A side-by-side look at FXGT and HFM on regulation, execution, minimum deposit and spreads, pulled straight from verified broker profiles.
| FXGT | HFM | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles, VFSC, FSC Mauritius | FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles |
| Execution type | ECN | ECN |
| Min deposit | $5 | $0 |
| Typical EUR/USD spread | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Leverage | Up to 1:5000 | Up to 1:2000 |
| Spread type | Variable | Variable |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5, HFM App |
| Account types | Standard+, PRO, ECN Zero, Optimus | Cent, Zero, Premium, Pro |
| Deposit methods | Credit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer, Neteller, Bitwallet, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Sticpay, Cryptocurrency | Credit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer, Skrill, Neteller, Local Deposit, Cryptocurrency |
| Withdrawal time | Most e-wallet and crypto withdrawals process within 24 hours; bank wire withdrawals take longer and can carry a fee where FXGT itself doesn't cover it. | Requests submitted before 10:00 server time are typically processed the same business day; card withdrawals can take up to ten business days, bank transfers one to ten. |
| Fees | FXGT does not charge its own deposit fee and covers most withdrawal methods, though bank wire withdrawals can still carry a charge. An inactivity fee applies after roughly three months of dormancy, reported inconsistently across sources as either a one-time charge followed by a smaller monthly fee, or a single flat charge, worth confirming directly before leaving an account untouched. | No deposit or withdrawal fees; a monthly inactivity fee applies after six months of dormancy. |
| Scalping allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Hedging allowed | Yes | Yes |
| EA / algo trading | Yes | Yes |
| Copy trading | No | Yes |
| Islamic account | Yes | Yes |
| Free VPS | Yes | Yes |
FXGT and HFM post the same typical EUR/USD spread, 0 pips.
HFM has the lower barrier to entry, a $0 minimum deposit against $5 at FXGT.
HFM carries the higher FirstBuckFX rating, 4.4 out of 5 against 3.7 for FXGT.
On regulation, FXGT is overseen under CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles, VFSC, FSC Mauritius, while HFM operates under FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles.
Both support MT4, MT5, so switching platforms isn't a factor either way.
For the full picture on either broker, read the FXGT review or the HFM review.
HFM has the lower minimum deposit, at $0.
FXGT is regulated under CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles, VFSC, FSC Mauritius and HFM under FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA Seychelles. Check each broker's safety check page for regulator-by-regulator verification.