Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Alchemy Markets vs VT Markets
Alchemy Markets vs VT Markets: the differences
| Compare |  Alchemy Markets |  VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $1,000 | $100Lower |
| Regulators | FSA, FCA, MFSA | ASIC, FSCA, SIPC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Platforms | Metatrader, TradingView | MT4, MT5, TradingView, VT Markets App |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 74% to 89% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | zero fees on deposits and withdrawals |
Same on both: Markets (Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto), Maximum retail leverage (1:500).
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Key differences
- Alchemy Markets scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only Alchemy Markets offers FSA, FCA, MFSA.
- Regulators: only VT Markets offers ASIC, FSCA, SIPC.
- Minimum deposit is lower at VT Markets: $100 vs $1,000.
- Platforms: only Alchemy Markets offers Metatrader.
- Platforms: only VT Markets offers MT4, MT5, VT Markets App.
- Features: only VT Markets offers Mobile app.
Our verdict on each
Alchemy Markets
Alchemy Markets suits funded traders who want forex, CFDs, stocks and crypto in one account on MetaTrader and TradingView. The FCA, FSA and MFSA licences bring FSCS up to GBP 85,000 protection, and retail leverage of 1:500 suits active CFD traders, though the deposit needed to start is high for small balances.
VT Markets
VT Markets suits traders who want a single account across stocks, etfs and forex, with zero fees on deposits and withdrawals, regulation by ASIC, FSCA and SIPC and a demo account, copy trading and a mobile app. The catch: the minimum deposit is $100, and retail accounts that lose money run 74% to 89% here.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alchemy Markets | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Costs weigh heavily against the brand: the minimum deposit of $1,000 sits well above the €4.64 site median. | 8.5Higher |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 9.8Higher | 9.2 |
How they place
| Ranking | Alchemy Markets | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 97 of 490 | 145 of 490 |
| Forex brokers | 42 of 147 | 64 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 40 of 145 | 62 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 33 of 122 | 54 of 122 |
| Copy trading platforms | 11 of 37 | 15 of 37 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Alchemy Markets | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Not confirmed | ASIC 428901 |
| Malta | MFSA C56519 | Not confirmed |
| Seychelles | FSA SD136 | Not confirmed |
| South Africa | Not confirmed | FSCA 50865 |
| United Kingdom | FCA 612233 | Not confirmed |
| United States | Not confirmed | SIPC SIPC member 71021 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alchemy Markets | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Demo account, Copy trading | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app, CryptoCovers more |
| Legal entity | Alchemy Global Limited | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Australia |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alchemy Markets | VT Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $1,000highest quarter | $100above the median | $10 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 74% to 89%above the median | 70.375 |
Median across 99 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Alchemy Markets
Pros
- Regulated by the FSA, FCA and MFSA (FSA, FCA and MFSA), with the legal entity Alchemy Global Limited (Alchemy Global Limited).
- One account holds stocks, etfs and forex together, so positions do not have to be split across brokers.
- MetaTrader and TradingView are both available (Metatrader and TradingView).
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $1,000 sits well above the €4.64 site median, ranking 191 of 213 brands on deposit size.
- Retail leverage of 1:500 cuts both ways, so a position that moves the wrong way can take an account down quickly.
- Compared with eToro's list (stocks, etfs and forex), the market range here (stocks, etfs and forex) is narrower at the leveraged end.
VT Markets
Pros
- Deposits and withdrawals carry zero fees on deposits and withdrawals.
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so forex, CFDs, equities and crypto share one login.
- Regulation by ASIC, FSCA and SIPC, with investor protection stated as SIPC up to USD 500,000.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $100 sits above the site median of €4.64, ranking 148 of 213 on that measure.
- Retail accounts that lose money run 74% to 89%, above the site median of 70.15%.
- Retail leverage of 1:500 magnifies losses as readily as gains, so position sizing matters more here than elsewhere.
Who each suits
Alchemy Markets
Who it suits
- Traders with a funded balance who can meet $1,000 to open the account.
- Single-account traders who want the whole list of stocks, etfs and forex in one place.
- Copy traders and demo users, since copy trading and a demo account sit in the feature set (crypto, demo account and copy trading).
Who should look elsewhere
- Not CFI, whose minimum deposit of $0 opens the door to far smaller starting balances.
- Not Vantage, where the minimum deposit is $5.
- Not eToro if futures matter to you, since eToro covers stocks, etfs and forex.
VT Markets
Who it suits
- Traders holding several asset classes who want forex, CFDs, equities and crypto under a single login.
- Anyone who puts a regulated broker and a stated protection scheme above a low headline deposit.
- Copy traders and app traders, since demo account, copy trading and mobile app and MT4, MT5 and TradingView are both offered.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, whose minimum deposit is $0, if you want to start with a small balance.
- Vantage, asking $5 to open an account, suits a lighter starting balance.
- eToro, whose markets list of stocks, etfs and forex adds futures to the range offered here.
Questions about each
Alchemy Markets
How much do I need to deposit to open an Alchemy Markets account?+
The minimum deposit is $1,000, well above the €4.64 median across the brokers compared here. That places Alchemy Markets at 191 of 213 brands on deposit size, so the account is aimed at traders who can fund a larger balance from the start.
Who regulates Alchemy Markets and is my money protected?+
The broker is regulated by the FSA in the Seychelles (SD136), the FCA in the UK (612233) and the MFSA in Malta (C56519). Investor protection is listed as FSCS up to GBP 85,000, and the legal entity behind the brand is Alchemy Global Limited (Alchemy Global Limited).
VT Markets
What is the minimum deposit at VT Markets?+
The listed minimum is $100. That is well above the site median of €4.64, and it leaves the broker ranked 148 of 213 on this measure. CFI opens at $0 and Vantage at $5, so smaller balances point elsewhere.
What do deposits and withdrawals cost?+
Deposits and withdrawals carry zero fees on deposits and withdrawals. That removes a steady drip of small charges from the account, which matters more over time than a single low trade price. It applies to the account rather than to a particular payment method.