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Fusion Markets vs Tickmill

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

4.6vs4.3
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ASIC, VFSC, FSA Seychelles
$1 min deposit
0.04 pips typical
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FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles
$100 min deposit
0.1 pips typical
Fusion MarketsTickmill
RegulationASIC, VFSC, FSA SeychellesFCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles
Execution typeECNECN
Min deposit$1$100
Typical EUR/USD spread0.04 pips0.1 pips
LeverageUp to 1:500Up to 1:500
Spread typeVariableVariable
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewMT4, MT5, TradingView
Account typesZero, ClassicClassic, Pro, VIP
Deposit methodsCredit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, CryptocurrencyCredit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoin, Ethereum
Withdrawal timeE-wallet and cryptocurrency withdrawals are typically completed within 24 hours; bank transfers can take two to five business days.Processed same-day in most cases; bank wire transfers can take longer depending on the receiving bank.
FeesNo broker fees; SWIFT transfers may carry third-party charges.Tickmill does not charge its own withdrawal fee and covers third-party wire transfer fees up to $100 on deposits of $5,000 or more made by a single bank transfer. Card and e-wallet withdrawals can still carry a charge from the payment provider itself, outside Tickmill's control.
Scalping allowedYesYes
Hedging allowedYesYes
EA / algo tradingYesYes
Copy tradingYesYes
Islamic accountYesYes
Free VPSYesYes
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
Tickmill
+ Regulated by the FCA and CySEC, with FSCS or ICF compensation cover for UK/EU clients
+ Pro account spreads run near 0.0 pips with a modest per-lot commission
+ Free VPS for traders running 20+ lots a month
+ Tickmill covers third-party wire fees up to $100 on qualifying deposits
- Quarterly inactivity fee kicks in after 12 months of no activity
- MT4/MT5 only for automated strategies; no cTrader option
- Leverage and negative balance protection depend on which regulated entity holds the account
Verdict

Fusion Markets runs the tighter typical EUR/USD spread, 0.04 pips against 0.1 pips at Tickmill.

Fusion Markets has the lower barrier to entry, a $1 minimum deposit against $100 at Tickmill.

Fusion Markets carries the higher FirstBuckFX rating, 4.6 out of 5 against 4.3 for Tickmill.

On regulation, Fusion Markets is overseen under ASIC, VFSC, FSA Seychelles, while Tickmill operates under FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles.

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

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

Who each is better for
Fusion Markets is the better fit for low deposit: Minimum deposit of $50 or less. That's not the case at Tickmill.
Tickmill 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.
Markets both brokers support
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Frequently asked
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Fusion Markets or Tickmill?

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

Is Fusion Markets or Tickmill regulated?

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

Which has tighter spreads, Fusion Markets or Tickmill?

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

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