| Broker Type | ECN/STP • STP |
| Broker Status | Independent Broker |
| Accept U.S Clients | No |
| Live Chat | Yes |
| Phone | +61 2 8252 6800 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website Languages | Chinese, Spanish. English, arabic, German, Italian, Russian, Thai, French, and a few more (13 in total) |
FP markets is today one of the top Forex, CFD and Bitcoin brokers in the ever growing STP/ECN retail Trading arena.
This company has some history as it was established as eary as 2005.
FPmarkets is owned by First Prudential Markets Pty Ltd, which is an Australian based company with offices in Sidney, Beijing and Shanghai.
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Trade Cryptocurrencies now at FP Markets
Trade directly from MT4
Leverage up to 10:1
FP markets Offers Cryptocurrency Trading (Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin and Ripple)
The opportunity for cryptocurrency trading with the Bitcoin underlying asset has been introduced by FPmarkets to the MT4 forex account with leverage up to 10:1.
When trading BTC traders don’t own the actual Bitcoin asset, but predict price movements of the underlying Bitcoin asset against other major currencies such as the USD ( currently only outside the EU till their regulation with Cysec comes through).
Established in 2005, FP Markets is a world leading online Cryptocurrency, Forex and CFDs broker. The Regulated brokerage is owned by an Australian based company called First Prudential Markets Pty Ltd. Detailed review & ratings must read our FP Markets review for 2018 |
- Website:Â www.fpmarkets.com
- Founded:Â 2005
- Company:Â First Prudential Markets Pty Ltd (ABN 16 112 600 281, AFS Licence No. 286354).
- Headquarters: Level 5, Exchange House 10 Bridge St Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Regulation: ASIC, Cysec
At this moment FPmarkets, is regulated by ASIC and operates with the license number 286354 issued by the Australian Financial Services. They are currently also license by Cysec which will allow them to enter the European market and give the traders there the opportunity to trade with this brokerage.
The Company provides services to traders from all over the World while their largest base is still Australia and surrounding Asian countries. Therefor the second language is Chinese and third Spanish but while they enter now the European market is expect more language are to follow.
FP markets Trading Platforms
IRESS trader
The underlying asset prices are shown on the powerful, web based IRESS trader ( find here a guide about this platform). This platform is known to be the most advanced CFD trading software in the industry as it will  enabling Traders and investors to execute trades in multiple products on up to 8 global financial exchanges.
Very recently in early 2017 IRESS launched its upgrade to the Iress trader platform built on efficient HTML5 code. The new platform provides multi-product execution and access to level 2 exchange data as standard. The new fluid and intuitive interface design coupled with major upgrades to charting and analytic tools cements Viewpoint as the future of trading systems.
IRESS trader Key Features:
- Ability to set alerts on news and price levels
- Ability to set alerts on trade execution, news and price levels
- market heat map
- Real-time financial news
- Access to trade pre and post market auctions
- Advanced charting
- Advanced order management
- Compatible for Windows or MAC
- Compatible, on iPhone, iPad and Android devices
- Customize and save multiple watch lists
- Enhanced charting
- Fast and easy order placement
- High performing tools
- Highly customizable interface
- HTML 5 technology supported on all major web browsers
- Live dynamic pricing
- Module linking
- Track portfolio and holdings
- Transparent Pricing
FP markets Metatrader 4
Besides this Trading Platform they offer access to the one and only Metatrader 4 trading platform.
The FP Markets Metatrader 4 platform is designed to give traders an advantage in the dynamic world of Forex trading. A true ECN trading environment with advanced charting, real-time quotes, detailed news and insights and a suite of automated trading options (EA’s). traders are able to trade with leverage up to 500:1 and spreads from as low as 0.0 pips.
Metatrader 4 Platform Features
- Streaming Live Prices on Live and Demo platforms
- Market Watch and Multiple Chart Windows
- Numerous Order types
- Expert Advisor and Indicator tools for trading
- One Click Trading
- Multiple add-on platforms to access your trading anywhere, anytime
- Client Terminal security communicates over a 128bit Secure Encryption
- Alerting features
- Fully customisable desktop, including background, font and chart colours
- Multiple Language options changeable at a click of a button.
