs, Metals

Options trading

Deriv

Yes, digital options on Deriv Trader

FXTM

No

Fee model

Deriv

from 0.5 pips Forex, synthetic indices commission-free

FXTM

from 0.0 pips (ECN) + $2 commission per lot

Minimum deposit

Deriv

5 $

FXTM

10 $

Regulation

Deriv

MFSA

FXTM

FCA/CySEC

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Deriv

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

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Comparing fees

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from 0.5 pips Forex, synthetic indices commission-free

Published fee
from 0.5 pips Forex, synthetic indices commission-free
Minimum deposit
5 $
Spread figure
EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (Raw) + $5.00 per lot round turn
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from 0.0 pips (ECN) + $2 commission per lot

Published fee
from 0.0 pips (ECN) + $2 commission per lot
Minimum deposit
10 $
Inactivity
€5/month after 6 months of inactivity
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The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

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Product range

CFDsForexSynthetic IndicesCommoditiesCrypto CFDsStocks CFDs
ForexCFDsIndicesCommoditiesStocks CFDsCrypto CFDsMetals

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Trading platforms

Deriv Trader · Deriv MT5 · Deriv X · Deriv Bot

Deriv offers four different platforms: Deriv Trader for simple web trading, Deriv MT5 for professional Forex trading, Deriv X as an advanced multi-asset platform, and Deriv Bot for automated drag-and-drop trading. Each platform is tailored to different trading styles and provides access to various instruments.

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MT4 · MT5 · FXTM Trader App

FXTM offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and the FXTM Trader App. MT4 and MT5 deliver comprehensive trading functionality with Expert Advisors, advanced charts, and automated trading. The FXTM Trader App provides mobile trading access with integrated copy trading via FXTM Invest, real-time quotes, and portfolio management.

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Regulation & security

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Innovative CFD broker with synthetic indices and proprietary platform

  • Over 25 years of experience (formerly Binary.com)
  • Unique synthetic indices available 24/7
  • Very low minimum deposit of just $5
  • Synthetic indices carry special risks
  • Not regulated by FCA or BaFin

Award-winning Forex broker with ECN access and copy trading

  • FCA and CySEC-regulated with EU investor protection
  • Very low ECN commissions from $2 per lot
  • Copy trading via FXTM Invest
  • Inactivity fee after 6 months
  • Stock CFDs only on MT5 account

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Deriv oder FXTM?

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Deriv3.7
  • Over 25 years of experience (formerly Binary.com)
  • Unique synthetic indices available 24/7
  • Very low minimum deposit of just $5
FXTM4.0
  • FCA and CySEC-regulated with EU investor protection
  • Very low ECN commissions from $2 per lot
  • Copy trading via FXTM Invest
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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Deriv and FXTM?
Deriv: from 0.5 pips Forex, synthetic indices commission-free. FXTM: from 0.0 pips (ECN) + $2 commission per lot. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Deriv or FXTM?
Deriv offers CFDs, Forex, Synthetic Indices, Commodities, Crypto CFDs, Stocks CFDs. FXTM offers Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto CFDs, Metals.
How are Deriv and FXTM regulated?
The broker profiles list MFSA for Deriv and FCA/CySEC for FXTM. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Deriv or FXTM better for beginners?
Deriv lists a 5 $ minimum deposit and offers Deriv Trader, Deriv MT5, Deriv X, Deriv Bot. FXTM lists 10 $ and offers MT4, MT5, FXTM Trader App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Deriv vs FXTM: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Deriv (3.7/5, 1450 reviews) and FXTM (4/5, 1800 reviews) depends on your needs. Deriv: Innovative CFD broker with synthetic indices and proprietary platform. FXTM: Award-winning Forex broker with ECN access and copy trading.
How do spreads compare between Deriv and FXTM?
Deriv offers typical spreads of EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard), 0.2 pip (Raw) + $5.00 per lot round turn. FXTM offers EUR/USD from 1.5 pip (Standard), 0.0 pip (Advantage) + $4.00 per lot round turn. Tighter spreads reduce trading costs especially for active trading.
Do Deriv or FXTM charge an inactivity fee?
Deriv: no inactivity fee. FXTM: €5/month after 6 months of inactivity.

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