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FP Markets or NinjaTrader – which is better for UK traders 2025? Compare FP Markets and NinjaTrader in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

FP Markets vs NinjaTrader Comparison Table 2025
FP Markets	NinjaTrader

4	4.5
FP Markets is ranked #60 among CFD brokers.	NinjaTrader is ranked #29 among UK brokers.
Review	Review
Founded in 2005 in Australia, FP Markets is a broker regulated by both ASIC and CySEC. It offers a wide range of tradable assets and provides Standard and Raw accounts suitable for traders of all levels. The platform excels in tools, featuring the MetaTrader suite, user-friendly TradingView, and practical insights from Trading Central and AutoChartist.	NinjaTrader, based in the US and overseen by regulatory authorities, specialises in futures trading. It provides three distinct pricing plans to cater to various budgets and requirements, alongside exceptionally low margins on popular contracts. The platform's renowned charting software allows extensive customization and offers outstanding technical analysis tools.
Pros
FP Markets provides an excellent range of trading options, thanks to its broadened commodities offerings and support for more than 10,000 stocks. FP Markets stands out as a highly accommodating broker for platform selection, offering MetaTrader, cTrader, Iress, and the more recent addition of TradingView. FP Markets provides swift and reliable support, accessible 24 hours a day, five days a week, with average response times under one minute during tests. FP Markets offers a smooth onboarding process, featuring cryptocurrency deposits and a choice of more than 10 base currencies, appealing to traders worldwide. FP Markets now offers advanced research tools from Trading Central and Autochartist. These tools assist traders in spotting short-term opportunities by analysing chart patterns, indicators, and other technical elements.	NinjaTrader consistently provides advanced charting software for active traders, featuring customised technical indicators and tools. NinjaTrader is a reputable and award-winning futures broker, fully regulated by both the NFA and CFTC. Low fees are provided, featuring £50 trading margins and commissions starting at £0.09 per micro contract. Traders receive complimentary platform access and can simulate trades indefinitely with the unlimited demo. You can access thousands of add-ons and applications from developers in over 150 countries.
Cons
The Raw account offers excellent pricing. However, the Standard account has wider spreads, averaging 1.1 pips on EUR/USD, which lags behind the competitive 0.8-pip spread at IC Markets. FP Markets’ Iress platform is exclusively available to Australian clients. The platform is geared towards stock trading rather than forex. Data fees may accumulate quickly unless you are an active trader or hold a high-balance account. FP Markets falls short of leading MetaTrader brokers. Although it provides a Trader's Toolbox on MT4, it offers only 130 instruments, restricting opportunities for serious traders. In contrast, Pepperstone offers 1,300 assets. Traders Hub offers valuable resources such as the Daily Report, Technical Report, Market Insights, and Fundamental Analysis. Yet, it should diversify its daily content and ensure its forex news remains current to compete with market leaders like IG.	Certain funding methods incur a withdrawal fee. The premium platform features incur an additional fee. Engaging in trading, aside from forex and futures, necessitates registering with affiliated brokers.
Awards
Best Global Forex Value Broker 2023 - Global Forex Awards Best Forex Partners Programme Asia 2023 - Global Forex Awards Best Forex Broker Europe 2023 - Global Forex Awards Best Global Forex Value Broker 2022 - Global Forex Awards Best Global Forex Value Broker 2021 - Global Forex Awards	2023 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards
FCA Regulated
No List of FCA Regulated Brokers	No List of FCA Regulated Brokers
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, ETFs, Crypto	Forex, Stocks, Options, Commodities, Futures, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$40	$0
Payment Methods
Apple Pay Credit Cards Debit Card FasaPay Google Pay Mastercard Neteller Perfect Money Rapid Transfer Skrill STICPAY Visa Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer Cheque Debit Card Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
ASIC, CySEC, FSA, CMA	NFA, CFTC
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Trading App
FP Markets lacks a proprietary web or mobile app, which may deter beginners. Yet, mobile versions of MT4/MT5, cTrader, and TradingView provide real-time quotes, advanced charts, account management, and order execution. Australian clients gain exclusive access to the Iress mobile platform, featuring advanced analytics, module linking, and portfolio management.
iOS App Rating
4	3
Android App Rating
4	3.2
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
MetaTrader 4
Yes	No
MetaTrader 5
Yes	No
cTrader
Yes	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
Yes	No
Autochartist
Yes	No
eSignal
No	Yes
Trading Central
Yes	No
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
Yes	No
PAMM Account
Yes	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	NinjaScript or via Automated Trading Interface
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
FP Markets has launched its own social copy trading platform and provides access to the MetaTrader signals market. Additionally, it supports Myfxbook, making FP Markets a strong choice for social copy trading. Despite the platform being less user-friendly than cTrader Copy, these features enhance its appeal for traders.
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0	$25
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY CHF HKD SGD	USD
Commodities
Gold Silver Natural Gas Oil Platinum Palladium Copper Aluminium Soybeans Corn Wheat Steel Iron Cocoa Cotton Sugar Coffee	Oil
CFD
FP Markets provides CFD trading across an excellent range of financial instruments, including stocks, major global indices, commodities, metals, cryptocurrencies, and bonds. Traders benefit from competitive spreads, rapid execution, and leverage up to 1:500, supported by top-tier liquidity. This ensures a smooth and efficient experience for short-term market participants.
Leverage
1:30 (UK), 1:500 (Global)	1:50
FTSE Spread
1.64
GBPUSD Spread<
1.9 average
Oil Spread
0.04
Stocks Spread
Variable
Forex
FP Markets is an outstanding choice for forex enthusiasts, offering more than 70 currency pairs, with an expanded range of exotic options. Traders benefit from competitive pricing, with average spreads as low as 0.1 on EUR/USD in the Raw account.	NinjaTraders facilitates trading in major currencies such as EUR/USD. The platform provides advanced tools to enhance the trading process, featuring sophisticated order types like Market If Touched (MIT) and One Cancels Other (OCO).
Assets
70+	50+
GBPUSD Spread
0.2	1.6
EURUSD Spread
0.1	1.3
EURGBP Spread
0.3	1.6
Currency Indices
USD
Cryptocurrency
FP Markets offers CFDs on major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin. Traders can engage in speculation on price fluctuations through these derivatives. However, direct coin ownership is not provided. Additionally, emerging tokens for avid crypto traders are not available on FP Markets.	Gain access to micro Bitcoin futures via the CME Group's centralised exchange, under the strict oversight of the US CFTC. Micro contracts enable trading at a fraction of a Bitcoin, offering enhanced risk management and flexible order options.
Spread
17.3 (Bitcoin)	Floating
Coins
ADA BCH BTC DOG DOT EOS ETH LNK LTC RPL SOL XLM	BTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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