EagleFX
Markets.com
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Overview
EagleFX was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Dominica, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. EagleFX holds licences including Unregulated, while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. EagleFX serves 5,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10 at EagleFX and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | EagleFX | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2019 | 2008 |
| Country | Dominica | Cyprus |
| Clients | 5,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between EagleFX and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. EagleFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $250 at Markets.com). EagleFX charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. EagleFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Markets.com does not. Overall, EagleFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | EagleFX | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
EagleFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Markets.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | EagleFX | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how EagleFX and Markets.com compare. Markets.com has a video library; EagleFX does not. Markets.com integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); EagleFX does not. Markets.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | EagleFX | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. EagleFX accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | EagleFX | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both EagleFX and Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. EagleFX supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | EagleFX | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |