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Exclusive Markets vs Fusion Markets

A side-by-side look at Exclusive Markets and Fusion Markets on regulation, execution, minimum deposit and spreads, pulled straight from verified broker profiles.

3.9vs4.6
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FSA Seychelles
$5 min deposit
1.4 pips typical
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ASIC, VFSC, FSA Seychelles
$1 min deposit
0.04 pips typical
Exclusive MarketsFusion Markets
RegulationFSA SeychellesASIC, VFSC, FSA Seychelles
Execution typeECNECN
Min deposit$5$1
Typical EUR/USD spread1.4 pips0.04 pips
LeverageUp to 1:4000Up to 1:500
Spread typeVariableVariable
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Account typesCent, Standard, Standard Plus, Exclusive, SharesZero, Classic
Deposit methodsBank Card, Bank Wire, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoin, USDT, EthereumCredit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Cryptocurrency
Withdrawal timeMost e-wallet and crypto withdrawals process same-day, bank wire and card can take up to 24 hours; funds are generally returned to the original deposit method.E-wallet and cryptocurrency withdrawals are typically completed within 24 hours; bank transfers can take two to five business days.
FeesNo fee applied. Only admin fee applied to swap-free accounts after seven days. No broker fees; SWIFT transfers may carry third-party charges.
Scalping allowedYesYes
Hedging allowedYesYes
EA / algo tradingYesYes
Copy tradingYesYes
Islamic accountYesYes
Free VPSYesYes
Exclusive Markets
+ Over 5,000 tradable instruments across 8+ asset classes, including 70+ currency pairs
+ Five account tiers, from a $5-10 cent/standard entry point up to a 0.0-pip Exclusive account
+ Leverage up to 1:4000, among the highest offered by any MT4/MT5 broker
+ Free VPS, Trading Central research, PAMM and copy trading bundled in for qualifying accounts
- FSA Seychelles is a Tier-3 offshore regulator with no investor compensation scheme
- Standard-account EUR/USD spreads (1.6-2.0 pips) trail tier-1 competitors
- Independent testers report slower, less consistent customer support
Fusion Markets
+ $1 minimum deposit, the lowest entry point of any broker covered on this site
+ Zero account spreads averaged around 0.04 pips on EUR/USD in independent testing
+ No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees charged by the broker itself
+ 250+ tradable instruments across forex, indices, commodities, shares, and crypto CFDs
- Negative balance protection is only guaranteed under the ASIC-regulated entity, not the VFSC or Seychelles entities most non-Australian clients sign up under
- No EU or UK regulated entity, so clients outside Australia have no access to a statutory compensation scheme
- Swap-free account uses a weekly administration fee that can run wide depending on the instrument held
Verdict

Fusion Markets runs the tighter typical EUR/USD spread, 0.04 pips against 1.4 pips at Exclusive Markets.

Fusion Markets has the lower barrier to entry, a $1 minimum deposit against $5 at Exclusive Markets.

Fusion Markets carries the higher FirstBuckFX rating, 4.6 out of 5 against 3.9 for Exclusive Markets.

On regulation, Exclusive Markets is overseen under FSA Seychelles, while Fusion Markets operates under ASIC, VFSC, FSA Seychelles.

Both support MT4, MT5, so switching platforms isn't a factor either way.

For the full picture on either broker, read the Exclusive Markets review or the Fusion Markets review.

Who each is better for
Fusion Markets is the better fit for day trading: Low spreads, fast execution, and no restrictions on trading frequency. That's not the case at Exclusive Markets.
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Frequently asked
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Exclusive Markets or Fusion Markets?

Fusion Markets has the lower minimum deposit, at $1.

Is Exclusive Markets or Fusion Markets regulated?

Exclusive Markets is regulated under FSA Seychelles and Fusion Markets under ASIC, VFSC, FSA Seychelles. Check each broker's safety check page for regulator-by-regulator verification.

Which has tighter spreads, Exclusive Markets or Fusion Markets?

Fusion Markets runs the tighter typical EUR/USD spread, at 0.04 pips.

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