Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Alchemy Markets vs Windsor Brokers
Where Alchemy Markets and Windsor Brokers differ
| Compare |  Alchemy Markets |  Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $1,000 | $50Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, MetalsCovers more |
| Regulators | FSA, FCA, MFSA | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Platforms | Metatrader, TradingView | MT4, MT5, Mobile App |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:500 | 1:30 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 78.3% |
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Key differences
- Regulators: only Alchemy Markets offers FSA, FCA, MFSA.
- Regulators: only Windsor Brokers offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
- Alchemy Markets is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Windsor Brokers: $50 vs $1,000.
- Markets: only Windsor Brokers offers Metals.
- Platforms: only Alchemy Markets offers Metatrader, TradingView.
- Platforms: only Windsor Brokers offers MT4, MT5, Mobile App.
- Features: only Alchemy Markets offers Crypto, Demo account.
- Features: only Windsor Brokers 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.
Windsor Brokers
Windsor Brokers suits traders who want a single account spanning forex, CFDs, crypto, metals, stocks and ETFs under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. Eligible deposits sit under EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, and stocks, etfs and forex keeps the whole range inside the same regulated entity.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alchemy Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Costs weigh heavily against the brand: the minimum deposit of $1,000 sits well above the €4.64 site median. | 8.7HigherThe minimum deposit of $50 is above the $0 CFI and $5 Vantage entries, but under the €87.70 site upper quartile. |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.5Higher |
| Trust | 9.8Higher | 9.1 |
Choosing between them
Pick Alchemy Markets if trust matter most.
Pick Windsor Brokers if cost, offer, minimum deposit, and markets matter most.
Availability and regulation
| Country | Alchemy Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| Malta | MFSA C56519 | Not confirmed |
| Seychelles | FSA SD136 | Not confirmed |
| United Kingdom | FCA 612233 | Not confirmed |
Also worth a look
ActivTrades has minimum deposit at $0, against $1,000 for Alchemy Markets and $50 for Windsor Brokers.
ActivTrades reviewWhere these facts come from
Alchemy Markets
- alchemymarkets.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- forexsuggest.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxleaders.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- fxvnpro.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingfinder.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Windsor Brokers
- wikifx.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- windsorbrokers.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- hercules-finance.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Alchemy Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 97 of 490 | 123 of 490 |
| Forex brokers | 42 of 147 | 52 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 40 of 145 | 50 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 33 of 122 | 42 of 122 |
| Copy trading platforms | 11 of 37 | 12 of 37 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alchemy Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Demo account, Copy trading | Copy trading, Mobile app |
| Legal entity | Alchemy Global Limited | Windsor Brokers Ltd |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1988 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alchemy Markets | Windsor Brokers | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $1,000highest quarter | $50above the median | $10 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 78.3%highest quarter | 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.
Windsor Brokers
Pros
- Market list stocks, etfs and forex covers forex, CFDs, crypto, metals, stocks and ETFs without leaving the same regulated entity.
- Eligible deposits are covered by EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, attached to the Cyprus licence rather than to the brand name.
- Platforms listed are MT4, MT5 and Mobile App, so desktop and mobile are served by the same broker.
Cons
- The share of retail accounts that lose money is 78.3%, above the site median 70.15%.
- Retail leverage of 1:30 magnifies losses on forex and CFD positions.
- The minimum deposit of $50 is well above the €4.64 site median.
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.
Windsor Brokers
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex and CFDs alongside crypto, metals, stocks and ETFs in a single account.
- Copy traders, since copy trading and mobile app lists copy trading alongside a mobile app.
- Readers who weigh regulation first and want a Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licence.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI if a very small entry matters: its minimum deposit is $0.
- Vantage for a lighter first deposit, where the minimum deposit is $5.
- eToro if futures sit on your list: stocks, etfs and forex includes futures, which the stocks, etfs and forex range here does not.
Current offers
Windsor Brokers
Current offer
Bonus
$60K Deposit Bonus: $60K
Source, checked September 26, 2026
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).
Windsor Brokers
What is the minimum deposit at Windsor Brokers?+
The minimum deposit is $50, above the $5 Vantage entry and well above the $0 CFI entry. It is also above the €4.64 site median, so the account is not aimed at very small first deposits.
Who regulates Windsor Brokers?+
The broker is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under licence 030/04. The regulated company is Windsor Brokers Ltd, and eligible deposits fall under EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, so the scheme attaches to the entity rather than the brand.