Broker comparison
Valutrades vs FXOpen
Valutrades and FXOpen are useful to compare when readers are checking FCA-related forex and CFD broker options. This page uses current InvestorTrip rows and keeps the next step focused on legal entity, costs and withdrawal checks.
Valutrades
Current broker snapshot
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Minimum deposit
- $0
- Regulator labels
- FCA, FSA
- Markets listed
- Forex, Commodities, Indices, Cryptocurrencies, Shares CFDs
- Editorial status
- No current notice
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/
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
Valutrades currently screens with the lower listed minimum deposit. FXOpen is listed with FCA and CySEC labels, while Valutrades is listed with FCA and FSA labels and market categories including forex, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies and share CFDs.
Why Minimum Deposit Is Not Enough
A low or zero funding threshold does not prove that trading costs, protections or product access are better. The relevant comparison is the account entity, current fee schedule and client agreement for your country.
Documents To Save
Before funding either broker, save the regulator register record, client agreement, risk disclosure, spread and commission schedule, swap policy, funding and withdrawal terms and complaint process.
Verdict
Valutrades currently screens better on listed minimum deposit, while FXOpen remains a direct comparison where FCA and CySEC labels matter to the research path. The final choice should come from entity verification and current cost evidence.