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Best FCA-Regulated Forex Brokers in 2026
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) sets the global gold standard for broker regulation. FCA-authorised brokers must hold client money in segregated accounts, participate in the FSCS compensation scheme (up to £85,000), and comply with strict conduct rules. Compare the best FCA-regulated forex brokers ranked by spreads, execution speed, leverage, and platform support. Updated April 2026.
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 TradingView Hantec Markets vs Exness - Comparison of Top Firms in This Guide
Hantec Markets vs Exness - Forex Broker Comparison (April 2026)
Head-to-head comparison of Hantec Markets and Exness. Check max funding, profit splits, daily and overall drawdown rules, leverage, tradable assets, payout frequency, payment and payout methods, trading permissions and KYC restrictions before you buy a challenge. Data refreshed April 2026.
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Hantec Markets
Trusted Global Forex & CFD Broker Since 1990
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Exness
Global Multi-Asset Broker with Unlimited Leverage
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| Overview | ||
| Trustpilot Rating | 5 | 4.7 |
| Trustpilot Reviews | 3,742 | 27,026 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Cyprus |
| Founded | 2009 | 2008 |
| Best For | Beginners Low Spreads Low Deposit Scalping Algo Trading Copy Trading Day Trading Swing Trading News Trading Hedging Zero Spread No Commission Professional | High Leverage Scalping High-Volume Low Spreads Beginners Copy Trading Day Trading Swing Trading News Trading Hedging Zero Spread No Commission Professional |
| Trust & Safety | ||
| Regulation | FCA (UK) ASIC (Australia) FSC (Mauritius) FSA (Seychelles) VFSC (Vanuatu) | FCA (UK) CySEC (Cyprus) FSCA (South Africa) FSA (Seychelles) CMA (Kenya) |
| Fund Segregation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Negative Balance Protection | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Compensation Scheme | FSCS up to GBP 85000 (UK FCA entity) | Up to EUR 20,000 via Financial Commission Compensation Fund |
| Trading Costs | ||
| Min Spread | From 0.1 pips (Pro), From 0.6 pips (Global), From 2.2 pips (Cent) | From 0.0 pips (Raw/Zero), From 0.1 pips (Pro), From 0.2 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | $1/lot/side (Pro), None (Global/Cent) | $3.50/lot/side (Raw Spread), From $0.05/lot/side (Zero), None (Standard/Pro) |
| Swap-Free (Islamic) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Inactivity Fee | $5/month after 90 days inactivity | None |
| Deposit/Withdrawal Fees | No deposit fees. No withdrawal fees | No deposit or withdrawal fees |
| Trading Conditions | ||
| Max Leverage | 1:500 (Global), 1:30 (EU/AU retail) | 1:2000000000 (Unlimited/Offshore), 1:30 (EU/UK retail), 1:200 (EU/UK professional) |
| Min Deposit | $10 | $10 (Standard), $1 (Standard Cent), $200 (Pro/Raw Spread/Zero) |
| Execution Type | STP | Hybrid |
| Stop Out Level | 20% | 0% (most entities) |
| Margin Call Level | 50% | 60% (Standard), 30% (Pro/Raw/Zero) |
| Instruments | 97 Forex 1985+ Stocks 21 Indices 12 Commodities Metals Energies 62 Crypto | 100+ Forex 10+ Metals 3 Energies 5 Commodities 10+ Indices 80+ Stocks 35+ Crypto |
| Currency Pairs | 97 | 100 |
| Min Lot Size | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
| Mobile App | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Copy Trading | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Expert Advisors (EA) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| VPS Hosting | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| API Access | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Education | Trading Guides Glossary Economic Calendar Trading Central | Trading Academy Video Tutorials Webinars Market Analysis Trading Glossary |
| Account & Support | ||
| Account Types | Global Cent Pro Islamic PAMM Demo | Standard Standard Cent Pro Raw Spread Zero Islamic Demo |
| Payment Methods | Credit/Debit Cards (Visa Mastercard) Bank Wire Crypto Perfect Money | Credit/Debit Cards (Visa Mastercard) Bank Wire Skrill Neteller Perfect Money Crypto (Bitcoin USDT) |
| Withdrawal Speed | Same Day (e-wallets), 1-2 Days (cards), 3-5 Days (bank wire) | Instant (e-wallets/crypto), 1-3 business days (cards/bank wire) |
| Support Hours | 24/5 | 24/7 Live Chat, Email, Phone |
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