FXTM vs Startrader
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Limited data: FXTM has 9 and Startrader has 5 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- Only FXTM lists: SCA, CMA (Kenya).
- Only Startrader lists: FSA (Seychelles).
- Startrader confirms copy trading; FXTM does not confirm it on its site.
- FXTM confirms a swap-free account; Startrader does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | FXTM | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72.5/100 | Provisional (limited data) |
| Regulators | FSC (Mauritius), FSCA, SCA, CMA (Kenya) | FSCA, FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius) |
| Founded | Not verified | Not verified |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryFXTM App. | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryIncludes STAR Web Trading and STAR Copy. |
| Minimum deposit | $30Micro account. | Not verified |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | $3.50Advantage, forex. | Not verified |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | 0.90Advertised 'from' spread on the lowest-spread commission-free account; not a measured average. (Rewards). | Not verified |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | 1:5000Floating; Rewards Plus and Rewards. | Not verified |
| Copy trading | Not confirmed | YesSTAR Copy / Copy Trade. |
| Swap-free / Islamic | YesRewards Plus, Rewards, Advantage. | Not confirmed |
| Deposit methods | Not verified | Not verified |
| Restricted-country list | 17 listed (partial) | 3 listed (partial)Partial list; FATF blacklist jurisdictions also excluded; Hong Kong residents "not targeted". |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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