Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
EC Markets vs VT Markets
Where EC Markets and VT Markets differ
| Compare |  EC Markets |  VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10Lower | $100 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, MetalsCovers more | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto |
| Regulators | SIPC | ASIC, FSCA, SIPCCovers more |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, EC Markets App | MT4, MT5, TradingView, VT Markets App |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:1000 | 1:500 |
| 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: Investor protection (SIPC up to USD 500,000).
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Key differences
- Regulators: only VT Markets offers ASIC, FSCA.
- VT Markets is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Minimum deposit is lower at EC Markets: $10 vs $100.
- Markets: only EC Markets offers Metals.
- Platforms: only EC Markets offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, EC Markets App.
- Platforms: only VT Markets offers MT4, MT5, TradingView.
- Features: only VT Markets offers Demo account, Copy trading, Crypto.
Our verdict on each
EC Markets
EC Markets suits active traders who want retail leverage of 1:1000 across forex, CFDs, stocks and crypto in one account. The US entity behind the brand, RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC, sits under SIPC up to USD 500,000, so the safety side is easier to check than with an offshore-only broker.
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 | EC Markets | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherThe $10 minimum deposit sits below the €4.64 site median, so the cost of opening an account is low. | 8.5 |
| Offer | 9.5 | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 8.6 | 9.2Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | EC Markets | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 138 of 471 | 153 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 58 of 147 | 67 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 56 of 145 | 65 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 47 of 122 | 56 of 122 |
Pick EC Markets if, pick VT Markets if
Pick EC Markets if cost, minimum deposit, and markets matter most.
Pick VT Markets if trust and regulators matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | EC Markets | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| United States | SIPC SIPC member 71021 | SIPC SIPC member 71021 |
| Australia | Not confirmed | ASIC 428901 |
| South Africa | Not confirmed | FSCA 50865 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | EC Markets | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app, CryptoCovers more |
| Legal entity | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Australia |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | EC Markets | VT Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10below the median | $100above the median | $25 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 74% to 89%above the median | 72.05 |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
EC Markets
Pros
- One account spans stocks, etfs and forex, so you are not locked into a single asset class.
- You can trade on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and EC Markets App, with the mobile app listed under mobile app.
Cons
- Retail leverage of 1:1000 magnifies losses, and on the site's forex list 72.13% of retail accounts lose money.
- The $10 entry point sits above CFI's $0 and Vantage's $5, so the cheapest way in is elsewhere.
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
EC Markets
Who it suits
- Active traders who want 1:1000 retail leverage on forex and CFDs
- US-based investors who want protection stated at SIPC up to USD 500,000
- Newcomers who can start at $10 and learn on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and EC Markets App
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, if you want to open an account with no minimum at $0
- Vantage, if the entry deposit matters more than the market list, since it starts at $5
- eToro, if you trade futures, which its market list stocks, etfs and forex covers
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
EC Markets
What is the minimum deposit at EC Markets?+
The minimum deposit is $10 to fund an account. That sits above the €4.64 site median, so it is a low entry point rather than the lowest one available. Anyone starting small should confirm which account the deposit applies to before adding funds.
Is money held at EC Markets protected?+
Protection is stated as SIPC up to USD 500,000, under the SIPC scheme named in the brand's licences. That figure is the scheme's stated ceiling rather than a promise of returns, and the scheme's own terms set the conditions, so read them before depositing.
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.
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