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CMC Markets vs Kraken

Compare CMC Markets and Kraken side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

CMC Markets

CMC Markets

Active forex and CFD traders

CMC Markets is a CFD and forex broker founded in 1989, with MT4, MT5, TradingView and its own web and mobile …

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Kraken

Kraken

Crypto traders seeking regulated exchange

Kraken is a US-based crypto exchange founded in 2013, offering spot trading across 600+ assets, futures, marg…

Head-to-head comparison

CMC Markets vs Kraken
Feature CMC Markets Kraken
Minimum deposit There is no minimum deposit required to open an account -
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, CIRO, BMA FinCEN, FCA, CBI, Wyoming Division of Banking, SEC, FINRA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Crypto traders seeking regulated exchange
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Futures
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Spread Betting
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Demo Account
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Margin
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Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

CMC Markets

CMC Markets

Pros

  • No minimum deposit required to open an account
  • No CMC deposit or withdrawal fees currently charged
  • FX Active spreads from 0.0 pips on six major FX pairs
  • 25% spread discount on 300+ other forex pairs with FX Active
  • $2.50 commission per $100,000 currency trade on FX Active
  • 0% commission on UK and European share CFDs
  • GSLO premium refunded 100% when the order is not triggered
  • MetaTrader accounts allow hedging positions by default

Cons

  • £10 monthly inactivity fee after one year without trading
  • Market data subscriptions may apply for some share CFDs
  • Guaranteed stop-loss orders require a premium
  • MT4 CFD accounts cannot access Next Generation or TradingView
  • MT4 offers only currencies, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies
  • MT4 and MT5 demo accounts expire after 30 days of inactivity
  • MetaTrader close-out can occur below 50% of margin requirement
  • Term deposits for client money may require up to 95 days' notice
Kraken

Kraken

Pros

  • Regulated by FinCEN, FCA, and MiCA (Central Bank of Ireland)
  • 600+ tradable crypto assets
  • Spot trading starts at 0.25% maker / 0.40% taker, falling to 0.00% maker / 0.05% taker at the highest volume tier
  • No inactivity fee
  • Futures trading with 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker base fee
  • Staking available with no transaction fee to stake or unstake
  • Up to 10x leverage on spot margin (selected assets), up to 50x on perpetual futures
  • Tokenized US stocks and ETFs available via xStocks in eligible regions

Cons

  • No demo account
  • Crypto withdrawal fees are dynamic and can rise with network congestion
  • Margin rollover fees (0.01%-0.05% per 4 hours) accumulate quickly on open positions
  • xStocks (tokenized stocks) not available in all jurisdictions
  • Standard Kraken platform has higher fees than Kraken Pro
  • Fiat deposit and withdrawal fees vary by method and can be significant for bank wire
CMC Markets

CMC Markets

CMC Markets is a CFD and forex broker founded in 1989, with MT4, MT5, TradingView and its own web and mobile platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Kraken

Kraken

Kraken is a US-based crypto exchange founded in 2013, offering spot trading across 600+ assets, futures, margin, staking, and tokenized equities via xStocks in eligible regions.

Visit Kraken Read review

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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