A head-to-head comparison of CMC Markets and Dupoin across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and editorial scoring.
FCA-regulated and LSE-listed with one of the best proprietary platforms in retail FX and CFDs.
A newer locally-incorporated Indonesian broker completing the dual BAPPEBTI and OJK registration standard, offering compliant domestic forex access.
CMC Markets comes out ahead with an editorial score of 4.5/5 compared to Dupoin's 3.6/5.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
CMC Markets offers tighter spreads from 0.7 pips vs 1.5 pips for Dupoin, reducing trading costs.
CMC Markets has a stronger safety profile: top-tier regulation, compensation scheme, segregated funds, negative balance protection.
Both brokers offer equivalent trading costs across spreads, commissions, and account types.
CMC Markets offers more exclusive platform options: Proprietary Web/Mobile, a proprietary platform.
CMC Markets edges out Dupoin with a higher editorial score (4.5/5 vs 3.6/5), indicating a stronger overall experience for new traders.
| Editorial score | 4.5/ 5 | 3.6/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.6 / 5▲ | 3.6 / 5 |
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.4 / 5▲ | 3.5 / 5 |
Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 3.6 / 5 |
Customer Support 10% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 3.5 / 5 |
| Founded | 1989 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Min deposit | No minimum | $30 |
| Spreads from | 0.7 pips | 1.5 pips |
| Commission / lot | N/A | N/A |
| Max leverage | 30:1 | 100:1 |
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
| Regulators | FCA ASIC DFSA BaFin FMA | BAPPEBTI OJK |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 Proprietary Web/Mobile | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
| Active bonuses | ||
| Visit broker | Visit CMC Markets | Visit Dupoin |
Pros
FCA-regulated, LSE-listed
Excellent proprietary platform
MT4 also available
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
BAPPEBTI-licensed and OJK-registered - full Indonesian regulatory compliance
OJK registration no. 2025020000000412 is publicly verifiable
Offers both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
Local Indonesian bank transfer funding with IDR accounts
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Cons
Inactivity fee after 12 months
No raw spread account option
Cons
Only available to Indonesian residents - no international clients
Shorter operating history than established domestic peers
Narrow product range limited to forex and commodity futures
Leverage capped at 100:1 under BAPPEBTI rules
No top-tier regulatory licence
No negative balance protection
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
Support available in limited languages
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | CMC Markets | Dupoin |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Fail |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Pass | Fail |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Fail | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Pass | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Fail |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Fail |
Based on our independent editorial scoring, CMC Markets ranks higher with a score of 4.5/5 vs 3.6/5 for Dupoin. The best choice still depends on your individual trading needs; CMC Markets and Dupoin may each suit different trader profiles.
CMC Markets offers tighter spreads starting from 0.7 pips, compared to Dupoin's spreads from 1.5 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, particularly valuable for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
CMC Markets has a lower minimum deposit of no minimum required, while Dupoin requires at least $30. This makes CMC Markets more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
CMC Markets holds top-tier regulation (FCA, ASIC, DFSA), providing stronger investor protections. Dupoin may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Always verify regulatory status with the broker directly before depositing funds.
For beginners: CMC Markets has a lower minimum deposit (no minimum), lowering the barrier to entry; CMC Markets offers negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also weigh up educational resources and customer support quality before deciding.
CMC Markets offers maximum leverage of 30:1, while Dupoin offers up to 100:1. Available leverage varies by account type, instrument, and jurisdiction. Higher leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses. Always use appropriate risk management.
CMC Markets supports MetaTrader 4, Proprietary Web/Mobile and Dupoin offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5; both support MetaTrader 4; CMC Markets exclusively offers Proprietary Web/Mobile; Dupoin exclusively offers MetaTrader 5.
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