CMC Markets in a nutshell
Tier-1 regulated
FCA, ASIC, BaFin, FMA, MAS, DFSA, and CIRO.
No minimum deposit
Open an account without a funded deposit.
Trading platforms
MT4, TradingView, Next Generation, and CMC Markets
Asset coverage
300+ FX pairs · 21,000 financial instruments
App-store ratings
iOS 4.1/5 · Android 3.9/5
CMC Markets is a broker regulated by FCA (1 tier-1 license). Minimum deposit: $0 · Platforms: MT4, TradingView, Next Generation, and CMC Markets · 6 asset classes supported.
CMC Markets is a broker regulated by FCA (1 tier-1 license). Minimum deposit: $0 · Platforms: MT4, TradingView, Next Generation, and CMC Markets · 6 asset classes supported.
Regulated by FCA. Includes tier-1 oversight. Verified legal entities include CMC Markets Investments Limited, CMC Markets UK plc, and CMC Spreadbet plc. The group headquarters is recorded in GB.
Platforms: MT4, TradingView, Next Generation, and CMC Markets. Automated-trading supported. Documented capabilities include web trading, desktop software, mobile access, Expert Advisors, and integrated charting. CMC Markets advertises more than 300 FX pairs and 21,000 financial instruments for its UK spread-betting and CFD offering. The six-pair figure refers to FX Active pricing on six major forex pairs, not the full FX catalogue. App-store ratings published — iOS 4.1/5, Android 3.9/5. The iOS listing shows 4.1/5 from 338 ratings. The Android listing shows 3.9/5 from 3,149 ratings.
Minimum deposit is $0, with EUR/USD spreads from 0 pips. Funding via Credit/Debit card and Bank transfer. Verified deposit methods: Credit/Debit card and Bank transfer. Verified withdrawal methods: Credit/Debit card and Bank transfer. Demo accounts are offered for evaluation. Applicants need passport, national id, bank statement, and utility bill. Identity verification is required. The published trading-account minimum starts at $0. A demo account is available with up to $10,000 virtual funds.
Support via email and live chat.
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Is CMC Markets right for you?
Best for
- Multi-asset traders who want a documented catalogue of about 21,000 instruments
- Traders choosing between Next Generation, MT4, TradingView, and CMC's own tools
- Prospective clients who want a demo account with virtual funds before depositing
Avoid if
- You need negative-balance protection confirmed for your exact CMC entity before opening an account
- You require a complete support-language list to be published before signup
- You expect an advertised minimum spread to remain fixed during live market conditions
Evidence and transparency breakdown
Dimensions our methodology can assess from the evidence stored for this review.
- Regulator strength4.5 / 5 · Excellent
Verified group entities are overseen by FCA, ASIC, BaFin, FMA, MAS, DFSA, and CIRO.
- Transparency4.5 / 5 · Excellent
18 structured fact records are tied to cited source evidence.
Leverage by region
Caps on retail and professional accounts vary by regulator.
| Region / Regulator | Retail max | Pro max | Restricted assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU retail | 1:30 | — | — |
Fees
Spreads, commissions, swaps and inactivity fees per account type.
| Account type | Min deposit | EURUSD spread | Published spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | — | 0 pips | 0 pips | commission-free |
Asset coverage
Tradable instruments per asset class.
Mobile app
App store ratings checked Aug 2026.
Account opening
Demo account
Available- Virtual balance
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- Duration
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- Can convert to live
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- Requires KYC
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Fees
4.4 /5Minimum deposit is $0, with EUR/USD spreads from 0 pips.
Pros
- No minimum deposit
- Published EUR/USD spreads (0 pips)
- Commission structure stated: commission-free
Safety
3.8 /5Verified group entities are overseen by FCA, ASIC, BaFin, FMA, MAS, DFSA, and CIRO.
Pros
- Multi-jurisdiction regulatory coverage
- 9 verified legal entities documented
Deposit & withdrawal
3.4 /5Funding via Credit/Debit card and Bank transfer.
Account opening
4.4 /5Demo accounts are offered for evaluation.
Pros
- Demo account available
- Account can be opened without a funded deposit
Web platform
4.0 /5Platforms: MT4, TradingView, Next Generation, and CMC Markets. Automated-trading supported.
Pros
- MetaTrader 4 supported
- TradingView integration
- Expert Advisors / automated trading
- Browser-based web platform
- Mobile app
Product selection
3.9 /5CMC Markets advertises more than 300 FX pairs and 21,000 financial instruments for its UK spread-betting and CFD offering. The six-pair figure refers to FX Active pricing on six major forex pairs, not the full FX catalogue.
Pros
- Broad multi-asset coverage (6 categories)
Customer service
3.9 /5Support via email and live chat.
Pros
- Live chat support
- Email support
Frequently asked questions
Is CMC Markets regulated?
CMC Markets operates through verified group entities overseen by FCA, ASIC, BaFin, FMA, MAS, DFSA, and CIRO. The entity and protections that apply depend on the client jurisdiction.What is the minimum deposit at CMC Markets?
CMC Markets has no minimum deposit — accounts can be opened without funding.What trading platforms does CMC Markets support?
CMC Markets supports MT4, TradingView, Next Generation, and CMC Markets.Does CMC Markets offer a demo account?
Yes — CMC Markets provides demo accounts for traders to evaluate the platform before funding a live account.
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