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Exness vs Fusion Markets

A side-by-side look at Exness 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
$10 min deposit
0.1 pips typical
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ASIC, VFSC, FSA Seychelles
$1 min deposit
0.04 pips typical
ExnessFusion Markets
RegulationFSA SeychellesASIC, VFSC, FSA Seychelles
Execution typeECNECN
Min deposit$10$1
Typical EUR/USD spread0.1 pips0.04 pips
LeverageUp to 1:2000Up to 1:500
Spread typeVariableVariable
PlatformsMT4, MT5, Exness Trade App, WebTerminalMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Account typesStandard, Standard Cent, Pro, Raw Spread, ZeroZero, Classic
Deposit methodsCredit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer, Skrill, Neteller, CryptocurrencyCredit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Cryptocurrency
Withdrawal timeE-wallet and cryptocurrency withdrawals are typically processed within minutes; card and bank transfers can take one to five business days depending on the receiving bank.E-wallet and cryptocurrency withdrawals are typically completed within 24 hours; bank transfers can take two to five business days.
FeesNo deposit or withdrawal fees charged by Exness; card and bank-wire withdrawals may carry third-party processing charges.No broker fees; SWIFT transfers may carry third-party charges.
Scalping allowedYesYes
Hedging allowedYesYes
EA / algo tradingYesYes
Copy tradingYesYes
Islamic accountYesYes
Free VPSYesYes
Exness
+ Regulated by five or more authorities including the FCA, CySEC, and FSCA, broader regulatory coverage than most brokers on this site
+ Leverage up to 1:2000 available under its offshore entities
+ Over 98% of withdrawal requests are processed automatically, often clearing in minutes
+ Free VPS hosting once an account meets Exness's eligibility volume
- Professional accounts (Pro, Raw Spread, Zero) require a $1,000 first deposit, far higher than the $10 Standard tier
- The 1:2000 leverage cap only applies under the offshore Seychelles, BVI, and Curaçao entities, not the FCA- or CySEC-regulated ones
- Holds an active FCA licence but does not currently onboard new UK retail clients through it
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 0.1 pips at Exness.

Fusion Markets has the lower barrier to entry, a $1 minimum deposit against $10 at Exness.

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

On regulation, Exness 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 Exness review or the Fusion Markets review.

Who each is better for
Exness is the better fit for 10+ years track record: A trading history of at least a decade, verified against the broker's stated founding year. That's not the case at Fusion Markets.
Exness is the better fit for 15+ years track record: One of the longer-standing names in retail forex, founded at least 15 years ago. That's not the case at Fusion Markets.
Markets both brokers support
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Frequently asked
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Exness or Fusion Markets?

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

Is Exness or Fusion Markets regulated?

Exness 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, Exness or Fusion Markets?

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

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