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XM vs XTB

Side by side on the facts each broker publishes. Advertised costs are the brokers’ own “from” figures.

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Limited data: XM has 8 and XTB has 7 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.

Key differences

  • XTB has a stronger best regulator (Tier 1) than XM (Tier 2).
  • Only XM lists: FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius), FSCA, CMA (Kenya).
  • Only XTB lists: KNF, FCA, CNMV, CySEC.
  • XTB has the lower stated minimum deposit ($0 vs $5).
  • XM offers MT4, MT5; XTB does not list them.
  • XM confirms copy trading; XTB does not confirm it on its site.

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XM compared with XTB
FieldXMXTB
Score73.1/10079.5/100
RegulatorsFSC (Belize), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius), FSCA, CMA (Kenya)FSC (Belize), KNF, FCA, CNMV, CySEC
FoundedNot verifiedNot verified
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ProprietaryXM App.ProprietaryxStation 5 web and mobile.
Minimum deposit$5None"No minimum deposit".
Raw commission / side (advertised)Not verifiedNot verified
Spread from, no-commission account (advertised)0.80Site-wide "as low as 0.8 pips"; not account- or pair-specific.0.50Generic minimum CFD spread; not pair-specific.
Measured EUR/USD spreadNot yet testedNot yet tested
Max. leverageNot verified1:500CFD instruments.
Copy tradingYesXM Copy Trading.Not confirmed
Swap-free / IslamicYes"Islamic option as standard" on all accounts.YesSwap-free for specific periods and not all products.
Deposit methodsNot verifiedNot verified
Restricted-country list4 listed (partial)Plus "other sanctioned countries".1 listed (partial)Site "not intended" for Brazil; no full list found.
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.

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