Side-by-side
Deriv vs FxPro
Both Deriv and FxPro are licensed brokers — but each is stronger in different areas. We compare spreads and commissions, regulators and licences, leverage and trading platforms.
In short. Choose Deriv if you trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product category. Choose FxPro if you are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker.
Pros and cons
Deriv
Pros
- ✓$5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020)
- ✓MFSA-licensed Malta entity gives EU retail clients tier-1 MiFID investor protection
Cons
- ✕Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill
- ✕Offshore entities (Labuan, Vanuatu, BVI) carry light regulatory oversight; not available in 17 jurisdictions including Canada, Israel, Singapore, UAE, OFAC-sanctioned countries
- ✕Broker publishes "from" spreads only — realised typical is not disclosed on trading pages
- ✕Inactivity fee up to $25 / €25 / £25 after 12 months, then every 6 months
FxPro
Pros
- ✓Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history
- ✓cTrader / Raw: ~0.3 typical spread + $7 round-turn ≈ $10/lot — transparent ECN pricing
Cons
- ✕MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing
- ✕FCA entity only for UK clients; non-UK retail routes to CySEC or offshore SCB
- ✕Inactivity fee $15/month after 6 months of inactivity
- ✕Does not accept US, Iran, or Canada residents (broker states other restrictions exist but does not enumerate)
Who should choose which
Choose Deriv if:
- ✓You trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product category
- ✓You have $5 to start and want an EU-grade (MFSA Malta) MiFID entity at entry level
- ✓You want Deriv P2P for local-currency funding via agents and other traders
- ✓You value 25+ years of operating history (originated 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded 2020)
- ✓You fund via crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT) and want it credited to a fiat trading balance
Choose FxPro if:
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
- ✓You day-trade or scalp and open a cTrader or Raw Spread account — ~$10/lot round-turn is competitive with ECN-focused peers
- ✓You want native-currency settlement in CHF, PLN, AUD, or ZAR — the widest fiat-wallet range in our list
- ✓You have $100+ to start and value operating history (20 years, publicly-listed parent)
- ✓You want crypto funding (BTC, ETH, USDT) alongside cards and bank transfers
Deriv vs FxPro comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
Deriv leads
- Deriv
- ahead on 3 dimensions
- FxPro
- ahead on 2 dimensions
Cost per lot
Deriv: $7.00/lot, FxPro: $10.00/lot. Lower at Deriv.
Minimum deposit
Deriv: $5, FxPro: $100. Smaller minimum at Deriv.
Maximum leverage
Deriv: 1:1000, FxPro: 1:500. Higher leverage at Deriv.
Regulator and licence
Deriv: BVI, MFSA, FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA. Stronger licensing at FxPro.
Trading platforms
Deriv: MetaTrader 5, Deriv X, FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge. Wider platform choice at FxPro.
Frequently asked
Which is better — Deriv or FxPro?+
Across our 5 dimensions: Deriv leads in 3, FxPro in 2, ties: 0. Overall verdict: Deriv. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: Deriv — $7.00, FxPro — $10.00. Lower at Deriv.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: Deriv — $5, FxPro — $100. Easier onboarding at Deriv.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
Deriv: MetaTrader 5, Deriv X. FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge.
Who regulates each broker?+
Deriv: BVI, MFSA. FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA.
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