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In this head to head comparison of FP Markets vs HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets), we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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FP Markets vs HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets): FP Markets was founded in 2005 and HYCM in 1977; neither broker is publicly traded or a bank. On the ForexBrokers.com Trust Score scale (90–99 highly trusted; 80–89 trusted; 70–79 average risk; 60–69 high risk; under 59 not trusted), FP Markets scores 90/99 (highly trusted) and HYCM scores 85/99 (trusted).
In terms of regulatory information, both brokers hold 2 Tier-1 licenses and 1 Tier-2 license, signaling top-tier and trusted oversight. With identical license counts but a higher Trust Score, FP Markets edges HYCM on perceived trust, which can help guide traders weighing safety alongside features and costs.
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| Year Founded | 2005 | 1977 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 2 | 2 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 1 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both score 4.5 out of 5 stars for commissions and fees, but FP Markets has the edge in the rankings, placing #11 out of 36 brokers compared with HYCM at #18. FP Markets is known for very low pricing on its commission-based Raw ECN account, with EUR/USD spreads averaging 0.1 pips plus commission, or about 0.8 pips all-in. Its cTrader Raw account is also priced at a flat $6 per round-turn standard lot for forex trading. By contrast, HYCM’s Raw account comes in at about 0.6 pips all-in for EUR/USD, while its Classic account starts from 1.2 pips and its fixed-spread account is 1.5 pips.
FP Markets offers more account variety, but the best value is usually on its Raw ECN setup. Its Standard account is more expensive, with EUR/USD spreads averaging 1.1 pips, and its Iress platform accounts in Australia can add extra costs unless you meet higher deposit or monthly commission requirements. The Iress ViewPoint accounts are aimed at active traders with larger balances, while the lower-cost Iress Investor account cuts fees but also limits features like live data and charting.
For traders focused on keeping costs low, FP Markets is the stronger pick overall because of its cheaper top-tier pricing and better place in the category ranking. HYCM still offers fair pricing, especially on its Raw account, but FP Markets is generally the more competitive choice for commissions and fees.
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| Minimum Deposit | $0 | $20 |
| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Spread-only account | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Raw spread account | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Non-wire bank transfer (Deposit/Withdraw) | No | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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FP Markets offers a wider range of investments overall than HYCM, with 10,000 tradeable symbols compared with HYCM’s 1,199. Both brokers support forex trading as CFDs or spot contracts, and both offer crypto CFDs rather than actual cryptocurrency. FP Markets lists 71 tradeable forex pairs, slightly more than HYCM’s 70, giving it a small edge for currency traders.
Where HYCM stands out is in share dealing, since it offers exchange traded securities on both U.S. and international markets, while FP Markets does not. FP Markets does offer copy trading, which HYCM does not. Based on this wider mix of markets, FP Markets is rated 4.5 out of 5 for Range of Investments and ranks #17 out of 36 brokers, while HYCM is rated 4 out of 5 and ranks #28.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 10000 | 1199 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 71 | 70 |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | Yes |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both give traders a wide range of platform choices, including free demo accounts for practice, in-house platforms, Windows desktop downloads, and web-based trading. Each broker also supports MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, and both let you trade directly from charts. In terms of basic platform access and everyday tools, they are closely matched, making either broker a workable choice for traders who want flexibility across devices and platforms.
The biggest difference is copy trading: FP Markets offers it, while HYCM does not. That can matter for beginners or anyone who wants to follow other traders. Both brokers are rated 4 out of 5 stars for trading platforms and tools, but FP Markets holds a much better ForexBrokers.com ranking at #22 out of 36, compared with HYCM at #35. Overall, FP Markets comes out ahead for platform and tools, mainly because of its copy trading feature and stronger category ranking.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 30 | 30 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
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FP Markets and HYCM both give traders mobile apps for iPhone and Android, plus price alerts, so you can stay on top of the market while away from your desktop. Each app also lets you draw trendlines on charts and saves those drawings automatically. Neither broker offers watchlist symbol syncing, so changes made in the mobile app do not carry over to the web platform, or the other way around.
The main difference shows up in charting and overall ranking. FP Markets uses the default MetaTrader chart tools in its mobile app, while HYCM offers 30 technical studies, which may appeal to traders who want more built-in chart options. Even so, both brokers are rated 4 out of 5 stars for mobile trading apps. In ForexBrokers.com’s ranking of 36 brokers, FP Markets placed #20, ahead of HYCM at #33.