FP markets Metatrader 5
One of the most technologically advanced trading platform. The FP Markets MT5 offers modern traders accessto a world of opportunity.
MT5, the metatrader platform is the evolution of Metatrader 4 (MT4). Having invested in continuous development, testing and enhancements the Metatrader Platform 5has been established as an extended next generation trading platform.
MT5 offer traders the opportunity to trade an extended number of instruments from a variety of asset classes. Traders are able to trade using different settings from the same account and more importantly the same interface.
the key features that made MT4 the most sought after and used trading platform, not only been maintained on the upgraded MT5 but have also been improved allowing traders to trade on a whole different level.
Being a truly multifunctional platform, MT5 includes all new features which have been developed using state of the art technology.
Trade Forex, Indices, Commodities & Cryptocurrency on the FP Markets MT5 platform
Tradng Conditions
- Ultra Low Spreads from 0.0
- 67+ Trading Instruments
- $100 Initial Deposit
- Leverage up to 500:1
Metatrader 4 Platform Features
- Trade via your PC, Web-trader, Mobile or Tablet
- One Click Trading
- Display Currency Market Depth
- 6 pending orders types including Buy Stop Limit and Sell Stop Limit
- 80+ inbuilt indicators & graphical objects
- 21 timeframes
- Inbuilt Economic Calendar
- Improved strategy tester for EAs
- Hedging allowed
FP Markets Trading Conditions
| ding Platforms |
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| Precision pricing | 5 digits |
| Type of Spread | Floating |
| Commission | AUD $3.5 per 100,000 |
| Lowest spread on EURUSD | 1 pip |
| Scalping | Yes |
| Hedging | Yes |
| Expert Advisors | Yes |
| OCO orders | Yes |
| Mobile Trading | Yes |
| Web Trading | Yes |
| Gold, Silver | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes |
| Cryptocurrency Trading | Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin and Ripple |
| Other Trading Instruments | Indices • Commodities • Metals • Shares |
| Promotions | Yes |
FP Markets Education and Research
FP Markets offers their customers an extensive amount and tools of free educational material for the  ‘Beginners’, ‘Intermediate’ and ‘Advanced’ traders.
This includes video tutorials, webinars and online classes covering basicly every aspect of trading in  forex and CFD’s.
In addition you will be able to download the trading E-Book and follow their E-Book course. Moreover, the FPmarkets dashboard, gives all traders, new and experienced, all the daily market information and analysis required to make informed trading decisions.
FP markets Payment Methods
Clients that have registered and look to fund their account can choose from a broad range of international currencies to fund their accounts.
These include, AUD, CAD, USD, JPY, CHF, EUR, GBP, SGD, HKD, CNY and NZD
Like most brokers you will be able to use Bank wire transfers & credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay as well as several electronic payment methods including AstroPay, Neteller and Skrill.
What not most brokers offer is that you will in addition be able to fund your account using BPay, or with the old fashion way of cheques.
Be Aware!!
They do charge fees for money transfers of deposits as well as withdrawals. the amount depends on the method and weather you live in Australia or not , it would be worth it to ask your account manager the costs before transferring funds as maybe there is a cheaper way to do it . everything to avoid surprises.
Last but not least!!!!
FP markets Customer Support.
This is somewhat their main selling points as not effort is spared to make this work smoothly and properly, as such they have received multiple industry awards reflecting the high level of service and overall customer satisfaction.
They offer chat service which works around the clock and you will be able to call them on their Australian or international number , send a fax or email.
the staff is knowledgeable and feels very service oriented.
i am not sure or aware if you are able to visit the office and if they thus receive clients this way.
Disclaimer :
FP Markets recommends that you seek independent advice from an appropriately qualified person before deciding to invest in or dispose of a derivative. A Product Disclosure Statement for each of the financial products available from FP Markets can be obtained either from this website or on request from our offices and should be considered before entering into transactions with us. First Prudential Markets Pty Ltd (ABN 16 112 600 281, AFS Licence No. 286354).
FP Markets does not accept applications from U.S, Japan or New Zealand residents or residents from any other country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to those local laws or regulations.