Broker comparison
FXOpen vs Tickmill
FXOpen and Tickmill are a practical forex/CFD comparison for readers who want to compare regulator labels, funding thresholds and license-history context before opening a full review.
FXOpen
Current broker snapshot
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Minimum deposit
- $1
- Regulator labels
- FCA, CySEC
- Markets listed
- Over 50 pairs of currency (major, minor and exotic currency pairs), Gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas, CFDs on global indices like S&P 500, NASDAQ, and FTSE 100, Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and other cryptocurrencies, CFDs on global equities from almost all major exchanges.
- Editorial status
- Editorial notice
Editorial notice
On 4 September 2024, ASIC cancelled the AFS Licence (AFSL 412871) of FXOpen AU Pty Ltd, citing inadequate human resources for delivering financial services and breaches of the 'key person' condition (ASIC media release 24-194MR; licence had been held since 12 December 2011). FXOpen AU applied for review with the Administrative Review Tribunal on 25 September 2024; the appeal process remains underway. FXOpen continues to operate under FCA UK (FXOpen Ltd, FRN 579202) and CySEC (FXOpen EU Ltd, CIF 194/13) authorisations. ASIC release: https://www.asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2024-releases/24-194mr-asic-cancels-afs-licence-of-retail-otc-derivative-issuer-fxopen-au/
Tickmill
Current broker snapshot
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Minimum deposit
- $100
- Regulator labels
- CySE, FSA, FCA, DFSA UAE +3
- Markets listed
- Forex, Commodities, Share CFDs, ETFs, Indices +2
- Editorial status
- No current notice
How to read this comparison
The facts below come from InvestorTrip's current broker database and linked review pages. They are a screening aid, not a claim that a broker is available, cheaper or safer for every country, account type or legal entity.
Quick Take
FXOpen is listed with a $1 minimum deposit, FCA/CySEC regulator labels and a license-history editorial notice. Tickmill is listed with a $100 minimum deposit, forex/CFD-related markets and multiple regulator or protection labels in the current row.
Different Starting Questions
For FXOpen, start by reading the license-history notice and identifying the current entity that would serve your account. For Tickmill, start by mapping regulator labels and account terms to your country and product type.
Cost Verification
After entity checks, compare current spreads, commissions, swaps, funding fees and inactivity terms from broker documents. The database fields on this page should not be treated as live pricing evidence.
Verdict
FXOpen currently has the lower listed minimum deposit, while Tickmill has a broader market list in the current database. The better choice depends on entity verification, current costs, platform fit and whether FXOpen's license-history context affects your account route.