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | No | No |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | MetaTrader (Default) | 30 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes |
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FP Markets and HYCM both give traders daily market commentary, forex news from well-known sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, and Dow Jones, plus an economic calendar for tracking key global events. Each also offers Trading Central tools, which can help traders spot possible market moves and review technical ideas. That means both brokers provide a solid base for market research, especially for traders who want regular updates and event tracking.
Where FP Markets pulls ahead is in the extra research features. It offers Autochartist and a sentiment tool that shows the balance of long and short positions across markets, while HYCM does not include these tools. Neither broker offers TipRanks or Acuity Trading. These differences help explain why FP Markets scores higher for research, with 4 stars and a #22 ranking out of 36 brokers on ForexBrokers.com, compared with HYCM’s 3.5 stars and #32 ranking.
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | No |
| TipRanks | No | No |
| Acuity Trading | No | No |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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For beginners looking for trading education, FP Markets has a clearer edge over HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets). FP Markets offers forex and CFD education with at least 10 learning pieces, monthly online client webinars, and more than 10 beginner videos, plus at least 10 advanced videos for traders who want to go further. HYCM also offers at least 10 beginner videos and forex or CFD education, but it does not provide monthly educational webinars and does not meet the mark for advanced video content. This makes FP Markets the better pick for new traders who want more ways to learn at their own pace.
The education ratings also reflect this gap. FP Markets is rated 4 out of 5 stars for Education and ranks #21 out of 36 brokers at ForexBrokers.com, while HYCM is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars and ranks #28. In simple terms, both brokers give beginners useful learning material, but FP Markets offers a wider range of educational tools and a stronger overall education experience.
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| Webinars | Yes | No |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that FP Markets is better than HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets). FP Markets finished with an overall rank of #19, while HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) finished with an overall rank of #26.
FP Markets shines as a low-cost broker for trading forex and CFDs – as long as you use the MetaTrader platform. The Iress platform suite offers well over 10,000 tradeable symbols, but it’s mostly a share trading platform – and is generally a much pricier option.
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FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) do not offer actual (delivered) cryptocurrency purchases, but both brokers provide access to cryptocurrency CFDs.
Comparing deposit and withdrawal methods at online brokers FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets): both lack ACH/SEPA, both support Skrill and bank wire transfers, FP Markets additionally supports PayPal while HYCM does not, and Visa/Mastercard availability is not specified for either broker.
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| Trust Score | 90 | 85 | |
| Year Founded | 2005 | 1977 | |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No | |
| Bank | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No | |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 2 | 2 | |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 1 | |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
| Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted) | FP Markets | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Australia (ASIC Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| Canada (CIRO Authorised) | No | No | |
| Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) | No | Yes | |
| Japan (FSA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Singapore (MAS Authorised) | No | No | |
| Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) | |||
| United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) | No | Yes | |
| USA (CFTC Authorized) | No | No | |
| New Zealand (FMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No |
| Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted) | FP Markets | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Kenya (CMA Authorised) | |||
| Israel (ISA Authorised) | No | No | |
| South Africa (FSCA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or CMA Authorised) | No | Yes | |
| India (SEBI Authorised) | No | No | |
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| Investments | FP Markets | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 10000 | 1199 | |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 71 | 70 | |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | Yes | |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
| Cost | FP Markets | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Spread-only account | 1.3 | 1.2 | |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Raw spread account | 0.9 | 1.0 | |
| Inactivity Fee | No | No | |
| Order execution: Agency | No | Yes | |
| Order execution: Market Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Funding | FP Markets | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Minimum Deposit | $0 | $20 | |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No | |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Non-wire bank transfer (Deposit/Withdraw) | No | No |
| Trading Platforms | FP Markets | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No | |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes | |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes | |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Trading Tools | FP Markets | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes | |
| Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 30 | 30 | |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes | |
| Charts can be saved | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Trading | FP Markets | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | No | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | MetaTrader (Default) | 30 | |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Research - Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Research | FP Markets | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes | |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes | |
| Autochartist | Yes | No | |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes | |
| TipRanks | No | No | |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | No | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Education | FP Markets | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Webinars | Yes | No | |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes | |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
| Major Forex Pairs | FP Markets | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| EUR/USD | Yes | Yes | |
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