Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
FP Markets vs LiteFinance
Where FP Markets and LiteFinance differ
| Compare |  FP Markets |  LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | A$100 | $10 |
| Markets | Forex, CFDs | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, CryptoCovers more |
| Regulators | ASIC, SIPC | CySEC |
| Investor protection | SIPC up to USD 500,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 72.5% | 81% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | No deposit or withdrawal fees charged by broker |
| Platforms | Not confirmed | MT4, MT5, CTrader |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:1000 |
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Key differences
- Regulators: only FP Markets offers ASIC, SIPC.
- Regulators: only LiteFinance offers CySEC.
- FP Markets is licensed in 1 more country.
- Markets: only LiteFinance offers Stocks, ETFs, Crypto.
Our verdict on each
FP Markets
FP Markets suits traders who want a regulated broker with a real protection scheme behind the money, not the lowest entry cost. It is regulated in Australia and the US, and the US entity carries SIPC cover of SIPC up to USD 500,000. The catch is the entry hurdle: a minimum deposit of AUD 100.
LiteFinance
LiteFinance is a Cyprus regulated broker aimed at beginners, with a minimum deposit of $10, no deposit or withdrawal fees and CySEC oversight on file. It suits retail traders starting small across forex, stocks, CFDs and crypto who want a single account and a demo to practise in.
Score breakdown
| Area | FP Markets | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6 | 9.0HigherEntry at $10 with no deposit or withdrawal fees charged by the broker keeps the opening cost of an account light. |
| Offer | 8.6 | 9.0Higher |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 8.9 |
Choosing between them
Pick FP Markets if trust matter most.
Pick LiteFinance if cost, offer, and markets matter most.
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | FP Markets | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | No | Yes |
| ETFs | No | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
Sources behind this comparison
FP Markets
- brokerchooser.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxscouts.ng: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- leadiq.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
LiteFinance
- fxscouts.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- litefinance.org: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokersway.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | FP Markets | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Forex brokers | 59 of 147 | 63 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 57 of 145 | 61 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 49 of 122 | 53 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FP Markets | LiteFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Not confirmed | Copy trading, Demo account, Mobile app, Crypto |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC | Liteforex (Europe) LTD |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2005 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FP Markets | LiteFinance | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail accounts that lose money | 72.5%above the median | 81%highest quarter | 72.05% |
Median across 47 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
FP Markets
Pros
- Regulated in Australia and the US, with the US entity covered by SIPC up to USD 500,000.
- A single, named legal entity, RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC, holds the SIPC membership, licence SIPC member 71021.
- A focused product: forex and cfds, without a wider asset mix to learn.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of AUD 100 is well above the site median of €4.64.
- A limited market list, forex and cfds, so it does not cover shares, ETFs or crypto.
- The cost score is 3.1, one of the weaker parts of the profile.
LiteFinance
Pros
- CySEC regulation in Cyprus under licence 093/08, with EU investor compensation of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- Entry at $10 and no deposit or withdrawal fees charged by the broker keep the cost of starting small.
- The market list, stocks, etfs and forex, puts currency, shares, ETFs, CFDs and crypto on a single account.
Cons
- Support runs on chat alone, so no phone line or email desk is listed for account problems.
- Retail leverage runs to 1:1000, which magnifies a loss long before the balance is gone.
- An entry point of $10 is higher than $0 at CFI and higher than $5 at Vantage.
Who each suits
FP Markets
Who it suits
- Traders who weight regulator and protection scheme above a low starting amount
- Anyone happy to trade a single market pair of products, forex and cfds
- US clients who want the SIPC scheme, SIPC up to USD 500,000, behind the account
Who should look elsewhere
- Small starters, who will find AUD 100 a high way in
- Investors wanting shares, ETFs or crypto, since forex and cfds covers neither
- eToro users who want a much wider asset list, stocks, etfs and forex
LiteFinance
Who it suits
- The audience is beginners, so a first account with a small deposit and a demo to learn on fits the profile.
- Retail traders who put safety of the money first, with CySEC oversight and compensation of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 under an EU scheme.
- Copy traders and mobile traders, since copy trading, a demo account, a mobile app and crypto all sit under copy trading, demo account and mobile app.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a lower entry point than $10: CFI opens at $0.
- Traders who want futures, since stocks, etfs and forex runs wider than the stocks, etfs and forex list here.
- Anyone who needs phone or email support, because contact runs on chat only.
Questions about each
FP Markets
What is the minimum deposit at FP Markets?+
The minimum deposit is AUD 100. That is a high way in, and it sits well above the site median of €4.64. Anyone starting with a small amount should look at a broker with a lower entry figure before committing.
Is my money protected at FP Markets?+
The US-facing entity, RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC, is covered by SIPC up to USD 500,000. That protection belongs to the US entity, so clients of other entities in the group should check which scheme applies to them before depositing.
LiteFinance
What is the minimum deposit at LiteFinance?+
You can fund an account from $10, and the broker charges no deposit or withdrawal fees of its own on top. The minimum is a funding floor rather than a charge, so the balance you send is the balance that works. Check it against the size of the first position you want to open, because a small balance caps how much you can hold at once.
Is LiteFinance regulated?+
Yes. Accounts are held under CySEC, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Cyprus licence is listed as 093/08. The regulated entity is Liteforex (Europe) LTD. Confirm the entity named on your own account matches the regulated one before you fund it.
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